Sat 5 & Sunday 6 July, 1-4pm
FAMILY PACKS Chester Beatty Library Family packs are based on the library’s collections. Booklets are available for children aged 5 to 7 and 8 to 11 years. Colouring books available for under fives. No booking required. Free
Mon 7 – Fri 11 July, 10am-2pm
KIDS SEA CAMPS BULL ISLAND UNESCO BIOSPHERE Through expert instruction and facilitation from experienced marine biologists children are introduced to the wonders of marine life. Activities during the camp include walks, illustrated talks, instruction using interactive touch pool containing live sea creatures, bird watching, seaweed identification, arts and crafts activities. Suitable for ages 6-7 (Kids Sea Star Camp) and 8-12 (Marine Explorer Camp). See www.
marinedimensions.ie Tickets: €130
Sun 6 July, 2pm
CINEMA: MR PEABODY AND SHERMAN Mermaid Arts Centre Bray Mr Peabody is a super-intelligent beagle who adopts a human boy – seven-year-old Sherman – and tries to complete his historical education with the aid of a time-machine. Tickets: €5
Thurs 7 July, 2.30-4pm
MEDIEVAL MONKIE FUN National Library of Ireland Join Debbie Thomas, author of ‘Monkie Business’, for an afternoon reading followed by fun and a treasure hunt. Age group: 8-12 years. Booking required. Phone (01) 603 0259. Admission free
Fri 11 – Sun 13 July
See how chocolate is made
Chocolat e Workshop
Make your own chocolates to bring home
2hr event . Its great fun
STREET PERFORMANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Merrion Square, Dublin Taking place over two weekends in July, the Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championship will bring the world’s best street performers to Dublin to compete for the world champion title. Featuring jugglers, acrobats and sword swallowers. Free
Sat 12 July, 2pm
SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS Chester Beatty Library Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta Jones and Michelle Pfeiffer lend their voices to this animated adventure. Spaces are limited. Rating PG. Free
Sat 12 - Sun 13 July, 2pm-5pm
COUNTY & WESTERN BARBECUE Wooly Ward’s Farm, Oldtown Bring your own barbecue, design a cowboy hat and take part in the best- dressed cowboy competition. There’ll be live music and giant games. Tickets: €12/ €6, family of four €42
Sat 12 – Sun 13 July WHERE’S WALLY WEEKEND
BOOK NOW AS PLACES ARE LIMITED Mulcahy Keane Ind Est, Greenhills
Road, D12 Tel: 01 4500080
www.chocolatewarehouse.ie
12 Primary Times SUMMER ISSUE
IMAGINOSITY Can you find Wally at Imaginosity? With museum-wide Wally Hunts, prizes to be won and Wally themed art, this weekend is packed with Wally fun.
Tues 8 – Fri 11 July, 11am (ages 5-7) & 2pm (ages 8-12)
STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOPS
THE ARK Sharon Mannion uses listening, truthfulness, teamwork and communication activities to develop your story-telling skills, build your confidence and unleash your inner stand-up comedian. Tickets €11/€8
Tickets: €8 adults & children over 3 Sun 13 July, 11am
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN: SPACE WITH NICO & MARTIN Kilruddery House & Gardens Bray Join Nico and Martin for an imaginative journey to the stars with orbiting instruments, galactic games, original songs and an encounter with aliens. Tickets €10
Mon 14 July, 2.30pm-3.30pm
STYROFOAM PRINTMAKING FOR 8-12 YEARS
NATIONAL PRINT MUSEUM Using safe Styrofoam sheets, children will carve out their own personally designed images, colour them with a variety of inks and create their very own series of prints. Tickets €12.50
Mon 14 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
SILK WORM CLUB: DOODLEBOT Chester Beatty Library Build your very own drawing robot that draws pictures once you turn it on. Limited to 20 children per session. Please book online at www.
cbl.ie. Suitable for ages 6-11 years. Admission free
Tues 15 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
SILK WORM CLUB: BRUSHBOT Chester Beatty Library Transform a kitchen brush into your very own dinosaur or dog-like robot. Limited to 20 children per session. Please book online at
www.cbl.ie. Suitable for ages 6-11 years. Admission free
Tues 15 - Friday 18 July, 12pm (ages 5-7) & 2pm (ages 8-12)
COMEDY ANIMATION WORKSHOPS
THE ARK Join Brown Bag films and learn how to make your own comical short animated film using basic stop- motion animation. Tickets €11/€8
Weds 16 July, 11.30am- 12.30pm
SILK WORM CLUB: CLOCKIFY Chester Beatty Library Design and build your very own clock. Limited to 20 children per session. Please book online at www.
cbl.ie. Free
Weds 16 July, 2.30pm-3.30pm
EASY PRINTMAKING FOR 4-7 YEAR OLDS National Print Museum Using a variety of everyday materials such as bubble wrap, plastic forks and corrugated cardboard for printing, children will create their own unique animal prints. Booking essential. Tickets: €12.50
Thurs 17 July, 2.30-4pm
THURSDAY TALES National Library of Ireland Join us for some tall tales and create your own tall tale through art. Ages 5-8 years. Booking not required. Admission free.
Fri 18 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
SILK WORM CLUB: BRUSHBOT Chester Beatty Library Transform a kitchen brush into your very own dinosaur or dog-like robot. Limited to 20 children per session. Please book online at
www.cbl.ie. Suitable for ages 6-11 years. Admission free
Fri 18 July, 2.30pm-3.30pm
BOOKMAKING FOR 8-12 YEAR OLDS
NATIONAL PRINT MUSEUM Using traditional and modern methods and materials children will handcraft their own mini hardback book which they will decorate and personalise with fun craft materials such as feathers, sequins, ribbon and fancy paper. The completed book can be used as a notebook, diary or a sketchbook. Tickets €12.50 Tickets €12.50
Sat 19 July, 12pm & 2pm
WOOLY WARD’S FARM Imaginosity Wooly Ward’s Farm visits Imaginosity and brings with them a whole host of animals big and small!.
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