Things to do in Dublin with kids
34 family days out across Dublin, from the museums, galleries and castles of the city to the beaches, parks and coastal walks on its doorstep. Plenty for home-ed days rain or shine, all loved and added by home educating parents.
Days out & things to do
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Dublin Zoo
One of Ireland's most-loved family days out, in Phoenix Park, Dublin — over 400 animals across 70 species, with keeper talks, a pl…
National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, Dublin — glasshouses, an arboretum and thousands of plant species across beautiful gard…
Zipit Forest Adventures – Tibradden Wood
Zipit Forest Adventures in Tibradden Wood, up in the Dublin Mountains and about 30 minutes from the city — ziplines through the tr…
Dublinia
A hands-on Viking and medieval museum at Christ Church in the heart of old Dublin — walk a recreated Viking street, try on costume…
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
An award-winning interactive museum on Dublin's docklands telling the story of Irish emigration — 20 themed galleries of touchscre…
The Little Museum of Dublin
A charming museum on St Stephen's Green telling the story of 20th-century Dublin through objects donated by the people of the city…
Illusion Museum Dublin
A hands-on museum of optical illusions in the centre of Dublin — mind-bending rooms, holograms and brain-teasing puzzles where not…
National Gallery of Ireland
Ireland's national art collection on Merrion Square, Dublin — masterpieces from Caravaggio to Jack B. Yeats, with family drawing w…
Book of Kells Experience
See the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the breathtaking Long Room library at Trinity College Dublin, now with immersive digital…
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship
Climb aboard a replica 19th-century famine ship moored on Dublin's docklands, and hear the stories of the emigrants who made the A…
Explorium
Ireland's national science and sport centre in Sandyford, Dublin — hundreds of hands-on exhibits across science, sport and adventu…
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Ireland's largest and most-visited public library, on Dún Laoghaire's seafront with dedicated children's floors. Free to join, wit…
Dublin City Central Library
Dublin City's central library in the Ilac Centre — a big children's library with a Toddler Group and Stay & Play (ages 0–4), story…
Tallaght Library
South Dublin's central library in Tallaght — a large children's section with storytimes, class visits and Summer Stars reading. Fr…
Blanchardstown Library
Fingal's flagship library in Blanchardstown — free to join, with a children's library, storytimes, Summer Stars and family events.…
People's Park
A two-hectare Victorian park in Dún Laoghaire, tucked between Glasthule and the seafront. Landscaped gardens, a children's playgro…
WhenOpen daily; market every Sunday
Among the Trees
A forest school and outdoor education project on native woodland in St Margaret's, north Co. Dublin. Regular Monday and Tuesday fo…
WhenForest school (Mon & Tue), seasonal camps, workshops & family Sundays (booking required)
IMC Dún Laoghaire Kids Club
Weekend-morning kids' film screenings at IMC Dún Laoghaire in south Co. Dublin — cheap and easy for younger children. Check the IM…
WhenWeekend mornings (see site for films & times)
IMC Santry Kids Club
Weekend-morning kids' screenings at IMC Santry in north Co. Dublin — budget-friendly family films for younger children. Check the…
WhenWeekend mornings (see site for films & times)
IMC Savoy Kids Club
IMC's Savoy on O'Connell Street runs a Kids Club — great-value weekend-morning family film screenings in Dublin city centre. See t…
WhenWeekend mornings (see site for films & times)
St Anne's City Farm
A free community city farm and educational hub in St Anne's Park, Raheny, run by volunteers. Meet the animals and enjoy a relaxed,…
WhenSat & Sun, 10am–2pm
Airfield Estate
A working farm and gardens in Dundrum, Dublin, with a farm-to-fork story and a charitable mission at its heart. There's a family h…
The Hazel House
A café in the Dublin mountains at Glencullen with a small indoor play area for younger children and lovely views. A relaxed spot f…
Killiney Hill Park
A hilltop park above Killiney with a big playground, woodland paths and sweeping views over Dublin Bay, plus a café. Good for a wa…
Malahide Castle and Gardens
A historic castle and gardens in Malahide with a great playground, woodland play and walking trails, plus a café and restaurant. A…
Newbridge House and Farm
A Georgian house and traditional farm in Donabate with a pet farm, a playground and a café, and plenty of room for bikes and walks…
Jumpzone
Trampoline and adventure parks with sites at Liffey Valley, Sandyford and Santry. The Santry one leans towards bouncy castles, the…
Fun Galaxy
A large soft play centre in Swords for burning off energy, with a café for parents. A good wet-day option.
Funky Monkeys
A soft play centre in Clare Hall in north Dublin, geared towards younger children, with a café. A handy indoor option when the wea…
Bounce n Beyond
A trampoline park in Ballyboughal with flat trampolines. Parents watch from a viewing area rather than joining in on the trampolin…
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre
An indoor climbing centre that runs classes for children and teens, from first climbs to building technique. An active option with…
Irish Institute of Music and Song
A music school in Balbriggan offering a wide range of instrument and singing lessons, with experienced teachers and plenty of choi…
What's on in Dublin
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Halloween Workshop for Kids (Rediscovery Centre)
A hands-on Halloween workshop at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, packed with spooky science, themed games, experiments and art…
When2:30pm to 4pm
Let's Talk Science Festival 2026
A free, all-day family science festival at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, celebrating science and sustainability with interac…
WhenDrop in, 11am to 4pm
Groups & meet-ups in Dublin
2Dublin Area Home Education
A busy Facebook group for home-educating families across Dublin and the surrounding area. A place to ask questions, share meet-ups…
Phoenix Park Homeschool Meet-Up
A long-running weekly meet-up for home-educating families in the Phoenix Park, with plenty of regular faces and new families alway…
WhenMost Mondays (except bank holidays), from 11am
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