Saturday July 20 Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Play Olympicsat Bell’s Field
Bring your furry friends and picnic basket to celebrate National Play Day at the iconic Bell’s Field off St Patrick’s Hill. This is a free event – supported by Cork City Council - with face painting, hair braiding and healthy snacks from Cork Healthy Cities and the Metropole Hotel. Takes place from 12 noon to 1pm.
As part of the Play Olympics, you can try your hand at cross county skiing, rula hoop hopscotch, the postmodern pentathalon and the epic summer snowball fight. Takes place from 1-3pm, also at Bell’s Field.
Sunday July 21 Joy In The Park
Joy in the Park returns to Fitzgerald’s Park for its third year this Sunday promising another jam-packed programme of music, entertainment, wellbeing and joy.
Aslan, Paddy Casey, Saoirse Casey, Ger Wolfe, The Service, Myles Gaffney, Fiona Kennedy and Molly O’Mahony are amongst the many super acts performing at this free event.
In partnership with Cork Mental Health Foundation, Joy In The Park is a celebration of life, whilst highlighting the importance of minding our mental health and well-being through bringing the community together and finding our Joy.
This year’s event includes a quirky and eclectic mix of live music, spoken word, storytelling, family entertainment, circus, workshops, wellness activities alongside a delicious food market.
Check out: https://www.joyinthpark.com
Saturday August 17 Cork Heritage Open Day
Organised by Cork City Council, for one day only, over 35 of Cork’s landmark buildings opened their doors to the public and 60 events took place all celebrating Cork's wonderful built heritage. Check out www.corkcity.ie/cork-heritage-open-day
Wednesday August 14- Sunday August 18: Cork on a Fork festival
Get a taste of our food culture as the city showcases its culinary excellence and quality produce. There are a wide variety of events planed , with more added each week, including family events and free events.
Check out: www.corkonaforkfest.ie
Ongoing- September: Playful Culture Trail
Families can pick up a kid friendly map from participating attractions including Nano Nagle Place, the Crawford Art Gallery, the Butter Museum and many more! While visiting the attractions, keep an eye out for Bláithin the Lizard, the Playful Culture Trail’s mascot who will be hiding at each attraction and collect your stamps on the playful trail map!
Check out: www.playfulculturetrail.com
