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Family Fun in Wexford
Find out about the family-friendly and children's events Wexford will be hosting in 2024.
Wells House and Gardens is a particularly excellent venue to enjoy some family fun. This year events include the Mad Hatters Tea Party or Wild Child Day. Johnstown Castle also offers family-oriented events.
Wexford and Enniscorthy Arts Centres host multiple family-friendly shows, activities and workshops for children all year round, so make sure to check them out.
The Spiegeltent in October is full of children's shows that the little ones will surely enjoy.
Wexford is the perfect destination for a family staycation, with a wide range of children's events. Book now your accommodation and
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Scoraíocht 2024 – The Building of the Royal Canal
Mon 5th August - Mon 5th August
Family Events, What's On
45 members ranging in age from 7yrs to 77yrs of the Craobh Seán Treacy Branch of Comhaltas – Baile Átha Cliath present their All Ireland Scoraíocht winning performance – ‘The building of the Royal Canal’. From the seed of an idea, the theme “the building of the royal canal”, a script evolved & was finalised. […]
Summer Festival of Craft and Design
Sat 3rd August - Sat 31st August
What's On, Arts & Crafting Events, Family Events, Wexford Craft Trail, Workshop
Join us in the Makers House Wexford this August for an action packed month of creativity! We are hosting workshops, demonstrations, and talks all from our very own retail/gallery space. The Makers House Wexford is proud to stock hand made work from 23 talented local makers and each day, one of our makers mans the […]
We Are Music Generation – Lá
Tue 6th August - Tue 6th August
What's On, Family Events, Live Music in Wexford
Music Generation is a national music education programme whose mission is to empower children and young people to realise their full potential through access to, and participation in, high quality performance music education. Together, we strive to transform children and young people’s lives by giving them opportunities to create, play and perform music in their […]
We Are Music Generation – Oíche
Tue 6th August - Tue 6th August
Family Events, Live Music in Wexford, What's On
Music Generation is a national music education programme whose mission is to empower children and young people to realise their full potential through access to, and participation in, high quality performance music education. Together, we strive to transform children and young people’s lives by giving them opportunities to create, play and perform music in their […]
“Who Am I Now” A Community Dance presented by Tranquillity and featuring music by Tulua
Wed 7th August - Wed 7th August
What's On, Family Events, Live Music in Wexford
The Creative Community’s engagement programme at the National Opera House is delighted to host a newly formed multitalented Wexford-based group of performers, Tranquillity. The group explores storytelling through the international language of dance and live music to create a vibrant and thought-provoking performance. Based on an original story by Elizabeth Drwal and developed with the community […]
Garadice
Thu 8th August - Thu 8th August
What's On, Family Events, Live Music in Wexford
Garadice was born out of the Leitrim Equation Programme, a Leitrim Co. Council residency initiative focused on celebrating, promoting and developing Leitrim artists. Named after a scenic area in South Leitrim and consisting of four artists with strong Leitrim roots, the band was described as an ‘embryonic supergroup’ by Alex Monaghan (Folkworld) following the release […]
Cherish The Ladies
Thu 8th August - Thu 8th August
Live Music in Wexford, Family Events, What's On
For nearly four decades, Cherish the Ladies has been one of the world’s most celebrated Irish music ensembles, enchanting audiences worldwide with their vibrant blend of traditional Irish music, captivating vocals, and dynamic step dancing. As the Boston Globe aptly states: “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do”! […]
Meitheal Reunion Concert
Thu 8th August - Thu 8th August
What's On, Family Events, Live Music in Wexford
Meitheal is a summer school for high-competency young musicians which is held in Ennis and Limerick every July and over the years has become a rite of passage for every ambitious young trad performer. This year, was Meitheal’s 20th anniversary. With the dust barely settled, Meitheal is already gearing up for the annual Reunion […]
Meitheal Reunion Concert
Thu 8th August - Thu 8th August
Live Music in Wexford, Family Events, What's On
Meitheal is a summer school for high-competency young musicians which is held in Ennis and Limerick every July and over the years has become a rite of passage for every ambitious young trad performer. This year, was Meitheal’s 20th anniversary. With the dust barely settled, Meitheal is already gearing up for the annual Reunion […]
ÍMAR
Fri 9th August - Fri 9th August
Live Music in Wexford, Family Events, What's On
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners, Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar stand out from the crowd – by taking things back to basics. With a line-up featuring members of Mànran, Mec Lir, RURA, and Talisk and a heavyweight collective haul of top prizes – including a the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Musician Of The Year, 2016 BBC […]
So Say So
Thu 8th August - Thu 8th August
What's On, Family Events, Live Music in Wexford
‘So Say So’ is a monthly event that spotlights poetry, storytelling, and music. It is curated by the esteemed poet, Stephen James Smith. Each event will feature a distinguished national or international poet. They will be joined by musicians for a unique, collaborative performance. The 5-Word-Challenge open mic segment is open to everyone, with performers […]
Seoid
Thu 8th August - Thu 8th August
What's On, Family Events, Live Music in Wexford
A collaboration of the traditional multi-instrumentalists Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher, John Dwyer & Fiachra Guihen have been performing as Seoid for 2 years now with their eclectic mix of trad tunes and newly cmposed instrumental material. They have a lively style of traditional music rooted in the Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim flute and Fiddle tradition […]