Andrea Smith’s guide offers a wide range of creative and entertaining ideas to keep the kids engaged, from crafts to music, scarecrows to slime-making. Here are 20 fantastic family-friendly activities to keep Mam, Dad, and the children occupied.
Family Fun Day in Dublin will be held on Capel Street this Sunday. Organized by Dublin Town in partnership with Dublin City Council, this event features a tie-dye workshop, giant board games, costumed characters, face-painting, arts and crafts, and local business stalls. In addition, there will be outdoor movie screenings of Toy Story at 1 pm and The Little Rascals at 3 pm.
Foodies will have a blast at the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. This festival offers a range of free events, an artisan food market, live music, and food and drink workshops. Children can also participate in workshops such as chocolate-making, t-shirt printing, and slime-making.
The Heart of the Glens Festival in Cushendall, Co Antrim, features over 80 events, including a vibrant opening parade, children’s workshops, treasure hunts, heritage walks, storytelling, and quizzes.
The National Steam Rally in Stradbally, Co Laois, starting this Monday, offers a plethora of family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy live music, dancing, food and trade stalls, bouncy castles, a pet farm, a dog show, a funfair, and demonstrations featuring steam and vintage machinery.
Waterford’s Spraoi International Street Arts Festival showcases a variety of street entertainment, including comedy and music. The festival also features sensory play and workshops for all abilities, as well as a live “Paint Jam with Waterford Walls” as part of the Kids Together program.
The All Together Now festival at Curraghmore House in Waterford offers a range of activities for children, including jewelry-making classes, nature-inspired crafts, circus shows, and workshops. Families can enjoy shows and workshops from Bucky’s Circus, the Bubble Guys, Junior Einstein, and the Cool Food School.
The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, Donegal, hosts an art room where visitors can explore the exhibitions on display and create their own artworks. The art room is open from Tuesday to Saturday until September 2, with free admission.
The Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival in Offaly presents a free parade featuring street theatre, marching bands, floats, and vintage cars. After the parade, attendees can enjoy live music and performances.
The Durrow Scarecrow Festival in Laois offers a food and craft fair, treasure trail, workshops, demonstrations, live music, and the All-Ireland Scarecrow Championship. The Scarecrow Village in The Square features arts, crafts, coloring, face-painting, bouncy castles, games, and workshops for children.
The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival in Sligo celebrates traditional skills with a craft village showcasing heritage skills like thatching, weaving, and butter-making. The festival also includes live music, vintage cars, animals, and dedicated kids’ zones.
The Kidsyard Family Rave at The Bernard Shaw in Drumcondra is an inclusive family experience featuring glowstick crafts, face-painting, bubbles, and parachute games on the dancefloor.
Rush Harbour Festival offers a wide range of activities, including a funfair, craft fair, art exhibitions, cookery demonstrations, and an ’80s disco. The festival also features the Fingal Rush Air Display and a magic show for children.
Roundwood Street Festival in Wicklow presents a dedicated family event featuring a vintage car and tractor display, tug of war, dog show, scarecrow competition, face-painting, bouncy castles, obstacle courses, and a teddy bears’ picnic. The evening concludes with live music to keep the fun going into the night.
The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival in Donegal offers a full children’s program, including a Little Disco & Little Miss Mary Selection and a Carnival Parade. The crowning of the 2023 Mary from Dungloe will also take place, hosted by Daniel O’Donnell.
The National Gallery of Ireland hosts a free family tour every Sunday at 12:30 pm, making art engaging and fun for kids. Additionally, audio tours for kids are available both at the gallery and virtually, offering insights into the art collection. The National Gallery provides various interactive activities and creative content for young people to enjoy.
Family Fun Day in Sligo at Carrowmore School offers a barbecue, egg-and-spoon races, wheelbarrow racing, three-legged races, and face painting.
Cahersiveen Festival of Music & the Arts in Kerry offers a range of attractions for kids, including the Graffiti Wall, Kids’ Olympics, Wobbly Circus, Interactive Drum Show, Mini Motor Parade, fancy dress parade, and Teddy Bears’ Picnic.
The Spraoi International Street Arts Festival in Waterford showcases national and international circus, street theatre, comedy, music, and dance performances throughout the city. The festival concludes with the Area 051 Parade, featuring strange phenomena and bright objects in the sky, followed by a fireworks display.
The Kilmihil Festival of Fun in Clare features a ball race, Kilmihil’s Fittest Friends competition, a Dog Show, and a Vintage Rally showcasing tractors, unique cars, and motorbikes.
Farmleigh House and Estate in the Phoenix Park hosts a Family Fun Day presented by the Dublin Book Festival in collaboration with the Office of Public Works. The event includes exploring the grounds with wildlife artist and author Aga Grandowicz, musical instrument workshops, and a family performance. Registration is required for this free event.
These exciting and varied activities provide the perfect opportunities for families to enjoy quality time together while having fun.
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