Events

Saturday is market day this summer in Fingal. Fingal Food Markets every week from July-September 2025

The festival will run for the whole month of May with events in all our libraries. Please view/ download the Bealtaine brochure here

For Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, children’s author and illustrator Chris Judge (The Lonely Beast, The Great Explorer, Evil Duck and the Feather of Fortune) is collaborating with four primary schools across Swords and Malahide to create an artistic vision of what Fingal, and the world, will look like twenty years from now. 

This intergenerational arts and crafts workshop involves crafting stunning 3D art on canvas using a selection of upcycled fabric, paper, wool, leather, buttons, paints and other eco-friendly materials. 

Join head gardener, Dominica McKevitt, for a captivating guided tour of the breathtaking gardens at Ardgillan Demesne 10 April, 22 May, 19 June

Check out the following events in Balbriggan Library on 22nd and 24th and Blanchardstown Library the 24th to celebrate Africa Day 2025

The Fingal Proms is a celebration of the best of music hosted by Fingal County Council in Swords Castle, Blancharsdtown and Baldoyle Community Hall.

family fun activities, music, market stalls 

Summer fun for all the family in the beautiful seaside town of Skerries.

31/05/2025 - 07/06/2025 10:30am-5:00pm Draíocht, Blanchardstown. Over 6 days, participants will attend daily morning dance classes in contemporary dance, improvisation skills and breakdance. Collaborate with professional dancers in a creative and inspiring environment; then perform live alongside the professionals as part of Cruinniú na nÓg!

Vintage Picnic, a musical festival with physical and creative activities for over 55s, is back for it's third year in Swords Castle on Thursday, 5th June! This collaborative event involves Fingal's Community, Communications, Events, Libraries, Healthy Ireland, Sports, and Operations Departments and is supported by Creative Ireland. 

05/06/2025 11:00am-12:00pm Garristown Library. Suitable for age 0 - 4 years. Booking essential. Join Karen Donnellan from Musical Tots for a fun and lively workshop that your little one will love.