Here are some tips for things to do and see with the kids this week and what is on this week all over Ireland. We also regularly have regional guides for what to do with the kids this week in Dublin, The South East, The East Coast, The West, The Southwest and The Northwest.
Some are free, some are ticketed, some are weather dependant but hopefully all are full of family fun and are family friendly and child friendly. Please note that dates, times and events may change so do check with the organisers directly. Booking may also be necessary to avoid disappointment.
Dublin
New Mothers Tours at the National Gallery of Ireland
3pm on the third Wednesday of each month, September - November.
Storytelling for children in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown libraries – 19th November
Storytelling for children in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown libraries each week. All sessions geared towards 3-6 year olds. 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
Storytelling for children in Deansgrange library – 20th November
Storytelling for children in Deansgrange library each week. All sessions geared towards 3-6 year olds. 3.00pm - 3.30pm.
Storytelling for children in Dalkey library – 20th September
Storytelling for children in Dalkey library each week. All sessions geared towards 3-6 year olds. 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
Storytelling for children in Cabinteely library – 21th November
Storytelling for children in Cabinteely library each week. All sessions geared towards 3-6 year olds. 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
Storytelling for children in Shankill library – 21th November
Storytelling for children in Shankill library each week. All sessions geared towards 3-6 year olds. 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
Storytelling for children in Stillorgan library – 21th November
Storytelling for children in Stillorgan library each week. All sessions geared towards 3-6 year olds. 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
Beauty & The Beast at the INEC, Killarney - 20th Nov - 29th Nov
Full details to be confirmed. Call the INEC (064) 71555.
7up Christmas on Ice at the RDS, 20th Nov – 11th Jan TBC
Featuring a massive 1300 square metres of real ice, 7Up’s Christmas on Ice is one of Europe’s largest outdoor ice rinks. (0 1 662 0140).
Saturday Family Programme at the National Gallery of Ireland – Sat 22 November
An opportunity for children to enjoy a wide range of free activities in the Gallery, including exploring, storytelling, music, art, poetry and drama. Numbers limited to 70. Admission free. Aimed at 4-10 year olds. 3-4.pm. Tel 01 663 3518. “Bah” ! said Scrooge, ‘Humbug’ with Mary Noonan.
Sunday Sketching for 7+ year olds at the Hugh Lane Gallery - 23 November
Graffiti art. 3 – 4pm. Tickets and reservations from the gallery reception desk (Tuesday – Sunday).Tel 01 222 5564.
Free Children’s Art Workshops every Sunday at Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - November 23rd
Pond Life. From 10.30am - 12.30pm. Parental supervision required. Maximum no. 20.
Explorer for Families at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham – 23rd November
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) welcomes children and adults to visit selected artworks and use art materials to respond to their experience in the galleries. Explorer is available, free of charge, from 2.00 to 4.00pm each Sunday from 5 October to 7 December. For further information see www.imma.ie.
You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday.
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