Free Family Fun Day Takes Over Tallaght This Saturday!

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Families across South Dublin are in for a treat this Saturday, 17 October, as the Red Line Book Festival brings a free Family Fun Day to Parthalán Place from 10am – 4pm.

As part of the festival’s 15th anniversary celebrations, the heart of Tallaght will come alive with a day of family-friendly fun, creativity and entertainment, with something for children of all ages to enjoy.

Taking place across Tallaght Library, Parthalán Place and the Civic Theatre, the family day is the perfect opportunity for families to explore everything the Red Line Book Festival has to offer, with activities celebrating imagination, storytelling and the arts.

From lightsaber lessons to drawalongs, K-Pop Demon Hunters and dungeons & dragons, there will even be a real-life Viking long ship and real-life Vikings! The Civic Theatre hosts an amazing musical show for ages 6+ with singing, dancing and a lot of mayhem!

From young bookworms to budding artists and curious little minds, the day promises plenty of opportunities for children to discover something new, get creative and have fun.

The Family Fun Day is a highlight of this year’s Red Line Book Festival, which runs from 12 to 18 October, bringing a packed programme of literary events, performances and workshops to venues across South Dublin. Presented by South Dublin County Council Libraries and Arts, the festival celebrates its 15th year in 2026, continuing its commitment to making literature, culture and creativity accessible to everyone.

Best of all, the Family Fun Day is completely free! Families are encouraged to come along, explore the activities across Parthalán Place, Tallaght Library and the Civic Theatre, and enjoy a fantastic day out right in the heart of Tallaght.

For full details and the festival programme, visit https://redlinefestival.ie/family-day