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Outdoor Events

IRISH NATIONAL STUD

29th September-3rd November 2017

Website: www.irishnationalstud.ie

From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud & Gardens is a wonderful day out for the whole family.  Attractions include guided tours of the stud, world famous Japanese Gardens, St Fiachra's Garden,... [read more]
indoor Activities

CAN’T WRITE, WON’T WRITE

26th-26th October 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Leixlip Library (Tel. 01 6060050 E-mail: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required. [read more]
indoor Activities

I AM CONCERNED THAT MY CHILD MAY HAVE AN ADDITIONAL NEED… WHAT DO I DO?

26th-26th October 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Kildare Library (Tel. 045 530235 E-mail: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required [read more]
indoor Activities

NORTH KILDARE PARENTS OF MULTIPLES GROUP

26th-26th October 2017

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Support group aimed at parents and carers of babies or toddler age twins or multiples who are living in the North Kildare area. Meeting in Leixlip Library on the last Thursday of each month. Contact Leixlip... [read more]
indoor Activities

PARENTING TODDLERS

26th-26th October 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Celbridge Library (Tel. 01 6272207 E-mail: celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required. [read more]
Halloween

BELVEDERE’S HALLOWEEN TREASURE HUNTS

28th-30th October 2017

Address: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Website: www.belvedere-house.ie

Belvedere House & gardens will host exciting Halloween Treasure Hunts over the October Bank Holiday Weekend from 12 noon to 2pm each day, with the event finishing at 3pm Sharp each day. A treasure map... [read more]
Halloween

GLENDEER PET FARM

28th October-5th November 2017

Website: www.glendeerpetfarm.ie

Cast spells with our scary witch, toast marshmallows over an open fire, enter the eerie maze but be warned, it’s as your own risk. Enter the forbidden forest and be scared by lots more ghosts and ghouls... [read more]
Halloween

HALLOWEEN AT KILDARE MAZE

28th October-5th November 2017

Time: 12-5pm

Website: www.kildaremaze.com

The Kildare Maze, Prosperous will be open this Halloween with fun for all the family. Pumpkin Carving will take place over the bank holiday weekend, the cost of which is included in the standard admission... [read more]
Halloween

LOUGH SPOOKEY FEST

28th October-5th November 2017

Address: Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Website: www.loughkey.ie   

Halloween Lough Spookey Fest at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon takes place from 28th October – 5th November 2017!  Fun family events include a themed Visitor Centre, Halloween... [read more]
Arts & Crafts

PAPER PLAY PUPPET WORKSHOP

28th-28th October 2017

Time: 2pm

Website: www.riverbank.ie

Learn how to make puppets from a mix of natural materials, brown paper, rubber bands, plastic bottles and an array of other objects. The basic principles of puppetry and drama will also be taught. Tickets:... [read more]
Halloween

PUMPKIN CARVING FOR KIDS AT POWERSCOURT

28th-29th October 2017

Website: www.powerscourt.com

Kids will love the chance to prepare, design and carve a pumpkin at this family-friendly event! All little goblins and ghouls are welcome to dress up and get into the festive spirit. Enjoy some delicious... [read more]
theatre & Cinema

JACKULA

30th-30th October 2017

Website: www.antain.ie

Being a vampire sucks, but being Dracula’s younger brother is driving Jackula batty. Join Jackula on a spooktacular quest to step out of his older brother’s shadow and become the world’s most magical... [read more]
halloween

MID-TERM BREAK

30th October-3rd November 2017
All schools will close from Mon 30th Oct 2017 to Fri 3rd Nov 2017 inclusive.  Halloween falls on Tuesday 31st October [read more]
Indoor Activities

SPOOKY SCIENCE HALLOWEEN ONE DAY CAMPS

30th October-3rd November 2017

Time: 9am – 2pm

Website: www.junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com

Junior Einsteins Science Club are now taking bookings for their popular one day camps in Naas and Dunboyne. Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and caldron bubble .... your child will love this... [read more]
Halloween

ARTZONE HALLOWEEN CAMP

31st October-3rd November 2017

Website: www.riverbank.ie

Get ready for trick or treating with Artzone this Halloween, exploring the fun side of ghosts, ghouls, witches and warlocks. Ages 5-7 and 8-12 years. Cost: €65 [read more]
Indoor Activities

CHILDREN’S CODING WORKSHOPS

31st October-2nd November 2017

Time: 2 – 4pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Coding workshops suitable for 7-10 year-olds. Children must be able to attend all 3 workshops, have their own charged-up laptop, e-mail address, library card and PIN. Booking essential for these FREE... [read more]
Halloween

FRIGHTENING FUN AT GO KIDS GO! PLAY AND PARTY CENTRE

31st-31st October 2017

Time: 10am – 6pm

Address: Coolmine, Dublin 15

Website: www.gokidsgo.ie

Have a howl of a Halloween this year at Go Kids Go’s Halloween Fest! SPECIAL OFFER – Admission only €5 all ages for 90 minutes playtime. A family of 2 adults and 2 children will get in to the Adventure... [read more]
Halloween

IRISH NATIONAL STUD

31st October-3rd November 2017

Website: www.irishnationalstud.ie

From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud & Gardens is a wonderful day out for the whole family. Attractions include guided tours of the stud, world famous Japanese Gardens, St Fiachra's Garden,... [read more]
Indoor Activities

FIDGET FEET AERIAL WORKSHOP

1st-3rd November 2017

Time: 2pm-3.30pm

Website: www.riverbank.ie

The workshop is a taster workshop for the younger audiences to try to fly like the birds they see in the show. We will teach how to get into the cocoon safely and then once you have the basics, we can... [read more]
indoor Activities

MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTERFLY CARD

1st-1st November 2017

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free workshop at Leixlip Community Library with Sheila for 4 - 7 years olds. Booking essential: ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie. [read more]
indoor Activities

HALLOWEEN BRICKFLICKS

2nd-3rd November 2017

Time: 10.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm

Address: Bray

Website: www.mermaidartscentre.ie

A special Halloween themed Brick Flicks (Lego stop motion) workshop. You will learn how to make a spooky set, create a zombie invasion and then have your favourite Lego character save the day! Materials... [read more]
Indoor Activities

HELPING CHILDREN TO BE RESILIENT AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE

2nd-2nd November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Naas Library (Tel. 045 879111 E-mail: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie) Booking required. [read more]
Arts & Crafts

MY CREATIVE STORY: STORYMAKING, STORIGAMI & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP

2nd-2nd November 2017

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Each child will receive their own blank notebook and will be encouraged to develop their own story and to add colour and illustration. The storybooks and skills gained can easily be continued, developed... [read more]
arts & Crafts

STORYGAMI AND ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP

3rd-3rd November 2017

Time: 10.30am

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

FREE event at Maynooth Library for 8-13 yr olds. Each child will receive their own blank notebook and will be encouraged to develop their own story and to add colour and illustration. FREE event. Booking... [read more]
indoor Activities

SENSATIONAL WRITING WITH DEBBIE THOMAS

4th-4th November 2017

Time: 10.30am

Website: www.riverbank.ie

What colour is Thursday? What does excitement taste like? Join children’s author Debbie Thomas for some creative writing fun with the senses. Meet Martians, orang-utans and the odd smelly sock as you... [read more]
indoor Activities

UKULELE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP

4th-4th November 2017

Time: 11am

Address: Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Website: www.castletown.ie

Head to Hunting Room at Castletown House for a fun introduction to the Ukulele! Tickets: €12.50 [read more]
Indoor Activities

CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

7th-7th November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Naas Library (Tel. 045 879111 E-mail: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required. [read more]
Indoor Activities

MOTHERS & BABIES GROUP

7th-7th November 2017

Time: 2 – 3pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

A group for mothers and babies meets at Leixlip library and is facilitated by the district nurse. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie for more information. [read more]
Indoor Activities

GIRLS – FRIENDS, FRENEMIES AND FIGHTS

9th-9th November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Leixlip Library (Tel. 01 6060050 E-mail: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie). Advance booking required. [read more]
indoor Activities

SMART BUT SCATTERED

9th-9th November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Talk aimed at the parents and teachers of children and young people with conditions such as Asperger’s Syndrome (High Functioning Autism), ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia). Free... [read more]
Indoor Activities

ICE SKATING BLANCHARDSTOWN

10th November-21st January 2018

Website: www.iceskating.ie

Learn to Skate or sharpen your skating skills over the Christmas! At Ice Skating Blanchardstown there is a seperate Kiddies Rink with penguin skating aids to help your child balance. Age 3+ [read more]
indoor Activities

BUILDING YOUR DAUGHTERS SELF-ESTEEM

14th-14th November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Maynooth Library (Tel. 01 6285530 E-mail: maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie). Advance booking required [read more]
indoor Activities

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH DCD/DYSPRAXIA

14th-14th November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Newbridge Library (Tel. 045 448353 E-mail: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie). Advance booking required. [read more]
indoor Activities

HOW FAMILIES SURVIVE THE TEENAGE YEARS – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

16th-16th November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Naas Library (Tel. 045 879111 E-mail: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie) Booking required. [read more]
Christmas

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

18th November-23rd December 2017

Address: Rathdrum, County Wicklow

Website: www.irelandholidaypark.com

Experience the magic of Christmas with thousands of lights, Santa Claus, Mrs Claus, the elves, Rudolph, presents, activties and more on Christmas Island at Hidden Valley Resort. [read more]
arts & Crafts

MAD SCIENTIST WORKSHOP

18th-18th November 2017

Time: 10.30am

Website: www.riverbank.ie

This fun event will introduce children to the wonders of digital media and electronics. Participants will get a chance to invent their own game controllers, musical instruments, and digital drawing tools,... [read more]
Indoor Activities

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DYSLEXIA

21st-21st November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Leixlip Library (Tel. 01 6060050 E-mail: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required [read more]
Indoor Activities

MOTHERS & BABIES GROUP

21st-21st November 2017

Time: 2 – 3pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

A group for mothers and babies meets at Leixlip library and is facilitated by the district nurse. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie for more information. [read more]
indoor Activities

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS AND PARENTS

21st-21st November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Leixlip Library (Tel. 01 6060050 E-mail: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required. [read more]
Indoor Activities

MY CHILD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AN ADDITIONAL NEED… WHAT DO I DO NOW?

23rd-23rd November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Kildare Library (Tel. 045 530235 E-mail: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required [read more]
Indoor Activities

SELF ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE

23rd-23rd November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Celbridge Library (Tel. 01 6272207 E-mail: celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie). Booking required. [read more]
Indoor Activities

UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS

23rd-23rd November 2017

Time: 7pm

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Leixlip Library: Tel. 01 6060050 E-mail: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie Booking required. [read more]
Outdoor Events

WINTER CRAFT & DESIGN FAIR AT BELVEDERE

25th-26th November 2017

Address: Co. Westmeath

Website: www.belvedere-house.ie

Ceramics, Handbags, Giftware, Designer Jewellery, Fashion, Treats, Stocking Fillers, Home accessories, Food and Confectionery. Free Entry all weekend [read more]
Indoor Activities

LANGUAGE DELAY AND WAYS TO ENCOURAGE FIRST WORDS

30th-30th November 2017

Website: www.kildare.ie/library

Free parenting talk at Naas Library (Tel. 045 879111 E-mail: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie) Booking required [read more]
Christmas

LUGGWOODS SANTA'S ENCHANTED FOREST

1st-23rd December 2017

Website: www.luggwoods.ie

The Luggwoods Santa’s Enchanted Forest is a theatrical production that takes you on an unforgettable journey through the serene setting of Lugg forest right to the top of Lugg Hill. Meet real reindeer,... [read more]
Christmas

THE ENCHANTED KINGDOM

1st-23rd December 2017

Address: Co. Meath

Website: www.slanecastle.ie

Santa is coming to Slane Castle and he and his elves will be transforming the Castle into The Enchanted Kingdom for the entire family to come and explore. Admission: Children €22 plus booking fee / Adults... [read more]
Christmas

VISIT SANTA AT TAYTO PARK

1st-23rd December 2017

Address: Co. Meath

Website: www.taytopark.ie

Each family will meet Santa individually and each child will get a special gift. Also, included in the price is Tayto Park entry, Christmas Story Telling, a ride on The Grand Carousel, 5D Polar Express... [read more]
Christmas

GREEN SANTA AT BELVEDERE

2nd-17th December 2018

Time: Weekends only

Address: Co. Westmeath

Website: www.belvedere-house.ie

Treat your children to a magical Christmas experience with Green Santa at Belvedere House, which will be decorated in a Victorian Christmas style. Green Santa will arrive on Saturday 2nd December and will... [read more]
Christmas

LAPLAND AT GLENDEER FARM

2nd-23rd December 2017

Time: 3pm – 7pm

Website: www.glendeerpetfarm.ie

Visit Santa and his live deer Dancer & Prancer! Glendeer is transformed into Ireland’s Lapland for the month of December, starting with Santa’s arrival by horse drawn sleigh @ 5pm on Sat 2nd Dec. Reflect... [read more]
Arts & Crafts

PORCELAIN SNOWFLAKES

2nd-2nd December 2017

Website: www.riverbank.ie

Join ceramic artist Isobel Egan for this creative and innovative workshop which will result in a unique porcelain snowflake for each participant. Children will roll, make, draw, score, mark, emboss images... [read more]
Christmas

CASTLETOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

3rd-3rd December 2017

Time: 11am – 5pm

Address: Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Website: www.castletown.ie

The annual Christmas markets and craft fairs at Castletown House, are the perfect place to shop and meet family and friends. With a Nativity Scene, live crib, music, Squirrel Post and Santa, it’s an... [read more]
Indoor Activities

HEAD CHEF, JUNIOR CHEF – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

3rd-3rd December 2017

Time: 10am - 1pm

Address: Co. Wicklow

Website: www.ballyknocken.ie

Have fun together making impressive Christmas Treats such as Reindeer Cupcakes and Snowmen Cookies. Adults and children will bond in the kitchen in this fun hands-on cookery class. From €120 [read more]
Theatre & Cinema

SILVER MOON

5th-5th December 2017

Time: 10am & 11.30am

Website: www.antain.ie

From the French company Compagnie Animotion, this enchanting show uses mask work, cello, manipulation and shadow puppetry. It offers an alternative look at Christmas through the eyes of two very small... [read more]
Christmas

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT

9th-9th December 2017

Time: 4.30 - 5.30

Website: www.castletown.ie

Join the County Kildare Orchestra for this special Children’s Christmas Concert in the Hunting Room at Castletown House. Tickets: Adult: €15 / Child: €8 via www.eventbrite.ie. [read more]
Christmas

CASTLETOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

10th-10th December 2017

Time: 11am – 5pm

Address: Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Website: www.castletown.ie

The annual Christmas markets and craft fairs at Castletown House, are the perfect place to shop and meet family and friends. With a Nativity Scene, live crib, music, Squirrel Post and Santa, it’s an... [read more]
Theatre & Cinema

IMELDA MCCLORY’S THE SNOWFLAKE STORY

15th-15th December 2017

Time: 10am & 11.30am

Website: www.antain.ie

In a town where most people are looking down, Imelda McClory is looking up - and asking some important questions. It’s been eighty-seven years since the last snowfall. Why doesn’t it snow? Join Imelda... [read more]
Theatre & Cinema

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

18th-18th December 2017

Time: 7pm

Address: Co. Westmeath

Website: www.belvedere-house.ie

Chapterhouse Theatre Company present this adaptation of A Christmas Carol at Belvedere House. Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this most traditional of productions, complete with... [read more]
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Carmel’s Storytime | Fridays at 11am ongoing

Suitable for 0 – 5 years (with parent/guardian present). No booking required for this FREE family event. Contact Kildare Community Library on kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie or ph. 045-520235 for further... [read more]