Things to do in Donegal with kids
15 family days out across Donegal, from the beaches, headlands and mountains of the north west to its castles, forts and heritage sites. Wild and wonderful, all loved and added by home educating parents.
Days out & things to do
14
Wild Ireland
A wildlife sanctuary in the woods of Inishowen, Co. Donegal, home to rescued wolves, brown bears, lynx and wild boar — animals tha…
Letterkenny Central Library
Donegal's main library in Letterkenny — free to join, with Storytime for little ones, LEGO and craft workshops, Summer Stars summe…
Buncrana Community Library
A free community library in Buncrana on the Inishowen peninsula, with Storytime for preschoolers, Summer Stars summer reading and…
Twin Towns Community Library
The Twin Towns library in Stranorlar — free to join, with children's Storytime, Summer Stars summer reading, LEGO and craft worksh…
Donegal Town Branch Library
Donegal Town's free public library, with Storytime for young children, Summer Stars summer reading and family events during Wainfe…
Ballyshannon Branch Library
A free public library in Ballyshannon in south Donegal, with Storytime for little ones, Summer Stars summer reading and seasonal c…
Bundoran Community Library
Bundoran's free community library, with children's Storytime, Summer Stars summer reading and holiday craft events — an easy rainy…
Carndonagh Community Library
A free community library in Carndonagh, Inishowen, with Storytime for preschoolers, Summer Stars and children's craft and story ev…
Moville Branch Library
Moville's free public library on the Inishowen peninsula, with Storytime for little ones, Summer Stars summer reading and seasonal…
Milford Community Library
A free community library in Milford, with children's Storytime, Summer Stars and craft events, plus the free My Little Library boo…
Lifford Community Library
Lifford's free community library in east Donegal, with Storytime for young children, Summer Stars summer reading and family craft…
Raphoe Branch Library
A free public library in Raphoe, with children's Storytime, Summer Stars and seasonal story and craft events for families.
Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair
An Irish-language community library in Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore), in the Donegal Gaeltacht — Storytime as Gaeilge for little ones,…
Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann
An Irish-language community library in An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), in the Gaeltacht — Storytime as Gaeilge, Summer Stars summer re…
What's on in Donegal
1
The Pumpkin Express at Oakfield Park
Oakfield Park's Halloween event centres on a haunted ride on the narrow-gauge railway through the demesne, with a pumpkin patch, c…
WhenSaturday 24 to Monday 26 October, from 2pm (earlier slots suit younger children)
Groups & meet-ups in Donegal
1Homeschool Meet-up (Mad Hatters, Donegal Town)
A relaxed, friendly homeschool meet-up at Mad Hatters indoor soft play centre in Donegal Town, back for the new school term. A wel…
WhenThursday mornings (term time)
Looking further afield? See all home-ed groups & meet-ups across Ireland →
Know something in Donegal that's missing? Add it to the directory.
Get Donegal events by email. One short email a month with the days out, events and meet-ups near you, and the other counties you choose.