Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesExplore a daytime Halloween-themed woodland trail filled with friendly ghosts, ghouls, and eerie sounds.
Why it matchesWalk illuminated woodlands on Waterford Greenway with live performance, lights, fire and special effects.
Why it matchesActivate Waterford is a locally owned family activity centre in the heart of Waterford City and a winner of "Best Indoor Leisure Facility".
Why it matchesYour journey begins at Kilmeadan Station when you check in at the ticket office, a converted Mark 11 railway carriage.
Why it matchesGreenway Equestrian provides equine therapy and therapeutic riding sessions in the beautiful County Waterford countryside, all within the confines of Cullenagh Farm and Stables in Kilmeaden.
Why it matchesThe soft play facilities at Pirates Adventure Play Centre provide children from 6 months to 10 years with a safe, supervised and comfortable facility for play, exercise and socialisation in a warm, dry and comfortable.
Why it matchesExplore a tactile archaeological dig installation and interactive heritage exhibits at Waterford Treasures Museum.
Why it matchesSee decorated trucks and glowing tractors roll along the Quays in Waterford for a festive charitable parade.
Why it matchesTramore Amusement & Leisure Park is located within a safe, secure family environment, less than 10km outside Waterford City.
Why it matchesAt Non-Stop Karting, an old cattle mart has been converted into a 280m indoor track.
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Why it matchesJoin surf lessons, kids surf camps, paddle boarding and equipment hire at Tramore Surf School.
Why it matchesAn inclusive public playground in Tramore offering accessible play equipment and recreation space for children.
Why it matchesSince it's opening in 1993, the Splashworld complex in Tramore, County Waterford, has provided thrills and many hours of safe fun to adults, children, groups and families.
Why it matchesMeet farm animals, enjoy indoor soft play, outdoor play areas and the sand barn at this family-run farm.
Why it matchesVelocity Virtual Reality is a fun, indoor, free roaming multiplayer VR facility featuring a selection of immersive VR experiences.
Why it matchesWatch the spectacular Santa truck arrive in Waterford City, step aboard to meet Santa and support charity.
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