PICTURE: Free-Kend Map 21st - 23rd of April
APRIL 19 2023
We've a range of fun activities for you to check out this weekend!
Looking for free events to attend this weekend? We have you covered with our Free-Kend Map!
National Botanic Gardens Spring Daily Guided Tours (Dublin)
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:30 - 16:00 IST
Admission: €10
Looking for an activity suitable for kids from 6 to 12 years? Explore the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin and try out their Science workshop: from kitchen experiments to magnetism, it's the perfect chance to discover how science is present in our daily lives!
New Music Festival Dublin
Where: National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace Dublin D02 N527
When: Thursday 20th April - Sunday 23rd April
Admission: Prices vary on event
Join New Music in Dublin and discover the magic of tunes and melodies at the National Concert Hall! The festival will last from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd April and will tickle all curious minds.
Sustainable Gardening & Planting Course Sponsored by Greystones Tidy Towns (Wicklow)
Where: Nazarene Community Church - Greystones Burnaby Avenue Greystones
When: Starts on Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:30 IST
Admission: Free
Want to try out some gardening? This weekend you can join Greystones Tidy Towns and attend their free Sustainable Gardening & Planting Course, addressed to all those who are curious to learn more about biodiversity. The course will be held on the 22nd and the 29th of April, from 2.30 to 5 pm, and you’ll need to attend both sessions.
Free WellFit Walk - Roundwood Reservoir Vartry Trails (Wicklow)
Where: Vartry Trails at Roundwood Reservoir Roundwood Wicklow Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:30 - 11:30 IST
Admission: Free
Get your sneakers and be ready to move and get some fresh air: with the WellFit Walk at the Vartry Trails will be the perfect chance to get back into fitness and meet new people!
Walkers Gate Planting Day (Kildare)
Where: Walker's Gate Green Road Kildare Ireland
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00 - 13:00 IST
Admission: Free
If you’re a fan of nature, you can join the Planting Day in Walkers Gate with your friends and family, including children: the perfect activity to celebrate Earth Day and know more about biodiversity!
10th Festival Prize Winners' Concert from Carlow College of Music (Carlow)
Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland Church Street R93YW77 Carlow Ireland
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:00 - 20:00 IST
Admission: €9.55, Children go free
Ready to enjoy some music? Carlow College of Music's excellent students will showcase their talent with performances that will involve different types of instruments and vocals.
Dundalk Pop Up Kilo Store 22nd April (Louth)
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel • Dundalk Inner Relief Road A91 EF88 Dundalk
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:00 - 16:00 IST
Admission: Early bird €2, free at other time slots.
Vintage and second-hand lovers, this is your chance! At the Dundalk Kilo Sale you will have the chance to find your personal fashion treasures among more than 5 tonnes of preloved clothes, with a price fixed at €30 per Kilo.
Mullingar Wild Beer Festival (Westmeath)
Where: Smiddy's 11 Dominick Street N91 F767 Mullingar Ireland
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:00 - 21:00 IST
Admission: €12
Beer fans cannot miss Mullingar’s Wild Beer Festival, an event made special by its complete dedication to spontaneous fermentation, wild yeast, and blending – the perfect chance to taste some rare pints!
Athlone parkrun (Westmeath)
Where: Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
When: Every Saturday at 9:30am.
Admission: Free, registration required.
Walkers, hikers and runners are more than welcome at the Athlone Parkrun, a 5k community event held every week. Whatever your pace is, we guarantee you’ll have fun!
Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative Launch: Colour Walk/Run (Cavan)
Where: Bailieboro Community Centre Chapel Road A82 T2Y6 Bailieborough
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00 - 14:00 IST
Admission: Free
Discover Bailieborough with their Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative: after a Colour Walk/Jog/Run, you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Community Centre. Just make sure you bring old clothes and sunglasses!
Castlewellan Spring Market (Down)
Where: Teolaà 30 Main Street Castlewellan BT31 9DG United Kingdom
When: Sunday, April 23 · 1 - 5pm BST
Admission: Free
If you love Spring Markets, you’ll surely enjoy the Castlewellan Farmers Market: whether it’s homemade candles, plants, art or food, you’ll surely find the perfect stand for you! Plus, you’ll get to enjoy some fresh lemonade, and you’ll get a goodie bag if you arrive among the first 10 visitors.
Fenagh Historical Tour (Leitrim)
Where: Fenagh Visitor Centre Fenagh Visitor Centre Fenagh Ireland
When: 22nd and 23rd of April 2023
Admission: Free
Get immersed in history with the Historical Tour of Fenagh: in one hour and a half you’ll get to explore every corner of the town and discover all the secrets of the standing stones, the Abbeys, St. Catherine’s Church and much more.
Sustainable Gardening Course Sponsored by Limerick City & County Council (Limerick)
Where: Croom Community Enterprise Centre, V35 WF77 Croom Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00 - 16:00 IST
Admission: Free
Get the chance to learn more about horticulture and biodiversity with Limerick’s sustainable course: from organic gardening to pollination and vegetables, you will discover quite a few gardening tips and tricks with the help of horticulturist and environmentalist Aoife Munn.
Clonakilty Brass Band Annual Concert (Cork)
Where: Dunmore House Hotel Clonakilty Clonakilty Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:00 - 22:00 IST
Admission: €10 kids, €15 adults
Enjoy some good music and celebrate the beauty of sound with Conakilty Brass Band’s annual concert at Dunmore House: the perfect way to spend your Sunday evening!
Visit The Gardens At Lismore Castle & Lismore Castle Arts (Waterford)
Where: Lismore Castle Gardens Lismore Castle P51 F859 Lismore Ireland
When: Multiple dates and times throughout April
Admission: Various tickets from €0 - €25 (family ticket)
Explore Lismore Castle and its gorgeous three gardens, enriched by a collection of flowers and plants that’s definitely worth a visit!
Children's Animation Workshops with Grace Fairley (Derry)
Where: Void Gallery 10 Waterloo Place Londonderry BT48 6BU United Kingdom
When: April 22nd Sat, 14:00 - 16:00 BST
Admission: £3.96
Get your kids to be part of the magical animation process with Void Gallery’s workshop, aimed at children aged from 4 to 14 years old.
Cyanotype Printing (Fermanagh)
Where: Corranny Studios, 14 Carnmore Road, Corranny Enniskillen BT92 7BS
When: 22nd April Sat, 10:00 - 14:00 BST
Admission: £10
Discover the world of cyanotype printing and create beautiful patterns to personalise all kinds of objects with this workshop in Fermanagh!
Spring Fest at Malone House and Barnett Demesne (Belfast)
Where: Barnett Desmesne Belfast Antrim BT9 5PB
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 1:30 - 5:30pm
Admission: Free
One of the most popular events in back in Belfast this spring: from live music to flowers and plants, join the Spring Fest at for a weekend of fun with your family and friends!
AstronOMy Club (Tyrone)
Where: OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory, Davagh Forest, Co. Tyrone, BT79 8JQ
When: 21 Apr 2023, 19:30 - 20:30
Admission: £5
Discover the fascinating night sky and learn about stars and planets with the AstronOMy Club in Tyrone: an evening suitable for astronomists of all levels of experience, that will leave you with starry eyes!
Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour 2023 – Westport (Mayo)
Where: The Castlecourt Hotel Castlebar Road Westport Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:00 - 15:10 IST
Admission: Tickets €12 - Adults Go Free
A show that is definitely a must, the Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour is suitable for audiences of all ages and will surely entertain you from start to finish!
Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2023 (Galway)
Where: Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland
When: 18 – 23 April, 2023
Admission: Prices vary on event
Get ready to get moving! The annual Galway Walking Festival will host more than 30 walks in Co. Galway, each one with its on theme. Are your sneakers ready for this one?
National Botanic Gardens Spring Daily Guided Tours (Dublin)
Where: National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Botanic Road Glasnevin Dublin Ireland
When: Running through all of April
Admission: €5, Children under 12 go free.
The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin Gardens are ready for spring! Join one of the guided tours and discover all the Gardens’ collections and plants, for a fun day in nature with your family and friends.
Science Workshop for Kids (Dublin)
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:30 - 16:00 IST
Admission: €10
Looking for an activity suitable for kids from 6 to 12 years? Explore the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin and try out their Science workshop: from kitchen experiments to magnetism, it's the perfect chance to discover how science is present in our daily lives!
New Music Festival Dublin
Where: National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace Dublin D02 N527
When: Thursday 20th April - Sunday 23rd April
Admission: Prices vary on event
Join New Music in Dublin and discover the magic of tunes and melodies at the National Concert Hall! The festival will last from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd April and will tickle all curious minds.
Sustainable Gardening & Planting Course Sponsored by Greystones Tidy Towns (Wicklow)
Where: Nazarene Community Church - Greystones Burnaby Avenue Greystones
When: Starts on Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:30 IST
Admission: Free
Want to try out some gardening? This weekend you can join Greystones Tidy Towns and attend their free Sustainable Gardening & Planting Course, addressed to all those who are curious to learn more about biodiversity. The course will be held on the 22nd and the 29th of April, from 2.30 to 5 pm, and you’ll need to attend both sessions.
Free WellFit Walk - Roundwood Reservoir Vartry Trails (Wicklow)
Where: Vartry Trails at Roundwood Reservoir Roundwood Wicklow Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:30 - 11:30 IST
Admission: Free
Get your sneakers and be ready to move and get some fresh air: with the WellFit Walk at the Vartry Trails will be the perfect chance to get back into fitness and meet new people!
Walkers Gate Planting Day (Kildare)
Where: Walker's Gate Green Road Kildare Ireland
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00 - 13:00 IST
Admission: Free
If you’re a fan of nature, you can join the Planting Day in Walkers Gate with your friends and family, including children: the perfect activity to celebrate Earth Day and know more about biodiversity!
10th Festival Prize Winners' Concert from Carlow College of Music (Carlow)
Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland Church Street R93YW77 Carlow Ireland
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:00 - 20:00 IST
Admission: €9.55, Children go free
Ready to enjoy some music? Carlow College of Music's excellent students will showcase their talent with performances that will involve different types of instruments and vocals.
Dundalk Pop Up Kilo Store 22nd April (Louth)
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel • Dundalk Inner Relief Road A91 EF88 Dundalk
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:00 - 16:00 IST
Admission: Early bird €2, free at other time slots.
Vintage and second-hand lovers, this is your chance! At the Dundalk Kilo Sale you will have the chance to find your personal fashion treasures among more than 5 tonnes of preloved clothes, with a price fixed at €30 per Kilo.
Mullingar Wild Beer Festival (Westmeath)
Where: Smiddy's 11 Dominick Street N91 F767 Mullingar Ireland
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:00 - 21:00 IST
Admission: €12
Beer fans cannot miss Mullingar’s Wild Beer Festival, an event made special by its complete dedication to spontaneous fermentation, wild yeast, and blending – the perfect chance to taste some rare pints!
Athlone parkrun (Westmeath)
Where: Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
When: Every Saturday at 9:30am.
Admission: Free, registration required.
Walkers, hikers and runners are more than welcome at the Athlone Parkrun, a 5k community event held every week. Whatever your pace is, we guarantee you’ll have fun!
Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative Launch: Colour Walk/Run (Cavan)
Where: Bailieboro Community Centre Chapel Road A82 T2Y6 Bailieborough
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00 - 14:00 IST
Admission: Free
Discover Bailieborough with their Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative: after a Colour Walk/Jog/Run, you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Community Centre. Just make sure you bring old clothes and sunglasses!
Castlewellan Spring Market (Down)
Where: Teolaà 30 Main Street Castlewellan BT31 9DG United Kingdom
When: Sunday, April 23 · 1 - 5pm BST
Admission: Free
If you love Spring Markets, you’ll surely enjoy the Castlewellan Farmers Market: whether it’s homemade candles, plants, art or food, you’ll surely find the perfect stand for you! Plus, you’ll get to enjoy some fresh lemonade, and you’ll get a goodie bag if you arrive among the first 10 visitors.
Fenagh Historical Tour (Leitrim)
Where: Fenagh Visitor Centre Fenagh Visitor Centre Fenagh Ireland
When: 22nd and 23rd of April 2023
Admission: Free
Get immersed in history with the Historical Tour of Fenagh: in one hour and a half you’ll get to explore every corner of the town and discover all the secrets of the standing stones, the Abbeys, St. Catherine’s Church and much more.
Sustainable Gardening Course Sponsored by Limerick City & County Council (Limerick)
Where: Croom Community Enterprise Centre, V35 WF77 Croom Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00 - 16:00 IST
Admission: Free
Get the chance to learn more about horticulture and biodiversity with Limerick’s sustainable course: from organic gardening to pollination and vegetables, you will discover quite a few gardening tips and tricks with the help of horticulturist and environmentalist Aoife Munn.
Clonakilty Brass Band Annual Concert (Cork)
Where: Dunmore House Hotel Clonakilty Clonakilty Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:00 - 22:00 IST
Admission: €10 kids, €15 adults
Enjoy some good music and celebrate the beauty of sound with Conakilty Brass Band’s annual concert at Dunmore House: the perfect way to spend your Sunday evening!
Visit The Gardens At Lismore Castle & Lismore Castle Arts (Waterford)
Where: Lismore Castle Gardens Lismore Castle P51 F859 Lismore Ireland
When: Multiple dates and times throughout April
Admission: Various tickets from €0 - €25 (family ticket)
Explore Lismore Castle and its gorgeous three gardens, enriched by a collection of flowers and plants that’s definitely worth a visit!
Children's Animation Workshops with Grace Fairley (Derry)
Where: Void Gallery 10 Waterloo Place Londonderry BT48 6BU United Kingdom
When: April 22nd Sat, 14:00 - 16:00 BST
Admission: £3.96
Get your kids to be part of the magical animation process with Void Gallery’s workshop, aimed at children aged from 4 to 14 years old.
Cyanotype Printing (Fermanagh)
Where: Corranny Studios, 14 Carnmore Road, Corranny Enniskillen BT92 7BS
When: 22nd April Sat, 10:00 - 14:00 BST
Admission: £10
Discover the world of cyanotype printing and create beautiful patterns to personalise all kinds of objects with this workshop in Fermanagh!
Spring Fest at Malone House and Barnett Demesne (Belfast)
Where: Barnett Desmesne Belfast Antrim BT9 5PB
When: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 1:30 - 5:30pm
Admission: Free
One of the most popular events in back in Belfast this spring: from live music to flowers and plants, join the Spring Fest at for a weekend of fun with your family and friends!
AstronOMy Club (Tyrone)
Where: OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory, Davagh Forest, Co. Tyrone, BT79 8JQ
When: 21 Apr 2023, 19:30 - 20:30
Admission: £5
Discover the fascinating night sky and learn about stars and planets with the AstronOMy Club in Tyrone: an evening suitable for astronomists of all levels of experience, that will leave you with starry eyes!
Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour 2023 – Westport (Mayo)
Where: The Castlecourt Hotel Castlebar Road Westport Ireland
When: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:00 - 15:10 IST
Admission: Tickets €12 - Adults Go Free
A show that is definitely a must, the Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour is suitable for audiences of all ages and will surely entertain you from start to finish!
Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2023 (Galway)
Where: Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland
When: 18 – 23 April, 2023
Admission: Prices vary on event
Get ready to get moving! The annual Galway Walking Festival will host more than 30 walks in Co. Galway, each one with its on theme. Are your sneakers ready for this one?