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

Friday, January 9th CoderDojo Outer Space, Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork CoderDojo Outer Space, a free coding class for kids in Cork’s Blackrock Castle Observatory, returns this Friday, January 9^th 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 [caption id="attachment_124" align="alignright" width="260"] Take the entire fam to The Ark for some creative fun[/caption] 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 [caption id="attachment_126" align="alignright" width="300"] He's behind you! Indulge the children (and yourself) with a little traditional entertainment in Galway[/caption] 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 & 4:30pm). Price: €16/€14. More info on 091 569777.