April Events

Lots and lots on in April.  No excuses to be bored!

Updated 25th April

Tuesday 1st April

* Theatre Lovett presents Mr Foley The Radio Operator, The Mill Theatre (10am and 12pm)
* Tiny Tots Tuesdays - Get Creative Sessions with Orla Kelly, Draíocht (10.30-11.30am)

Wednesday 2nd of April
* Tree Tales for kids aged 7 plus (part of Five Lamps Art Festival, Charleville Mall Library (3pm)
* A two day creative writing workshop for teenagers 13-16 yrs with Dave Lordon, Finglas Library, Main Shopping Centre (3:30pm) the second workshop on 16th April - part of One City One Book Initiative

Thursday 3rd April 
* Carnation Theatre present The Merchant of Ennis - Charleville Mall Library (11am and 1.30pm) 

Friday 4th April 
* “Seeking The Village” - art and play for children (10.30 – 12.00)

Saturday 5th April
* Béirín Beag Buí / Little Yellow Bear for 3-7 year olds, Charleville Mall Library (3.30pm)
* No Strings Theatre Company perform Hansel and Gretel, Charleville Mall Library (12pm)
* Jack and the Beanstalk, Lambert Puppet Theatre (3.30pm)
* Family First Saturday, Dublinia (10am-5pm)
* Family Programme - 'The Emperor's Palace', with Clare Henderson, National Gallery (3-4pm)
* Silk Worm Club - Make your own colourful stained glass Easter ornament (suitable for ages 6-11 years), Chester Beatty Library (2-3.30pm)
* Magical Music Mix with the WhistleBlast Quartet - suitable for 2-13 year olds, National Concert Hall (3pm and 4.30pm)
* Pregnancy and Baby Fair, The RDS (10am-6pm)
* Rua Red Family Film Toy Story (12pm)
* The Ballad of Pondife McGurk Family Show, Draíocht (1.30pm)
* Learn how to DJ, (for children 7+), IMMA (12 noon – 2.00pm)
* Create your own Sound Art, IMMA (12 noon – 4.00pm) 
* Make a large-scale Installation, IMMA (12 noon – 4.00pm) 
* Sound Workshop for 13-18 year olds, IMMA (1.30–3.30pm)
* Campfire Music (part of DLR Spring Biodiversity Events), FitzSimons Park (2pm-4pm)

Sunday 6th April
* RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
* Sunday Family Sketching, Dublin City Gallery – The Hugh Lane (2pm)
* Pregnancy and Baby Fair, The RDS (10am-6pm)
* Family Explorer Session, IMMA (2-4pm)

Monday 7th April
* Irish History Live – The Museum that Comes to You Family Show, Coolock Library (3.30pm)

Tuesday 8th April
* Irish History Live – The Museum that Comes to You Family Show, Donaghmede Library (3.30pm)

Wed 9th April
* Irish History Live – The Museum that Comes to You Family Show, Central Library (3.30pm)

Thursday 10th April
* The Falling Song, Pavilion (8pm)
* Irish History Live – The Museum that Comes to You Family Show, Walkinstown Library (3.30pm)

Friday 11th April
* From The Page To The Stage, Draíocht (8pm)

Saturday 12th April
* Jack and the Beanstalk, Lambert Puppet Theatre (3.30pm)
* Family Programme - 'Dazzling Jewels', with Louise McGrath, National Gallery (3-4pm)
* Intercultural Tour - Mandarin language tour and family-friendly activities with Tiedong Yang, Chester Beatty Library (1pm)
* MCM Ireland Comic Con, The RDS
* From The Page To The Stage, Draíocht (8pm)
* DIY dragster workshop 1, Panama Scout Hall to the rear of 
Phibsborough Library (10am)
* Saturday Talk: Art Teachers Special! - for teachers and students age 12 plus, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History) (2-3pm)
* Easter Eggspert Family Tour - suitable for kids aged 7 plus, Natural History Museum (12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pm
* Dodder Day
* Airfield Awakens


Sunday 13th April
* Moon Man, Pavilion (3pm)
* Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Mermaid Arts Centre (2pm)
* RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
* DIT Ensembles All Together Now, National Concert Hall (7pm)
* MCM Ireland Comic Con, The RDS
* Family Fun Day, National Print Museum (12-4pm)
* Junior Slow Session, Seamus Ennis Centre (6.30pm)
* Birdwatching, Dublin Zoo (11am)
* Family Art Activity – Mega Viking Doodle, National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology)
* Family Explorer Session, IMMA (2-4pm) 
* Hands on History Drop-in Activity, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History) (3-4pm) 
* Airfield Awakens
* Experience Japan Festival, Farmleigh House and Gardens (Phoneix Park)

Monday 14th April
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Seed Bombing, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm)


Tuesday 15th April
* Childrens Stop Motion Animation Workshop with Createschool, Mermaid Arts Centre (10am-4pm) NB now sold out
* Felt-making, Airfield (11.00am–12.30pm) Event now booked out
* Make and Easter Willow Basket, Seamus Ennis Centre (11am) NB now sold out
* What Can I Build? Workshop for kids aged 10 months to 36 months (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (11am-12pm)
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Launch of Enchanted Fairy Walk, Tymon Park (11am-1pm)

Wednesday 16th April
* Human Child by Collapsing Horse, Mermaid Arts Centre (3pm and 7pm)
* Make an Easter Tree and Decorations, Seamus Ennis Centre (11am) NB now sold out
* Batik, Seamus Ennis Centre (2pm) 
* A creative writing workshop for teenagers 13-16 yrs with Dave Lordon, Finglas Library, Main Shopping Centre (3:30pm) this is the second on a 2 day workshop - part of One City One Book Initiative 
* Which way is up? Workshop for kids aged 10 years plus (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (11am-12.30pm) 
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Easter Family Treasure Hunt, Griffeen Valley Park (11am)
* Easter Family Treasure Hunt, Corkagh Park (2pm)
* Seed Bombing, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm) NB event booked out

Thursday 17th April
* Human Child by Collapsing Horse, Mermaid Arts Centre (3pm and 7pm) 
* Which way is up? Workshop for kids aged 14 years plus (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (11am-1pm) 
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Bird Food Fat Balls, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm) Event now booked out


Friday 18th April
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Arts and Crafts and Face Painting, Nutgrove Shopping Centre (12 - 4pm)

Saturday 19th April

* Ten14 Concert, The Ark (2pm and 4pm)

* Jack and the Beanstalk, Lambert Puppet Theatre (3.30pm)
* Family Programme - 'Easter Baskets', with Susan Farrelly, National Gallery (3-4pm)
* The Melodies and Myths of the Vikings and Gaels Musical Performance, National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology)
* Losha, Pavilion (1pm and 3pm)
* Easter workshop Bunnies, Bonnets and Baskets with artist Olive Knox, Dublin City Gallery– The Hugh Lane (2pm)
* The Battle of Clontarf Festival, St Anne’s Park
* Easter programme, Farmleigh House
* Demolition Family Workshop, The Grainstore (part of Inter/Generation) (11am-12.30pm) 
* Wonka's Whacky Easter Trail, Malahide Castle 
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Cadbury Easter Egg Trail for Barnardos, Merrion Square Park
* Festive Music and Face Painting, Nutgrove Shopping Centre (2pm - 4pm)
* Make a bird’s nest, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm)


Sunday 20th April
* RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
* Fun Easter Activities, Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (11am-12pm TBC)
* Easter Egg - Stravaganza, Dublin Zoo (10am-6pm)
* Kids Club Animal Alley, Dublin Zoo (11am-12.30pm)
* Family Explorer Session, IMMA (2-4pm)
* The Battle of Clontarf Festival, St Anne’s Park
* Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Deer Park (1pm-5pm)
* Easter programme, Farmleigh House
* Easter Egg Hunt (part of DLR Spring Biodiversity Event Programme), Ballawley Park (10.30am-12pm)
* The Big Barracks Egg Hunt, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History) 3-4.30pm
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Egg Hunt, St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham (2.30-3.30pm) 
* Scavenger Hunt and Quiz, St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham (3.30-4.30pm) 
* Easter Egg Hunt, Airfield (12.00–2.00pm)


Monday 21st April

* Ten14 Concert, The Ark (2pm and 4pm)
* Baby Workshop - The Animals' Journey! with France Coghlan, National Gallery (2-2.35pm)
* Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Mill Theatre (2pm)
* Easter Egg - Stavaganza, Dublin Zoo (10am-6pm)
* Minecrafted Launch (part of Inter/Generation) (11am-12.30pm) 
* Minecrafted Beginners Workshop (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (2-3pm) 
* Easter Egg Hunt, Ardgillan Castle (3pm)
* Hunt for Easter Egg at Croke Park (1pm)
* Scientific Story Adventure, Powerscourt Gardens (12.30pm-3pm)
* Bug Hunt, St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham (2.30 to 3.30) 
* Shell Painting, St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham (3.30-4.30pm) * Places for shell painting are limited so booking is essential on 01-4934208
* Egg painting, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm) Event now booked out


Tuesday 22nd April
* Warrior Shield craft workshops, The Ark (ages 4-6 @11am-12pm and ages 7-12 @1.30pm-3pm)
* Felt-making, Airfield (11.00am–12.30pm)

Wednesday 23rd April
* Ten14: Moya Brennan Voice & Cormac de Barra Harp, Draíocht (3pm)
* Warrior Shield craft workshops, The Ark (ages 4-6 @11am-12pm)
* Spring Workshop, Dublin Zoo (10am-12.30pm)
* Epic Stage Combat Workshops, The Ark (ages 5-7 @11.30am and ages 8-12 @2pm)
* Sky High! Workshop for kids aged 6 years plus (part of Inter/Generation) (11am-12.30pm) 
* Minecrafted Drop -in Workshops (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (2-4pm) 
* Plant a Poster, Airfield (11am-12pm)


Thursday 24th April
* Chester Beatty's Creative Lab for Teens - Japanese Printmaking Mid-Term Special with Japanese printmaker Hiroko Imada, Chester Beatty Library (10am-3pm) 

* Spring Workshop, Dublin Zoo (10am-12.30pm)
* Epic Stage Combat Workshops, The Ark (ages 5-7 @11.30am and ages 8-12 @2pm)
* Irish History Live – The Museum that Comes to You Family Show, Raheny Library (11am and 1pm)
* Irish History Live – The Museum that Comes to You Family Show, Phibsboro’ Library (3pm)
* Spring it on Family Tour, National History Museum (12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pm)
* Minecrafted Drop -in Workshops (part of 
Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (2-4pm)
* Blossom Making, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm)

Friday 25th April

* Chester Beatty's Creative Lab for Teens - Japanese Printmaking Mid-Term Special with Japanese printmaker Hiroko Imada, Chester Beatty Library (10am-1pm)
* Cosplay Presentation and Introduction to Anime & Manga for Teens, Chester Beatty Library (2-4.30pm)
* Teen Workshop, Dublin Z00 (10a-2.30pm)
* Runic Riddles – Family Drop in Activity, National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology)
* On the Move!: Workshop for kids aged 2 years to 4.5 years (part of Inter/Generation) (11am-12pm) 
* Minecrafted Drop -in Workshops (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (2-4pm) 
* Seed Bombing, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm)
* Dublin Prawn Festival, Howth

Saturday 26th April

* Jack and the Beanstalk, Lambert Puppet Theatre (3.30pm)
* Family Programme - 'Through the looking-glass', with Valerie Moffat, National Gallery (3-4pm)
* Ernest and Celestine, Pavilion (3pm)
* Ten14: Moya Brennan Voice & Cormac de Barra Harp, Mermaid Arts Centre (3pm)
* Thor’s Hammer – Family Drop-in Activity, National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology)
* DIY dragster workshop 2, Panama Scout Hall to the rear of Phibsborough Library (10am) 
* Lord Edward’s Own Reenactors Family Event, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History) 10am-12pm
* Minecrafted Grand Finale (part of Inter/Generation), The Grainstore (2-4pm)
* Magic Show and Balloon Modelling, Nutgrove Shopping Centre (12 - 4pm)
* Seed Bombing, Airfield (11.00am–12.00pm)
* Dublin Prawn Festival, Howth

Sunday 27th April
* RHA Art Cart in the RHA Atrium every Sunday (2.30-4.30pm)
* Cinema of Childhood Family Film "The Boot", IFI (11am)
* Family Explorer Session, IMMA (2-4pm)
* Runic Riddles, Museum of Archaeology (2-4pm)
* Felt-making, Airfield (11.00am–12.30pm)
* Dublin Prawn Festival, Howth