Family Events in Dublin

Archery discovery workshop for children aged 8 and up at Sean O'Casey Community Centre in Dublin. Learn to aim, shoot, and have fun with expert instruction.

A four-day Easter holiday art and drama camp for children aged 4 to 7 at CARA Hall in Raheny, Dublin 5. Creative activities, storytelling, and performance for younger kids.

A four-day Easter holiday art and drama camp for children aged 8 and over at CARA Hall in Raheny, Dublin 5. More creative challenge, bigger performances, same good fun.

An art and drama Easter camp for children aged 8+ at CARA Hall in Raheny, Dublin 5. A full week of creative activities during the school holidays.

Free Easter crafts sessions for children aged 3+ at Castletymon Public Library. Get creative with Easter-themed art projects and activities.

A four-day Easter camp at the National SPCA Dublin - ideal for children aged 7 to 12, with hands-on animal time and fun learning activities.

A multi-day Easter music camp for children aged 5 to 12 at Wesley House in Dublin 6. Learn instruments, sing, and make music with other kids during the Easter holidays.

An Easter holiday camp at Swan Leisure in Dublin 6. A mix of sports, swimming, games, and fun activities to keep kids active and entertained during the break.

Spring break fun activities for kids in Dublin during the Easter holidays. A day of entertainment, games, and activities to keep children busy during the break.

Free musical fun session for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years at Ballyroan Library in Rathfarnham. Songs, rhythm, and movement for little ones.

A free family history workshop at Tallaght Library where kids can meet a knight, learn about medieval Dublin, and try on armour. Interactive and educational fun for all ages.

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Paint your favourite Bluey characters on ceramic pieces at Dublin Pottery Painting in Smithfield. A fun Easter holiday activity for little Bluey fans and their families.

Free magic show for kids at Clondalkin Library with Waffles the Wonderful. A fun, family-friendly Easter holiday treat.

Baby dance classes from 12 months at MiniBallerina in Dublin 2. An adorable introduction to movement, music, and dance for your little one.

A free Cushion Concert for children aged 2-5 at the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, part of Dublin Handelfest 2026. Classical music for toddlers and young children.

A free Cushion Concert for babies aged 6-24 months at the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle. Dublin Handelfest brings classical music to the tiniest listeners.

An Easter workshop for kids at The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun. Creative, eco-friendly Easter activities combining fun with sustainability.

A free cartoon drawing class for kids at Flemington Community Centre in Balbriggan. Learn to draw your favourite cartoon characters with artist From A to Art.

Music Cubs classes for babies and toddlers aged 0-5 at Railway Union Sports Club in Sandymount, Dublin 4. Music, movement, and fun for little ones and their parents.

A public speaking workshop for children aged 7-12 at Tennant Hall in Dublin 6. Build confidence, learn presentation skills, and find your voice in a supportive group setting.

A free Lego and brick-building club at Charleville Mall Library in Dublin 1. Kids can build, create, and let their imaginations run wild with bricks and blocks.

The Speks bring their high-energy family show to the Sean O'Casey Theatre in Dublin 3. Music, comedy, and interactive fun that kids and adults alike will love.

A free children's gardening event at Woodie's Airside in Swords. Kids learn to plant seeds, pot flowers, and discover the joy of gardening in this hands-on workshop.

A space-themed storytelling session for babies and toddlers at Bewley's on Grafton Street. Songs, stories, and imaginative play for the youngest Dublin explorers.

A family concert for children aged 1-4 at the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, part of Dublin Handelfest 2026. An introduction to classical music in one of Dublin's most beautiful venues.

A crowdfunded sensory swap and play event at Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre. Bring toys to swap, enjoy sensory play stations, and connect with other families in Dublin 24.

A free bi-weekly coding club for children aged 7 to 13 at Accenture's Dock innovation centre on Hanover Quay. Kids learn to build animations and games using Scratch.

A free coding club for children aged 7 to 13 at The Dock on Hanover Quay. Learn Scratch programming, build games, and develop digital skills in a fun, supportive environment.

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A free parent and baby cinema screening at Tallaght Library. Watch a film in a baby-friendly environment with low lights, soft sound, and space for buggies.

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Little voices, big tales! A free language exploration programme for early years children at Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre. Stories, songs, and creative play in multiple languages.

Peppa Pig's Adventure comes to the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin. The beloved pre-school character live on stage in a fun-filled family show.

A free STEAM Saturday session at Clondalkin Library where kids aged 4+ can enjoy Lego and Duplo freeplay. Build, create, and explore through imaginative construction play.

A beginner-friendly pottery making workshop for kids at This Must Be The Place in Dublin. Little ones learn to shape clay and create their own ceramic pieces.

A KPOP Demon Hunters-themed family rave at The Bernard Shaw in Dublin 9. Anime-inspired fun with K-pop music, dancing, and dress-up for kids and parents.

A free children's art for peace workshop at Trinity College Dublin. Kids create artwork inspired by hope and peace, facilitated by the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies.

Free sensory play sessions for pre-school children at Lucan Library. Explore textures, sounds, and colours in this fun, stimulating play environment.

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A free family workshop at Instituto Cervantes Dublin where science meets storytelling. Kids explore scientific concepts through creative tales and interactive experiments.

Representation and visibility event at Academy Plaza Hotel, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1. Talk on on-screen and off-screen representation. Wednesday 6pm.

An informal meeting of English teachers in the Dublin area to share good practice and enthusiasms. This is the fifth Meet.

A market where parents buy and sell preloved baby, children and maternity goods in Swords. Sustainable, practical, and a good way to clear out or stock up.

Create a lasting keepsake with your little one at Dublin Pottery Painting in Smithfield. Capture tiny hand and foot prints on ceramic pieces in this fun, family-friendly pottery painting session.

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A UV-themed family rave in Dublin. Glow-in-the-dark fun for kids and parents with UV lights, face paint, and dance music in a family-friendly setting.

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A hands-on biodiversity workshop for children at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun. Learn about local wildlife, habitats, and how to protect nature through fun interactive activities.

A free children's workshop at Pearse Street Library where kids can build their own smart city. Learn about technology, connectivity, and urban design through hands-on creative activities.

An inspirational day of talks and panels, for children’s writers and illustrators, plus teachers, librarians and all children’s book fans.

A symposium celebrating Irish children's literature at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dun Laoghaire. Talks, workshops, and readings from leading Irish children's authors and illustrators.

An interactive music and sound-making experience for families at Wesley House in Dublin 6. Explore rhythm, noise, and creative sound-making in this lively family-friendly show.

A family-friendly rave at The Bernard Shaw in Dublin 9 for Father's Day. DJs, dancing, face painting, and fun for kids and dads alike.

Create a special handmade gift for Dad at Dublin Pottery Painting in Smithfield. Paint a unique ceramic piece as a Father's Day keepsake the whole family can enjoy making together.

A KPOP-themed family rave at The Bernard Shaw in Dublin. BTS, BLACKPINK, and all the K-pop hits in a fun daytime rave for kids and parents.

Pony camps and riding lessons for children at Coolmine Equestrian Centre in west Dublin. Half-day and full-day camps during school holidays.

A summer camp for animal-loving kids at the NSPCA in Dublin. Children spend the week learning about animal care, welfare, and get hands-on experience with the shelter's animals.

LKC Fun Week summer camp for kids at Phibblestown Community Centre in Dublin 15. A week of activities, games, and fun for children during the summer holidays.

LKC Fun Week summer camp for kids at River Valley Community Center in Swords. A week of fun activities, games, and entertainment for children.

Free family activities in Herbert Park, Ballsbridge throughout summer. Playground, sports, nature trails, and community events in one of Dublin's loveliest parks.

A summer baking and cake decorating camp for kids at Global Cake Toppers in Dublin 16. Learn to bake, ice, and decorate cakes and treats during the summer holidays.

Bluey's Big Play brings the beloved Australian cartoon to life on stage at the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin. The must-see family show of the year.

The Irish Card Market returns to the Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin for summer 2026. Trading cards, collectibles, and gaming for all ages.

CeiliCon at the Lucan Spa Hotel - a unique family-friendly convention blending Irish ceili dancing with pop culture and fandom. A one-of-a-kind Dublin event.

Wild Lights returns to Dublin Zoo for the festive season. Thousands of silk lanterns transform the zoo into a magical winter wonderland after dark.

It wouldn't be Christmas without the Gaiety Panto. Robin Hood takes the stage this festive season with all the slapstick, singalongs, and shouts of 'he's behind you' that Dublin loves.

The annual Gaiety Theatre panto is Dublin's greatest Christmas tradition. Decades of family fun, terrible jokes, and genuine magic at Dublin's most beautiful theatre.

Ireland's biggest indoor funfair returns to the RDS for the Christmas and New Year period. Roller coasters, dodgems, ghost trains, and carnival rides for all ages.