Suggestions to entertain 4 & 5yr old in Dublin on Saturday

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paulpd

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We have a 4 and 5 yr old to look after on Saturday. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas of something suitable that might be on in town. I heard there's a puppet show near Jervis St at 12pm.

Any other suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks!
 
head out to Phoenix park - bring a picnic - ring [broken link removed] and book bikes. They have a trailer for 2 if the kids can't manage bikes themselves. Head off for a few hours - monument, papal cross, find & chase the deer, look for squirrels, head up to ashtown castle playground, picnic somewhere in the park. total cost would be about 20 euro for the bike hire, rest is free.

ps . luas only 5 mins walk away so that would be an added treat - luas all way to the point and wander down to have a look at boats etc.
 
What about feeding the ducks in Stephens Green or the swans up at Harolds Cross Bridge?

A walk on the South Wall in Ringsend or the pier in Dun Laoghaire or Howth followed by ice cream and a trip out on the Dart?

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Can't beat the Zoo. But I also think Nai's post on phoenix park would be brilliant.(weather permitting) I've been to phoenix park kids playground and it's really nice and there is a visitor centre too.
 
Ashtown also has those fab trees that kids love to climb! My kids normally last 15mins in the playground & then want to head to the trees.

Colin Barracks is also free in, especially if it is raining, you could know a few hours out of it. They have art statipns where the kids & stop & do some drawing. I think some of the exibits from the Natural History muesum are there - kids always love those.

Haven't done the Viking splash, but heard it's great
 
Has anyone tried Imaginosity in Sandyford and would it be suitable for 3-4 year olds?
 
I'm bringing my niece and nephew to Disney Live in the grand canal theatre tomorrow. I think there's a matinee on Saturday, might be an option.
 
The Ark, in Temple Bar, has something on for those ages on Saturday.

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You would need to book.
 
lambert puppet theatre is very reasonable...they have website if you google it. in Dun Laoghaire so can go for a walk on pier and mc donalds afterwards

zoo

kids club movies on a saturday if its raining are very reasonable

aquatic centre....gets busy in the afternoon but there are lots of places around Blanch to eat afterwards
 
Be warned - check with parents first if the kids like puppets. Some find them very scary, specially at the younger ages.
Milano's pizza place on Dawson street have a kids play area open down the back at lunchtime and the children's menu is great.
 
Mpsox said:
Has anyone tried Imaginosity in Sandyford and would it be suitable for 3-4 year olds?
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I think they really need to be a bit older (5-8) to get the most out of Imaginosity. It is fairly pricey, and I really hate their policy of charging for adults.

paulpd said:
We have a 4 and 5 yr old to look after on Saturday. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas of something suitable that might be on in town. I heard there's a puppet show near Jervis St at 12pm.
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Lots of free stuff around this weekend - see [broken link removed]
 
sadie said:
Milano's pizza place on Dawson street have a kids play area open down the back at lunchtime and the children's menu is great.
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I aggree. We were in town with the kids a few weeks back and went here for something to eat. Very child friendly.
 
If it is a nice day, why not head to Powerscourt Waterfall? small but lovely playground, area for picnic and enough grounds for
 
Powersourt waterfall??? small but lovely paly area, great for walks around the grounds and area for picnic.
Would also suggest Imaginosity in Sandyford: great fun!!!!
 
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