Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesPick your own pumpkin straight from the field at a family farm near Geashill, then design and carve it on site.
Why it matchesThe Organic Pumpkin Village at Kildare Farm Foods, where the patch is planted with farm-grown pumpkins to pick and carve at home.
Why it matchesNavigate a giant tractor-shaped maize maze on a working farm in Laois, complete with farm activity sheets, milking cow model and lawn games.
Why it matchesHire children's, adult and electric bikes to cycle the scenic Barrow Blueway route.
Why it matchesKildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop is home to a wide variety of friendly, curious animals scattered around an accessible and buggy friendly facility.
Why it matchesAt Roll 'n Bowl in Portlaoise, County Laois, choose from ten pin bowling, laser quest, a soft play centre, teddy bear making and roller skating.
Why it matchesExplore world-famous horses, Japanese gardens, and a children's playground in Kildare.
Why it matchesRedhills Adventure is quickly establishing itself in the adventure/activity space.
Why it matchesKildare Town Heritage Centre is both a visitor attraction and a tourist office with countywide information and a souvenir shop.
Why it matchesJoin a family-friendly foraging walk on organic farmland, learn about edible wild plants, and enjoy refreshments and a three-course lunch.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesFree Irish language tour at Emo Court on 25 October as part of Féile na Samhna.
Why it matchesEnjoy family-friendly tea rooms, children's menus, and scenic woodland and parkland walks at Emo Court.
Why it matchesLocated in the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred county, the Irish National Stud & Gardens in County Kildare is one of Ireland's true treasures.
Why it matchesEmo Court is a quintessential neo-classical mansion.
Why it matchesHire electric bikes and child carriers to explore the scenic traffic-free Barrow Blueway and canal paths around Athy.
Why it matchesWoofland Dog Parks provide fully enclosed private hire off leash parks across Ireland.
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