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 matchesVisit Curraghduff Farm near Oughterard to meet friendly alpacas, enjoy alpaca walks, and see farm animals.
Why it matchesFree annual Halloween family event with a scavenger hunt, costume competition, pumpkin patch, face painting, and storytelling.
Why it matchesOutdoor seaside amusement park featuring traditional family funfair rides and attractions on Salthill Promenade.
Why it matchesTake a guided tour and let the team at Glengowla Mines and Family Farm Experience in Oughterard, County Galway, lead you on a journey of discovery of how lead and silver were mined here during the 1800s.
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Why it matchesEnjoy a family Halloween treasure hunt, storytelling, potion-making and crafts at Brigit's Garden.
Why it matchesChildren's indoor play centre in Galway with a three-storey climbing structure, slides, ball pools, Lego section, disco room and café.
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 matchesExplore a well-preserved late-medieval tower house and riverside grounds with an available family quest activity.
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