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19th Dec 2014

What to do this weekend? Here’s 3 cool ways to entertain the kids around the country

Dublin, Cork and Galway days out

Katie Mythen-Lynch

Friday, January 9th

CoderDojo Outer Space, Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork

new coder pic

CoderDojo Outer Space, a free coding class for kids in Cork’s Blackrock Castle Observatory, returns this Friday, January 9<sup>th</sup> after the Christmas break. Classes are ideally suited to 8 – 14yr olds but are open to all ages and laptops are provided in the BCO MakeSpace room. CoderDojo takes place every Friday from 5pm to 7pm.

 

Saturday, January 10th

The Winter Art Studio at The Ark, Dublin

Take the entire fam to The Ark for some creative fun

Saturday the last chance to take part in The Winter Art Studio at The Ark. The creative journey introduces families to a number of winter themed contemporary Irish artworks before moving through a studio of objects associated with winter, finishing at work stations set up with different paints and drawing materials, clay, fabrics and other mixed media so you can create your own artworks together. Entry: €8.

 

Sunday, January 11th

Catch the last panto in Galway

He's behind you! Indulge the children (and yourself) with a little traditional entertainment in Galway

Renmore Pantomime Society will stage the final shows of this year’s pantomime at the Town Hall Theatre in Galway on Sunday. Catch their performance of Cinderella on Sunday, January 11th (12 noon &amp; 4:30pm). Price: €16/€14. More info on 091 569777.