Events for the weekend (30 Sept & 1 Oct)

 

Is it just me or is this September a never-ending month?! Saturday is still September, but Sunday finally marks the beginning of October, which means that it is time to start preparing for Halloween! But before that, let's see what to do at the last (half) weekend of September:

 

Sculpture in Context in the National Botanic Gardens - 9 Sept - 14 Oct

 

 

Alice out of Wonderland at Rathwood - every weekend between 16 Sept and 7 Oct

 

 

Circus Vegas in Clontarf - 28 Sept - 8 Oct

 

 

Dublin Theatre Festival (various locations) - 28 Sept - 15 Oct

 

 

Dublin Festival of History (various locations) - 29 Sept - 14 Oct

 

 

Family Fun Day in Kiltalown Park - 30 Sept

 

Bouncy castles, Face painting, Reptile zoo, Pet farm etc - free family fun in Jobstown!

 

Bees and Seeds Workshop in Marlay Park - 30 Sept

 

Join us for DLR county council's Pollinator Plan Day. There will be lots of workshops for parents interested in getting your garden ready to help our bees. At the same time OWLS will be having fun with the kids playing bee games and going on some epic conker hunts. Booking is essential.

 

 

Sunday Sketching at Hugh Lane Gallery - 1 Oct

 

 

 

 

Drop-in Workshop in the National Gallery - 1 Oct

 

 

Inspired by the collection and our exhibitions, these workshops are suitable for tiny tots (about 18 months) up to age 8. You can choose to stay for as long or as short a time as works for you. The space will be divided by age group and ability, and each child will be encouraged to create their own work on the week's theme. This week's workshop is inspired by the Joseph Walsh sculpture Magnus Modus.

 

Little Red Riding Hood in Lambert Puppet Theatre - 1 Oct

 
 
 

The Last Picnic in Mountjoy Park - 1 Oct

 

Featuring:  
- Music by the Dublin Concert Band, Artane Senior Band - and St. James Band.
- A Magic Corner with Sillybilly 
- An Inflatable Football Pitch
- Plus much, much more!

 

Have Fun!