Inter/Generation Architectural Themed Events

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is running a fab looking event called Inter/Generation from the 12th-26th April. 

It is an arts programme of free architectural-themed events for all ages and asks people of all ages to think more about architecture’s role in forming and changing our built environment. The programme includes workshops, talks and films to a garden that’s specially designed to awaken all the senses. One event cater for kids as young as 10 months! I have put all of the kid oriented ones on my April Events Post.

The Grainstore, dlr’s Youth Arts Facility in Cabinteely Park will be a hub of activity. In Killiney Hill Park you can take a look at vistas new and old through Viewfinder and if you are more of a couch potato, you can help recreate the architecture of Dún Laoghaire in Minecrafted from the comfort of your own home. A team of architects, artists and local people have been busy since last November working on the programme so check it out. It really looks good.

Family Dragster Workshops

The first of two family DIY dragster workshops will take place in Phibsborough as part of its annual Phizzfest. 

The Phizzfest Pit Stop Team invites adults (18yrs+) and their children (8-12yrs) to scavenge, sketch, build, and battle.

The first workshop (Saturday April 12th) will cover go-kart design and construction methods, race rules, competition rules, and extent of assistance available from the Pit Stop Team. Workshop 2 (Saturday April 26th) will assist teams to construct their go-kart with the assistance of the Phizzfest Pit Stop Team of tradesmen. Both workshops take place in Panama Scout Hall to the rear of Phibsborough Library at 10am. There is a Follow up Race event on Community Day. Go-Kart Race Day – A time trial race around Mount Bernard Park will take place on Sunday 4th May at 2.30 pm

Teams must comprise of one adult (18+) and up to three children (8-12). Adults must attend with children at all times. Teams will be required to provide all materials, tools, protective clothing and equipment.

See www.phizzfest.ie for full details.

Easter Programme at Farmleigh

Farmleigh is running its popular annual Easter programme over the Easter weekend (Sat 19th and Sun 20th April).

Kids might like the puppet shows, storytelling, art workshops and the Easter Egg Hunt, Quiz and Challenge. The workshops, puppet shows and storytelling are free but spaces are limited. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis on the day. There are usually big crowds at this so be prepared and go early to nab a place in the queue.

Lots on at IMMA this weekend

IMMA has lots on this weekend for kids and families.

Saturday 5 April

Learn how to DJ, (for children 7+)
12 noon – 2.00pm , The Project Spaces
Try out your skills as a DJ with DJ Simon Conway of Forza Italo and Wave Forza. Learn the fundamentals of DJing with vinyl records and try out a few DJ tricks on the decks.

Create your own Sound Art
12 noon – 4.00pm, The Project Spaces
Join artist Karl Burke to explore listening and to work together to create your own sound installation.

Make a large-scale Installation
12 noon – 4.00pm, IMMA Courtyard
Contribute to a large scale installation Making the Connection by artist Julian Wild in IMMA’s courtyard.

Sound Workshop, (for 13-18 year olds)
1.30–3.30pm, Studio and The Project Spaces
Meet artist Karl Burke to create your own sound compositions and meet DJ Simon Conway to learn the fundamentals of DJing and to learn a few DJ tricks!

Sunday 6 April

Light Rhythms family workshop
2.00–4.00pm, The Project Spaces
Join the family workshop Explorer to explore the Light Rhythms exhibition.

Mad Hatters Tea Party

The Mad Hatters Tea Party returns to Deerpark, Mount Merrion from 1pm to 5pm on Easter Sunday, April 20th. 

Back for its eighth year in a row, The Mad Hatters Tea Party celebrates the cute, the curious and downright unusual. A girl called Alice, a large White Rabbit, a Mad Hatter and other characters invite you not be late for the tea cup ride, giant chess, croquet and the “Hatwalk” fashion show for your maddest hats.  

Follow the clues on the Easter trail and win an Easter treat for your Tea Party on a picnic bench. The “Easter Make and Do” team will be there to help guests make their own Mad Hat.

We've been before and it is great fun...busy too.

Image source: http://www.dlrevents.ie/hatters14.html

BMX racing

Just found out this week about Dublin City BMX's HQ in Cherry Orchard - an indoor BMX racing track, which is currently trying to encourage younger riders to go along, check it out and get involved. Kids as young as three are going along to speed around on their balance bikes.  Kids are now down there 5 nights a week I am told and they are loving it. So if you are interested in finding out more, check out http://dcbmx.ie/

By the way, a new outdoor BMX racing track in St Catherines Park in Lucan is currently being constructed.


Photo Source: http://dcbmx.ie/pictures-2/

Ten14 Concert

World-famous Irish trad music legends Moya Brennan (Clannad) and Cormac De Barra (Harper) will be performing a lovely looking music show that they have created especially for children and families.

Commemorating 1000 years since the Battle of Clontarf, Ten14 uses music and lyrics to evoke the adventures of our first High King, Brian Boru, and his love of the harp.

Ten14 will be touring across Ireland following it's premiere at The Ark, Dublin.

Dublin gigs include:-

Sat 19th & Mon 21st April @ 2pm, The Ark, Temple Bar

Wed 23rd April @ 3pm, Draíocht, Blanchardstown

Sat 26th April @ 3pm, The Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray

Image Source: http://ark.ie/events/view/ten14