Family Friendly Events around Dublin
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Wolfwalkers The Exhibition
 
10/06 to 26/08 016707788
A collaboration between the Butler Gallery and five-time Oscar nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon, this self-guided exhibition experience will share with you the story of Mebh and Robyn as they adventure into the mysterious world of shapeshifters and wolves, on a quest to find Mebh’s mother and save the last of Ireland's wild wolves. Age s 4-12 years Free drop in exhibition
www.ark.ie The Ark Dublin
Cmy-Play
 
02/11 to 02/11 +35316603770
In this workshop, we use the four traditional printing colours of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black with wood type from the Museum collection. We’ll be doing lots of hand inking with large letters to create different colours, shapes and patterns!
Times: 10:30-11:30am Admission: €15
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/ e:
sorchanilideadha@nationalprintmuseum.ie National Print Museum, Old Garrison Chapel, Dublin
Lego Build A Print Workshop
 
01/11 to 01/11 +35316603770
In this workshop we’ll use Lego bases and tiles to create fabulous designs to print with our Adana printing press!
8-12 years
Times: 10:30-11:30am; 12:30 Admission: €15
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/ e:
info@nationalprintmuseum.ie National Print Museum, Old Garrison Chapel, Dublin
Dublin Festival Of History
Dublin Festival of History returns this year with its largest programme yet – with 200 free events taking place across Dublin city and county from 25 September to 15 October. The event is organised by Dublin City Libraries in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company. All events are free, but most require pre-booking. The Festival’s annual Big Weekend of talks takes place in The Printworks in Dublin Castle from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1. Visit website for full programme
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Coolest Projects Ireland
Coolest Projects Ireland is a free in-person event for young digital tech creators. Held on 1 July 2023 at The Helix in Dublin, it will celebrate young people up to age 18 and the amazing things they’ve made with code.
It is open to creators who reside in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with the deadline to submit entries by 31 May.
Times: TBC Admission: Free
Visit Website e:
hello@coolestprojects.org
Family-Friendly Tour
 
31/10 to 03/11 016603770
Travel back in time to experience what it was like to be a young apprentice printer. Learn how books and posters were created before the arrival of today’s computers. Hand-set your name and print a poster to take home, and make your very own printer’s hat!
Times: 2-3pm Admission: €10 per family
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie e:
admin@nationalprintmuseum.ie National Print Museum, Haddington Road Dublin