Children's
Events
Frankie Magilligan Comedy Juggling Show
Sunday 6 August | Emmet Square
4.45pm
With his incredible smile and impeccable fashion sense, Frankie will leave you in stitches with his hilarious antics and incredible juggling skills.
And if that wasn’t enough, he'll be performing on a stunning gold unicycle that will leave you in awe. Frankie's show is the perfect combination of skill, humour, and style, and he'll have you on the edge of your seat as he juggles everything from balls and clubs to knives and fire.
FREE
VINTAGE COSTUME
COMPETITION
Sunday 6 August | Emmet Square
5pm
Get your children into the festival spirit by dressing up in Vintage Costume and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!
BAUBO THEATRE
- Cabinet of Curatrocities
Sunday 6 August | Courthouse Yard
4.30pm & 6pm
Step right up and prepare to avert your eyes! Hold your breath, hold your tongue, hold your nose... Baubo Theatre’s world-famous Cabinet of Curatrocities is in town. Join the Baron von Munchcracker and the irrepressible Spud as they traverse the nine corners of the earth and the five seas to bring you the sights, sounds and smells of their cabinet of curatrocities. These two hideous and lovable characters use an inventive mix of puppetry, song and dance to tell the tales of how they came by their treasures! Developed with support from the Irish Arts Council and Spraoi Festival as part of the New Emerging Street Talent residency.
FREE
CHILDREN'S
PAVEMENT ART
Tuesday 8 August | St Brendan's Boys School
3pm
A new location in Moorpark Street this year due to huge numbers attending in 2022. A festival tradition that every child enjoys! Children must be accompanied by an adult and you need to bring your own chalk.
THE ADVENTURES
OF MR FOX
- Parent & Toddler Music
Wednesday 9 August
St Brendan's Hall, Emmet Street
10am & 11am
Hosted by Birr School of Music
Join Mr. Fox and his friends for a musical adventure, featuring songs, rhymes, dancing, puppets, stories and musical fun! Suitable for ages 13 months - 3.5yrs accompanied by an adult. Duration: 30 mins.
€10 per child.
Booking is essential via
CHILDREN'S
TREASURE HUNT
Wednesday 9 August | 3pm
Start at The Courthouse Yard.
A festival favourite for many years.
Come join the fun! All teams/participants should be accompanied by an adult as there will be road crossings. High-vis jackets recommended.
Judging based on timing and questions answered.
Children’s
Archaeological
Workshop
Thursday 10 August / John's Hall
10am, 11.30am & 2pm
Hosted by the Irish Heritage School.
This workshop will explain the world of archaeology (with a midlands focus) in an engaging, hands-on manner, giving children a good base understanding of ‘how archaeology works’.
Suitable for children aged 9-12.
FREE / First-come, first-served!
