Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesExplore illustrations from children's books by Shona Shirley Macdonald and other authors at Outset Gallery for Baboró.
Why it matchesJoin a bilingual family workshop to create and decorate a willow wreath with dried flowers.
Why it matchesAt Wildlands, choose from outdoor or indoor adventure and entertainment for all ages, whatever the weather.
Why it matchesOpen-ended art and sensory play workshop for children and their grown-ups at Baboró International Arts Festival.
Why it matchesBaboró International Arts Festival for Children features theatre, dance performances, workshops, and visual arts across Galway City.
Why it matchesImmersive themed escape rooms in Galway with private group sessions, suitable for families and older children.
Why it matchesOutdoor seaside amusement park featuring traditional family funfair rides and attractions on Salthill Promenade.
Why it matchesGalway Atlantaquaria, ideally located along the Salthill Promenade in Galway City, is Ireland’s largest native species aquarium and an EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) accredited Aquarium that celebrates.
Why it matchesVisit Loughwell Farm Park, County Galway, which is home to lots of friendly animals including ponies, pot bellied pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens, donkeys, ducks and even reindeers.
Why it matchesChildren's indoor play centre in Galway with a three-storey climbing structure, slides, ball pools, Lego section, disco room and café.
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Why it matchesAn interactive Halloween show at Loughwell Farm Park, five kilometres from Moycullen on the road to Spiddal.
Why it matchesVisit Curraghduff Farm near Oughterard to meet friendly alpacas, enjoy alpaca walks, and see farm animals.
Why it matchesA family Halloween disco with fancy dress, dancing and prizes as part of Baboró International Arts Festival.
Why it matchesCity-wide Halloween festival featuring the world-renowned Macnas parade, light installations, and family events.
Why it matchesJoin Galway's spectacular annual Macnas Halloween parade featuring giant puppets, performance and street theatre.
Why it matchesFree family-friendly fire and LED street performance as part of the Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Halloween festival in Galway.
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