THINGS TO DO FOR KIDS & FAMILY THIS JUNE BANK HOLIDAY FREE DUBLIN EVENTS
There are some enchanting, exhilarating, interesting and delightful free things to do with kids and the rest of the family this coming June bank holiday in Dublin. There are things to do,places to see and events galore. They include world-famous boats race at speed, jumping up to six metres into the air; wonderful classical music; interesting walking tours, and lots of children activities including Face Painting, Pirate re-enactments and children’s Art & Circus workshops. There’s everything to satisfy young and old alike, and something for everybody in the audience.
FREE FAMILY EVENTS, DUBLIN CASTLE & WOLFE TONE SQUARE
From Saturday 3 June, 2017, through Sunday 4 June, 2017, at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm,
visit Dublin Castle & Wolfe Tone Square for some fabulous free family events.
“BloomFringe is bringing summer to the streets of Dublin. A fun and mostly free family event the festival is celebrating its 4th birthday, and this year’s theme is ‘Play in the Streets’. There will be pop up parks, workshops, tours, talks, drop in events and lots of fun games”.
For full details click HERE.
I love the event venues, and worth checking out for historical value alone; although, the freebies are not to be sniffed at either.
DUBLIN PORT RIVERFEST, NORTH WALL QUAY
From 12:00pm – 6:00pm daily, bring the family to North Wall Quay on Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th June, for some amazing free events.
“The Jeanie Johnston will once again be offering free tours over the course of the weekend, along with seven other stunning Tall Ships.
There will also be a jam packed schedule of on the water displays and entertainment in the festival area including; ThunderCats Racing, international Tall Ships, Jet Pack displays, sailing races, powerboat displays and much more!
Not to be outdone by the water, land activities will also play an integral part to the festival. There will be multiple Family Zones with FREE activities such as Zip Lines, Rock Climbing, Street Performers, Music, Fun Fair attractions, Face Painting, Pirate re-enactments and children’s Art & Circus workshops.”
For further information, please click HERE.
This is the one I’ll be definitely paying a visit. Oddly, I used have a fear of ships, but thankfully that ship has sailed.
LETS WALK AND TALK, THE NORTH DOCKLANDS
Let’s Walk & Talk is a fun programme of city walking activities suitable for young and old which runs throughout the year. All tours and weekly social walks last about 90 minutes, they are all free and no advance booking is necessary. The one scheduled for Friday 2nd June is most interesting as it precedes the Dublin Port Riverfest
“The North Docklands The hidden histories and the arrival of the tall ships Friday 2nd June 2017 at 1.00pm Meet at Connolly Station Luas Stop. In preparation for the Dublin Port River Fest (3-5 June 2017) Pat Liddy, Historian, Writer and Artist will lead us on an intriguing walk around the secluded docks to discover a rich and unexpected history. The tour will finish to witness the arrival of the tall ships fleet (scheduled for 3.00pm but subject to change).”
For more information about walks, please click HERE
Certainly worth a look to see those tall ships arriving or whatever floats your boat.
THE SUNDAYS AT NOON CONCERT SERIES
The Sundays @ Noon Concert Series takes place in the beautiful Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. Concerts normally run from September to June and Admission is Free
On Sunday, 04 June 2017, the Pratoleva Trio/Frank Corcoran, with Martin Johnson (cello), Adele Johnson (viola), Fergal Caulfield (piano), will play the music of Frank Corcoran. It includes such delights as: “Duetti Irlandesi” for violoncello & pianoforte “Variazioni semplici” for Solo Viola “Rhapsodietta Joyceana” for Solo Cello “Trio” for viola, violoncello and pianoforte .
Yes, delightful and very posh. To learn more about these wonderful, free concerts, please click HERE.
The June bank holiday is something to relish with so many diverse things to do and varied, entertaining events (both free and fee-paying) in our buzzing capital city. To view other events not listed in this piece, please click HERE for all bank holiday goodies. Now, lets hope the good weather keeps kissing Dublin.
Have a terrific June bank holiday.
Tomas O’hArgadain.