KIDS TOGETHER

The Actual Reality Arcade is a life-sized interactive zone inspired by classic arcade games where you play for real. A highly engaging mix of fun, laughter and physical play it has proved hugely popular with players and audiences of all ages and has brought joy and happiness wherever it has been. Open all weekend!

Join Deirdre, multi-award winning owner of The Cool Food School for some fun, interactive simple cooking workshops in the kids area. It's amazing what you can make in a tent at a festival!

The focus will be on healthy ingredients, hands-on action and fun, fun , fun!

Deirdre teaches thousands of children every year in schools, events and libraries across the country. She is a children's cookbook author, social media influencer and radio.

Saturday

11.45am Make tasty protein packed apple donuts

2.40pm Create delicious carrot protein balls

Sunday

11.45am Explore types of lettuce, create a lettuce hat, and plant your own seeds

2.40pm Make tasty tomato bruschetta and discover the different types of tomato

Jewellery making workshops using memory wire to create necklaces and bracelets, 2-4pm every day.

We think it’s safe to say everyone loves bubbles particularly at a festival. Fun for the kids and a visual art form for the adults. So please come and enjoy the atmosphere and joy that Bubble Trouble will create.

Friday 2.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 11.30am and 2.30pm

In the beautiful village of Curraghmore in the far away Kingdom of Waterford, JUSTICE will be served.

For too long now, fairytale felons have been getting away with all sorts of vile villainy. From wilful vandalism of gingerbread abodes to intentional poisoning of top-class red apples Judge Jasper has had enough!!!

It’s time that these deplorables, culprits and delinquents face justice but Judge Jasper will need your help.

Will you be able to help to uphold the laws of the fairytale land or will these rogues roam free once more?

Only you can decide.

The offenders are fictional.

The cases are fantastical.

The verdict is FINAL!

Join us for Once upon a Trial: Judge Jaspers Enchanted Courtroom of Justice.

Joe Brennan- Storyteller Joe Brennan will be telling stories to thrill and delight children of all ages. Be prepared for adventure, magic, laughter and for hip hopping of a special kind!

The delightfully captivating Hodman and Sally are a wee pair of wonderful wanderers from the proud country of Oblivia. Despite being completely ‘Oblivious’ (and proud of it!) Hodman and Sally will comically attempt to understand the new and baffling world around them, chatting with everyone they meet along the way. The effect of meeting this unique and memorable couple is often described as 'spellbinding', with people of all ages becoming completely captivated by the ingenious illusion and witty personalities of the two characters. A totally heart-warming and magical walkabout performance.

Meet Zelva, the beautiful giant Tortoise. Walk side by side with world’s oldest and most awesome reptile, help to feed her, stroke her enormous shell and be inspired by a close up encounter with nature at it’s most incredible! Learn to how to slow down, take life easy ...and never forget to stop and eat the roses! Zelva can be shy though... will she come out of her shell? Lettuce hope so!

Step into a world of wonder with best friends Doris and Mabel.

Watch as their love of books and boiled sweets transform into breathtaking aerial performances and acrobatics that bring stories to life.

Join these kick-ass circus women for a show filled with laughter, awe, and pure magic.

Perfect for all ages, this is a unique experience you don't want to miss!

Sarah Sanita and Anita Sanita bring you this phenomenon of a circus show. Witness the eternal sisterly struggle as Sarah and Anita wrestle to find find the perfect balance between competition and co-operation. Expect a thrill ride which includes spectacular aerial acrobatics fused with juggling, hula hooping and a heavy dose of mayhem!

Join Fun & Strum with Alto School of Music for an exciting ukulele workshop designed for children! In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore basic chords, strumming patterns, and rhythm exercises, all while playing along to favorite songs. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to strum, sing, and have a great time making music together!

Little Red Kettle are a theatre company based in Waterford providing excellent artistic and creative experiences for children and young people. They’ll be bringing their interactive touring play to the festival, supporting children to explore theatre and performance in a safe and fun space.

SLí is excited to once again bring our family friendly installation that demonstrates the link between everyday science and sustainability. Using everyday products, like the lemon, young people will have the opportunity to conduct a series of hands-on experiments that demonstrate what science can do for a sustainable future.

Show off your artistic skills with the arty crew and make some fun crafty creations.

Our talented face painters will transform you into fierce tigers, magical fairies and epic superheroes.

Roll up, roll up and join the circus! Can you spin a plate high on the air or balance on stilts? We will show you how!

Festival-land's legendary Disco Shed returns to bring back the top tunes, good times, games, and vibes to Kids Together once again. Following their award-winning appearance on Channel 4's Shed of the Year series, Count Skylarkin and Peepshow Paddy bring their actual garden shed complete with decks, lights, The World Famous Disco Shed Inferno Smoke Machine (TM), a LOT of silliness (by popular demand morning soccer sessions, The Shed Factor junior talent show, and the Irish Dancing Musical Statue Olympics are back for

2025), but most importantly, some of the best tunes onsite for all the family to enjoy - kids, club-queens and rave-dads alike.

Disco Shed will be running all weekend, soccer sessions will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am.

Join us for some Forest School inspired woodland crafts with Bushy Park Forest camp, enjoy nature inspired activities and make some fab crafts to take home as a memento of the festival.

Gaeity will be bringing us some fabulous characters and interactive shows to enjoy! Look out for their brilliant performers wandering through the event.