Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesKnown as one of Ireland’s top pumpkin patches, offering a variety of family activities alongside pumpkin picking and a spooky woodland walk.
Why it matchesEnjoy pumpkin picking, fire shows, a funfair, and a haunted house at Clonfert Farm's Halloween event.
Why it matchesBlackberry Stables near Maynooth offers horse riding lessons, pony camps, and cross-country riding for children and adults.
Why it matchesIt is a time when readers and writers meet in fantastic local cultural spaces such as Rathfarnham Castle, Clondalkin Round Tower, Parthalán Place, Rathcoole Courthouse and many more.
Why it matchesLarge indoor soft play centre featuring a triple slide frame, toddler area, baby soft play, climbing wall, and a cafe.
Why it matchesWalk through a hedge maze and get lost in the wooden maze at the Kildare Maze, in County Kildare.
Why it matchesAt one of Dublin’s biggest festivals, the ordinary fades into the shadows and the extraordinary comes to life.
Why it matchesExplore working steam engines, model locomotives, scientific engineering models and an 18th-century walled garden with a cafe.
Why it matchesIreland's premier motor racing circuit hosting live race events, track days, and specialized driving experiences.
Why it matchesEnjoy hands-on STEM experiments, live demonstrations and interactive science exhibits at the Rediscovery Centre.
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Why it matchesThe Festival of Fire at Millennium Park, Blanchardstown kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night.
Why it matchesMaynooth Castle, a ruined 13th century castle in Maynooth, is a popular tourist attraction in County Kildare.
Why it matchesIn beautiful surroundings, families of all ages can enjoy the many amenities that Clonfert Farm has to offer.
Why it matchesFamous Meath racecourse featuring a large outdoor playground and weekend Kids Club alongside race fixtures.
Why it matchesPlay a family-friendly round of FootGolf, Rugby Golf or FootDarts on an outdoor parkland course.
Why it matchesGravity Climbing Centre has a large variety of indoor climbing walls, with something for absolutely everyone regardless of age, from complete beginners to international climbing stars.
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