Get ready for a busy weekend in Dublin! Highlights include meeting a T-Rex skeleton for the little scientists, some family-friendly fun at the Swords Funtime Show, and a chance to get creative with pottery painting on Sunday.
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Dublin Mind Body Experience
RDS, Dublin
Free admission to Ireland's largest holistic event at the RDS.
Blood Brothers
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Catch the legendary musical indoors at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Dinosaur Discovery – Family Experience
Not explicitly stated
Meet a full-size T-Rex skeleton, perfect for 3-8 year olds on Saturday morning.
· February 28
4: Head up to Swords for an hour of singing, dancing, and photo opportunities with popular TV characters, all happening under the bigtop.It’s a scheduled, live kids show happening in a specific venue north of the city on Saturday.
: A hands-on session at The Rediscovery Centre focused on engineering principles for children. Perfect for inquisitive minds.It offers dedicated STEM engagement specifically on Saturday morning in Ballymun.
FREE : Ireland’s largest holistic event is happening all weekend at the RDS, offering free admission to 200 exhibitors and 150 complimentary talks and workshops. Great for parents who might find a kid-friendly activity inside.It’s one of the few events explicitly marked as free admission running both days.
: Experience the art of Van Gogh in an immersive digital journey, running with an all-ages format on Fridays and Saturdays.The daytime sessions are explicitly listed as 'All Ages,' providing a great indoor option for Saturday.
· March 1
1FREE : The massive celebration of Irish language and culture kicks off on Sunday. Check the calendar for fun, engaging events suitable for all skill levels.It's a major cultural festival beginning Sunday, offering potentially many free, family-friendly Gaeilge events across the city.
Also On· anytime this weekend
6: Bring your little paleontologists to meet Stan, the full-size T-Rex skeleton. They'll learn about this fearsome predator and the fascinating link between dinosaurs and birds.It’s a focused, age-appropriate educational experience specifically scheduled for Saturday morning.
: A fun, active dance session designed for preschoolers and early schoolers. Great way to burn off energy before lunch.It's a short, specific dance slot perfectly timed for the 4-7 age group mid-morning.
: Another chance for the youngest ones to enjoy a lively dance class focusing on fun movement and music.This is a dedicated slot for the very youngest group (2-5) running Saturday afternoon.
: This immersive exhibition based on a children's book is perfect for younger kids. Explore interactive stations and add your own drawings to the display.It’s listed as running until 5 PM Saturday and is tailored specifically for the 2-10 age bracket.
: A perfect Sunday morning activity! Kids and teens can get creative at this pottery painting session in the Smithfield area.It’s a guaranteed hands-on creative session available early Sunday morning.
: This immersive exhibition for younger children closes soon, making Sunday the final opportunity to enjoy the interactive stations.This is treated as a last chance event as the date selection implies Sunday is the final day this event is listed on the calendar feed for the month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Dublin this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01), the best option for free entry is the Dublin Mind Body Experience at the RDS. The Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations also begin Sunday, which will feature many free family activities across the city.
Where can my toddler (age 3) go on Saturday?
The Dinosaur Discovery – Family Experience at 10:00 AM is perfect for 3-8 year olds. Afterwards, the Dance Class for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5) runs at 2:00 PM.
Are there any creative activities planned for Sunday?
Yes, you can take the kids for a creative morning at Kids Pottery Painting, running from 10:00 AM at The Dublin Pottery Painting Studio in Smithfield.
