Easter arrives earlier this year, bringing a welcome shift into spring just as longer days and brighter evenings begin - remember the clocks go forward this weekend!
With schools breaking up and many attractions reopening for the season, it marks the start of a busy period for family days out across the country.
From newborn animals on farms to outdoor adventures, Easter trails and festival events, there is a strong mix of activities taking place throughout the school holidays.
Whether planning for the bank holiday Easter weekend or filling a few days over the break, there are plenty of ways to get out and make the most of the season.
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Easter Weekend Festival
Meath | 4, 5 & 6 April
Newgrange Farm hosts a lively Easter Eggstravaganza with seasonal games and activities for families across the weekend. Children can take part in classic fun, including hook the duck, the Lollypop Game and an Easter Bunny Toss, along with a colouring competition with prizes for different age groups. Alongside the activities, families can explore the farm and meet the animals, making it a relaxed and enjoyable Easter day out. Also, open daily now for the rest of the season, offering plenty of opportunities to visit beyond Easter.
Easter Adventures Await at Skypark Carlingford
Louth | 28 March - 12 April, 2026
Skypark in Carlingford reopens for the 2026 season, welcoming visitors back with a full programme of activities for Easter. Across the Easter weekend, families can enjoy special events including visits from the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon entertainment and arts and crafts.
Running throughout the Easter holidays from 28th March to 12th April, the park also hosts its Easter Passport Scavenger Hunt, where visitors explore the grounds collecting stamps to earn a small treat. Alongside the seasonal activities, the All-Access Pass includes entry to attractions such as the Sky Aerial Adventure Course, Skynet bounce experience, mini golf, Ireland's Ancient East Maze and the Skypark Train, as well as newer additions including Sky Zip ziplines and the Sky Fall inflatable slide.
Teidí Tours
Dublin | 2, 3, 4 & 6 April
Teidí Tours return to Croke Park this Easter, offering a special experience for younger visitors that combines a teddy-making workshop with a guided stadium tour. Children create their own GAA Museum teidí, choosing, stuffing and dressing their new companion before bringing it along on the tour.
The experience includes access to the dressing rooms, a pitchside walk and entry to the GAA Museum, where families can follow a themed trail through the exhibitions.
Easter Egg Hunt
Galway | 4 - 6 April
Brigit’s Garden hosts its popular Easter Egg Hunt across the Easter weekend, with family-friendly trails set through the Celtic Gardens and Sun Trail. Younger children can follow the Mini Hunt while older children take on the Mighty Hunt, solving clues and collecting a chocolate reward at the end.
Alongside the hunt, families can enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, games and visits from the Easter Bunny, making it a relaxed and colourful spring day out.
Alice's Easter Wonderland
Kildare | 3 - 6 April, 2026
Alice’s Easter Wonderland brings a playful twist to the Irish National Stud and Gardens with family fun running daily from 12pm to 4pm. Visitors can explore the grounds while discovering touches of Wonderland along the way, including the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Thatch Cottage, where mischief and light entertainment add to the afternoon.
Families are encouraged to bring a picnic, enjoy a scavenger hunt with Easter prizes and take part in outdoor games like Flamingo Croquet. Alongside the themed activities, there is plenty to explore, from the Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden to the Fairy Trail, playground, and the chance to see mares and foals. All Easter activities are included in general admission, with advanced booking recommended.
Easter Bunny's Big Surprise
Wexford | 3-6 April, 2026
Something a little different arrives at Secret Valley this Easter, as the Easter Bunny sets up his own mini farm filled with rabbits, chicks and baby goats. With a grumpy farmer trying to claim the eggs, families are invited to follow a trail, complete a farm task checklist and help save Easter before meeting the Bunny in his Easter Village.
Along the way, children can hand-feed llamas and alpacas, bottle-feed kid goats, take part in woodland tasks and enjoy animal talks and activities. Once the checklist is complete, a visit to the Easter Village brings a special treat and a chance to meet the Bunny, before a tractor ride back through the park. Admission to the wildlife park and all activities are included.
Easter at Fota
Cork | 28 March - 12 April
Fota Wildlife Park hosts a full programme of Easter activities, including its self-led Eggs-plorer Trail, where families can follow clues around the park and learn about egg-laying species. Seasonal wildlife talks and daily feeding times also take place throughout the day, offering opportunities to see animals up close and learn more about conservation.
Additional activities include Easter face painting on selected dates, with all events included in general admission. Open daily from 9.30am, it offers a varied and engaging day out for families over the Easter holidays.
Great Escape Rooms
Galway | Open Daily
The Great Escape Room Galway offers an exciting indoor option this Easter, with a range of themed escape rooms where teams work together to solve puzzles and beat the clock in 60 minutes. From haunted cabins and bank heists to sub-zero challenges, each room brings a different adventure suited to older children, teens and adults.
Located in the heart of Galway city, it is a great choice for a fun group activity over the Easter break, especially on cooler or rainy days. A 20% discount is available using code EASTER26, valid from 27 March to 11 April, excluding Saturdays.
Inspireland Art & Animation Camps
Ireland | 30 March - 10 April
Easter Animation Camps take place across Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Castlebar, offering dedicated programmes for both children and teens in a range of creative venues. Young participants work with professional animators to explore character design, storyboarding and stop-motion techniques, bringing their own ideas to life in a supportive and hands-on environment.
Designed as a space for creativity and confidence, the camps guide children and teens through the full animation process, from concept to final piece, while building new skills and connecting with others who share an interest in art and storytelling.
In Limerick, camps take place from 30th March to 2nd April. In Cork and Castlebar, camps run from 7th to 10th April. Dublin has programmes available on both weeks.
Easter at Tearaways
Tipperary | Open daily (except Monday 30, Easter Sunday, Monday)
Tearaways offers a mix of indoor and outdoor activities for families over the Easter break, with a 6,000 square foot indoor play centre featuring slides, crawling tunnels, ball pits and a dedicated toddler area. Parents can relax in the on-site coffee shop while children play, making it a flexible option whatever the weather
Treetop Walk Easter Challenge
Wicklow | 28 March - 12 April, 2026
The Treetop Walk Easter Challenge invites families to take part in a self-guided trail filled with fun tasks along the route at Beyond The Trees Avondale. From spotting hidden clues to solving puzzles, each participant follows the challenge sheet with the chance to win prizes including family passes, hotel stays and adventure vouchers.
On 4, 5 and 6 April, a combined experience ticket is available, bringing together the full Easter offering in one visit. This includes the Alice in Woodland live show, access to the Treetop Walk and Viewing Tower and entry to the Easter Challenge, making it a well-rounded day out for families over the holiday weekend.
Marlhill Open Farm
Tipperary | Open Thursday - Sunday
Marlhill Open Farm offers a relaxed family day out designed with young children in mind, with opportunities to meet animals up close and enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas. The café provides a comfortable space for parents while children explore the farm.
The Easter Bunny will visit on Easter Sunday with treats for children, and families visiting from April 1st can also enter a competition to win a birthday party for 10 children, with the draw taking place on April 30th.
Alice in Woodland
Wicklow | 4-6 April, 2026
Alice in Woodland: The Mad Hatter’s Easter Show brings a lively mix of music, storytelling and character interaction to the Big Barn at Beyond The Trees Avondale. Families can meet Alice, the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit before enjoying a high-energy live performance, with multiple showtimes running throughout the day.
A combined ticket option is available on selected dates, offering access to both the live show and the Treetop Walk Easter Challenge. This includes entry to the self-guided trail with interactive tasks and the chance to take part in Ireland’s Biggest Adventure Giveaway, making it a full Easter day out in one visit.
Easter Hunt Eggstravaganza
Laois | 4-6 April, 2026
Castleview Open Farm in Co. Laois hosts its Easter event, offering a full day of family-friendly activities across the working farm. Children can follow an organised Easter egg hunt in the fairy garden, meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy face painting, while also exploring the farm and meeting over 100 animals, including baby lambs.
Alongside the Easter activities, families can enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas, from go karts and creative spaces to playgrounds, a maze and a fairy garden. With all activities included in the ticket, plus a café and hot food available on site, it is a well-rounded spring day out in a relaxed farm setting.
Easter Festival
Galway | 28 March - 12 April
The Easter Festival at Slieve Aughty Centre offers a relaxed springtime experience filled with outdoor activities, animals and creative play. Families can follow a trail to the Enchanted Forest, enjoy pony rides, explore the craft room and take part in face painting, games and nature walks, all set within scenic surroundings.
With daily entry including a wide range of activities, children can meet farm animals, complete a nature quiz for a sweet treat and spend time in the playground or organic garden. A café is open throughout the festival, with Pizza Party Fridays adding an extra highlight each week.
Funderland
Cork | 27 March - 12 April
Funderland returns to Centre Park Road near Páirc Uí Chaoimh, bringing one of Europe’s largest travelling theme park events back to Cork for the Easter holidays. The outdoor event features a wide mix of attractions, from high-thrill rollercoasters and rides for older visitors to a strong selection of options for younger children.
Running annually in Cork since 1995, Funderland has become a regular part of the Easter calendar, offering a lively atmosphere and a full day of entertainment. Admission tickets are required for all visitors and can be purchased online or at the entrance, with free on-site parking available, subject to capacity.
Willy Wonka Easter Experience
Kilkenny | 28 March - 12 April
Jurassic Newpark transforms this Easter with a Wonka-themed experience where families can explore the dinosaur park alongside interactive games and challenges inspired by Willy Wonka. Children can take part in activities including the Fizzy Bubble Machine, Oompa Loompa games and the Wheel of Talent, with the chance to discover Golden Tickets hidden throughout the park.
With roaming dinosaurs, adventure trails and family attractions, it offers a lively Easter day out. Families can also extend the experience with an Easter stay at Newpark Hotel, combining the park with on-site activities, dining and family-friendly facilities.
Easter Festival
Kildare | 28 March - 4 April
Clonfert Farm hosts its Easter Festival from this weekend, bringing a mix of funfair rides, live performances and family activities to the farm. Visitors can enjoy treasure hunts, face painting and Alice in Wonderland-themed entertainment, with plenty to keep children engaged throughout the day.
Easter at Airfield
Dublin | 4 - 6 April
Airfield Estate in Dundrum hosts a family-friendly Easter Bank Holiday weekend with a full programme of activities running daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Set across the working farm and gardens, the event brings together food, farming and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.
Families can take part in the Eggsplorer Trail, enjoy puppet shows, storytime and creative workshops and experience farm life with cow milking and tasting sessions. A farmer's market runs on Saturday, alongside access to Overends House tours, making it a varied and engaging day out across the estate.
A Wicked Easter & K-Pop Camp
Dublin | 1-4 April, 2026
Malahide Castle and Gardens hosts a Wicked Easter Adventure on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, combining outdoor exploration with live theatrical entertainment for a themed family day out. Visitors can follow a guided garden trail through the grounds, completing interactive tasks and meeting familiar characters along the way. The experience continues with a live performance in the Grand Marquee, bringing the world of Oz to life with music and colour. Each child receives an Easter goody bag, with refreshments available on site, making it a well-paced event with timed slots across the day.
A K-Pop Easter Camp also takes place at Malahide Castle on 1st and 2nd April, offering high-energy sessions where children can learn dance routines, take part in performance games and enjoy a fun, creative introduction to K-Pop in a supportive setting.
Easter at Westport Adventure
Mayo | Open daily
Westport Adventure offers a full day out for families with activities including climbing towers, zip lines and Ireland’s largest Net Park, all set in a lively outdoor setting designed for all ages. On site, Gracy’s Pizzeria serves wood-fired pizza in a relaxed, family-friendly space, making it easy to refuel between activities or settle in after a busy day of adventure.
A four-day Easter Kids Club runs from April 7th for ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 13, offering guided outdoor activities that encourage confidence, curiosity and a love of nature.
Flowers & Friendship Bracelets
Cork | 11 April, 13:30 & 18:00
A high-energy pop concert experience arrives at The Everyman in Cork, celebrating the biggest hits from artists including Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Designed for families and younger audiences, the show features live performances, singing and dancing throughout.
With a fun, party-style finale and plenty of familiar songs, it offers an upbeat live show where children can sing along and enjoy a lively concert atmosphere.
Eggsplore! | Easter at Causey
Meath | 28, 29 March & 4, 5 & 6 April
Causey Farm hosts its Eggsplore Easter event with a mix of egg hunts, farm activities and interactive fun for families. Children can follow clues on an Easter Quest, meet the Easter Bunny, explore tunnels and enjoy hands-on activities including planting and games.
Families can also visit the farm animals, hop on the Springtime Safari to see lambs and take part in light-hearted experiments with Professor Omelette, making it a lively outdoor Easter experience.
Egg-Citing Donkey Easter Egg Hunt
Wicklow | 28, 29 March & 4, 5 & 6 April
Families are invited to a fun-filled Easter day out at Clissmann Horse Caravans in Rathdrum, with an outdoor egg hunt set across the Wicklow hills. Children can follow clues through the fields to help the Easter Bunny gather missing eggs and carrots, before receiving a chocolate egg reward and feeding the farm’s donkeys.
With barn games, photo opportunities and a coffee dock on site, it offers a relaxed spring day out in the fresh air. Advanced booking is required.
Family Fun Day
Wexford | 5 April
Hook Lighthouse hosts a family-friendly Easter Sunday with a free treasure hunt around the grounds, where children follow clues and explore the coastal setting, with a playful twist if challenges are missed. Alongside the outdoor fun, arts and crafts sessions with resident artist Rose run across the weekend, offering creative workshops for children and adults.
With lighthouse tours and the café open as usual, it provides a relaxed and scenic Easter day out for families by the sea.
Easter at National Museums of Ireland
Dublin | 1 - 11 April
The National Museum of Ireland hosts a range of family-friendly activities across its city centre sites this Easter, including guided tours, hands-on artefact sessions and arts and crafts at Kildare Street. Free family tours also run throughout the Easter break. At Collins Barracks, children aged 7 and up can take part in the Discovery Zone with drop-in sessions exploring animals, both living and extinct, including the chance to handle furs, feathers, footprints and eggs.
Easter Fun
Wicklow | 28 March - 12 April
Greenan Maze hosts a family-friendly Easter programme with daily animal feeding, where visitors can meet baby lambs, piglets, pygmy goats and more. Children can also enjoy exploring the farm and meeting Ernie the donkey. Over the Easter weekend, families can take part in a family treasure hunt adventure with clues and challenges to solve, while the Easter Bunny makes appearances with spot prizes, chocolate treats and photo opportunities.
Easter EGGtravaganza
Sligo | 1 April
Sligo Folk Park hosts a family-friendly Easter Eggstravaganza with an egg hunt, games and creative activities for children. Families can follow clues to find hidden eggs, join a colourful Easter parade and enjoy arts, crafts and face painting throughout the day.
With the Millstone Café open for treats and the chance of a special guest appearance, it offers a lively spring day out for families.
Easter at Blackwater
Wexford | 28 March - 12 April
Blackwater Open Farm has reopened for the season, offering a full family day out in the Sunny South East. Children can meet bunnies and chicks, visit larger farm animals, milk Jessie the model dairy cow, ride tractors and enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas. Alongside the farm experience, families can relax in the on-site restaurant, while a new dog playground adds something extra for visitors bringing their pets.
Easter Egg Hunt
Donegal | 19-21 April
Hop into Easter fun at Castle Adventure Open Farm, just outside Ballyshannon. This much-loved family spot is celebrating the season with a special Easter trail where kids can crack clues, solve riddles and claim a chocolate egg—plus, there’s a chance to meet the Easter Bunny along the way.
There’s plenty more to explore too, from cuddly animals and lamb bottle-feeding to indoor play zones, sandpits and a massive outdoor adventure playground. With both indoor and outdoor attractions, Castle Adventure is a great family day out—rain or shine.
Easter at Kia Ora
Wexford | 28 March - 12 April
Kia Ora Mini Farm is open daily over the Easter holidays, with a special Easter programme running across the Easter weekend. Families can meet the Easter Bunny, who will have a chocolate treat for each child, along with appearances from Fireman Sam and Minions and a range of fun family games.
All the usual popular attractions are also open, including diggers, a fire engine ride, go-karts, animal handling, sandpits and a maze, making it a full day out for families.
Easter Camps
Kilkenny | 31 March - 10 April
Castlecomer Discovery Park hosts Easter Adventure Camps set across 80 acres of woodland and lakes, offering children a chance to get outdoors and take part in active, hands-on experiences. The camps focus on building confidence, encouraging teamwork and creating a fun and supportive environment for young participants.
Ages 5 to 8 attend from March 31st to April 3rd, with a mix of games, nature activities and team challenges, while ages 9 to 12 take part from April 7th to April 10th, with more advanced activities designed to develop skills, independence and resilience.
Squirrel's Scramble
Wicklow | Open Daily
Squirrel’s Scramble offers an outdoor adventure experience set in the woodlands of Killruddery House and Gardens in Bray. With rope bridges, Tarzan swings, climbing nets and over 20 zip lines, the course features six progressive levels suitable for children aged 5 and up, as well as teens and adults. Open daily over the Easter holidays, it provides an active and engaging day out for families looking for something different outdoors.
Easter Egg Hunt
Mayo | April 4th, 5th & 6th
Graune Pet Farm hosts its Easter Egg Hunt across the bank holiday weekend, with a full day of family-friendly activities included in admission. Children can follow the Gruffalo trail, meet and feed animals, hold bunnies and enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas, including sand pits, playgrounds and zip wires.
The Easter Egg Hunt takes place daily at 14:30, along with a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, making it a relaxed and engaging spring day out for families.
National Reptile Zoo
Kilkenny | Open Daily
This Easter, visitors can discover a wide range of fascinating species at Ireland’s only reptile zoo, located in Kilkenny City. With over 50 exhibits, the National Reptile Zoo is home to snakes, lizards, crocodiles, alligators, spiders, scorpions, poison dart frogs, axolotls and more. Families can take part in hands-on animal encounters, explore the Nocturnal Realm, visit the souvenir shop or enjoy refreshments in the coffee shop. A dedicated play area also adds to the experience, making it a well-rounded day out for all ages.
The Easter Egg & Family Fun Event
Meath | 4 & 5 April
This family-friendly Easter event at Navan Adventure Centre brings a mix of outdoor activities designed for all ages. The experience includes an Easter egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny, along with activities such as mini golf, target shooting, pedalo boats, a train ride, an inflatable fun zone and sand play.
Easter Experience
Down | 28 March - 3, 8, 9 & 10 April
The Ark Open Farm hosts its Easter Experience with a full day of hands-on farm fun for families. Children can bottle feed baby lambs, follow an Easter trail to meet the Easter Bunny and take part in activities including egg decorating, planting and interactive play in the Little Farmers Shed.
With a forest trail, creative workshops and optional teddy-making sessions, it offers a lively spring day out where families can explore the farm and enjoy a mix of outdoor and indoor activities.
National Wax Museum Plus
Dublin | Open Daily
Step into a world of wonder at The National Wax Museum Plus this Easter. Meet famous Irish figures, walk through the Enchanted Forest and make your own wax hand to take home. With history, creativity and laughs rolled into one, it’s a hit for the whole family.
Enchanted Forest
Wicklow | 28 March - 6 April
Luggwoods in the Dublin Mountains hosts a magical Easter experience where families can explore enchanted woodland trails and meet playful characters along the way. The journey includes a ride on the Luggwoods Eggspress to the Easter Village, where children meet the Easter Bunny and receive a chocolate egg. Alongside the trail, families can enjoy the Mini Farm and optional pony and teacup rides, making it a memorable spring day out in a woodland setting.
Easter at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Clare | 4 & 5 April
Spring Into Easter at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park on 4th and 5th April, bringing two days of family entertainment across the historic grounds. Visitors can enjoy live traditional music, street theatre, circus performers and a visit from the Easter Bunny, alongside traditional baking and butter-making demonstrations.
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