The forecast is looking hopeful for some dry weather just in time for the long weekend, and there’s plenty happening around the country to keep everyone entertained, from seaside festivals and vintage rallies to hands-on workshops and outdoor fun.

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June Fest
Laois | May 31st & June 2nd

Get ready for a weekend of farmyard fun at June Fest in Castleview Open Farm. This lively celebration promises a packed line-up of activities for all ages.

Families can enjoy everything from bouncy castles and face painting to axe throwing and animal bingo. There’s also a barnyard boogie, photo ops, a crafts tent and plenty more – including classic games like hook-a-duck. With all the usual farm antics and plenty of chances to play, dance and explore, it’s the perfect way to kick off summer.

Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes
Cavan | May 31st  - June 2nd

Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes is packed with family-friendly fun this June Bank Holiday. Enjoy LEGO building, kids’ tractor races, a colourful Family Fun Day by the lake, and a live fire service demo. With games, entertainment and plenty to explore, there’s something for children of all ages.

Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally
Cork | June 1st & June 2nd

One of Ireland’s biggest vintage events returns with over 1,000 exhibits including steam engines, classic cars, tractors, bikes and more. Families can enjoy sheepdog trials, a pet’s corner, cake sales and craft stalls, all set across a scenic 38-acre site near Innishannon village. A brilliant day out for all ages.

Timahoe Heritage Festival
Laois | May 31st & June 2nd

Step back in time at the Timahoe Heritage Festival on 31st May and 1st June, where centuries of local history come to life in this family-friendly celebration.

Marking over 1,100 years since the Viking raid on Timahoe’s monastic settlement, the weekend features a Viking village, heritage talks, craft displays, archery, live demos and free children’s workshops. With a funfair, fancy dress, re-enactments and hands-on activities, it’s a brilliant mix of learning and fun for all ages.

North West Clare Agricultural Show
Clare | June 1st

The North West Clare Agricultural Show returns to the grounds of the Falls Hotel on Sunday with a packed day of family fun.

Expect everything from cattle, sheep and horse classes to home produce, crafts and children’s amusements. There’ll be a dog show, tug-of-war, bale rolling, a bonny baby contest and a new couples’ wheelbarrow race. A great mix of tradition and fun, it’s a brilliant day out for all ages.

Kilkenny Cat Laughs
Kilkenny | May 30th-June 2nd

Kick off your summer with a laugh at the 30th anniversary of Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Ireland’s legendary comedy festival, running over the June bank holiday weekend. This year’s line-up features 37 comedians including Karl Spain, Kevin McGahern, Barry Murphy and Alison Spittle, with 18 debut acts bringing fresh energy to the stage.

Known for its laid-back vibe and surprise moments, Cat Laughs has launched some of Ireland’s biggest comedy names and remains a firm favourite for fans and performers alike.

Moby Dick Festival
Cork | Until June 2nd

Youghal comes alive this bank holiday weekend with the Moby Dick Festival, a seaside celebration packed with family fun.

There’s something for everyone, from beach games and puppet shows to treasure hunts, a teddy bears picnic, magic shows and a dog parade. Catch music on the streets, market stalls and live performances from Friday through Sunday.

It’s a fun-filled tribute to Youghal’s maritime past with free events across town and plenty to keep kids entertained all weekend.

Cork Harbour Festival
Cork | Until June 2nd

Cork Harbour Festival celebrates 10 years of maritime culture with a packed weekend of events.

Highlights include Ocean to City – An Rás Mór on Saturday 31 May, Ireland’s premier long-distance rowing race, plus boat trips, coastal walks, workshops and family fun across Cork City and Harbour. With over 100 events celebrating Cork’s heritage, landscape and love of the water, it’s the perfect way to spend the bank holiday weekend.

Minecraft Workshop
Dublin | May 31st

Young Minecraft fans can swap screens for scissors at a special hands-on crafting workshop in Diswellstown Community Centre on Saturday 31st May. Suitable for children aged 5 to 10, this fun session invites kids to build their own loot chest, craft pixel swords and create block-style cubes like TNT and Redstone.

With pixel art projects and plenty of creative challenges, it’s the perfect mix of gaming and imagination — no devices needed. All materials are provided and spaces are limited, so little builders should get crafting while they can.

Marlhill Open Farm
Tipperary | May 29th - June 2nd.

Marlhill Open Farm is the perfect spot for a fun family day out this June Bank Holiday. Open from 9am to 6pm Thursday to Sunday, including Bank Holiday Monday, the farm offers little ones the chance to meet friendly animals, explore outdoor play areas and enjoy fresh treats from the new café. Run by the Fitzgerald family and specially designed with young families in mind, it’s a relaxed, safe space to enjoy the countryside and make memories together.

Dinosaur Takeover
Louth | May 31st - June 2nd.

Dinosaurs are taking over Skypark this June Bank Holiday weekend — and YourDaysOut followers can enjoy an exclusive 15% off!

How to Train Your Dinosaur promises a roaring adventure for all ages, with four interactive shows daily, meet-and-greets with Bruno the T-Rex and baby dinos, and plenty of prehistoric fun included with your Skypark passes. Just use the code DINO15 when booking to unlock your discount. It’s a dino-mite day out — but spaces are limited, so don’t hang about!

VHI Women's Marathon
Dublin | May 31st - June 2nd.

The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon returns to the streets of Dublin this June bank holiday weekend. Set for Sunday 5th June 2025 at 12.30pm, the 10km charity road race will begin on Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2.

Now in its 42nd year, the world’s largest women’s event of its kind continues to attract thousands of participants from across Ireland and beyond, raising millions for a wide range of charities. Women can choose to walk, jog or run the course, with each step helping local and national causes.

From its humble beginnings in 1983 with 9,000 participants to over 1.1 million entrants to date, the Mini Marathon has inspired similar events across Europe. It remains one of Ireland’s biggest one-day charity events and a firm fixture in the summer calendar.

Skerries Midsummer Festival
Dublin | May 30th - June 2nd.

Skerries Midsummer Festival is back this June bank holiday weekend with four packed days of seaside fun from Friday 30th May to Monday 2nd June. Centred around the South Strand Festival Village and Skerries Mills, the event promises something for all ages with live music, outdoor cinema, funfair rides, street food and more.

Children can enjoy unlimited thrills in the Kids Zone with a special wristband that covers all their favourite attractions—from giant slides and carousels to bungee trampolines and pirate ships. 

The weekend also features fringe events at Skerries Skatepark and Mills, a sandcastle competition, and plenty of chances to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. Saturday night brings a free Taylor Swift tribute on at 5pm with by a feel-good ABBA tribute show, followed by a free outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman and a fireworks finale lighting up the South Strand.

Admission is free for outdoor movies and many events. Bring a blanket, wrap up warm, and make the most of this vibrant celebration by the sea.

Balbriggan Summerfest
Dublin | May 28th - June 2nd.

Balbriggan Summerfest is back this weekend in a new setting at Bremore Castle, bringing a full schedule of family fun by the sea.

Enjoy carnival rides, face painting, food and craft stalls, a sandcastle competition and live music. Highlights for kids include a magician, petting zoo, sports dash and castle tours, while sensory hours each morning offer a calm space to ease into the day.

With music and entertainment from 1pm and events across the beach and castle grounds, it’s a great way to welcome summer in Balbriggan.

Bloom
Dublin | May 29th - June 2nd.

Bord Bia Bloom returns to Phoenix this weekend with five vibrant days of gardens, food and family fun.

Set across 70 acres, Bloom is packed with inspiration—from stunning show gardens and cookery demos to a buzzing food village and expert talks. It’s also a brilliant day out for kids, with free entry for under-16s (up to two per adult). The Budding Bloomers area is a hive of activity with planting patches, face painting, story time, games and even science shows. Little ones can get stuck into potting plants, learning about bees, borrowing books or decorating their own plant pots to take home.

With a jam-packed schedule, hands-on fun and something for every age, Bloom is a blooming great family day out.

Family Workshop – Medieval Calligraphy
Dublin | May 31st

Step back in time at St Patrick’s Cathedral this Saturday, 31st May, with a creative family workshop inspired by medieval manuscripts.

Children aged 6 and up can try Gothic calligraphy using real quills and ink, write their own mini booklets and decorate pages with colourful medieval-style designs. A fun way to explore the art of writing together. Free, but booking is essential.

There’s more fun on Bank Holiday Monday with a colourful drop-in art workshop, where kids aged 4+ can create vibrant foil transfer drawings in the Cathedral’s South Transept from 11am to 1pm.

Neon Universe: Creative Workshop
Dublin | May 31st & June 1st

A fun, hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and up at Imagine Crafts Maker Space in Bluebell this weekend. Kids can paint a glowing galaxy, build a rocket to take home and play freely with colourful construction pieces.

Sessions run on Saturday and Sundays in a creative makerspace where art, design and imagination come together.

Jigsaws + Kids Movie
Dublin | June 1st

Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon  at Sonairte’s Long Hall with jigsaws and a screening of a popular animated movie. Perfect for a slow-paced day out with the kids.

The event runs from 2 to 4.30pm at Sonairte – the National Ecology Centre in Laytown – a peaceful spot with gardens, trails and plenty to explore before or after the film.

Carrick Carnival
Leitrim | May 29th - June 3rd.

Carrick Carnival returns with a packed programme of free family fun.

There’s something for all ages, including puppet shows, circus acts, woodland crafts, face painting and a Teddy Bears Picnic. Murrays Amusements will be open daily from Friday and there’s a full lineup of live music, food and colourful street entertainment across town.

Highlights for kids include vintage cars, a fire brigade demo and roaming performers throughout the weekend. A great chance to soak up the festive atmosphere in Carrick-on-Shannon this June bank holiday.

Rory Gallagher Festival
Donegal | May 29th - June 1st.

The world’s top Rory Gallagher celebration returns to Ballyshannon, the town where the legendary guitarist was born.

With 30 acts across 15 stages, including Jimmie Vaughan, Band of Friends and the Rory Gallagher All-Star Band, this four-day festival draws fans from around the globe for a powerful mix of rock, blues and unforgettable live music.

Now in its 23rd year, the event honours Rory’s legacy in the place where it all began.

Lurgybrack Open Farm
Donegal | Open Daily

Lurgybrack Open Farm offers a fun and relaxing day out for families in a charming countryside setting. Children can meet friendly farm animals up close and enjoy lots of open space to play, walk by the river or simply relax. With a tearoom on-site and picnic areas available, it’s a perfect spot for a family day outdoors.