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FAMILY EVENTS at the festival

We thought you would like a synopsis of the family-friendly events at the 2022 Mayo Dark Sky Festival 4 - 6 November. ..

(NB children should be accompaned by an adult for all events)

SATURDAY

  • Seashore Safari at Mulranny Beach 10:00. FREE EVENT, no booking necessary (please note the new time for this event, dictated by tide times)

  • Planetarium Shows in the mobile StarDome located in Newport National School school hall - at 11:30, 12:30 and 15:30. FREE EVENTS, no booking necessary

  • Guided Walk in Ballycroy Visitor Centre at 14:00 - FREE EVENT, no booking necessary

SUNDAY

  • Planetarium Shows in the mobile StarDome located in Newport National School school hall - at 11:30, 12:30 and 15:30, FREE EVENTS, no booking necessary

  • NEW! Silk Puppet Workshop in Mulranny Arts Centre (Places are very strictly limited to 10 children and must be pre-booked online). Children will get to make a silk hand puppet and then participate in the 3pm Puppet Show. The Workshop starts at 13:30. The price is €10 per child - accompanying adults go free (all materials supplied).

  • NEW! Puppet Show in Mulranny Arts Centre 15:00. Michael and Veronica of Miracle Puppets will bring their large cast of characters to llfe with a FREE puppet show. The show is FREE - no pre-booking necessary, but seating is limited to 50 at the venue, so entry will be on a first come, first served basis.