Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesImmersive family Halloween trail at Malahide Castle with costumed characters, storytelling, and a Samhain village.
Why it matchesFree family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration at Swords Castle with music, food, altar displays, storytelling, and a screening of Coco.
Why it matchesPure Magic Watersports Dublin is a water based activity centre that operates from the safe and sheltered Dollymount Strand in Clontarf, Dublin City.
Why it matchesEnjoy upcycled scarecrows, family activities, puppet shows, storytelling, and face painting in the community gardens.
Why it matchesTake a self guided tour through a refurbished thatched cottage, home to a model railway museum and to an exquisite collection of approximately 350 precision made models.
Why it matchesIreland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, home to over 400 animals across themed habitats, daily keeper talks and playgrounds.
Why it matchesWalk through thousands of illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins with live carving and seasonal treats at Newbridge House.
Why it matchesEnjoy hands-on STEM experiments, live demonstrations and interactive science exhibits at the Rediscovery Centre.
Why it matchesThe centre provides a dedicated facility for climbing, bouldering and more.
Why it matchesEnjoy the hit musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda live on stage at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesRent standard, electric and kids bikes, trailers or seats for cycling adventures around North County Dublin.
Why it matchesZero Latency Swords is a social gaming destination, offering one of the most futuristic and memorable experiences, and is a global pioneer in warehouse scale, multiplayer VR games.
Why it matchesThe Festival of Fire kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night.
Why it matchesAt one of Dublin’s biggest festivals, the ordinary fades into the shadows and the extraordinary comes to life.
Why it matchesEnjoy magical plant demonstrations, pumpkin displays, puzzles, games, and family fun at the National Botanic Gardens.
Why it matchesToddler group at Coolock Library with play, songs and stories for young children and parents.
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