Family Day Out
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Across Ireland · events and year-round attractions
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Why it matchesExplore the Dublin Mountains through guided woodland walks, family mountain biking activities, and a community festival day with sheep dog demonstrations.
Why it matchesAnnual children's festival featuring theatre, dance, music, film, and workshops at Lime Tree Theatre and Belltable.
Why it matchesExplore an ancient rainforest sanctuary in Donegal to see rescued bears, wolves, lynx and wild boar.
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.
Why it matchesA Halloween festival featuring a Monsters' Woodland Walk, a trick-or-treat trail, and a pumpkin patch.
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 matchesKnown as one of Ireland’s top pumpkin patches, offering a variety of family activities alongside pumpkin picking and a spooky woodland walk.
Why it matchesCity-wide Halloween festival featuring the world-renowned Macnas parade, light installations, and family events.
Why it matchesLarge indoor soft play centre with toddler area, slides, ball pools, sports areas and a cafe.
Why it matchesIreland's premier motor racing circuit hosting live race events, track days, and specialized driving experiences.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesNavigate a giant tractor-shaped maize maze on a working farm in Laois, complete with farm activity sheets, milking cow model and lawn games.
Why it matchesExplore twisting mazes, farm animals, three museums, woodland playgrounds and nature trails in Wicklow.
Why it matchesExplore illustrations from children's books by Shona Shirley Macdonald and other authors at Outset Gallery for Baboró.
Why it matchesChildren design their own character to fit into a 3D village scene in this interactive illustration workshop.
Why it matchesJoin author Deirdre Sullivan at Baboró International Arts Festival to learn how to write a spooky story.
Why it matchesWatch expert sheepdogs work on commands, learn about training, and see demonstrations in County Mayo.
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