Every Child is Creative
There’s no end to what children and young people can do with their creativity. It helps us express who we are, solve problems, have fun, and see the world in new ways.
In Ireland, every child has the right to play, to learn, to be safe, and to take part in art and culture. These rights are protected by Irish law and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
At Creative Ireland, we believe every young person is creative from the very beginning – full of ideas, questions, and unique ways of looking at things. One of the principles of Creative Ireland is broadening access to and participation in creative and cultural activities. When we support creativity, we help all young people to grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Dauntless: Becoming a Pirate
Mayo – Inishturk Community Club – June 6th, 2pm to
5pm, ages 9 to 12
A fully hands on workshop where you dive into stories in inspired by the
fearless pirate Gráinne Mhaol. Learn to create characters, shape stories and
respond to imaginative prompts together in a friendly, supportive space no
drama experience needed.
Lego Workshop on Claire Island
Mayo – Clare Island Community Centre – June 6th, 11am to 1pm, Ages 5 to 15
Get ready to build, design and create at our fun Creative LEGO Workshop! Young builders will be encouraged to use their imagination, work together and explore creative problem-solving as they take on different building activities. Booking required
Drumming Workshop
Mayo – Ballycroy Community Centre – June 6th, 11am to 1pm, ages up to 12
This vibrant event encourages children of all ages to explore rhythm and music in a fun and interactive way and provides a joyful outlet for self expression.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Mayo – Clogher Community Centre – June 6th, 10am to 12pm, Ages 5 to 12
Calling all young builders, creators and inventors! Design build and explore amazing models inspired by engineering, technology and your own imagination! All materials provided, spaces limited and booking required.
Belcarra Sensory Garden
Mayo – Belcarra Village Park – June 6th, 2pm to 3pm, Ages 5 to 15
Young people from Belcarra Foróige, will celebrate the launch of a newly refreshed Sensory Park created for the community. The launch marks a proud community collaboration, young people’s creativity, and the opening of a vibrant new space for everyone to enjoy.
Inclusive Creative Hub
Mayo – Straide N.S. – June 6th, 10am to 1pm, Ages 4 to 12
Hands on creative activities workshop – painting, mixed media art, sensory play and gentle movement, open to all and especially welcoming to children with additional needs. SNA & ISL interpreters will be on site to provide support where needed. All materials provided.
Layers of Us, Together we Print
Mayo – Ballina Arts Centre – June 6th, 10am to 1pm, Ages 5 to 18
In Ballina Arts centre join us for an exhibition of the mono-print artwork of the Art & Movement group from Down Syndrome Mayo. Over 3 weeks the participants experimented with colours and textures and using professional printmaking facilities created their own one‑of‑a‑kind art prints!
Inclusive Seisiún, Craic agus Céilí
Mayo – Foxford Leisure Centre – June 6th, 10am to 1pm, Ages 5 to 18
Join us for a day of music, dancing, singing and fun at Seisiún na nÓg – Sing, Dance & Play! Children will hear amazing live performances from professional musicians and local teenage performers, and Participants will showcase the skills they learned over 6 of workshops in song, music and dance.
Interactive Coding Workshops / Robotics & Cardboard Creations
Mayo – Balla Community Centre – June 6th, 10am to 4pm, Ages 5 to 12
Spark your imagination, explore your creative side and enhance your STEM skills during these hands on, interactive workshops.
Shaping the moment
Mayo – Balla Community Centre – June 6th, Online, Ages 13 to 18
Filmed over the month of May this online film captures a small group of students with a additional needs as they explore a sensory friendly pottery workshop and produce their own works of art.
Hands United through Sport & Creativity Mural
Mayo – Castlebar Town FC – June 6th, 12pm to 4pm, Ages up to 18
Celebrating diversity and inclusion Castlebar Town Football club invites club member to come together for a creative day of art, celebration and belonging. On the day the unveiling will take place of a large collaborative mural designed and created by young people made up of colourful painted handprints to form a symbol of unity, teamwork and friendship.
Sensory Play with Discovery Playtime
Meath – Navan Library – June 6th, 10am to 11am, Ages 0 to 8
Join us at Navan library for a Cruinniú na nÓg Sensory Play Session with Discovery Playtime. This fun, hands-on session invites young children and their caregivers to explore learning through play in a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment.
Booking required.
Dive under the Sea with Playful tribe!
Meath –Bettystown Library – June 6th, 10am to 11am, Ages 0 to 8
Join us for a fun and engaging sensory and messy play session where little ones can explore a world of textures, colours, and materials through hands-on experiences.
Booking Required
Play and Create
Meath – Bettystown Library – June 6th, 10am to 11.30am, Ages 0 to 12
Step into a work of creativity and exploration in an open-ended play session with games and activities focusing on STEM – Science, technology, Engineering and mathematical thinking.
Family Sensory Play
Meath – Ashbourne Library – June 6th, 10am to 11am, Ages 0 to 8
Join Sensory explorers for a 1 hour inclusive sensory session, and enjoy arts and crafts and messy themed play as well as construction trays with magna tiles and Minecraft blocks.
Music Generation x Garageland Galaxyz Youth Collaboration Project
Westmeath – Dean Crowe Theatre – June 6th, 12pm to 5.30pm, Ages 13 to 18
Join Young musicians from Mullingar Music Jam and Athlone Youth Orchestra as they unite for performances at Garageland Galaxyz, showcasing diverse musical talent and creativity. The programme features solo acts, small bands, and ensembles across genres from blues to rock, highlighting collaboration, confidence, and the vibrant energy of emerging young performers today.
Young Voices after dark
Westmeath – YoYo Café – June 6th, 5pm to 9pm, Ages 13 to 18
Join us for an evening of spoken word and poetry delivered by the young people in Mullingar. Beginning with a spoken word workshop the evening will allow people to explore identity, creativity and expression. Booking required
DJ Workshop with NOISE music
South Dublin – The Workshop Village – June 6th 3 to 5pm, Ages 6 to 15
Try something new – come along to a series of hands on open DJ workshops, and explore mixing, beatmatching and express your creativity
Crow’s Books: Cá? Cá? Cá? A Sensory Story Scape
South Dublin – The Workshop Village – June 6th, 3.15 to 4pm, Ages 6 to 8
Immerse yourself in this sensory storytelling experience, rooted in irish folklore. Creating art and sound with natural materials and accompanied by live harp music, this will be a space where stories are felt, touched and heard. Only curiosity required!
Ta Tum Tum on the Cruinniú Stage
South Dublin – Lucan House – June 6th, 12.15 to 4pm, Ages 0 to 18
A joyful, high-energy family workshop, introducing children (and their adults) to the rhythms, sounds and movement of Brazilian music. Join us to explore percussion, voice and dance through simple, engaging activities.
Tumble Circus on the Cruinniú Stage
South Dublin – Lucan House – June 6th 12.15 to 4pm, Ages 0 to 18
“Won’t be Told’ a 35 miunute outdoor circus show, mostly non verbal, with a soundtrack of traditional Irish Music
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The Whistleblast Quartet on the Cruinniú Stage
South Dublin – Lucan House – June 6th 12.15 to 4pm, Ages 0 to 18
The WhistleBlast Quartet are a dynamic ensemble combining live music, storytelling and participation, creating engaging concerts that introduce children and families to a wide world of music – from classical favourites to contemporary sounds.
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Sensory Explorers at NCL
South Dublin – North Clondalkin Library – June 6th, 1pm to 3pm, Ages 5 to 12
Sensory Explorers are providing a sensory haven complete with arts trays, dress up play painting and more.
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Sensory movement workshop
South Dublin – North Clondalkin Library – June 6th 11am to 11.45 am, Ages 0 to 8
Dance and movement family workshop for neurodiverse children and their silbings.
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Step Into the Story: Parthalán and the First Arrival
South Dublin – The Workshop Village – Tallaght June 6th 10am to 12pm, Ages 0 to 18
Step Into the Story: join us for a high-energy, interactive storytelling session where children will be invited to take part throughout, helping to shape the story as it unfolds through voices, movement, rhythm, and imagination.
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Exploring Space!
South Dublin – Rua Red, Tallaght, June 6th, 11am to 1pm, Ages 5 to 12
An exhibition of work created by students of St. Dominics NS alongside the oppurtunity to join a making workshop in Exploring Space
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The Soft Space at the Cruinniú Workshop Village Parthalán Place
South Dublin – Parthalán Place, Tallaght, June 6th 10am to 5pm, Ages 0 to 18
If you need to chill drop by the Soft Space tent in the Workshop Village, where you can sit back and take in the atmosphere. All welcome
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Shape it, Build it, Say it!
Cork County – Glen Community Services Building – June 6th, 11am to pm Ages 9 to 18
A lively exhibition celebrating the creative voices of young people who took part in a series of workshops with Foróige UBU Glen Project.
Make it your way
Clare – Time Smith Park: Community Room – June 6th 11am to 2pm, Ages 11 to 17
A sensory‑friendly visual art workshop – Big Art, Clay, Masks and Build Play – designed especially for children and young people with autism.
FunFest ‘Creativity At Play’ 2026
Roscommon – Walled Gardens, Strokestown Park – June 6th, 12pm to 5pm, Ages 0 to 12
Join us for FUNFEST ‘Creativity At Play’ a vibrant children’s festival celebrates creativity, play, self-expression, and inspiration.
Glow Party
Laois – Portlaoise Library – June 6th 12pm to 1pm , Ages 5 to 12
Get ready to light up the library! Join All Abilities Ireland in Portlaoise Library for a fun-filled Glow Party featuring UV and LED equipment, interactive activities, bubbles, and all the latest hits through a silent disco experience.
Calm and Create
Laois – Mountrath Library – June 6th 11.30am to 1pm, Ages 8 to 12
Create nature inspired clay creations in an inclusive space for neurodivergent and disabled children.
Maia Purposeful Play
Sligo – Sligo County library – June 6th 10.30 to 12pm, Ages 0 to 8
Child led sensory play workshops that offers a range of experiences that spark imagination, encourage critical thinking, and promote social skills.
Creative Sensory Play with Fingal Additional Needs
Fingal – Skerries Library – June 6th 12pm to 4pm, Ages 0 to 18
Join us in a sensory-friendly creative space which will include sensory creative play with kinetic sand, fidget toys, and interactive equipment, along with soft mats and a relaxed chill-out area.
Roots of Mindfulness – Creative Mindfulness Workshop (6 to 9 years)
Monaghan – Monaghan Town Library – June 6th, 10.30am to 11.30am, Ages 6 to 9
In this gentle, creative space, children are invited to slow down, tune in and explore their feelings in a fun and imaginative way.
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Roots of Mindfulness – Creative Mindfulness Workshop (9 to 12 years)
Monaghan – Monaghan Town Library – June 6th, 12pm to 1pm, Ages 9 to 12
In this gentle, creative space, children are invited to slow down, tune in and explore their feelings in a fun and imaginative way.
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Mix + Match Screen Printing Workshop (Quiet Hour)
Limerick – Limerick Printmakers – June 6th 10am to 11.30am, Ages 6 to 16
Experiment with silkscreen printing a vibrant and exciting form of self-expression that encompasses many techniques and approaches.
Our Quiet Hour is ideal for any children & young people, who may, for any reason benefit from a calmer, less crowded environment.
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Paint Outside the Brush (Sensory Friendly)
Limerick – Hunt Museum – June 6th 10.30 to 12pm, Ages 5 to 12
This sensory friendly workshop is geared to the needs of autistic young people and their families. Participants will experiment with paint and a wide range of unexpected painting tools, to create highly sensory and expressive artworks that will burst with visual and physical texture. Participants in these workshops should wear old clothes.
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CAPS Explore Showcase
Cavan – Johnston Central Library – June 6th, 12.15pm to 1.15pm, Ages 9 to 15
Join us for the CAPS (Cavan Autism Parents Support) Explore Showcase, a joyful celebration of creativity by children and young people. Featuring an original song, movement and visual expression which were created through inclusive workshops exploring music, dance and art.
ISL Tour of My Father’s Dragon Exhibition
Dublin City – The Ark, June 6th – 1.15pm to 1.35pm, Ages 5 to 12
Step into a world of hand drawn animation and get a sneak peak of the work involved in creating My Father’s Dragon. You’ll see original art, and learn some of the ways the animators used to bring the story of My Father’s Dragon to life.
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Relaxed visit of My Father’s Dragon Exhibition
Dublin City- The Ark, June 6th – 9.15am to 10am, Ages 5 to 12
Step into a world of hand drawn animation and get a sneak peak of the work involved in creating My Father’s Dragon. During this relaxed visit time, there will be reduced numbers of visitors and no audio playing in the exhibition.
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Cruinniú na nÓg dlr 2026: Ballyowen Meadows students and family workshop
DLR – DLR Lexicon – June 6th 12pm to 1pm, Ages 0 to 12
Join us for a one-hour art workshop that is specially designed for autistic children. This engaging, sensory-rich visual art experience is the result of a collaboration between the students of Ballyowen Meadows Special School and visual artist Jane Cummins
Play & Create Sensory Art Workshop (5-8)
Galway County- Kinvara Community Centre – June 6th 11.15am to 12pm, Ages 5 to 8
Art Room 109 will deliver a Play and Create sensory art workshop in Kinvara Community Centre. Children can explore open ended art stations using materials such as washable paints, playdough, sensory rice and collage.
Play & Create Sensory Art Workshop (3-5)
Galway County- Kinvara Community Centre – June 6th 10am to 10.45am, Ages 3 to 5
Art Room 109 will deliver a Play and Create sensory art workshop in Kinvara Community Centre. Children can explore open ended art stations using materials such as washable paints, playdough, sensory rice and collage.
Play & Create Sensory Art Workshop (3-5)
Galway County- Kinvara Community Centre – June 6th 10am to 10.45am, Ages 3 to 5
Art Room 109 will deliver a Play and Create sensory art workshop in Kinvara Community Centre. Children can explore open ended art stations using materials such as washable paints, playdough, sensory rice and collage.
