Endless egg hunts, fun fairy trails and animal magic …
Easter Garden of Fun, Brown Thomas, Arnotts, Co Dublin
Children can enjoy a teddy bear picnic with songs, stories, snacks and face-painting; a play and build afternoon full of creativity and fun activities for young Lego lovers; or a science workshop laugh and learn with hands-on demonstrations throughout the Easter break. Make sure to book your kids’ slot in advance.
The Great Escapade, Malahide Castle & Gardens, Co Dublin
This two-day event has entertainment for everyone. Enjoy “The Movie Marquee” on the lawn with Tinkerbell and Matilda: Singalong Edition on April 20, and Chicken Little and The Little Mermaid on April 21. Tickets include all-day access to the gardens to explore the butterfly house and embark on a magical Fairy Trail adventure with a themed scavenger hunt.
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Airfield Estate Easter Fairy Trail, Co Dublin
This long weekend, visit the fairy village with fairy hut, fairy tree and fairy school, plus ring toss on tea cups on the front lawn of the estate. There’s also an egg talk, milk tasting, butter making and even a family rave! The Overends café and farmer’s market have plenty of treats to fuel the entertainment.
Hoppity Hippity Easter Trail, Mount Congreve, Co Waterford
Have a hopping good time with a specially designed trail map to follow the clues to uncover hidden treasures and claim a chocolate treat, then head to the garden party zone with bouncy castles and lawn games, a mini petting zoo, arts and crafts, face-painting and story-telling sessions. Get a photo with the Easter Bunny too!
Easter Express, Oakfield Park, Co Donegal
Not far from Letterkenny, this open-air Eggspress train guarantees a magical experience for your little ones as it journeys through an enchanted forest, followed by bunny hop races, a carrot toss challenge, egg painting and crazy golf.
Fota House & Wildlife Park, Co Cork
Fota never disappoints with an Easter trail, wildlife walks, panoramic ferris wheel and imagination playground. The Irish family-owned Learnit that partners with Lego Education Ireland will also host workshops to teach children about science and engineering through robotics.
Spring Festival at Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, Co Galway
Walk through the enchanted forest and organic garden or take part in a wreath-making workshop and picnic by the Duniry river while the kids take trips on the horses and ponies, and see the resident pot-bellied pig Winnie.
Rathwood Home & Garden World, Co Carlow
Rathwood hosts lots of family-friendly activities under their very own Big Top, so you won’t want to miss their special Easter Panto (especially if it the weather doesn’t cooperate for outdoor activities!). After the show, join in the fun of the annual egg hunt with the Easter Bunny or ride on the Rathwood Express through the surrounding forests, keeping an eye out for little surprises along the way.
