Still deciding what to do with your children over the coming weeks and months? We’ve got some fun and exciting options for you here
The Big BBQ for Barnardos
Who doesn’t love a summer barbecue? And now you can host one for a good cause! ALDI and Barnardos are asking people to sign up as a Big BBQ host and invite their family, friends and wider communities to their BBQ and donate to Barnardos, helping ensure vulnerable children and families get the support they need this summer. Register as a host and find out how you can make your BBQ feast count for more this summer! See aldi.ie/bigbbqforbarnardos for more information.
June – August: Summer camps at Airfield Estate
It might not seem like an obvious choice for a day out with the kids but Airfield Estate, based in Dundrum, is a dedicated sustainable food hub and Dublin’s only working urban farm and gardens. It’s the perfect place to take students for some post-study stress relief or just to have a peaceful day out with friends and family. There are fantastic workshops and camps taking place over the summer so visit airfield.ie for information on those and to avail of the free entry for exam students for the month of June.
From July: Children’s Viking Tour
Starting from 5 July, get ready for a journey like no other as Waterford Treasures unveils its brand-new Children’s Viking Tour — an exciting experience that transforms young visitors into fearless Viking adventurers. This summer, families are invited to step back over a thousand years and walk the very streets where Norse legends were made. The Children’s Viking Tour runs every Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm and lasts a little over 30 minutes. For more information visit waterfordtreasures.com.
June – August: Voyages at The Ark
This summer, The Ark Cultural Centre for Children is giving young voices a chance to take the lead in the world of art with Voyages, a unique exhibition curated by children, for children. It will be in situ at The Ark this summer, open each Saturday from 7 June and every Wednesday – Saturday from 2 Jul – 23 Aug. The exhibition is the result of a series of creative workshops led by artist and collaborator Róisín White, with a group of 12 young people. See theark.ie for more information.
Anytime: The Little Museum of Dublin
The Little Museum of Dublin, located on St. Stephen’s Green, has reopened after a stunning multi-million transformation over the historic townhouse’s four floors. Described as one of the best things to do in Dublin, the famous 29-minute guided tours are a celebration of great storytelling, with history, comedy and some of the friendliest people in Ireland. The museum has an expanded and reimagined exhibition space, a new youth education space and an enriched collection of artefacts donated by the people of Ireland.
