Things to do in Galway with kids
18 family days out across Galway, from the arts and buzz of the city to the islands, forests and wild Connemara coast. Ideas for bright days and rainy ones alike — loved and added by home educating parents.
Galway County Libraries
Free library membership. Summer Stars reading programme, Children's Book Festival, dyslexia-friendly resources, C-Pens, makerspace…
Galway City Museum
FREE admission! 3 floors at Spanish Arch. Exhibitions: Sea Science, Medieval Galway, The Claddagh, Galway Hooker boat, Revolution…
Galway Atlantaquaria
Ireland's largest aquarium with 170+ species. Touch pools, ray pool, ocean tank, fin whale skeleton. Summer Science workshops (11…
Wildlands
Indoor and outdoor activities - climbing, adventure courses, nature trails.
Slieve Aughty Experience
Pet farm, self-guided walks, arts & crafts, toddler playground, Enchanted Forest.
Knockma Wood
Ancient woodland with Queen Maeve's legendary burial place. Trails and folklore.
Aran Islands
Unique cultural experience, ancient forts, Irish language, cycling.
Connemara National Park
Visitor centre, walking trails, nature activities. Diamond Hill climb.
Brigit's Garden
Award-winning Celtic gardens in 11 acres of woodland & meadows. SFI Discover Science Centre with STEM trail. Seasonal school works…
Cong Forest & Nature Trail
Quiet Man filming location! Forest trails (30 mins to several hours). CAVES to explore: Teach Aille, Pigeon Hole (descend into ear…
Spraoi sa Choill - Clonbur Woodland Playground
One of biggest village playgrounds in Galway! In old walled garden at entrance to Clonbur Woods. Tunnels, climbing forts, LONG SLI…
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
Ireland's FLAGSHIP children's arts festival! 29 years running. Theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, visual art, workshops for newborn…
Clifden Arts Festival
Ireland's LONGEST-RUNNING community arts festival (49 years)! Children's workshops, storytelling, live performances. Flutter-Bop f…
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