Smurfs Village
Wicklow | Until Sunday, 31st August, 2025

Taking place at Beyond the Trees Avondale, this magical family experience begins at Smurf Base Camp with your official Smurf name and badge. Test your nerve on the Courage Walk, enjoy eco fun at Smurf and Sprout, play games, and create your own Smurf hat. End with a live show and photo with your favourite Smurf.

Shapes & Structures | Drop-in and play
Daily | Until Saturday, 30th August, 2025

A calm, open-ended space for creative play, designed for children and their adults to explore materials together or independently. The First Floor Gallery is open for self-directed visits, encouraging shared play and discovery in a relaxed environment. Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm from Thursday to Saturday.

Dublin Maker
Dublin | Saturday, 30th & Sunday, 31st, August, 2025

Dublin Maker returns with to Leopardstown Racecourse with a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity and invention. Expect a lively mix of robotics, crafts, coding, engineering hacks and hands-on fun for all ages. Visitors can explore interactive stalls, meet the makers and discover how things work in this one-of-a-kind day out for curious minds.

Irish Wakeboarding Nationals
Cork | 29th - 31st, August, 2025

Ballyhass Wakepark hosts a high-energy weekend of wakeboarding as Ireland’s top riders compete in the IWWF Nationals. Expect fast-paced action, lakeside vibes and a friendly crowd. Spectator entry is free, with €5 adventure activities and €2 swim passes available onsite. A fun summer send-off with coffee, pizza and plenty to keep families entertained.

Back to School Fun Week
Wexford | Until 31st, August, 2025

It’s not all bad news for children heading back to school thanks to Play Barn, Wexford. Families can celebrate the return with a special week of entry deals, packed with fun, laughter and memory-making. Parents can take a break too, with coffee and a doughnut for just €4 all week long.

Kids Go Free at EPIC
Dublin | Until 31st, August, 2025

Explore Ireland’s rich history with free entry for children aged 12 and under at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, when accompanied by a paying adult. With interactive exhibits, music, sport, stories and more, it’s a fun, immersive day out by the Liffey that’s perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Korea Festival
Dublin | Sunday, 31st, August, 2025

Enjoy a full day of Korean culture with live performances, authentic street food, and hands-on family-friendly activities in Farmleigh House. Explore everything from traditional games and crafts to K-pop, skincare, literature and tourism. Admission is free, no ticket required. Highlights include taekwondo, music, dance, a Hanbok fashion show and food trucks serving Korean and international cuisine.

Oughterard Show
Galway | Sunday, 31st, August, 2025

Now in its 60th year, the Oughterard Show returns with a full day of competitions, displays and family fun. Expect classes for horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, dogs and poultry, plus a strong domestic arts section. There’ll be entertainment for children and plenty of prizes on offer, making it a great day out for all ages.

Circus Vegas
Cork | Until, 14th, September, 2025

Circus Vegas returns to Cork with a brand new location and a special back-to-school offer. Enjoy a two-hour show packed with stunts, laughter and non-stop family fun under the big top. Tiered seats are just €10, with ringside seating for €15. Early booking advised.