Smurfs Village
Wicklow | Until Sunday, 31st August, 2025

Taking place at Beyond the Trees Avondale, this magical family experience begins at Smurf Base Camp with your official Smurf name and badge. Test your nerve on the Courage Walk, enjoy eco fun at Smurf and Sprout, play games, and create your own Smurf hat. End with a live show and photo with your favourite Smurf.

Big Bug Weekend
Cork | Saturday, 16th & Sunday 17th, August, 2025

Big Bug Weekend at Fota Wildlife Park offers two days of family fun with fascinating insect displays, educational stands, hands-on activities and face painting. Learn from Fota’s Education Team and the Irish Bee Conservation Project while exploring the wonders of the insect world.

Taste of Kildare
Kildare | Saturday, 16th -  Sunday, 17th August, 2025

Celebrate a vibrant mix of Irish and international flavours in the heart of Ireland’s culinary capital. Enjoy live chef demos, workshops, regional specialities and family fun with free entertainment, kids’ activities, live music and plenty of delicious food.

Tullow Show
Carlow | Sunday, 17th August, 2025

Held in the scenic showgrounds at Coppenagh, the Tullow Show is one of Ireland’s longest-running one-day agricultural events. Enjoy livestock, equestrian and dog classes, crafts, cookery, vintage displays, live music and a full day of family entertainment.

The Big Grill
Dublin | Thursday, 14th - Sunday, 17th August, 2025

Europe’s biggest BBQ and food festival returns to Herbert Park for four days of fire, flavour and fun. Enjoy top Irish and international chefs, sizzling street food, craft drinks, live demos, music and family activities, all celebrating the art of cooking over live fire.

Belmullet Festival
Mayo | Until Sunday, 17th August, 2025

The Belmullet Festival brings summer magic to the Wild Atlantic Way with a packed weekend of events from Friday to Sunday. Highlights include the lively Lá an Logha Fair Day on Friday, a colourful Charity Colour Run and street party on Saturday, and Sunday’s dog show, sea angling, live music and fireworks finale. A vibrant mix of tradition, family fun and coastal celebration.

Cork On A Fork
Cork | Until Sunday, 17th August, 2025

Cork City comes alive with a feast of flavours, street feasts, markets and live demos celebrating the region’s world-class food scene, concluding on Sunday. Families can enjoy free cooking workshops, kids’ food trails, sensory play, craft activities, tasting sessions and fun on the streets. With more than 60% of Ireland’s artisan producers based in Cork, it’s the perfect chance to taste, learn and have fun this weekend.

Heritage Week
National | Saturday, 16th -  Sunday, 24th August, 2025

Heritage Week starts this weekend, inviting communities across Ireland to celebrate the landscapes, traditions and cultural stories that shaped us. Highlights this weekend include Delgany Village’s heritage crafts and music, the Ellen Hutchins Festival in Bantry, the Bandon Walled Town Festival with tours, re-enactments, workshops and family fun and free entry to the Kerry Musuem.

IFI Family Festival
Dublin | Friday, 15th -  Sunday, 17th August, 2025

The IFI Family Festival brings three days of cinema magic with films from around the world. Highlights include Wolf Children, The Boy from Mercury, Hola Frida! and Space Cadet, alongside short film collections and creative family activities.