AROUND LEINSTER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA?
KILDARE SENSORY STORYTIME AND SENSORY GARDEN + ASD LEGO WORKSHOPS Leixlip Library, Captains Hill
Leixlip Library welcomes children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and their famillies. ASD Sensory Storytime sessions incorporating toys from the Library’s Toys Technology and Training (TTT) collection, followed by the planting of a Sensory Garden from 10am. The ASD Lego Workshops will take place in the afternoon (booking essential for both events). Times: 10am-11am for the Sensory events. All ages. Lego Workshops: 2.30-4.30pm, ages 0-12
CREATIVITY IN THE WILD Mullaghreelan Wood, Castledermot
Three workshops will include a variety of woodland-themed natural/ traditional crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable raingear and footwear should be worn. Times: 10am-12pm; 12.30-2.30pm; 3-5pm. Ages 5-10
MIDSUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL Moat Theatre, McAuley Place, Popular Square, Naas Harbour & Main Street Naas
Irish Session on the main stage in Poplar Square, young local musicians Rush, a free Zumba demonstration, a pop-up choir for the whole family, magician Jumping Jack Flash for the kids and live music from Bunosscionn. The festival is a free event. Times: 11am-7pm. All ages
KILKENNY INSECT HOTEL WORKSHOP Thomastown Library, Marshes St
Children will makes their own insect hotel using local timber and natural materials to provide a space for insects that will help pollination. Times: 11am-12.30pm. Ages 8-12
ACTING FOR ALL AGES Barnstorm Theatre Company, The Barn, Churchlane
A day-long opportunity for children and young people to experience and learn the skills of performance. Times: 10-11am; 12-1.30pm; 2-3.30pm; 4-6pm. All ages
BRIKX LEGO WORKSHOP Graiguenamanagh Library, Convent Road
Brikx Lego workshops encourage kids to create their own designs from their imagination using specially chosen themes and challenges introducing them to basic building skills in a relaxed atmosphere with the emphasis on fun. Times: 10-11.30am. All ages
LAOIS SHIELD-MAKING WORKSHOP Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise
Shield-making workshops for young people hosted by Richard Reid, where participants get to design and paint their own shield. This will be a family-friendly event where each participant will take home their own painted shield as a keepsake. Times: 12-5pm. All ages
DRUMMING CIRCLE WITH EDDIE O’NEILL Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise
Explore world drumming including African and South American rhythms, all instruments provided. Times: 12-2pm. Ages 6+
AUNTIE ANN’S CUPCAKES Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise
Cup Cake workshops for young people hosted by Ann White, where participants get to design and decorate their own cupcake. Times: 12-5pm. All ages
LONGFORD LONGFORD CRUINNIÚ NA nÓG AT THE FOOT OF BRÍ LEITH WITH ARDAGH TREE FAIRIES The Brí Leith, Ardagh Heritage & Creativity Centre
Hear how Brí Leith got its name and other myths and magic during storytime with Daire the Oak Tree Fairy. Times: 10-11am; 12-1.30pm; 2-3.30pm; 4-6pm. All ages
CORLEA TRACKWAY TRADITIONAL UILLEANN PIPING Corlea Trackway Heritage Centre
Piping in the bog with Longford’s Noel Carberry. Times: From 11am. Ages 10+
For more events see creative.ireland.ie/cruinniu