June - August Events

June-August Events

(Updated 12th August) 

JUNE 

Saturday 1^st June

• Milk and Cookies Stories Scavenger Hunt, the Chocolate Factory (12pm)  
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting) 
• Bloom in the Park, Phoenix Park 
• Dublin Port River Fest
• Surprising Sounds in Technicolor Workshop for kids aged 5-7 at The Ark, Temple Bar (12-1pm) 
• Surprising Sounds in Technicolor Workshop for kids aged 8-12 at The Ark, Temple Bar (2-3.30pm) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with guitarist Eamon Sweeney- workshop for kids  aged 2-3 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with trad musician Thomas Johnston - workshop for kids aged 3-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (11am) http://ark.ie/events/view/small-sounds-early-years-workshops
• An evening bat walk, Cabinteely Park (9.15pm) 

Sunday 2^nd June

• Bloom in the Park, Phoenix Park 
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)

• Dublin Port River Fest

• Teddy Bear Nature Walk and picnic, St Enda's Park

• Global Express: A Family Concert for Young Children, National Concert Hall (3pm) (€10 for a child)

Monday 3^rd June

• Bloom in the Park, Phoenix Park 
• Dublin Port River Fest
• What’s the Score Workshop for 8-12 year-olds with composer Brian Irvine, The Ark, Temple Bar (11.30am-1pm & 2-3.30pm) 
• Wish Upon A Tree Workshop with artist Jo May  - workshop for children aged 5-7 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10.30-11.30am & 12.30-1.30pm) 

Tuesday 4th June

• Kids Workshops at the European Space Expo, Trinity College Dublin's Front Square (The Sun@One 1pm; and Make Your Own Comet at 5pm)

Wednesday 5th June

• OPW will offer free admission to individuals wishing to visit certain sites
• Kids Workshops at the European Space Expo, Trinity College Dublin's Front Square (SkySketcher for Kids at 11am; The Sun@One at 1pm; and Make Your Own Comet at 5pm)

Thursday 6th June

• Kids Workshops at the European Space Expo, Trinity College Dublin's Front Square (SkySketcher for Kids at 11am; The Sun@One at 1pm; and Make Your Own Comet at 5pm)

Friday 7th June

• Dublin City's Local BioBlitz in St Anne's Park, Red Stables (7.30pm-10.30pm)
• Kids Workshops at the European Space Expo, Trinity College Dublin's Front Square (SkySketcher for Kids at 11am; The Sun@One at 1pm; and Make Your Own Comet at 5pm)
• La Boheme, Opera in the Park, Merrion Square (1pm) 

Saturday 8^th June

• Dublin City's Local BioBlitz in St Anne's Park, Red Stables (8am-5.30pm) and the North Bull Island Interpretative Centre (10.30am-5.30pm) 
• Kids Workshops at the European Space Expo, Trinity College Dublin's Front Square (SkySketcher for Kids at 11am; The Sun@One at 1pm; and Make Your Own Comet at 5pm)
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with guitarist Eamon Sweeney- workshop for kids aged 2-3 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with trad musician Thomas Johnston - workshop for kids aged 3-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (11am) 
• What’s the Score Workshop for 5-7 year-olds with composer Brian Irvine, The Ark, Temple Bar (12-1pm) 
• What’s the Score Workshop for 8-12 year-olds with composer Brian Irvine, The Ark, Temple Bar (2-3.30pm)
• Exploring the ecology of Marlay Park (2.30-4.30)
• Sheep shearing, Kilruddery Gardens (8 June)

Sunday 9^th June

• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Kids Workshops at the European Space Expo, Trinity College Dublin's Front Square (SkySketcher for Kids at 11am; The Sun@One at 1pm; and Make Your Own Comet at 5pm)
• Shelter Building, FitzSimon's Park (2-4)
• Sand Martins and Coastal Bird Walk, Shanganagh (10am)
• Family Fun Day, National Print Museum (12-4pm)
• Sheep shearing, Kilruddery Gardens (9 June)

 Friday 14^th June

• The Dalkey Book Festival
• Rigoletto, Opera in the Park, Merrion Square (1pm)

Saturday 15^th June

• The Dalkey Book Festival
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• National Sprocket Rocket Family Festival, St. Anne’s Park, Raheny (10am-1pm)  
• 4 Mile Family Cycle, Deansgrange (12.15pm-3.15pm) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with guitarist Eamon Sweeney- workshop for kids aged 2-3 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with trad musician Thomas Johnston - workshop for kids aged 3-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (11am) 
• What’s the Score Workshop for 5-7 year-olds with composer Brian Irvine, The Ark, Temple Bar (12-1pm) 
• What’s the Score Workshop for 8-12 year-olds with composer Brian Irvine, The Ark, Temple Bar (2-3.30pm) 
• Children's Art Workshop: Budding Artists, National Botanical Gardens (11.00am-12.30pm). Suitable for 4 to 7 year olds (costs €10)
• Children's Art Workshop: Hardy Annuals, National Botanical Gardens (2-4pm).  Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds  (costs €10)
• The Enchanted Garden Festival, Kilruddery Gardens  (15 June) 

 Sunday 16^th June (Father’s Day)

• Imaginosity - Dads and Grandads get free admission.  Join in the special Father’s Day art workshops and the HB Ice-cream Funday.
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• The Dalkey Book Festival
• Fun Family 6km Cycle in Deansgrange Linear Park (from 3.00 pm)   
• Heritage Cycle 4-6kmm Rathfarnham ( 11am-1pm) 
• Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies Family Musical Performance, The Ark, Temple Bar (3pm)  
• Pond Dipping, Cabinteely Park (10-12)
• The Enchanted Garden Festival, Kilruddery Gardens  (16 June) 
  
  

Monday 17^th June

• Cycle Route Launch, Tolka Valley Park (11am–1pm) 

Tuesday 18^th June

• Inclusive Cycle Training in Loughlinstown (7pm) 
• School Cycle Event, North County Dublin (10am-2pm) 

Wednesday 19^th June

• Electric Bike Demonstration, Fingal Civic Offices (12.30pm-2.30pm) Blanchardstown 
• Family Cycle Fun Day, Poppintre Park, Ballymun (4pm-6.30pm) 

Thursday 20^th June

• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with Saxophonist and composer Nick Roth with composer Judith Ring - workshop for kids aged 2-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am) 

Friday 21^st June

• Cycling Skills Event, Millenium Park Blanchardstown (10am-2pm) 
• Le Nozze di Figare, Opera in the Park, Merrion Square (8pm)
• Summer Solstice Session, Seamus Ennis Centre
• Ireland's National Music Day - events all over Dublin 

Saturday 22^nd June

• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Medieval Mayhem at Malahide Castle & Gardens  
• Summer Solstice Session, Seamus Ennis Centre
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with trad musician Thomas Johnston - workshop for kids aged 2-3 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with trad musician Thomas Johnston - workshop for kids aged 3-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (11am) 
• Be an Archaeologist! Dig Workshops for children, Dublinia (11am – 12pm and 2pm-3pm)
• Rumpelstiltskin with Conor Lambert, Mill Theatre (1pm) 
• Children’s Pond Dipping, National Botanical Gardens (11am). Suitable from 8 years up (free)
• Toy Story Three, The Pavillion (2pm) 

Sunday 23^rd June

• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Summer Solstice Session, Seamus Ennis Centre
• Medieval Mayhem at Malahide Castle & Gardens
• Pedal in the Park – Family Cycling Fun, Tymon Park (12pm-3pm) 
• Pedal in the Park Bike Festival, Phoenix Park (12pm-3pm) 
• Active8 in Shanganagh Park in Shankill (1pm-5pm) 
• Pedal in the Park, Millenium Park, Blanchardstown (2pm-4pm)
• Be an Archaeologist! Dig Workshops for children, Dublinia (11am – 12pm and 2pm-3pm)  
• Skerries fun Cycle, Skerries (12pm-2pm) 
• Irish Film Institute Family Screening "Emil and the Detectives" (11am) 

Monday 24th June

• Waltons New School of Music - Student Concert, National Concert Hall (7.30pm) (€5 for children under 12) 

Wednesday 26th June

• Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival 

Thursday 27^th June

• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with Saxophonist and composer Nick Roth with composer Judith Ring - workshop for kids aged 2-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am)
• Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival  

Friday 28th June

• Carmen, Opera in the Park, Merrion Square (8pm)
• Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival 
• Clondalkin Festival

Saturday 29^th June

• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Make A Bee -Free Art Class for children aged 9-12 yrs at Blanch Library(2pm)
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with Saxophonist and composer Nick Roth with composer Judith Ring - workshop for kids aged 2-3 at The Ark, Temple Bar (10am) 
• Small Sounds Early Years Workshop with Saxophonist and composer Nick Roth with composer Judith Ring - workshop for kids aged 3-4 at The Ark, Temple Bar (11am) 
• Be an Archaeologist! Dig Workshops for children, Dublinia (11am – 12pm and 2pm-3pm)
• Children’s Botany Workshop, National Botanical Gardens (11am). Suitable from 8 years up (free)
• Childrens Storytelling in Dubray Books, Bray (11am)
• Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival 
• Clondalkin Festival

Sunday 30^th June

• Be an Archaeologist! Dig Workshops for children, Dublinia (11am – 12pm and 2pm-3pm)
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)

• SUNDAY SKETCHING FOR 7+ YEAR OLDS "STARS AND STRIPES", THE HUGH LANE (3-4PM)

• Family Magic Show, The Dome, Funtasia, Bettystown (2pm) 
• Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival 
• Clondalkin Festival

JULY

Tuesday 2nd July

• Fables, Tales and Tall Stories: a one hour interactive storytelling session for young kids, Rathmines Library 
   
  (12pm and 2pm)  
• Seabird Watching at Coliemore (6.30pm-8pm)

Wednesday 3rd July

• Fables, Tales and Tall Stories: a one hour interactive storytelling session for young kids, Coolock Library (12pm and 2pm)  
• OPW will offer free admission to individuals wishing to visit certain sites
• Teddy Bears Storytelling Picnic,  Ballyfermot Library (11am).   

Thursday 4th July

• Fables, Tales and Tall Stories: a one hour interactive storytelling session for young kids, Pearse Street Library (12pm and 2pm) 
• Outdoor Movies at Dundrum Centre, The Lion King (5pm) and Grease (7pm) 
• Grimm's Fairytales Stories & Crafts, Ballyfermot Library (3pm)

Friday 5th July

• Kids Gardening and Pesto Making Workshop (over 8 years), Kilruddery (10-4.30) 
• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)

Saturday 6^th July

• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• 20th Anniversary Party, Fort Lucan, (6.30-8.30pm) 
• First Family Saturday, Viking Craft Workship, Dublinia (11am. 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm) 
• Parabelle (theatre performance for children aged 2 to 5 years), The Pavillion (2pm)
• The Groove Festival, Kilruddery Gardens 
• Family Day - Make a Snake, Draiocht, Blanchardstown (12-3pm)
• Chester Beatty Library Drawing Pack Activity for Adults and Teens, Chester Beatty Library
• Ceili Mor, Dun Laoghaire (8pm)
• Tallafest Town and Country Fair
• You Know....? One off drop-in sessions for all ages , IMMA at the National Concert Hall (11am-3pm)   

 Sunday 7^th July

• Free giddy studio workshop for ages 5 plus, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (1-2pm)
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• National Play Day, Merrion Square (2-5pm)
• Beach Sculptures, Killiney Beach (2-4pm)
• Chester Beatty Library Drawing Pack Activity for Adults and Teens, Chester Beatty Library
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "Impressions of Art", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Tallafest Town and Country Fair
• Storytelling for 4-7 year olds, National Print Museum (2-3pm)
• The Groove Festival, Kilruddery Gardens  (7 July). 
  

  
  

Monday 8th July

• Folding Scrap Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Animal Robot", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Manga Workshops with artist Kitty Rogers (age 11 plus), Coolock Library (2.30pm)

Tuesday 9th July 

• Seabird Watching at Coliemore (6.30pm-8pm)
• Manga Workshops with artist Kitty Rogers (age 11 plus), Ballyfermot Library (2.30pm)
• Children's Bookmaking Workshop (age 8-12), National Print Museum (2.30-4pm)
• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Pottery Machine", Chester Beatty Library  (11.30-1.30)
• Stab Stitched Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Watch out for the Bees - Storytelling with Aideen McBride...oh and watch out for the bees! Ringsend Library (2.30pm)

Wednesday 10th July

• Leather Wrap Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Painting Robot", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Manga Workshops with artist Kitty Rogers (age 11 plus), Ballyfermot Library (2.30pm)
• Children's Printmaking Workshop (age 6-12), National Print Museum (2.30-4pm)
• Watch out for the Bees - Storytelling with Aideen McBride...oh and watch out for the bees! Coolock (2.30pm)

Thursday 11th July

• Irish Film Institute's Family Festival
• Open Spine Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Animal Robot", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Watch out for the Bees - Storytelling with Aideen McBride...oh and watch out for the bees! Inchicore Library (2.30pm)

Friday 12^th July

• Irish Film Institute's Family Festival
• Street Performance World Championship 2013, Merrion Square
• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)
• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Pottery Machine", Chester Beatty Library  (11.30-1.30)
• Case Bound Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)

 Saturday 13^th July

• Irish Film Institute's Family Festival
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Exploring the ecology of Cabinteely Park (2.30-4.30)
• Street Performance World Championship 2013, Merrion Square
• Children's Art Workshops 6-12yrs - The Invented Zoo, Farmleigh House (12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm) 

 Sunday 14^th July

• Teddy's Bear Picnic, Blackrock Park (1-5pm)
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "A riverside picnic", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Irish Film Institute's Family Festival
• Street Performance World Championship 2013, Merrion Square

Monday 15th July

• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Colour Machine", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)

Tuesday 16th July

• Seabird Watching at Coliemore (6.30pm-8pm)
• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Light Show Machine", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)

Wednesday 17th July

• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Solar Plane", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• New Parents Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (2pm)

Thursday 18th July

• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Colour Machine", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)

Friday 19th July

• Silk Worm Summer Club for 6-11 year olds "Light Show Machine", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)

Saturday 20^th July

• Rose Festival, St Anne's Park
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Funday Open Day at Meadowbrook (12-5pm)

 Sunday 21^st July

• Rose Festival, St Anne's Park
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Strawberry Fair Family Event, Chapelizod (2-5pm) 
• Flower Arranging for Children, Pearse Museum (10-12pm) places limited – booking advised on 01 4934208
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "Summer Sunshine", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Make a bumble bee home, Deer Park (10-12pm)
• Paper Princess, Kilruddery (3pm) 
• Enchanted Walk in Powerscourt Gardens in association with Imaginosity (2-4pm) 

 Tuesday 23rd July

• Seabird Watching at Coliemore (6.30pm-8pm)

Thursday 25th July

• The Festival of Curiosity

Friday 26th July

Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)

The Festival of Curiosity

Saturday 27^th July

• The Festival of Curiosity
• Children's Art Workshops - Birds of a Feather. 6-12yrs, Farmleigh House (12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm)  
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• You Know....? One off drop-in sessions for all ages , IMMA at the National Concert Hall (11am-3pm)   
• Falconry display, Kilruddery Gardens (27 July)
  
  

 Sunday 28^th July

• The Festival of Curiosity
• Children's Herb Workshop, Pearse Museum (10-12pm) places limited – booking advised on 01 4934208
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• A Year of Illustration 2013 Family Event, Farmleigh House 
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "Spots and Stripes", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)

Monday 29th July

• National Youth Orchestra of Ireland: Summer Proms, National Concert Hall (8pm) (€9 for kids under 18)

 Tuesday 30th July

• Teddy Bear's Picnic for the under 5s, storytelling in Finglas Library (11.30am)  
• Seabird Watching at Coliemore (6.30pm-8pm)

Wednesday 31 July

• "Birdwatch: Can I get the bill please?" Family Tour with children aged 6-12 years, National Museum of Natural History (12-1pm)

AUGUST

Thursday 1st August

• Seaside Stories & Crafts, Ballyfermot Library (3pm)
• Outdoor Movies in Dundrum Town Centre (4.30 and 7pm)  - weather dependent

Friday 2nd August

• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)
• 4th Greystones Americana and Roots music Festival - Family Programme 

Saturday 3^rd August 

• Rock Pooling for families, Sandycove (4pm)
• Free Junior Golf Lessons for 7-12 year olds at Nevada Bob's, Dundrum Town Centre
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Chester Beatty Library Drawing Pack Activity for Adults and Teens, Chester Beatty Library
• Big House Festival, Castletown House 
• "Fishy Fun", Family Tour, National Museum of Natural History (3-4pm)
• 4th Greystones Americana and Roots music Festival - Family Programme 

Sunday 4^th August

• "Creepy Crawlies in the Park", Phoenix Park Children's Art Workshop, Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "The Fishing Pond", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Chester Beatty Library Drawing Pack Activity for Adults and Teens, Chester Beatty Library
• Big House Festival, Castletown House 
• 4th Greystones Americana and Roots music Festival - Family Programme 

Monday 5th August

Big House Festival, Castletown House 

4th Greystones Americana and Roots music Festival - Family Programme 

Wednesday 7th August 

• OPW will offer free admission to individuals wishing to visit certain sites
• Children's Printmaking Workshop (for 6-12 yr olds), National Print Museum (2.30-4.30pm)
• Teddy Bears Storytelling Picnic,  Ballyfermot Library (12pm)
• Dublin Horse Show, RDS
• "Birdwatch: Record Breakers?" Family Tour with children aged 4-8 years, National Museum of Natural History (12-1pm)

Thursday 8th August

• Dublin Horse Show, RDS 
• Children's Bookmaking Workshop (for 8-12 yr olds), National Print Museum (2.30-4.30pm)
• Inspectorium: Meteorites, Drop in activity for all ages at the National Museum of Natural History (2.30-4.30pm)

Friday 9th August

• Dublin Horse Show, RDS 
• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)

Saturday 10^th August

• Life along the seashore, Killiney Beach (2.30-4.30)
• Children's Art Workshops. 6-12yrs Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!, Farmleigh House (12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm) 
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Outdoor Movies at Marlay Park
• Free Junior Golf Lessons for 7-12 year olds at Nevada Bob's, Dundrum Town Centre
• "Are you a Pup or a Cub?", Family Tour with children aged 4-8 years, National Museum of Natural History (3-4pm)
• Dublin Horse Show, RDS

 Sunday 11^th August

• "Animal Masks", Phoenix Park Children's Art Workshop, Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Outdoor Movies at Marlay Park
• Science Gallery Drawbots Workshop, Dundrum Town Centre, Pembroke Square (2-5pm)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "Sunrise, Sunset", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Dublin Horse Show, RDS

Monday 12th August

• Folding Scrap Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm) 
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Tuesday 13th August

• Stab Stitched Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• Sound Story – A Storytelling and Creative Music workshop for unders 5s with artist Eamon Sweeney, Terenure Library (11-11.45am)

Wednesday 14th August

• Leather Wrap Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• "Birdwatch: Ireland's Strangest Birds?" Family Tour with children aged 6-12 years, National Museum of History (12-1pm)

Thursday 15th August

• PAINT THE TOWN RED! PRIMARY COLOURS WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES, THE HUGH LANE (11AM-12PM)

• Open Spine Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Sound Story – A Storytelling and Creative Music workshop for unders 5s with artist Eamon Sweeney, Terenure Library (11-11.45am)
• Treasure Hunt for 6 - 12year olds, Finglas Library (3pm)
• Outdoor Movies in Dundrum Town Centre (4.30 and 7pm) 
• Scientific Sue "Incredible Illusions" Show, Science Gallery (11am and 1pm)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Friday 16th August

• Case Bound Book Craft Workshop for 9-13 year olds, Christ Church Cathedral (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)
• Scientific Sue "Incredible Illusions" Show, Science Gallery (11am and 1pm)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Saturday 17^th August

• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Art and Hobby Craft Session, face-painting and games, Dundrum Town Centre, Pembroke Square (2-5pm)
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Free Junior Golf Lessons for 7-12 year olds at Nevada Bob's, Dundrum Town Centre
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

 Sunday 18^th August

• "Trees - what would we do without them", Phoenix Park Children's Art Workshop, Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm
• Science Gallery Drawbots Workshop, Dundrum Town Centre, Pembroke Square (2-5pm)
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Festival of Indian Culture, Pearse Museum (3-5pm)
• Dale Treadwell with Fluterbies and Busy Bees - Outdoors at Farmleigh House. 12noon-5pm
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "A visit to the crooked house", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Explorer - IMMA's free family programme, IMMA (2-4pm)
• Bushcraft Skills, Marlay Park (10am-12pm)
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Monday 19th August

• Robot Making Workshops for Teens, "Human Robot", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Sound Play - A Creative Music Workshop with artist Eamon Sweeney Age Group: 8-12 Year Olds, Cabra Library (2.30pm)  
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Tuesday 20th August

• Robot Making Workshops for Teens, "Colour Machine", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Sound Story – A Storytelling and Creative Music workshop for unders 5s with artist Eamon Sweeney, Terenure Library (11-11.45am)
• Sound Play - A Creative Music Workshop with artist Eamon Sweeney Age Group: 8-12 Year Olds, Cabra Library (2.30pm)  
• Teddy Bear's Picnic for the under 5s, storytelling in Finglas Library (11.30am)  
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Wednesday 21st August

• Robot Making Workshops for Teens, "Painting Robot", Chester Beatty Library (11.30-1.30)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• New Parents Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (2pm)
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• Heritage Week Birdwatch: Ireland’s Iconic Birds, Family Tour with children aged 6-12 years, National Museum of Natural History (12-1pm)
  
  
  

Thursday 22nd August

• GOT THE BLUES! PRIMARY COLOURS WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES, THE HUGH LANE (11AM-12PM)
• SOUND STORY – A STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR UNDERS 5S WITH ARTIST EAMON SWEENEY, TERENURE LIBRARY (11-11.45AM)
• SOUND PLAY - A CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST EAMON SWEENEY AGE GROUP: 8-12 YEAR OLDS, CABRA LIBRARY (2.30PM)  
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• Heritage Week Inspectorium: Sea Shells, Drop in activity for all ages at the National Museum of Natural History (2.30-4.30pm)
  
  
  

Friday 23rd August

• Yes to Young Talent (1.05pm) NCH (€5 for Children under 12)
• Sound Story – A Storytelling and Creative Music workshop for unders 5s with artist Eamon Sweeney, Terenure Library (11-11.45am)
• Sound Play - A Creative Music Workshop with artist Eamon Sweeney Age Group: 8-12 Year Olds, Cabra Library (2.30pm)  
• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

Saturday 24^th August

• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Family Day Year of Illustration Event, Malahide Castle (10.30-3pm)
• Children's Art Workshop for 6-12yrs . Dinosaur Zoo, Farmleigh House (12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm)
• Animal farm, Dundrum Town Centre, Pembroke Square (2-5pm)
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• Heritage Week Family Tour: Indoor Safari, Family Tour, National Museum of Natural History (3-4pm)
• Free Junior Golf Lessons for 7-12 year olds at Nevada Bob's, Dundrum Town Centre
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)

 Sunday 25^th August

• "Make a surprise", Phoenix Park Children's Art Workshop, Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm
• Heritage Week - events for kids all over in Dublin
• Family Fun Day, Movies@Dundrum in Dundrum Town centre, 10 am until 1pm.
• Art and Hobby Craft Session, face-painting and games, Dundrum Town Centre, Pembroke Square (2-5pm)
• Pirate Invasion at Hamleys, events in-store, Dundrum Town Centre (11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm)
• RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
• Summer Sunday Workshops for kids aged 4-10 "The harvest dance", National Gallery of Ireland (3pm-4pm)
• Explorer - IMMA's free family programme, IMMA (2-4pm)
  
  

Wednesday 28th August

• Birdwatch: Fly Away Home, Family Tour with children aged 6-12 years, National Museum of Natural History (12-1pm)

Thursday 29th August

• MELLOW YELLOW! PRIMARY COLOURS WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES, THE HUGH LANE (11AM-12PM)

Friday 30th August

• Pirate's Party for kids 3-11 years, Hamleys, Dundrum Town Centre (12-1pm and 3-4pm)
• An evening bat walk, Marlay Park (8.45pm) 

Saturday 31^st August

• Free Junior Golf Lessons for 7-12 year olds at Nevada Bob's, Dundrum Town Centre
• Miniature Railway Ride, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (2.30pm-5pm - weather permitting)
• Summer Family Tour, National Gallery of Ireland (12.30pm)
• You Know....? One off drop-in sessions for all ages , IMMA at the National Concert Hall (11am-3pm)   
• Falconry display, Kilruddery Gardens