There are plenty of family-friendly events and festival this weekend in Dublin and many of them are free! There is no excuse to stay at home. :)
Cinemagic Festival 2016 (various locations) - 13 - 22 May
Dublin Dance Festival (various locations, events) - 17 - 28 May
XTreme Funfair in Balbriggan - 20 - 29 May
National Drawing Day (various locations, events) - 21 May
Whippersnappenings (2-10 years) in Wesley House - 21 May
National Drawing Day 2016 in the National Gallery of Ireland - 21 May (Free)
Cactus and Succulent Show in the National Botanic Gardens - 21 May (Free)
International Literature Festival in The Ark - 21 - 25 May
Jack and the Beanstalk in Lambert Puppet Theatre - 21 & 22 May
Docklands Summer Festival in Grand Canal Dock - 21 & 22 May
Cinderella Story at Rathwood - 21 & 22 May
Weekly Family Workshop at IMMA - 22 May (Free)
May Family Market in Dublin 8 - 22 May (Free)
How? Science & Technology event in Shanganagh Park - 22 May (Free)
Nature Treasure Hunt in Deer Park - 22 May (Free)
Moveable Feast in Merrion Square - 22 May (Free)
Have Fun!