Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July
The festival that celebrates art, science, technology and design is back this year with a brilliant family programme. Many of the workshops are booked out by now but there are still plenty of free events planned to keep everyone entertained. We’ve picked out a few for you, but make sure to check the full programme
The Giant Balloon Show with Dizzy O’Dare
Guaranteed to have you in stitches and in awe simultaneously. Expect fervorous balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the all important Giant Balloon!
When: Friday 24th July, 10.30am, 12.00 & 1.30pm
Duration: 45 mins
Where: Wood Quay Amphitheatre, Dublin 8
How much: Free. Booking required
Ages: 5+
Curiosity Garden
Pack your picnic (and your wellies) for an outdoor play date with curiosity, giant balloons, bubbles & bangs. Visit the Bubblearium where a trusty team of Bubbleologists will show you how to perfect the art of Bubble making! Get up to your element with chemistry at the Up Your Element Science Stage or join Dizzy O’Dare for The Giant Balloon Show
When: Sat 25th & Sun 26th July, 12pm – 5.30pm
Where: Wood Quay Amphitheatre, Dublin 8
How much: Free. No Booking required
Ages: All ages
*note: Weather dependent event. For further information check here
Origami Zoo
Try your hand at ORIGAMI, a traditional Japanese paper craft, and make some curious creations. Help build Dublin’s first paper zoo!
When: Fri 25th – Sun 26th July, 11.30am – 4.30pm
Where: The Coach House at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
How much: Free, Drop In and No Booking required
Ages: All ages
See Festival of Curiosity for more information
LEGO! Curious Creatures
You’ve been invited to come out and play and help create a LEGO Safari for all to explore. This is a great event for families, young and young at heart to build together.
When: Sun 26th July, 10.30am – 4pm
Where: Dublin City Hall, Dublin 2
How much: Free, Drop In and No Booking required
Ages: All ages
*It goes without saying, all kids must be accompanied by an adult
For more information check here
There are lots of other great events for Festival of Curiosity so do check out the full programme.
