Saturday sorted: Five free family-friendly events happening this June 6th

Over 1,300 free creative events are scheduled across Ireland on Saturday, June 6, with activities for children and adults. Events take place in libraries, community centres, town parks, and woods, and many occur in Irish cities for day trips. The range includes circus, music festivals, graffiti workshops, and clay-making classes, with experiences designed for different age groups, from sensory activities for babies to Cruinniú Late events for teenagers. Highlighted events include Circus Cáilí offerings across multiple locations, a circus workshop at the Craft Village in Derry, an inclusive circus-and-dance day in Carrickfergus, and workshops and performances in Galway featuring young people collaborating with Galway Dance.

"there are over 1,300 FREE creative events happening across the country on Saturday, June 6th. Meaning your little (and not-so-little) ones will have loads of fun activities to choose from throughout the day. These events will take place at many different locations, from local libraries and community centres to town parks and woods. Or if you fancy turning it into a day trip, there will be loads happening in Irish cities that day!"

"From Circus Céilís to full-on music festivals, graffiti workshops to clay-making classes, there will be plenty of hands-on experiences to inspire the Imagination. And what's more, there's something for all ages, from sensory fun for babies to Cruinniú Late events for teenagers."

"This Cruinniú na nÓg, Circus Explored brings six vibrant Circus Céilí events to locations across Ireland. Children can dive into dance, juggling, and sensory spaces, making these pop-up experiences ideal for trying new skills, having fun, and meeting new friends."

"In Carrickfergus, the Carrick Civic Centre will host Circusful for a fun-filled, inclusive day, bringing together the wonder of circus with the movement of dance. In Galway city, expect a mix of workshops and performance with young people from Galway Community Circus showcasing new work developed in collaboration with Galway Dance at Fr. Burke Park."

Read at Irish Independent