Events Archive: Ages 8-12

For TradFest 2025, join artist Debora Adachi to create your own magical beings inspired by Irish folklore, for young adventurers aged 5-12.

Bring The Ark to your Classroom with our suite of theatre on demand!

This festive season, following its hugely successful run in 2023, The Ark is proud to present The Giggler Treatment, a marvellous, mischievous new musical based on the novel by Roddy Doyle, perfect for children of all ages.

For Science Week 2024, come along to explore the weird and wonderful world of ‘creepy crawlies’ with wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna and artist and illustrator Duffy Mooney Sheppard in a fascinating science-art workshop. For Ages 5-12

Come along and enjoy a fun-filled creative imagination workshop with author and facilitator Jen Wallace inspired by her hilarious new book Dinosaur Pie.

Filmed this year following a successful run of in-person shows at The Ark, The Making of Mollie by Anna Carey is available to stream on-demand into your classroom, home, community centre, and more this Culture Night – no matter where you live – as part of our Live From The Ark programme.

Do you love nature and want to help the environment? Start your journey at The Ark this Culture Night, creating your very own clay plant pot!

This Summer, for participating Broadband Connection Points, The Ark is streaming TWO of our critically acclaimed shows created especially for children.

In this lively music and spoken word workshops, hip-hop musician Dafe Orugbo will provide 4th to 6th class children with the tools to write original music about the creatures they love in fun and inventive ways.

Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg at The Ark this year by discovering the ancient craft of felting with artist Gabi McGrath in this workshop designed for children aged 6-12 with additional sensory needs or access requirements.