Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFamily fun day featuring a mobile petting farm, kids DJ, face painting, and BBQ at two Dublin venues on Sept 5.
Why it matchesA 90-minute beginner-friendly pottery workshop using air-dry clay, with tea, coffee, and biscuits included.
Why it matchesIreland's National Circus offering fantastic family entertainment with live acts and shows.
Why it matchesA vital local amenity for the Tallaght community since it opened in 1989, Sean Walsh Park is the St Stephen’s Green of Tallaght in Dublin City.
Why it matchesPublic playground located within Sean Walsh Memorial Park in Tallaght.
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.
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 matchesQuasar is the interactive laser game that gives you and your Co-workers the opportunity to take office politics to a new level.
Why it matchesExplore Phoenix Park's famous zoo, home to over 400 animals, conservation exhibits, and play areas.
Why it matchesExplore interactive multimedia exhibitions, gardens, and a children's audio guide at this historic round tower visitor centre.
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Why it matchesExplore quirky antique moving figures, vintage treasures and curious artefacts that celebrate craftsmanship, history and storytelling.
Why it matchesJoin hands-on chocolate making workshops, watch demonstrations, and decorate sweet treats to take home.
Why it matchesA guided neon painting session for children with music, a canvas, and free tea and biscuits.
Why it matchesFree photographic exhibition of Ireland's archaeological heritage hosted at Rathfarnham Castle.
Why it matchesCelebrate the National Print Museum's 30th anniversary with live printing demonstrations and hands-on family workshops.
Why it matchesTymon Park formally opened in 1986 as a regional park and is now enjoyed by many from the locality and beyond.
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