Things to do on Mid-Term break with little ones

[Jedt]

We are planning to go to Armagh Planetarium – anyone been yet??

[Jedt]

Mumstown parent & tot summer coffee morning Thursday 2nd July, Bagel Bar, Marshes shopping centre Dundalk 10am-12 with –
Free Goody bags (for first 100 attendees)
Entertainment for little ones
Free chocolate & strawberry milk
Prizes and lots more!!!

Mumstown parent & tot summer coffee morning Tuesday 7th July, Bagel Bar, Laurence shopping centre Drogheda 10am-12 with –
Free Goody bags (for first 100 attendees)
Free parking
Cookery demo and arts & crafts for little ones
Free chocolate & strawberry milk
Prizes and lots more!!!

[Jedt]

Jills kitchen kids cookery courses are a brill way to introduce your child to cooking. Our son went in April and loved it. He was not too excited beforehand but he really really enjoyed it and has asked if he can do it again!

Next course take place 8th & 9th July in Stamullen. €55 per child. Aged 5-11 years.

See here for details: http://www.jillskitchen.ie/courses

[Anonymous]

We came across this clever little book a few weeks ago and think its lovely. It is full of old fashioned games and activities to do with your children.

Its called Up Up and A Play and is written by Irish mum Mary Rose Keane

See: http://www.upupandaplay.com €14.99 Free Shipping within Ireland. Please email for details on International Shipping.

Or see below –
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Up-Play-engagin … 0993035809

Here is one idea in particular we liked and is on our to-do list – its about making a rain sound tube!! Easy peasy but will keep little ones entertained for ages:
http://upupandaplay.com/2015/06/04/make … /#more-603

[Jedt]

We went to Animal Inside Out at the Ambassador in Dublin today with 10 & 12 year olds and they really liked it. The exhibitions are excellent and there is loads to see and read. I would not recommend it for small children, they would not be able to read all the information and they would get bored I think. Also, you are not allowed to touch the displays and that might be too tempting for little fingers!

It’s very educational and good for older children and would be good for teens too.

Well worth a visit 🙂

http://www.animalinsideout.ie/

[Anonymous]

Back by popular demand Wooly Wards Farm Summer Finale Party!

Bring your little princes and princesses to Wooly Ward’s for our Fairytale Summer Finale!!

Event Name:
Fairytale Summer Finale – 22nd Aug
Event Date(s):
22-Aug-2015
Event Description:
Event includes:

Watch our Summer Show
Meet your Favourite Fairytale Charachers
Get Pampered in the Princess Salon
Make your own Fairy Wands & Princess Masks
Take part in our Disney Karaoke
Listen to Story Telling

Adult General Admission (Over 12 years) – €6.00 each
Child General Admission (Under 12 years) – €12.00 each
Family Ticket – Quantity:€42.00 each
This entitles 2 adults and up to 3 children entry to our farm for this event. Under 2’s are free.

Watch our Summer Show
Meet your Favourite Fairytale Characters
Get Pampered in the Princess Salon
Make your own Fairy Wands and Princess Masks
Take part in our Disney Karaoke
Listen to our Story Telling

See more at http://www.woolywardsfarm.com/event/fai … er-finale/

[Jedt]

Lots of ideas here and if you have any Easter ideas, please share too!

[Anonymous]

Lots ideas and a competition for tickets to Disney On Ice here –

http://createsend.com/t/r-419009F252F0F … 23F30FEDED

[Anonymous]

Here’s some ideas at Airfield this Easter break – viewtopic.php?t=19877

[Anonymous]

And events at the National Concert Hall – viewtopic.php?t=19605

[Jedt]

http://www.glensidehotel.ie/Welcome/Fam … vity-Break

If you are thinking of a mini break with the kids, some great offers at Glenside Hotel this Easter break

[Anonymous]

Here is one for rainy days that we absolutely loved!!!

A visit to the Butlers Chocolate experience makes for the perfect day out.

A hands-on guide to the inner workings of a real-life chocolate factory, this action-packed tour is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages.

Watch the Chocolate Movie to learn about the fascinating origins and history of chocolate. Stroll through the Museum, picking up nuggets of information about chocolate through the ages. Soak in the aroma and atmosphere of the Butlers factory as you gaze down on the factory floor and witness the production of Butlers Chocolates in real time.
Opening Hours:

Tours (1.5 hours approx) run at 10am, 12pm and 3.30 pm Monday to Saturday and Bank Holidays (these days may subject to change, please check online for availability). All tours must be booked in advance!

Situated just five minutes from the M50/M1 junction, close to the Port Tunnel, Dublin Airport and Malahide. Plenty of complimentary car and coach parking on site.

Entrance price: €13.50 per person.

Check availability & book online NOW and save 5%! Click on the link below to book.
http://www.butlerschocolates.com/chocolateexperience

[Anonymous]

Style weekend is coming to Marshes Shopping Centre and they are looking for mini models!

Mini models are welcomed to come along Thursday 30th June & Friday 1st July between 12-3pm to get a photo taken, and their parent to complete the consent form and answer few questions for the competition. 6 mini models will be announced to take part in the fashion shows on Saturday 9th July with two shows on at 12:30 & 2:30pm.

Good luck kids!!!!

[Anonymous]

If you missed us on LMFM this week giving tips on places to go and things to do with the kids while they are on summer holidays from school, you can catch the interview on playback here:

http://utv.vo.llnwd.net/o16/LMFM/2016/0 … 040716.mp3

(Go to 42 mins in)

HTH to keep you a little bit less broke and a bit more sane!!!

[Anonymous]

And don’t forget, tomorrow morning 7 July we have our summer parent&tot event in Marshes from 10am-12 with Free goody bags, kids inflatable obstacle course and lots more!!!

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