The nationwide celebration of culture in Ireland is here again. A night of culture where you can experience many events and venues for free. There will be numerous of fun things for children and family activities.
Culture Night aims to encourage interest in the art that is around us and in our locality. Take the chance to visit museums, galleries, churches, historic houses, studios and art centres. While Dublin is awash with activities, most counties will also have plenty of choices of things to do on the night. See the Culture Night website for more information.
We have picked some of our favourite free activities to do with kids in Dublin.
• Doodle, draw, and paint on a large open canvas. For all ages and free, at Alliance Francaise (www.alliance-francaise.ie), 6pm-10pm.
• Free entry to the National Wax Museum (http://www.waxmuseumplus.ie), from 7pm-10pm. Last admission at 9.15pm.
• Listen to music, from classical, jazz to Irish traditional. Open workshops and a performance per hour, 7pm-10.30pm, organised by the Music Network (http://www.musicnetwork.ie/events/details/culture_night)
Date and time: 23rd September, 5pm-11pm.
Venues: Nationwide.
Cost: Free
Do you have any great tips to share?