Make the most of a bank holiday weekend with a range of entertaining, family-friendly events dotted across the country this Easter weekend.
If you’re seeking activities to put on your calendar this weekend, here’s a selection of happenings across the country for the bank holiday weekend.
Dublin
Teidí Tours – If your little one (or you) is a fan of sport and teddy bears, you’re in for a treat at Croke Park this bank holiday weekend. Running until 6 April, Teidí Tours offers a unique teddy-making experience. Alongside a tour of the stadium both inside and out, you can also choose, stuff and dress your own teddy bear to bring home. For more information and tickets, check out here.
Easter at National Museum of Ireland – You can find a variety of activities and events across Dublin’s city centre this weekend from guided tours on the Easter Rising and Revolutionary Women to family-friendly entertainment in Collins Barracks. For the full rundown on what’s happening, check it out here.
Cork
Funderland – A hit with both kids and grown-ups, Cork’s Funderland returns to Centre Park Road for the Easter break. Open until 12 April, the outdoor site features roller coasters and rides plus entertainment and interactive stalls for younger visitors. Details about tickets and parking can be found here.
Galway
Easter Festival at Slieve Aughty – If you’re in the Galway area and after a mix of activities, the Easter Festival at Slieve Aughty Centre is offering plenty of outdoor options to get involved in like an Enchanted Forest trail, pony rides, a petting zoo and face painting. Running until 12 April, tickets and more information are available here.
Kildare
Alice’s Easter Wonderland at the Irish National Stud – From 3-6 April Alice’s Easter Wonderland will take over the Irish National Stud. Expect arts and crafts, outdoor fun including an Easter Egg hunt and an obstacle course. The Mad Hatter will also be in attendance along with other Alice in Wonderland characters. For tickets and information visit here.
Kilkenny
Wonka in Jurassic Easter Experience at Jurassic Newpark – Easter can be reimagined at this family-friendly attraction, a prehistoric journey through a dinosaur-filled world. You’ll find a dinosaur trail with 17 replicas, plus a petting zoo, and a dedicated Willy Wonka experience running until 12 April where Wonka meets the dinosaurs. There’s also an Easter Wonka train, a scavenger-hunt for golden tickets, and egg-decorating activities. Find more information here.
Meath
Easter at Navan Adventure Centre – This Easter weekend, dive into the outdoor activities at Navan Adventure Centre, from mini golf to an Easter egg hunt. Find more information here.
Tipperary
Easter at Marlhill Open Farm – With both indoor and outdoor play areas, Marlhill Open Farm is a reliable spot to enjoy the Easter break. Featuring a petting zoo and a visit from the Easter Bunny on Easter Sunday, you can find more information here
Mayo
Easter at Westport Adventure – If your family embraces a bit of adventure, there’s a four-day Easter Kids Club at Westport Adventure offering guided outdoor activities such as climbing towers and zip lines. If you’d prefer to relax while the kids explore, Gracy’s Pizzeria on site serves wood-fired pizza in a cozy setting. Find out more here.
Donegal
Easter at Castle Adventure Open Farm – A wonderful day out for families, Castle Adventure Open Farm is getting an Easter makeover this bank holiday weekend with an Easter trail that involves solving riddles and following clues to win a chocolate egg, plus an appearance from the Easter Bunny. There’s plenty more happening on the grounds too, including opportunities to bottle-feed lambs and dedicated play zones. For more information, visit here.
