Wander Wild Festival 2023

The Wander Wild Festival 2033 - a unique adventure and wellness festival set in the lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park - is brimming with activities for children of all ages and teenagers to have fun and to explore nature. From Gruffalo hunts and digital treasure hunts to musical master classes, an escape room and a buzzing ‘Kids Zone’, the little ones (and not so little ones!) are guaranteed a weekend of adventure, nature, music, creativity and most importantly, fun! Wander Wild Festival, Ireland’s great outdoors festival, takes place in Killarney from 24th-26th March 2023. Whether you want to delve into nature, sprint to the finish line, dance to the beat, embark on an adventure, or take on a challenge, the festival has something for everyone, from babies to teenagers, and all the family! New moms can relax and work on their strength and flexibility at Mother & Baby Yoga, while the baby enjoys nursery rhymes and baby massage. There are a host of activities for 5-10 year olds - first up is a Children’s Yoga Class where yoga movement, music, and mindfulness will help to cultivate feelings of self-love, positivity, and calmness for everyone. Why not solve clues, play games and try to find the mythical creature who lives in the Deep Dark Woods of Killarney House in The Magical Gruffalo Experience? Children of all ages will enjoy the interactive Animal Roadshow (seated event) where they’ll learn about everything from hibernation to animals' nocturnal hunting habits! There is also an opportunity to hold reptiles, raptors, Insects, mammals and arachnids. Families will love the ‘Ciar’s Quest’ digital treasure hunt around Ross Island where they can virtually meet and interact with some of Kerry’s iconic wildlife. Download the digital treasure map to locate the hidden wildlife along the 3km trail. Or get the competitive spirit going in the family with some Urban Orienteering. Navigate a course around the paths, tracks and lanes of Killarney Town in the quickest time possible! Teenagers can test their skills of solving puzzles and riddles when they try out The Escape Room, or budding actors and singers can create a unique musical and drama performance at the ‘Spring Awakening’ workshop, run by MACademy Performing Arts School. Prices for all other activities range from Free to €25. The Wander Wild Kids Zone is located at the Festival Base Camp in the town centre and will give kids the chance to get messy and make some noise! The budding wander wilders will be well entertained - they can make masterpieces in the nature craft areas, dance their little legs off to video discos, be enthralled with a science show, play Giant Garden games like Jenga & Connect 4, explore the creative corner, enjoy story time, or get their face painted, and lots more! Just to note that children must be supervised by their parents/guardians, at all times in the Kids Zone.