Bunnies, eggs and chocolate, oh my! Are you looking for family things to do in Ireland this Easter? Don’t miss our pick of fantastic family-friendly events around the country to enjoy during the Easter break.
With two weeks off school and (hopefully!) some brighter and warmer days to look forward to, planning some fun family activities should make for memorable days out. From egg hunts and treasure trails to art sessions and pony rides, there’s tons to choose from with these brilliant things to do around Ireland this Easter!
Things to Do in Ireland at Easter 2026
Are you looking for family things to do in Ireland this Easter? Look no further! We’ve scoured the country and compiled a list of fun, family-friendly events. From egg hunts galore to arts and crafts, here’s our pick of things to do in Ireland with kids this Easter 2026.
Leinster
Dublin — Dublinia Easter Experience The Big Dig, an Easter Hunt and Viking storytelling make this one of the best-value Easter days out in Dublin city. Book ahead.www.dublinia.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 4+ | Dates: 1–12 April 2026
Dublin — Easter Egg Hunting Workshops Drop-in style workshop sessions for kids in Dublin over the Easter weekend, with morning and afternoon slots available.www.eventbrite.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 3–10 | Dates: 4–5 April 2026 | Book via Eventbrite
Dublin — Malahide Castle, Ardgillan & Marlay Park Fairy trails, blossom walks and open green space — and most of it is free. Great for a relaxed Easter morning out before the chocolate frenzy starts.www.dollydowsie.com Cost: Free | Ages: All | Dates: Easter week
Wicklow — Hidden Valley Holiday Park Easter egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits, a scavenger hunt and a colouring contest. One of the more complete Easter packages in the east.www.hiddenvalley.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 3–12 | Dates: Easter week | Booking recommended
Wicklow — River Valley Holiday Park The popular Easter Egg Hunt returns here for Easter weekend 2026, with outdoor family activities throughout.visitwicklow.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 2–12 | Dates: Easter weekend | Booking recommended
Wexford — Easter Family Activities Wexford has a strong line-up this Easter — egg hunts, outdoor events and seasonal attractions spread across the county.www.visitwexford.ie Cost: Various, some free | Ages: All | Dates: Easter week
Kildare — Easter Events 2026 Egg hunts, family farm adventures, kids’ workshops and mini golf across County Kildare. Why not pair it with a visit to the Japanese Gardens in Tully?www.kildareheritage.com Cost: Various | Ages: All | Dates: Easter week
Meath — Newgrange Farm Easter Weekend Festival One of the best Easter farm experiences in Ireland — animals, egg hunts and outdoor fun in a stunning setting.www.rte.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 2–12 | Dates: Easter weekend (3–6 April 2026) | Book in advance
Louth — Skypark Indoor and outdoor adventure park with zip lines, climbing and laser tag. A brilliant option if the weather turns.www.discoverireland.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 4+ | Dates: Open Easter week
Laois — Glamping Under the Stars, Castleview Easter Egg Hunt in the Fairy Garden, meet the Easter Bunny, feed baby lambs and get your face painted. A complete Easter day out (or stay over and make a long weekend of it).www.glampingunderthestars.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 2–10 | Dates: Easter 2026 | Book ahead
Munster
Cork — Fota Wildlife Park Always a winner with families. Fota runs Easter trails and events alongside its regular open parkland experience with exotic animals roaming free.www.discoverireland.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: All | Dates: Open Easter week | Booking recommended
Cork — Easter Egg Hunt Trails City-based egg hunt trails and Easter weekend activities across Cork city and the surrounding area.www.claytonhotels.com Cost: Various, some free | Ages: 3–12 | Dates: Easter weekend
Kerry — Killarney National Park Free to explore, and genuinely one of the most beautiful places on the island. Pack a picnic, rent a bike and spend a day in Ireland’s oldest national park. Cost: Free | Ages: All | Dates: Open Easter week
Kerry — Hotel Killarney Easter Break If you’re making a longer break of it, Hotel Killarney has a pool, kids’ club and a teen chill zone — with the national park literally on the doorstep.www.hotelkillarney.ieCost: Paid — hotel package | Ages: All | Dates: Easter week | Book directly
Limerick — Lough Gur Scavenger Hunt An Easter scavenger hunt at the prehistoric Lough Gur Lakeshore Park — a brilliant combination of outdoor fun and a genuinely interesting setting.www.eventbrite.ie Cost: See Eventbrite listing | Ages: 4–12 | Date: 5 April 2026 (plus more dates)
Limerick — Limerick City Easter Events Limerick.ie rounds up local family events across the city and county each Easter. Worth checking for what’s on near you.www.limerick.ie Cost: Various | Ages: All | Dates: Easter week
Clare — The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Hard to beat for a free family day out. Walk the Burren’s limestone plateau, spot wildflowers, and let older kids marvel at the Cliffs. Car park fees apply at the Cliffs. Cost: Free (car park charges at Cliffs) | Ages: All | Dates: Open Easter week
Tipperary — Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castle Two of Ireland’s most dramatic heritage sites are within easy reach of each other. Great for kids who are into history, castles or just running around somewhere impressive. Cost: Paid (OPW sites) | Ages: 5+ | Dates: Open Easter week
Connacht
Connacht
Galway — Brigit’s Garden Easter Egg Hunt One of the most popular Easter events in Connacht. The fairy gardens are a gorgeous setting, and the egg hunt runs across Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, noon to 4pm.www.galwaytourism.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 2–10 | Dates: 4–6 April 2026, 12–4pm | Booking recommended
Galway — The Connacht Hotel Easter Activities Indoor pool, Kids’ Easter Disco for residents, family rooms and a full Easter programme in Galway city. Good if you’re coming in from outside Galway for the weekend.www.theconnacht.ie Cost: Paid — hotel package | Ages: All | Dates: Easter week | Book directly
Mayo — Westport Estate & Westport Adventure Pony rides, zip lining and fairy trails, plus Easter-specific activities on the grounds of the beautiful Westport Estate.www.discoverireland.ie Cost: Paid | Ages: 3–12 | Dates: Easter week | Booking recommended
Mayo — Wild Atlantic Way Free, epic and on your doorstep if you’re in Mayo. Achill Island, Keem Bay and the Ceide Fields are all worth an Easter outing. Cost: Free | Ages: All | Open Easter week
Sligo — Sligo Folk Park Easter Treasure Hunt A fun-filled adventure for families with younger children — good mix of outdoor activity and cultural setting.www.yourdaysout.com Cost: See event listing | Ages: 4–12 | Dates: Easter 2026
Roscommon — Strokestown Park & National Famine Museum A great option for families with older kids. The walled garden is beautiful in spring, and the famine museum is one of the most significant in the country. Cost: Paid | Ages: 7+ | Dates: Open Easter week
Ulster (Republic of Ireland)
Donegal — Easter Express at Oakfield Park A seasonal Easter train ride through the parkland at Oakfield Park in Raphoe. Kids love it, and the wider park is a great half-day out.www.discoverireland.ieCost: Paid | Ages: 2–10 | Dates: Easter week | Booking recommended
Monaghan — Castle Leslie Estate Estate walks, horse riding and outdoor activities in a stunning country house setting. A calm, beautiful Easter option if you want something away from the crowds. Cost: Paid (activities vary) | Ages: All | Dates: Open Easter week | Book activities in advance
Cavan — Cavan Burren Park A free outdoor geopark with prehistoric dolmens, forest walks and natural play spaces. Zero cost, genuinely impressive, and the kids can climb on things. Cost: Free | Ages: All | Dates: Open Easter week
Northern Ireland
Down — Ulster Folk Museum Easter One of the standout Easter events on the island. Traditional games, baking and butter-making demos, crafts, traditional music and costumed characters across the museum’s outdoor village.www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org+1 Cost: Paid (NMNI entry) | Ages: All | Dates: 5–7 April 2026 | Booking recommended
Belfast / Antrim — W5 Science & Discovery Centre Ireland’s largest interactive discovery centre. If you’ve got curious kids, they’ll spend hours here. Great rainy-day backup too. Cost: Paid | Ages: 3+ | Dates: Open Easter week | Book ahead
Belfast — Belfast Zoo Over 100 species in a hillside setting above the city. A classic Easter family day out. Cost: Paid | Ages: All | Dates: Open Easter week
Tyrone — Ulster American Folk Park Easter, Omagh Music, crafts and family fun at the outdoor folk museum in Omagh — similar format to the Ulster Folk Museum but with an emigrant story at its heart.discovernorthernireland.com Cost: Paid (NMNI entry) | Ages: All | Dates: 5–7 April 2026
Fermanagh — Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry / Marble Arch Caves Two very different but equally impressive options. Exploris is a top family aquarium in Portaferry. Marble Arch Caves in Enniskillen offers underground cave tours — unforgettable for older kids. Cost: Paid | Ages: 4+ (caves 6+) | Dates: Open Easter week | Caves must be booked
Derry — City Walls & Tower Museum Walking the 17th-century city walls is free and gives kids a real sense of history. The Tower Museum is worth adding for older children. Cost: Free (walls) / Paid (museum) | Ages: 6+ | Dates: Open Easter week
Armagh — Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Interactive space exhibitions and planetarium shows — a brilliant Easter activity for curious 5 to 12-year-olds.absentify.com Cost: Paid | Ages: 5+ | Dates: Open Easter week | Book planetarium shows in advance
Editorial note: Prices and event dates should be verified directly with each venue before publication. Some Easter-specific events may require advance booking and capacity can fill quickly around the bank holiday weekend.
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