Culture Night 2024 takes place on Friday 20th September with a mix of fantastic cultural events taking place all around the country. We’ve picked out a selection of fantastic family-friendly events that look really fun – take a look below!
There is a wide variety of family-friendly events to choose from, ranging from pottery, painting and performances to drumming, drawing and dancing! The full programme can be found on the Culture Night website.
Family Events for Culture Night 2024
Craft with Joanne, Wexford
Time: 4 – 5pm
Where: Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Rd., Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Join Joanne for a Culture Night Mini Masters session – a craft activity for young people aged 8 – 12.
Enjoy a creative afternoon in Eniscorthy library creating your very own unique wall hanging using all natural materials with inspiration from the great artists of the 20th century.
Family friendly event, please note that children must be supervised at all times. Booking is essential and you can follow this link to reserve your place.
Print Block Callan, Kilkenny
Time: 4:30 – 6pm
Where: The Workhouse, Prologue, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, R95 KC95
This workshop is an opportunity for children to interact with our native Irish plant and wildlife species through the fun medium of block printing upon fabric.
We will print our own individual tote bags to take home plus a collaborative banner celebrating our biodiversity using nature themed block prints designed by Michelle McMahon (artist and PrintBlock Callan technician/facilitator).
Children are also invited to bring along a light coloured cotton t-shirt to print on.
The workshop is suitable for children aged 8 – 12 years old. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Booking Phone Number: 0567817022
Booking Email Address: hello@workhouseunion.com
Brown Bag Films Animation Studio, Dublin
Time: 4 – 6pm
Where: Brown Bag Films, Smithfield Market, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Brown Bag Films welcomes visitors to their Seomra Glas space in their Dublin studio for an evening of creativity and exploration. Get an insight into the animation process and discover the artistry and craft involved in various roles with some of the studio’s team members.
The evening will be split into two sessions, with a family-friendly portion running from 4-6pm and a more advanced session for ages 12+ running from 6-8pm. Children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Tea and coffee making facilities, a vending machine, and a water cooler are available on site.
Colour Culture, Wicklow
Time: 5 – 7pm
Where: The Colour Club, Ballyraine Campus, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 KN53
The Colour Club will host two workshops on Culture Night. The first will be for children ages 4-10, and the second will be for ages 14+ and adults. These are in person, free events, and booking is required via Eventbrite.
Culture Kaleidoscope
5 – 6pm
Ages 4-10 years
The Colour Club invites children aged 4-10 on a colourful journey exploring cultural patterns and designs from different parts of the world. Participants will create their own kaleidoscopes and explore how simple shapes and colours can form intricate patterns inspired by global cultures. All material will be provided.
Booking is essential. For more information and to book, click here.
Customising Clothes with Colour
6 – 7pm
Ages 14+ years and adults
Participants will be invited to bring along an old item of clothing that we will breathe new colourful life into during this hands-on workshop. We will use acrylic paints to add colour and texture to the items of clothing to create unique one of a kind designs to take home. Paint and paper are provided – please bring an item of clothing along, suggestion – denim jeans, jackets, skirts, or heavy-weight cotton clothes.
Booking is essential. For more information and to book, click here.
For any queries please contact Rachel on rachel@thecolourclub.ie
Doodle Song, Cork
Time: 4 – 4:45pm
Where: Samara Centre Clonakilty, Casement Park, Youghals, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
DoodleSong is an event of 3 to 6 year olds and their adults in which we gather to sing and take our crayons for a spin. With a paper covered floor as our artistic space, we will sing songs and tell tales of ancient Ireland, of boats and voyages, of storms and magical waves.
Come and join in and see where our mark making takes us! Led by Antje Guest from Éiníní Music.
Booking Phone Number: 0879170058
Making A Carnival Mask, Dublin
Time: 4:30 – 5:15pm
Where: Chester Beatty, Dublin 2, D02 AD92
Join artists at the Chester Beatty for a fun and creative workshop on making your own carnival mask on Culture Night. Choose your favourite colours, design patterns and shapes and add decorations to your design. Wear your mask while visiting different venues all around the city at one of the biggest cultural celebrations of the year.
This drop-in event is limited to 20 participants. Everyone is welcome, but this activity is aimed at children aged 6 – 11 years. Please notes that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Dungeons & Dragons, Dublin
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 RY73
Come join us for an epic adventure at our Dungeons and Dragons event! Grab your dice, create a character, and delve into a world of fantasy and imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newbie, all are welcome to embark on quests, battle monster, and explore magical realms. Meet fellow adventurers, forge alliances, and let your creativity soar in this tabletop role-playing gamer experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to roll some dice and have a fantastic time!
Goodnight Egg, Dublin
Time: 2:30 – 3:05pm
Where: Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Sometimes it can be hard to sleep. Our minds wander and we can’t keep our eyes shut. But tonight, things will be different, cross your fingers and toes!
Goodnight Egg is a joyful new show from the award-winning creators of Half Light and Susie and the Story Shredder.
Please click on the booking link here to book your place!
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Guido Fanzini’s Thunderous Entertainment Spectacular, Kerry
Time: 6pm – 6:40pm
Where: Killarney House & Gardens, Muckross Road, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry
For Culture Night, Guido Fanzini’s Thunderous Entertainment Spectacular will delight the whole family with fantastic comedy and pure fun in this spoof danger, comedy circus show.
No booking required.
‘StoryShop’ Workshops for Children, Kerry
Join The Moon at 2 StoryShop Workshops happening in Kerry on Culture Night, one in Tralee and the other in Muckross.
Using drawing tools, each child will develop their own story character, which when finished will be added to a large group mural. Over the course of Culture Night, a story begins to emerge as our mural develops.
Children will be led by demonstration and will have lots of fun in the making. Timetabled workshops are suitable for primary school children of all ages (5-12 years). Parent and child workshop (no drop-offs) and adults are encouraged to join in the fun.
Where: Collis Sandes House, Killeen, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Use this link to book your place in Tralee.
Where: Muckross Garden Restaurant at Muckross House, Co. Kerry
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Use this link to book your place in Muckross.
Crafting Eco-Friendly Clay Pots, Dublin
Time: 4pm, 5pm and 6pm
Where: The Ark, 11A Eustace St., Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 A590
Old Cork Waterworks Experience, Cork
Time: 4 – 8:30pm
Where: Old Cork Waterworks Experience, Lee Road, Sunday’s Well, Cork, T23 N828
As a special Culture Night event, family groups are invited to participate, investigate, and discover “What in a drop”, our hand-on science workshop exploring the weird and wonderful properties of water and lifeforms found within.
This event is suitable for children ages 8 – 12 years, workshop times are 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm. A maximum of 6 per family group to include supervision adults.
Pre-booking online is essential, and further details can be found here.
Phone: 0214941500
Email: oldcorkwaterworks@corkcity.ie
Pottery Workshop, Cavan
Time: 4 – 5pm
Where: Dowra Courthouse, Co. Cavan
Kids pottery workshop followed by a music percussion workshop where the children find an instrument to play or a drum and make music.
Booking essential, please phone 087-2502980 or email tmc14@hotmail.com.
Rubbish Film Festival Film Screening & Zine Making Workshop For Young People, Killarney
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Killarney Arts & Culture Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 D628
A screening of the short films made by Kerry secondary school students for “The Rubbish Film Festival”, which encourages creativity and environmental awareness. The screening wil be followed by an art workshop where young people can learn how to make their own mini “Zines” from recycled materials.
Soil Buddies, Sligo
Time: 3:30 – 4:45pm
Where: Hawk’s Well Theatre, 2 Temple St., Magheraboy, Sligo, F91 EDE9
Join Jackie and Trisha for a fun and interactive performance about soil. Meet some of the characters that inhabit soil, such as earthworms, springtails and ants. This performance for 0 – 10 year olds will be dynamic, playful and fun for all the family!
Following the show, experience connecting with these soil characters through drama and music so you can embody, move and make sounds just like them. You might even get to meet some of our soil buddies in real life!
Booking is essential. Please select the workshop that best fits your child’s age. For more information and to book, click here.
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