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17 OctThis weekend
Luggwoods Fall Festival
Woodland trail, Spookwood Express and pumpkin patch in Lugg, Co. Dublin.
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17 OctThis weekend
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Redline Festival Family Fun Day
Comics, magic, music and messy play at Tallaght Library and Parthalán Place.
What's on
17 OctThis weekend
After Dark: Creepy Characters with Oisín McGann
Writer-illustrator workshop at Chapters Bookstore, Parnell Street.
What's on
23 OctComing up
Bram Stoker Festival
Four-day Dublin City Council festival with family events across the city.
24 OctFree
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Stokerland at Bram Stoker Festival
Gothic family fun park in St Patrick's Park with storytelling, street arts, face-painting and a Victorian carousel.
24 OctComing up
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Boo at the Zoo
Halloween trail and entertainment at Dublin Zoo over midterm.
25 OctFree
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Making Faces! Family mask-making workshop
Drop-in Halloween mask workshop at National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.
26 OctFree
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Dracula's Disco
Halloween disco at the Round Room, Mansion House, with The Ark and Bram Stoker Festival.
What's on
Children's Book Festival at Dublin City Libraries
Drawing, reading and comic workshops across Dublin City Council libraries. Book via the library.
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo in the Phoenix Park with animals, playgrounds and a family events calendar.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Interactive museum on Irish emigration in the Docklands.
National Gallery of Ireland
National art collection on Merrion Square with family programmes.
Chester Beatty
Museum and library in the grounds of Dublin Castle.
Dublinia
Viking and medieval museum at Christ Church.
The Little Museum of Dublin
Museum of Dublin's 20th century story on St Stephen's Green.
Museums and arts
The Ark
Cultural centre for children in Temple Bar with shows and workshops.
Animals and farms
Airfield Estate
Working farm and gardens in Dundrum.
Free
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National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Gardens and glasshouses in Glasnevin.
Dublin Castle
Historic castle with tours and gardens.
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Former prison, now a museum, visited by guided tour.
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Malahide Castle and Gardens
Castle, gardens and parkland in Malahide.
Newbridge House and Farm
Georgian house and traditional farm in Donabate.
Phoenix Park
One of Europe's largest enclosed city parks.
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle
Visitor centre, tower house and biodiversity centre in the park.
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Farmleigh House and Gardens
Edwardian estate beside the Phoenix Park.
Marlay Park
Large park in Rathfarnham run by DLR County Council.
Parks and nature
Cabinteely Park
DLR park around Cabinteely House.
Killiney Hill Park
Hilltop park with views over Dublin Bay.
People's Park, Dún Laoghaire
Victorian park in Dún Laoghaire.
Blackrock Park
Seaside park run by DLR County Council.
Museums and arts
Shanganagh Park
DLR park in Shankill.
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St Anne's Park
Large Dublin City Council park in Raheny.
Herbert Park
Dublin City Council park in Ballsbridge.
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Bushy Park
Dublin City Council park in Terenure.
Merrion Square Park
Georgian square park in the city centre.
Museums and arts
Fairview Park
Dublin City Council park in Fairview.
Corkagh Park
South Dublin County Council park in Clondalkin.
Tymon Park
South Dublin County Council park between Tallaght and Templeogue.
Griffeen Valley Park
South Dublin County Council park in Lucan.
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Rathfarnham Castle
16th-century castle run by the OPW.
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Casino Marino
18th-century neoclassical building run by the OPW.
GPO Museum
Museum on Irish history in the General Post Office.
MoLI, Museum of Literature Ireland
Museum of Irish writing on St Stephen's Green.
Museums and arts
Free
IMMA, Irish Museum of Modern Art
Modern art museum in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham grounds.
Howth Castle Estate
Historic estate in Howth.
Ticknock
Coillte forest recreation site in the Dublin Mountains.
Hell Fire Club (Montpelier Hill)
Coillte forest walk to the ruin on Montpelier Hill.
Museums and arts
Kilbogget Park
DLR County Council park between Ballybrack and Cabinteely.
Museums and arts
Clonkeen Park
DLR County Council park in Deansgrange.
Museums and arts
Fernhill Park and Gardens
DLR County Council park and gardens in Stepaside.
Parks and nature
North Bull Island
Island nature reserve and beach in Dublin Bay.
Museums and arts
Albert College Park
Dublin City Council park in Glasnevin.
Museums and arts
Poppintree Park
Dublin City Council park in Ballymun.
Museums and arts
Father Collins Park
Dublin City Council park in Balgriffin.
Museums and arts
Eamonn Ceannt Park
Dublin City Council park in Crumlin.
Museums and arts
Le Fanu Park
Dublin City Council park in Ballyfermot.
Museums and arts
St Audoen's Park
Small Dublin City Council park beside St Audoen's Church.
Museums and arts
Palmerston Park
Dublin City Council park in Rathmines.
Museums and arts
Ringsend Park
Dublin City Council park in Ringsend.
Museums and arts
Markievicz Park
Dublin City Council park in Ballyfermot.
Museums and arts
Mount Bernard Park
Dublin City Council park in Grangegorman.
Museums and arts
Blessington Street Basin
Former city reservoir, now a quiet Dublin City Council park.
Parks and nature
St Patrick's Park
Dublin City Council park beside St Patrick's Cathedral.
Parks and nature
Clontarf Promenade
Seafront promenade along Dublin Bay in Clontarf.
Museums and arts
Johnstown Park
Dublin City Council park in Finglas.
Museums and arts
Ellenfield Park
Dublin City Council park in Whitehall.
Museums and arts
Sean Walsh Park
South Dublin County Council park in Tallaght.
Museums and arts
Waterstown Park
South Dublin County Council park in Palmerstown.
Parks and nature
Free
St Stephen's Green
Victorian city-centre park run by the OPW.
Parks and nature
Free
Garden of Remembrance
Memorial garden on Parnell Square run by the OPW.
Castles and history
Free
Pearse Museum and St Enda's Park
Museum and parkland in Rathfarnham run by the OPW.
Parks and nature
Cruagh Wood
Coillte forest site in the Dublin Mountains.
Parks and nature
Barnaslingan Wood
Coillte forest site near the Scalp.
Parks and nature
Tibradden Wood
Coillte pine forest in the Dublin Mountains.
Parks and nature
Carrickgollogan
Coillte forest site with the Lead Mines chimney nearby.
Museums and arts
National Library of Ireland
National library on Kildare Street with exhibitions.
Museums and arts
Hugh Lane Gallery
Dublin City Gallery on Parnell Square.
Museums and arts
The Helix
Performance venue at DCU in Glasnevin.
Museums and arts
Pavilion Theatre
Theatre in Dún Laoghaire.
Museums and arts
Draíocht
Arts centre in Blanchardstown.
Museums and arts
Axis Ballymun
Arts and community centre in Ballymun.
Museums and arts
GAA Museum, Croke Park
Museum of Gaelic games at Croke Park.
Active and on the water
Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre
Swimming and aquatic centre in Blanchardstown.
Museums and arts
National Print Museum
Museum of printing in Beggars Bush, Dublin 4.
Museums and arts
Book of Kells Experience
Exhibition at Trinity College Dublin.
Castles and history
14 Henrietta Street
Museum of Dublin tenement and Georgian life.
Active and on the water
Dublin Discovered Boat Tours
Boat tours on the River Liffey.
Museums and arts
dlr Libraries
Public libraries across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, including dlr LexIcon.
Museums and arts
Dublin City Libraries
Public libraries across Dublin city.
Animals and farms
Irish National Stud and Gardens
Working stud farm with horses and the Japanese Gardens.
Castles and history
Castletown House and Parklands
Palladian mansion with parklands open 7am to 8.30pm.
Parks and nature
Donadea Forest Park
Coillte forest park with three looped trails including a 0.8km lake walk for all.
Animals and farms
Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park
Bog of Allen park with indoor and outdoor play, pet farm, mini golf and road train.
Animals and farms
Clonfert Pet Farm
Pet farm near Maynooth with party rooms and picnic areas.
Castles and history
Powerscourt Estate and Waterfall
Gardens and house near Enniskerry, plus Powerscourt Waterfall nearby.
Parks and nature
Free
Wicklow Mountains National Park (Glendalough)
Ireland's largest national park, with trails around Glendalough.
Parks and nature
Beyond the Trees Avondale
Treetop walkway and viewing tower in Avondale Forest Park.
Castles and history
Wicklow's Historic Gaol
Self-guided visit to the 1702 gaol; reopens 16 November 2026.
Animals and farms
Marine Life Bray
Aquarium on Bray seafront, open daily 10am to 6pm.
Animals and farms
Emerald Park
Theme park and zoo near Ashbourne; book tickets in advance.
Castles and history
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
OPW visitor centre for Newgrange and Knowth; pre-booking essential for all, including infants.
Castles and history
Trim Castle
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, run by the OPW.
Animals and farms
Causey Farm
Farm between Kells and Athboy that hosts school tours and groups.
Active and on the water
Funtasia Theme Park
Indoor theme park with waterpark, bowling, laser tag, soft play and climbing.
Castles and history
Old Mellifont Abbey
Site of Ireland's first Cistercian foundation, run by the OPW.
Active and on the water
Carlingford Adventure Centre
Outdoor adventure centre with family activities, camps and kids parties.
Castles and history
Hook Lighthouse
Guided tours of the oldest intact operational lighthouse in the world, plus cafe.
Castles and history
Dunbrody Famine Ship
Replica famine ship and Irish emigrant experience in New Ross.
Castles and history
Tintern Abbey
Cistercian abbey in County Wexford, run by the OPW.
Animals and farms
Kia Ora Mini Farm
Family-run open farm with animals, maze and mini diggers.
Active and on the water
Pirates Cove
Adventure golf, bumper boats, mini jeeps, bowling and arcade in Courtown.
Animals and farms
Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm
Open farm, shop and cafe with an adventure railroad train and games room.
Active and on the water
Zipit Forest Adventures Donadea
Ziplines and high ropes in Donadea Forest Park; courses for families with kids aged 3 and up.
Active and on the water
KBowl Entertainment Centre
Bowling, Wacky World soft play, KZone and diner in Naas.
Active and on the water
Jungle Den Naas
Indoor play centre with a three-storey soft play frame and laser tag; also in Newbridge.
Museums and arts
Imagination Station
Art, craft and design school for children with drop-in creative play, classes and camps.
Castles and history
Russborough House and Park
House tours, parkland walks and a playground near Blessington.
Active and on the water
Squirrel's Scramble
Treetop adventure with 6 levels and over 20 zip lines, best for older kids and teens.
Animals and farms
K2 Alpacas
Alpaca farm with a kids alpaca experience, about 40 minutes from Dublin city centre per the farm.
Active and on the water
Zipit Forest Adventures Djouce
Ziplines and high ropes at Djouce Park; courses for ages 3 and up, sessions about 90 minutes.
Active and on the water
FunWorks
Children's play centre with toddler and junior zones and laser tag.
Castles and history
Hill of Tara
Ancient royal site run by the OPW; much of the tour is outdoors on uneven ground.
Animals and farms
Newgrange Farm
Family farm near Newgrange with farmyard fun for all ages.
Parks and nature
Loughcrew Estate
Family-friendly estate with gardens, a medieval motte and woodland walks.
Parks and nature
Sonairte Visitor Eco-Centre
Environmental charity with a nature trail and river walk on the River Nanny.
Active and on the water
Navan Adventure Centre
Outdoor multi-activity adventure park in the Boyne Valley with mini golf.
Active and on the water
Mellowes Adventure Centre
Play park with bouncy castles, pedal go-karts, mini golf, climbing towers and water play.
Active and on the water
Skypark Carlingford
Adventure park; Adventure Lights runs 24 October 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Parks and nature
Free
Ravensdale Forest
Coillte woodland with way-marked trails, including a 1.3km loop.
Parks and nature
Free
Townley Hall Wood
Coillte woodland with an easy 1.7km looped nature trail.
Museums and arts
Highlanes Gallery
Drogheda's municipal art gallery.
Active and on the water
Pirates Den Adventure Centre
Indoor children's play area in Dundalk.
Active and on the water
Air Bound Trampoline Park
Trampoline park in Dundalk for ages 5 to 18, with toddler sessions for 5 and under.
Active and on the water
GR8 Social
Soft play, bowling and arcade in Dundalk.
Castles and history
Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens
Castle, Irish Agricultural Museum, lakeside walks and a woodland playground.
Animals and farms
Free
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Nature reserve on the North Slob; reserve and visitor centre open 9am to 5pm.
Animals and farms
Blackwater Open Farm
Open farm with free car parking; open Saturdays and Sundays in spring and autumn.
Active and on the water
Escape Rooms Wexford
Live escape rooms at Leisure Max, one hour per game.
Active and on the water
Playzone
Indoor adventure playground with multistorey slides and an under 5s area.