Year of Illustration Family Events

Fingal County Council’s Arts Office, Children’s Books Ireland and Laureate na nÓg Niamh Sharkey are working together to present A Year of Illustration 2013. This collaboration, taking place throughout Fingal in 2013 aims to ensure children can flex their creative abilities in a wide range of workshops, monster drawing sessions and other arts activities in schools, child care facilities, community centres and venues across Fingal.

As part of the wider programme, three family events will take place in Farmleigh House (took place in July), Malahide Castle (24th August) & Draíocht (6th October). All family events are free to attend, there is no need to book just turn up on the day to register. All workshop materials will be provided. There may be lots of paint, so you are advises to dress appropriately.

Saturday August 24th at Malahide Castle


10.30- 12 Monster Doodle for under 6′s.
2.30- 4.00 Monster Doodle for ages 6 and over.
10.30- 4 The Picture book Treasure hunt
11-3 The Drop-In Book Clinic with Book Doctors

Saturday October 5th at Family Day at Draíocht, Blanchardstown


12-3 Drop in family Monster Doodle with Laureate na nÓg Niamh Sharkey

Music For Fun at the NCH

Well this brings me back!

When I got wind Music For Fun was back in the NCH, I was whisked back to childhood and remember so fondly Music for Fun when I was a little kid.  I remember loving them! Witnessing an orchestra in concert for the first time stays with you and this is a really family friendly concert.  The audience is encouraged to participate.  I remember one kid always got the chance to go up on stage to be the conductor.  I remember my cousin doing it. Not sure if they still do that, but it must be an amazing feeling for the kid!   So without hesitation, I have bought tickets for my lot to go in September!  

Sunday September 22nd  - two concerts at 2pm and 5pm.

The concert is also in supporting Laura Lynn House, so another plus.   

Scientific Sue's Incredible Illusions Show

Scientific Sue is back in Dublin's Science Gallery.  Her "Incredible Illusions" shows are all about illusions and magic and sound very entertaining. Find out the science behind how illusions work from flying toilet rolls to colour changes, experience some oozy slime, explosions, bangs and lots of magical science demonstrations.  What kid can't resist that!

 

€6 a ticket and a family ticket costs €20.  There will be two one hour shows on the 15th and 16th August at 11am and 1pm. 

 

Phoenix Park Art Cart Workshops

If your little ones like art, free Children's Art Cart Workshops will be held in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm every Sunday from March 24th to December 22nd.

Children must be supervised by an adult.

Arrive early to avoid disappointment as there is a maximum number of 20 per session.

Upcoming Workshops:

Children's Art Cart Workshop

• Sunday, August 4th, Creepy Crawlies in the Park.

• Sunday, August 11th, Animal Masks. 

• Sunday, August 18th, Trees - what would we do without them. 

• Sunday, August 25th, Make a surprise.

• Sunday, September 1st, Medieval Life - includes a visit to Ashtown Castle.

• Sunday, September 8th, Make a Wallet ( Bring along empty clean cartons).

• Sunday, September 15th, Animals in the Phoenix Park Zoo.

• Sunday, September 22nd, Autumn in the Walled Garden.

• Sunday, September 29th, Cycling in the Park.

• Sunday, October 6st, Deer in Phoenix Park.

• Sunday, October 13th, Birds and their habitats.

• Sunday, October 20th, Make a Surprise.

• Sunday, October 27th, Medieval Life - includes a visit to Ashtown Castle.

• Sunday, November 3rd, Medieval Life - includes a visit to Ashtown Castle.

• Sunday, November 10th, Make a wallet ( bring along empty clean cartons).

• Sunday, November 17th, Trees - what would we do without them.

• Sunday, November 24th, Make a Surprise.

• Sunday, December 1st, Make Christmas cards.

• Sunday, December 8th, Christmas decorations.

• Sunday, December 15th, Christmas Card for Teacher.

• Sunday, December 22nd, Make a Surprise.

Please contact the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at 01 6770095 for more information.

Car Parking available.

National Heritage Week 2013

National Heritage Week 2013 takes place nationwide from 17th – 25th August 2013.

 

There are loads of things on (the majority of which will be free to attend) in Dublin.  These range from workshops to family fun days, from tea-parties to tours, from drama productions to face-painting and from bio blitzes to fashion design sessions, so your munchkins will be spoilt for choice. 

 

You can find out exactly what is on in the four Dublin local authority areas by doing a search under "what's on" on the Heritage Week website and then click on "events for under 12s" under "event type". 

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