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family event guide
6 events to keep the kids happy this weekend - from art classes to fairy queens
Here’s our handpicked selection of the best family-friendly events around the country.
DUBLIN
Art Trolley: A six week term of kid-friendly art sessions starts at Rua Red this Saturday, where your young ‘uns will explore all kinds of arts and crafts over the course of a relaxed weekend morning.
Suits: 3-7. Time: 11.30am. Cost: €30 for six weeks. Find out more here.
Downtown Connection: On Saturday, join a loft-style disco at the Teachers’ Club. It’s family friendly until 8pm, with Colleen Cosmo Murphy spinning the tunes and a vegetarian buffet included in the price.
Suits: The whole family. Time: 6.30pm. Tickets: €18 for adults, kids go free with their carers. Find out more here.
The Curious World of Maggie The Brave: As part of Smock Alley’s Scene + Heard festival of new work, meet Maggie, who’s a small person with a ‘mountainous worry’ Despite the subject matter (Maggie’s dealing with a sick brother), this is funny and heartwarming.
Suits: 5-10. Time: 3pm. Tickets: €6 (child), €10 (adults). Find out more here.
WEXFORD
The Fairy Queen at Wells House: Wexford’s Wells House plays host to the Fairy Queen this Sunday afternoon, who’ll be opening up a new castle for all of her woodland friends. Expect fun, games and heaps of magic.
Suits: The whole family. Time: 1pm. Tickets: Free. Find out more here.
LIMERICK
Zootopia: As part of the Family Saturdays season at the Lime Tree Theatre, check out a special junior screening of the 2016 Disney animated Zootopia. With unallocated seating, children can choose their own seats. Wheelchair spaces can be booked over the phone.
Suits: The whole family. Time: 2.30pm. Tickets: €8/€25 for a family of four. More information here.
CORK
Ballymaloe Good Living Day: Ballymaloe Grain Store is hosting a super healthy family day out this Sunday with talks from some of Ireland’s hottest wellness experts, a family fun run, group yoga sessions and loads to keep the wee ones occupied
Suits: The whole family. Time: 9.30am-5pm. Tickets: €6 for adults, under 16s go free. Find out more here.
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