Events Archive: Families

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!.

Make your own fun instrument out of surprising everyday objects and materials with Julio Calvo, a member of award-winning Argentinian band Los Musiqueros. Part of the Big Bang Festival of Rhythm 2015

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.

Exploring the role of colour in animation. What’s a happy colour and what’s a sad colour, a warm colour or a cold colour? What makes them happy or cold?
Find out in this FREE talk with artist Rory Conway from the multi award nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon.

“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

Join award-winning translator Sarah Ardizzone for this unique event. For ages 6+. Part of International Literature Festival Dublin.

Captivating dance for Ages 7+. Part of the Dublin Dance Festival Family Season. Something wild is prowling outside and wants to get in...

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