Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFeed and pet farm animals, explore the maze and sand pits, and play on toy tractors and go-karts.
Why it matchesJoin the family-friendly Spooks Parade through Drogheda town centre, featuring local schools and youth groups.
Why it matchesJust two minutes from Newgrange Interpretive Centre in County Meath, Red Mountain Open Farm is made up of two adjoining working farms.
Why it matchesAn easy family woodland walk with widened pram-friendly paths, picnic tables and play obstacles among the trees.
Why it matchesEnjoy a family Halloween festival with pumpkin carving, magic shows, laser tag, inflatables, and go-karts.
Why it matchesAn outdoor multi-activity adventure park in the grounds of Navan Racecourse in the Boyne Valley.
Why it matchesVisit a working sheep farm to see animals, watch wool spinning demonstrations, and make a felt sheep to take home.
Why it matchesWeekly circus arts workshops for children, teenagers, and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Why it matchesAura Leisure is home to Navan's only 25m swimming pool.
Why it matchesWhiteriver Park is a Motorsport Ireland licenced 1.200 metre outdoor kart racing circuit, built to F.I.A international standard for ages 8 to 80 years.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesAt Emerald Park, which is situated in Ashbourne and just a 30 minute drive from Dublin, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Why it matchesA visit to Funtasia Theme Park Drogheda in County Louth, will enchant small children, thrill teenagers, delight Mum and Dad and even keep Granny happy.
Why it matchesThe Lú Festival of Light returns this October with new stories, new legends and brand new animations.
Why it matchesExplore scenic coastal walks, the historic Valentia Lighthouse, and the Transatlantic Cable Station on this scenic island.
Why it matchesAura offers everybody, no matter your age or fitness level, the opportunity to improve your health and fitness as well as have fun.
Why it matchesKey attractions include a good scare where demonic forces have taken root in the corn fields at Farmaphobia in Causey Farm, wander Between Musical Worlds at the Púca Festival or test your skills with Maleficent on the.
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