This free, family-friendly day out takes place in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on Sunday, May 19 from 11am to 5pm. Family Day celebrations also include a national art competition for young people.
This free, family-friendly day out takes place in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on Sunday, May 19 from 11am to 5pm. Family Day celebrations also include a national art competition for young people.
UN International Day of Families is held on May 15 annually and inspires the Family Day celebration. This is the third year for events to take place in the Iveagh Gardens and it is growing every year, attracting over 5,000 visitors in 2012.
All activities are free. New events specially designed for Family Day in 2013 include a pop-up participatory installation by artist Michelle Browne in partnership with IMMA, which invites families to compete in a buggy assault course. Michelle is currently in residence at IMMA’s studios and this Family Day event comes from an ongoing research project with mothers who have young children, exploring how they experience and negotiate Dublin city with their buggies.
MC Al Kazam (Brian Daly), magician extraordinaire, will enthrall all ages while overseeing the smooth running of the music and dance performances on the stage, and arts workshops from organisations including Fighting Words, Imaginosity and The Ark will intrigue young children and teenagers. The FAI’s goal scoring challenge and a traditional sports arena will keep everyone on their toes and when it’s time to take a well-earned rest, Family Day-goers can enjoy their own picnic or visit the food village on site where tasty treats can be purchased.
[Image: www.familyday.ie]
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