There are so many fun activities happening over the next week for you to enjoy. Please check that they are still running before setting out, as sometimes even the best events have to be postponed and we know how annoying that can be with little one’s in tow. ________________________________________________________ Join us at our ClapHandies PlayLab event at the Ballycane Parent and Toddler Group this Friday morning. Come and enjoy a trial.

Please come and join us for one of our PlayLab events.  ________________________________________________________ Saturday Family Workshop – ‘A Riverside Picnic’ with Jane Bowe The free Saturday Family Workshops encourage families to enjoy creating and learning together as they explore our collection and exhibitions through drawing, crafts, and storytelling.All materials are provided. When: Saturday at 3pm Where: Atrium, National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 How much: Free – number of participants: 40, on.

ClapHandies Summer PlayLabs Monday – Sandymount Tuesday – Ranelagh Thursday – Dundrum Friday – Terenure and Malahide Castle Saturday – Malahide Castle Booking is necessary, and they are taking part for the next 3 weeks, you can book for the whole term or part by emailing Aisling – office@claphandies.com to get yourselves booked in for a summer of fun! We are now taking bookings for our September term – some venues do book.

Autumn Activity Sheet Trail – Busy Bees Autumn is a busy season – nature is getting ready for the approaching winter. Drop into the Museum and follow the busy bees with our Autumn Activity Trail. When: 02/08/2016 – 30/09/2016 During Opening Hours Where: National Museum of Ireland, Merrion Street (Natural History) How much: Free Ages: For families ________________________________________________________ ClapHandies Summer PlayLabs Monday – Sandymount Tuesday – Ranelagh Thursday – Dundrum Friday – Terenure and Malahide Castle.

Holiday Family Workshops – Mornings at the Museum Have some creative family time during the holidays. Children and grown-ups can enjoy visiting an exhibition and making artworks together in the gallery. Drop in. When:  Thursday and Friday mornings, 10 – 11am – Thu 28 & Fri 29 Jul Where: IMMA – Irish Museum Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, How much: Free, drop in Ages: All welcome ________________________________________________________ Atmosphere Atmosphere with its.

Swords Summerfest Following on from last year’s amazingly successful event Swords Summerfest will again return this year. Expect more of the same Family Fun entertainment and a whole raft of brilliant live music to keep you entertained. This is definitely one for the diary! When: Friday 22nd at 6pm to Sunday 24th July at 2pm (Saturday is the family fun day from 12-4) Where: Swords How much: Free Ages: All welcome ________________________________________________________.

Holiday Family Workshops – Mornings at the Museum Have some creative family time during the holidays. Children and grown-ups can enjoy visiting an exhibition and making artworks together in the gallery. Drop in. When: During July, Thursday and Friday mornings, 10 – 11am – Thu 7 & Fri 8 Jul to Thu 28 & Fri 29 Jul Where: IMMA – Irish Museum Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, How much: Free, drop in Ages:.

  Holiday Family Workshops – Mornings at the Museum Have some creative family time during the holidays. Children and grown-ups can enjoy visiting an exhibition and making artworks together in the gallery. Drop in. When: During July, Thursday and Friday mornings, 10 – 11am – Thu 7 & Fri 8 Jul to Thu 28 & Fri 29 Jul Where: IMMA – Irish Museum Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, How much: Free, drop in.

Early Years Workshops: Moving Pictures! Dive into an underwater adventure with artist Paula Henihan for an interactive story-based session that will introduce very young children to simple animation forms. When: July – Sat 2, Sat 9 & Tues 19 Times – 10am (Age 2) & 11.30am (Ages 3-4) Where: The Ark, 11a Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Temple Bar, Dublin 2 How much: €11/€8 per child. Ages: Ages 2-4 ________________________________________________________ Baltic Day Festival.