Events Archive: Ages 2-4

Seeing music and hearing colours....did you ever wonder what red might sound like? When you hear a sound can you imagine it having a colour? A free performance for ages 4+.

Get carried away with your paintbrush in this extra- large, group painting event for families on Meeting House Square behind The Ark. For Ages 2+

The perfect complement to our Colour! season, The Ark & Big Bang Festival of Rhythm collaborate again to present a fun family gig with a truly Argentinian flavour!.

Step into The Ark this summer and experience a world full of COLOUR! Let us guide you through our interactive exhibition that brings to life the fascinating stories of creating and using colour in all its forms.

“Once upon a time Bold Red went on a splendid adventure with her friend Shiny Yellow….”, but who else did they meet? A fun colour-filled workshop for ages 2-3.

Two smitten penguins, some playful seals, a lazy caravan of camels, a hen laying eggs, a dog and a cat, and of course-some elephants! A playful dance show for ages 2-5

Much-loved author Petr Horáček reads from his book and then the children will make their own little books to take home. For Junior & Senior Infants. Part of IFLD 2015

Become part of a knee-high board game (created by Spanish designers Milimbo) and create your own fairy tales. For ages 3-9 and their families. Part of International Literature Festival Dublin

Are you a young reader? Feeling uninspired by your bookshelves at home? Then pop along to the Book Clinic! Free event for all ages. Part of International Literature Festival Dublin.

Join Chris Haughton, author of the award-winning 'Shh! We Have a Plan', for a mixture of stories, pictures, puppets, action and participation to delight young readers. For ages 4+. Part of ILFD 2015