10 Free Family Friendly Events for July 2018

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10 Free Family Friendly Events for July 2018

Schools out for Summer! We have some fantastic free family friendly events on InspireMe.ie. Here’s a few of our favorites.
 

Irish America Day Festival 

Wexford – 4th – 8th July

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New Ross Health & Fitness Festival

2018 will see a twist in the Irish America Celebrations in New Ross from 4th to 8th July. This year they are coinciding with the 73rd All Ireland Pipeband Championships on the Saturday. And on Sunday there will be a free family health and fitness day in New Ross Town Park. Find out more here
 

Laya City Spectacular

Dublin – 6th – 8th & Cork – 14th and 15th July

 
The Laya City Spectacular events in Dublin’s Merrion Square and Fitzgerald Park in Cork are among Ireland’s biggest & most-loved summer festivals. Dance off with social media superstar James Patrice anyone?  Music, dance, drama, books, food – It’s all here! See information on Dublin here and on Cork here.
 

Enjoy Durrus Festival 2018

Cork – 6th – 8th July

 
A lovely family festival, Enjoy Durrus will be a great weekend in West Cork. There will be petting zoos,  a street party and music galore to keep the troops entertained. Find out more here
 

Junction Festival Family Fun Day

Tipperary –  7th July

 
Roll(erskate) back the years at this 1980s-tastic Family Fun Day! With lots of retro-flavoured games and activities – from egg and spoon races to a Jane Fonda-style workout this is going to be seriously good fun. It’s part of the Junction Festival and just one of the many fantastic free events that will take place in Clonmel. Find out more here
 

Teddy Bears Picnic Blackrock 

Dublin – 8th July


Teddy Bears Picnic from 1pm to 5pm will be a celebration of all things Teddy with lots of fun, games and surprises all over the park. Everybody, young and old is invited to bring their bears and blankets to the picnic in Blackrock Park. Find out more here
 

Parkfest – Sligo

8th July

 
PARKFEST is Cairde Sligo Arts Festival’s fun filled, massive family day out featuring music, theatre, circus; art, craft & science workshops & delicious food. Find out more here
 

Féile Inis Bó Finne

Donegal –  7th and 8th July

 
Who doesn’t love a ferry trip? If you plan on making a trip to Inishbofin in Donegal over the summer, this is when to do it. With curragh racing and music for the adults, and bouncy castles for the kids, it’s sure to be a great weekend in a spectacular setting. Find out more here
 

Rose Festival – Dublin

14th and 15th July

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Rose Festival

St Anne’s Park is one of Dublin’s gems. For the Rose Festival it will be full of fun and activities. There will be horse and carriage rides, a living history exhibition, the Big Bear Planetarium, live music, and lots more. Find out more here.
 

Kilmacthomas Street Fete

Waterford – 14th June

 
The Comeraghs Wild Festival is happening between the 12th and 15th in various locations throughout the Comeragh Mountains. One the highlights will be this free family friendly event. Browse through the food and craft stalls, see the display of vintage cars and tractors, petting zoo and lots more besides. Find out more here.
 

Bray Air Display

Wicklow – 28th and 29th July

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Bray Air Display

A jaw-dropping spectacle that will impress all ages, the Bray Air Display should be high on the list of Things to Do this Summer. This great family weekend all kicks off at 12 noon on both days. As well as the incredible display in the skies over Bray there will be plenty of family fun. Find out more here
 
 

More Free Family Friendly Events 

This is only a small selection of events from the hundreds listed on InsireMe.ie. To find something happening near you visit here
 


Finally , all details were correct at time of publication. But please confirm with organisers before travelling.