Things to do this weekend with kids in Dublin

What's on for kids in Dublin

• Dublin’s Halloween Spooktacular

  Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PM · Coffman Park · Ages 0–12

  A Halloween event filled with fun activities.

Activity ideas that work any day in Dublin

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  Rock and Mineral Hunt

  Explore the natural world around you by collecting interesting rocks and minerals on a walk, then bring your discoveries home to learn more about them. It's satisfying to find unique specimens, from shiny quartz to layered shale, and then use simple tests to unlock their secrets. You become a real-life geologist, understanding the building blocks of our planet right from your own backyard or local park. Your adventure begins with a walk, keeping an eye out for rocks that catch your attention. Back home, spread out your treasures and sort them by color, size, or texture. Next, try a hardness test: can a fingernail scratch it, or a penny, or a steel nail? Use a field guide or online resources to identify what you've found. To stretch the activity, create a display for your collection or draw your favorite rocks, labeling their features.

  9-12 · Outdoor · 60 min

  Open
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  Sketch Nature Journal

  Grab your sketchbook and favorite drawing tools, and head outside to explore the natural world around you. This activity invites you to observe small details in nature, like the veins on a leaf or the patterns on an insect's wings, and capture them on paper. It's a satisfying way to slow down, focus your attention, and appreciate the hidden beauty in your own backyard or local park, building your observation skills as you create. To get started, find a comfy spot outdoors. Look closely at leaves, flowers, or small insects you discover. Use pencils, crayons, or colored pencils to sketch what you see, and add short notes about colors, textures, or interesting features. Try to draw things life-size. For an extra challenge, try to draw the same object from three different angles, or return to your journal later to add color or more details based on your memory.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 45 min

  Open
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  Woven Nature Art Frame

  Let's go on a nature walk to collect interesting leaves, flowers, and twigs. Then we'll weave them into a beautiful piece of natural art.

  5,6,7,8 · Outdoor · 50 min · About $0–$5

  Open
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  Moon Rock Hunt & Sort

  Let's head outside on a mission to find special 'moon rocks'! Then we'll bring our treasures back to the lab to sort and examine them.

  4,5 · Indoor/Outdoor · 40 min · About $0–$5

  Open

Questions parents ask about Dublin

What can you do with a toddler in Dublin on a rainy day?

The Dublin library's storytimes and the Shannon community center's indoor programs cover the rainy weeks when the splash pads are closed. The indoor list for Dublin shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Parks, splash areas and library storytimes are free; city rec classes charge per session with resident rates. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.

How often is this page updated?

Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.