Polka Tots is a fun-filled movement and song-based programme featuring rhyme, singing and vocal play, object exploration, instruments, props and creative movement. Carers will be encouraged to sing and move with their child, so that both child and parent get the most out of the class. 

 

Join us in the outdoor covered courtyard of The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre for a hands-on bodhrán‑making workshop facilitated by Cliste. 

Join Make It! for a colourful, creative session making friendship bracelets. Personalise your designs by choosing your favourite colours, adding charms, and even swapping creations with friends. You’ll also have the chance to make stylish key chains to accessorise your bag or keys. Make one or make loads — the choice is yours! 


 

Join Messy Adventures for Cruinniú na nÓg to make your very own slime! Each child will experiment with different colours, textures, ingredients and even scents.

Shadow Puppet Workshops and Performance with The Flight of Fancy Shadows - Workshop 2
Description: The Flight of Fancy Shadows are a shadow‑puppetry troupe based in Dublin who love bringing Irish folktales to life through the magic of shadow play. 

Description: Classical music is not just for concert halls! Join Bits and Bobs Orchestra on the alter at Rush Library this Cruinniú na nÓg for a fun and relaxed introduction to the world of classical music.

Fun with Manga! Join artist John Carpenter for a fun Manga drawing session and update your drawing skills. What is Manga? Manga is a Japanese form of comic book or graphic novel art. All materials supplied - just bring your fun self. 

 

Get creative with air dry clay in this fun, hands-on workshop in the Creative Zone where children will learn how to make their own pieces of art, from cute animals to mini keepsakes. Every child takes home their creations after the workshop! 

 

Join us in Donabate Library for a family céilí with Mairéad McKnight in Donabate Library as part of our Cruinniú na nÓg celebrations. This event will feature live traditional Irish music, dancing, and fun for the whole family. 

 

Fingal Additional Needs are hosting a sensory-friendly creative space in Skerries Library as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. Sessions are designed to be calm, welcoming, and child-led, giving children the chance to explore at their own pace in a supportive environment. 

Come along and join the fun with Karen Donnellan from Musical Tots, bringing her musical songs and stories to Howth Library this Cruinniú na nÓg! Musical Tots uses nursery rhymes & story songs to develop language, learning, coordination and social skills while having great fun. 

This Art Marathon is inspired by Niamh’s picture book Penguin TV (Gill Books) where the penguins take over the webcam at Dublin Zoo and put on their own show! Come along and let Niamh and Aoibhe inspire you to create your very own penguin by printmaking with rollers, dippers, fingerpaint, real feather brushes, twigs, sticks and much, much more!