09-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Three family-friendly summer events that kids will love from Disney hunt to huge summer festival as temperatures soar
IRELAND's temperatures are set to soar to 28C this weekend - and you can make the most of the weather as a number of family-friendly events are happening.
From a kids' rave to honey trail, there's something for everyone to enjoy the sunny weekend ahead.
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Families can embark on an exciting journey through the story of Winnie the Pooh
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The event takes place at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
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And the Disney Winnie the Pooh Honey Hunt is taking place until August 31
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Families can embark on an exciting journey through the story of Winnie the Pooh at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, located just 20 minutes from
Children can pack their big boots and explore Hillsborough Castle's captivating gardens to find the missing hunny.
And along the way, children can find Rabbit's Garden, Christopher Robin's Thinking Spot, Eeyore's Quiet Shack, and Piglet's Cosy Lair, all inspired by Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
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You can pre-book your ticket and time slot online for just £20.80 (€24.14) for adults, and child tickets are reduced to £5.00 (€5.80) from June 28 to August 31.
Children under 5 go free and no tickets are required.
The Summer of Play at Rowallane Garden event in County Down is also a perfect choice to enjoy the good weather.
Families can dive into Active Play in the Pleasure Ground, with plenty of fun activities like badminton and extra equipment added this year to welcome all ages.
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Kids can step onto the new Performance Play stage, grab inflatable instruments and microphones, and put on their own shows or enjoy the refreshed puppet theatre.
Over at the Greenhouse, Creative Play comes alive with colourful arts and crafts sessions, set against a bright, festival-themed backdrop.
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The Summer of Play at Rowallane Garden is a free event and bookings are not required.
Kids' Yard Rave is also set to take place this Sunday, July 13, at The Bernard Shaw, Dublin.
It is an inclusive family experience where parents can have just as much fun as their kids.
Tickets are just €10 for adults and €5 for kids.
Summerfest
The legendary Rob Strong and his band perform a very special one-off intimate matinee show as part of this year's Dún Laoghaire Summerfest 2025.
Rob Strong is one of the most prolific and iconic blues men in Irish music, and he is set to perform next Saturday, July 12.
There are only 100 tickets available for only €27.79.
Dún Laoghaire Summerfest also takes place between July 4 and July 13.
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Kids can pack their big boots and explore Hillsborough Castle's captivating gardens to find the missing honey
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