Children & Family

WOODLAND EXPLORER'S OPEN DAY

Sun, 22/05/2011 - 11:15 - 16:00

Venue: An Tairseach Ecology Centre

Come along & join in with arts & crafts, woodlands walks & interesting talks on a fun afternoon with activities for adults & children celebrating the beauty of forests & trees.....

 

TEEN POETRY CHALLENGE

Thu, 26/05/2011 - 19:00

 

 

Congratulations to eveyone who took part in the 3rd annual poetry challenge! There was a huge number of entries this year & after a nailbiting final at Wicklow Library on Thursday 26th , the first, second & third places out of the 6 shortlisted entries were decided by popular vote.

See the 6 shortlisted poems below.......

 

 

HOPKINS ANNUAL CHILDREN'S COLOURING COMPETITION

Fri, 27/05/2011 - 15:30

Venue: Hopkins, Main Street

Congratulations to this year's winners and well done to all who took part!

In association with Hopkins, Arts & Crafts Supplies. Main St., Wicklow Town.

 

 

 

 

Just some of the many winners at the prize giving event on Friday 27th May '11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC & STORYTIME FOR UNDER 5s

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 11:30

Venue: Wicklow Branch Library

Admission: FREE (Places limited, so put your name down at the library from May 9th)

Boys and girls, bring your teddies and come join us at Wicklow Branch Library for Storytime! Your friendly librarians will read a selection of stories and tall tales guaranteed to entertain and amuse. Looking forward to seeing you there!

(Due to space restrictions buggies/prams are to be parked in porch if possible)

ARTISAN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 12:00 - Sun, 29/05/2011 - 17:00

Venue: Bachelors Walk

Saturday & Sunday, from Midday to 5pm daily

Soak up the atmosphere at this colourful 2 day outdoor market by the scenic River Leitrim. Whether you're here for a taste or to treat yourself, there's something on offer for all the family with fine foods, handcrafted goods and craft demonstrations. Family activities, shows and workshops will be taking place on Bachelors Walk and in the Festival tent all day.

CREATE A MINI EDIBLE GARDEN

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 12:00 - 17:00

In association with Wicklow Community Garden.

Venue: Festival Market, Bachelors Walk.

Admission: €5  No booking necessary, pay at the workshop. Ongoing workshops 12-5pm. Suitable for children of all ages.

Let your imagination grow....Create a mini garden for jungle animals or dinosaurs, and then eat it! Sow different types of edible plants and make your very own take-away garden to share with your toys. 

CREATE WITH CLAY!

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 12:00 - Sun, 29/05/2011 - 17:00

Venue: Festival Market, Bachelors Walk

Admission: €5 per activity- clay modelling/potter's wheel- or €8 for both. No booking necessary, pay at the workshop. Suitable for children & adults. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ongoing workshops, 12-5pm Saturday & Sunday

Make an exciting piece out of clay or try your hand at throwing a bowl on the potters wheel with Wicklow based artist Christien Van Bussel....

ULSTER BANK FESTIVAL STAGE

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 12:00 - Sun, 29/05/2011 - 17:00

Venue: Festival Market, Bachelors Walk 

SATURDAY 28th & SUNDAY 29th, 12-5pm

A new addition this year, the ULSTER BANK FESTIVAL STAGE will be at the heart of the action on Bachelors Walk. There's a great line up from music to spoken word and even some acts that you can join in with! See the full listing below...

WOBBLY CIRCUS SHOW

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 12:30

Venue: Festival Market, Bachelors Walk

Admission: FREE family event

The New Paul Wheel Show - Back by popular demand, this is a unique high impact street circus show. The only man in Ireland to juggle fire with a burning bicycle wheel on his head!

The Wobbly Circus have also been to Pandora over the winter and have brought back their own eight foot Avatar!

And stick around because the show will be followed by a circus skills workshop....

WOBBLY CIRCUS WORKSHOP

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 13:45

Venue: Festival Market, Bachelors Walk

Admission: FREE family event

See what it would be like to join the circus as Wobbly Circus entertainers lead this interactive circus skills workshop for all ages. Try your hand at juggling, plate-spinning, diablo and devilstick techniques plus many more. Fun for all the family!

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