Howth’s 3rd and final music festival of 2025, Howth Roots and Blues Festival takes place from Aug 8-10th across 7 venues and features over 40 artists and 30 free gigs.

Donabate Portrane Summer Festival promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, joy, and endless summer vibes.

Unlock your creativity in this block printing workshop using LEGO bricks! Discover how everyday toys can become artistic tools as you design and print bold, colourful patterns on paper. This session covers the basics of block printing.

Delve into the world of fantasy tabletop roleplay with Dungeons & Dragons in Donabate Library.

Join Sarah Sparkles for interactive, fun storytelling-sing songs, meet her puppet friends and help create a unique story and perform some magic.

Join Sarah Sparkles for a fully interactive show for little ones, including singing, dancing and movement.

This workshop is a fun, developmental, musical activity for all children and more specifically children with additional sensory needs. Join us for singing, dancing, listening and instrument playing in a gentle environment.

This workshop is a fun, developmental, musical activity for all children and more specifically children with additional sensory needs. Join us for singing, dancing, listening and instrument playing in a gentle environment.

Join award–winning Young Adult author Adiba Jaigirdar for a creative writing workshop, perfect for beginners or aspiring authors. You will learn writing tips and participate in a dynamic workshop with the author of Four Eids and a Funeral, Rani Choudhury Must Die, The Henna Wars and more.

Learn how to use and understand a sewing pattern. Our experienced tutor will take you step by step through the process. This class is suitable for anyone interested in using commercial sewing patterns for clothing or other textiles, no experience needed.

In this fun, literature-inspired science workshop, learn the science behind flour, cocoa, and the ingredients needed to make your own chocolate play-dough. Make lots of fun chocolate-inspired shapes to take home!

Learn the science of flight and how objects stay in the air. Use your new knowledge to design and make your very own kite to take home.

Delve into the world of fantasy tabletop roleplay with Dungeons & Dragons in Donabate Library.

Join Our Free 3-Day Helium Arts Summer Camp! 

Designed for children aged 8–12 living with a lifelong physical health condition(s).
 

Sa cheardlann dátheangach seo, taispeánfaidh Aidan Courtney conas stiallghreannáin a chruthú agus conas cartúin a tharraingt. Píosa spraoi cruthaitheach do gach duine!

In this bilingual workshop, Aidan Courtney will show you how to create comic strips and draw cartoons. A bit of creative fun for everyone!

Join makeup artist Erin Burke for a masterclass! Erin has perfected the art of creating flawless looks that not only enhance natural beauty but make a statement. This is an opportunity to learn professional makeup techniques and discover your creative side. Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your skills, this masterclass will be fun, informative, and hands-on.

Lego Sessions with a twist! Children can find focusing or staying seated for an entire Lego session too difficult. Active Lego includes floor stations with STEM sets and gross motor skill obstacle courses while the session takes place.

While neurodivergent families are welcome in all Active Lego sessions, this session is specially catered to neurodivergent families and will have a smaller group size.