Events Archive: Ages 8-12

An exciting new dance piece for children aged 4+ inspired by Aesop's Fables, presented by The Ark, Dublin Dance Festival and Arts & Disability Ireland.

Come and view the wonders of nature through a new film piece for children of all ages by visual artist Clare Langan.

Globe-trotting grooves for children aged 5+ and their families as part of BIG BANG Dublin!

This guided musical trail will introduce to you fresh family music performances in different spaces in The Ark and elsewhere nearby.

Blending Irish traditional music, hip hop dance grooves and world music rhythms, this fun family gig at Project Arts Centre as part of BIG BANG Dublin! 2023 promises “serious toe-tap-ability.”

Love is in the air! Press a button and experience sounds and songs recorded by hundreds of children through heart-shaped recording devices.

Join children from St. Mary’s National School as they perform music they have created during a series of workshops with French musician Sophie Boucher.

The Ark presents an exciting new music show by Lauren Kinsella. Join three outstanding singers in a concert of stunning songs that reveal the strange and beautiful world of fungi – one of nature's most invisible kingdoms. For children aged 8+.

Celebrate children's rights by dropping into our free creative spaces, where children aged 5+ can learn about their rights by making, creating and participating in different art activities spread throughout The Ark.

Watch Wires, Strings & Other Things conceived and created by Brian Irvine and Wouter Van Looy.