Family Fun at Bord Bia Bloom
Budding Bloomers Childrens Area has an action-packed programme of exciting entertainment and fun activities for our little visitors this year.
Don’t forget, children 12 years and under can visit Bord Bia Bloom for free (up to 2 children per adult, additional child tickets are priced at €5).
The Budding Bloomers Stage will also have lots of fun activities throughout the 5-day festival for young ones to get involved in. For Budding Bloomers stage times, click here.
Westland Potting Shed
The Westland Potting Shed will open its doors to families every day, and everyone is welcome to join them to sow a pumpkin seed and decorate a pot. Take your pumpkin seed home and nurture it over the summer, and by Halloween, you’ll have your very own pumpkin to carve into a jack-o'-lantern. Learn about all the techniques you’ll need to help your pumpkin plant flourish. The Westland Potting Shed will be open from 9am until 6pm every day and can be found between this year’s Cultivating Talent show gardens near the walled garden.
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.
Dublin City Library
Dublin City Libraries will bring books, games, competitions, and bubbles to Bord Bia Bloom. You can borrow books, win prizes in our colouring competitions, or enjoy a game of giant Connect 4. Our friendly Library In The Community team will be on site to sign up new members and assist with queries.
First 5 Play
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is back this year 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.
