Circus Vegas
Cork | Until, 14th, September, 2025

Circus Vegas returns to Cork with a brand new location and a special back-to-school offer. Enjoy a two-hour show packed with stunts, laughter and non-stop family fun under the big top. Tiered seats are just €10 with ringside seating for €15. Early booking advised.

Glenties Harvest Festival
Donegal | Until, 14th, September, 2025

The final weekend of the Glenties Harvest Fair brings a brilliant mix of tradition and fun for all the family. Friday kicks off with a bustling Fair Day filled with market stalls, crafts, a sheep mart and shearing demos, followed by live music and dancing late into the night. Across the weekend there’s something for everyone, from kids’ activities and pool competitions to ABBA and Shania Twain tributes, a jiving contest, colourful float parade and a community tug of war to round things off in style.

Airfield Estate Harvest Fair
Dublin | 13th & 14th, September, 2025

The Harvest Festival returns to Airfield Estate this weekend with a brilliant mix of farming, food and family fun. Just minutes from Dundrum, the 38-acre estate will come alive with sheepdog trials, butter making, tractor displays, craft workshops, sensory farm play and hands-on activities to help children learn where their food comes from.

Cautionary Tales
Wicklow | Saturday 13th, September, 2025

Opera Collective Ireland brings Cautionary Tales for Children to Mermaid Arts Centre this Saturday, a wickedly funny opera perfect for families with children aged 7 and up. Based on Hilaire Belloc’s classic poems, the 50-minute show brings the mischief of Matilda, Jim, Henry and Rebecca to life with catchy music, clever storytelling and plenty of laughs.

Clonsilla Heritage Festival
Dublin | 13th & 14th, September, 2025

The Clonsilla Heritage Festival returns this weekend with walks, talks, tours and family fun across Dublin 15. Enjoy boat trips on the Royal Canal, guided church tours, garden walks, live music, nature talks and outdoor adventures including paddleboarding and the Luttrellstown Glen walk.

Carlingford Viking Experience
Louth | 13th & 14th, September, 2025

Step back in time as the Village Green in Carlingford transforms into a Viking camp this weekend with live re-enactments, the Ardglass Longboat, street performances, markets and hands-on family fun from 12 to 5 each day. Part of National Heritage Week, all events are free and supported by the Heritage Council and Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust. Families can also enjoy free guided castle tours on selected dates and explore John Hanlon’s Vintage Museum for a closer look at classic engineering. It’s a brilliant way to celebrate Carlingford’s rich history with fun and learning for all ages.

Harvest Festival & Family Fun Day
Sligo | 13th September, 2025

Sligo Folk Park hosts its second annual Harvest Festival and Family Fun Day this weekend with traditional crafts, games, music and great food for all ages. Kids can try their hand at pottery with Big Red the wheel, while spinners, basket weavers and other crafters give live demos throughout the day. There’ll be harvest games like turf footing, potato picking and a penalty shoot out, alongside craft stalls, live music and the return of the popular pig on a spit for an extra tasty treat.