Things to do in Laois with kids
11 family days out across Laois, from the Slieve Bloom Mountains and forest trails to heritage towns and libraries. Right in the heart of the country, all loved and added by home educating parents.
Days out & things to do
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Laois Forest School
Woodland-based outdoor learning near Rosenallis. Small groups (max 12) run in six-week blocks, alongside seasonal camps, school wo…
WhenSix-week class blocks, seasonal camps & workshops (booking required)
Portlaoise Library
Laois's main library in Portlaoise — free to join, with weekly Tales & Adventure Storytime (Wednesdays, 4pm), a fortnightly Baby B…
Portarlington Library
A free public library in Portarlington with a packed children's calendar — weekly events, seasonal Storytime (ages 3–8) and a week…
Mountmellick Library
Mountmellick's free public library — Kids' Cooking Workshops, Saturday-morning Lego Free Play (drop-in, 10.30am–12.30) and a weekl…
Abbeyleix Library
A free public library in Abbeyleix with a weekly Baby Book Club (Friday mornings), storytimes, Summer Stars and children's crafts.…
Maize Maze at Dealgrove Farm
A giant six-acre maize maze, cut into the shape of a tractor, on a working farm just outside Abbeyleix. Children get an activity s…
WhenOpen seasonally, book online
What's on in Laois
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Samhain Camp — Laois Forest School
A two-morning autumn woodland camp at Laois Forest School near Rosenallis — fire skills, den building, seasonal crafts and child-l…
WhenTwo mornings, 11am–1.30pm
Samhain Toddler Stay & Play — Laois Forest School
A gentle woodland stay-and-play for toddlers and a parent at Laois Forest School's Doire Seoige site in Rosenallis — sensory play,…
When2.30pm–4pm
Halloween Creative Camp, Dunamaise Arts Centre
A three-day mid-term camp where children work with an artist across collage, printing, clay, painting and zine making on a spooky…
When29 to 31 October, Saturday session 10am to 2pm
Yule Camp — Laois Forest School
A two-morning midwinter woodland camp at Laois Forest School near Rosenallis — fire, den building, winter crafts and child-led out…
WhenTwo mornings, 11am–1.30pm
Yule Toddler Stay & Play — Laois Forest School
A gentle midwinter stay-and-play for toddlers and a parent at Laois Forest School's Doire Seoige site in Rosenallis — sensory natu…
When2pm–3.30pm
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