Playful Park: Make, Imagine, Explore!

Performance

Join The Cottage Market Cavan for a day full of imagination, creativity and fun, as we celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg 2025! This FREE family-friendly event invites children and young people (ages 0–18) to explore a playful park of hands-on, interactive activities designed to inspire and engage.

What’s On:

Storytime – Holly and the Lucky Tree with a real tree-planting.

Two readings: 2pm and 4pm

5-8 years and 9-12 years

Giant Knitting Installation – Help make Cavan’s Longest Scarf.

All-day activity (12.00 noon to 6.00 pm) 9 years upwards.

Baby Maze – A colourful, sensory adventure for little explorers.

All-day activity (12.00 noon to 6.00 pm) 0-4 years only.

Giant Chalkboard – Doodle, draw and express yourself!

All-day activity (12.00 noon to 6.00 pm) 5 years upwards.

Pop-up Gaeltacht – Use your cúpla focal in a fun, lively space.

All day activity (12.00 noon to 6.00 pm) 5 years upwards.

This event welcomes all children and young people. No booking required.

📍 Con Smith Park, Cavan

This event is part of the larger Summer Cottage Market event, taking place in Con Smith Park on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025

Image credit MIAN Photography & Training @mianphotography.training

More information

Venue

Con Smith Park
Con Smith Park
Cavan
Co. Cavan
H12 E426

07 Jun 2025

12.00PM - 6.00PM

Age range

0-4

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

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