Your Ultimate Guide For Days Out With Kids This Weekend

And just like that summer is over! Mind you, some kids are already back at school while others are heading back on Monday. Now I know I can't speak for everyone but I'm excited. Don't get me wrong it's been an amazing summer but it's been a long one. A long eight weeks with four kids trying to keep them entertained. I'm looking forward to some routine again it's just been chaos the past few weeks.

And just like that summer is over! Mind you, some kids are already back at school while others are heading back on Monday. Now I know I can't speak for everyone but I'm excited. Don't get me wrong it's been an amazing summer but it's been a long one. A long eight weeks with four kids trying to keep them entertained. I'm looking forward to some routine again it's just been chaos the past few weeks.
If you are looking for something to finish off the summer in style here are some of our favourite events happening across the country this weekend.
National Sea Life Centre, Wicklow
Located on the Bray seafront dive into the deep depths of the ocean with Lego Ocean Explorers. Help a LEGO deep sea diver track down his missing equipment, discover curious creatures and delve into the brick pits set up for this once off fabulous event. Children will get an opportunity to complete a challenge to become a certified SEA LIFE Junior Diver each receiving their our own LEGO diver mini-figure to take home. An awesome way to finish off a fabulous summer with a fun and educational experience perfect for the whole family.
Medieval Mile Museum LEGO Hunt, Kilkenny
Let Irish history take over as you seek ten characters from Irish history hidden amongst Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum. All summer children have been making their way around the 13th-century church in the centre of Kilkenny City for the LEGO Minifigures. The Museum’s LEGO® Hunt is open to visitors of all ages at no additional charge, normal admissions apply.  A fun family event packed with ‘hidden histories’ throughout the 800-year-old building. A family ticket cost €16 and the event ends August 31st.
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Can you tell a story in just six words? Visit Collins Barracks before the summer is out and write a six-word story inspired by any of the objects on exhibition. During this free drop-in activity, families will get an opportunity to add their stories to the special story exhibition at the Museum. No booking is required. 
The Big Flute Festival Dublin - 31st August - 2nd September
This weekend, enjoy sweet melodies with masterclasses, lessons, recitals and so much more at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. The highlight will be the launch of the National Flute Orchestra of Ireland with a celebration of music suitable for visitors of all ages and musical experience levels.
Vodafone Family First
This summer Vodafone have created the Family Firsts Finder to help families create enjoy special moments and with summer coming to an end, there is no better time to do it. The Family First Finder provides you with simple step-by-step instructions for lots of activities to do in the house or close to home. Download the jam-packed activity sheet, get creative, get in a last minute adventure and make unforgettable family memories before the new school year starts.
Written by Kellie Kearney staff writer at FFHQ who also blogs at www.mylittlebabog.com.

Kellie Kearney

Kellie Kearney is a Dublin mammy of five kids aged newborn right up to nine. She loves coffee, cloth nappies, travel and sharing her every day true to life family moments on Instagram.

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