Don’t forget, children 16 years and under can visit Bord Bia Bloom for free (up to 2 children per adult, additional child tickets are priced at €5).
Budding Bloomers Stage
The Budding Bloomers Stage returns with a busy line up of educational entertainment. Scientific Sue returns with her magical Science of Bubbles show and Paddy Courtney will be creating a buzz as he teaches us all about the importance of bees! The Cool Food School and Healthy Heroes will each be bringing the fun of food to our plates, while Dublin City Library captivates everyone with story time. ERA Ecology will
Paddy Courtney’s Planting Patch
Paddy Courtney’s Planting Patch is back once again to teach children all about growing their own food. When they’re finished, children can bring some fruit and vegetables home to grow in their own outdoor spaces. This is a great way to teach our Budding Bloomers about patience, empathy, and caring for nature.
Face Painting
Two face painters are stationed in the Budding Bloomers Children’s Area for the duration of Bord Bia Bloom. In order to keep queues short, there is a selection of five or six designs to choose from.
Westland Potting Shed
The team at the Westland Potting Shed is inviting everyone to join in and sow their little corner of the earth. The Potting Shed will open its doors every day from 9am to 6pm with an unmissable hands-on experience that’s perfect for both seasoned green thumbs and budding gardeners. This year, Westland is celebrating the joy of gardening in all its different forms, whether that be a vegetable patch, a kitchen herb garden, a blooming border, or even an indoor jungle. Visitors will not only plant their chosen seeds and decorate their pot, but also learn essential gardening techniques to nurture their seedlings into thriving plants. Find the Westland Potting Shed next to the Into The Forest Show Garden, which is the winner of this year’s Cultivating Talent programme sponsored by Westland Horticulture.
Dublin City Library
Dublin City Libraries is bringing books, games, competitions, and bubbles to Bloom this year. You can borrow books, win prizes in our colouring competitions, or enjoy a game of giant Connect 4. The friendly Library In The Community team is available to sign up new members and assist with queries.
First 5 Play
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is back again with its popular sandpit. Here children up to the age of five can play while parents and guardians can watch from comfort of their deckchairs.
