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- This weekend’s highlights
- Airfield Estate Harvest Festival — Dublin | 12th & 13th September, 2026
- Glenties Harvest Fair — Donegal | Until 13th September, 2026
- Dublin Liffey Festival — Dublin | 12th–13th September, 2026
- Shorelines Arts Festival — Galway (Portumna) | 10th–13th September, 2026
- Richmond Barracks Harvest Fair — Dublin | 12th–13th September, 2026
With schools back and daylight shortening, September’s shift toward autumn is visible across Ireland. This weekend brings a string of harvest celebrations, arts events and outdoor family activities that make the most of the last warm days.
This weekend’s highlights
Airfield Estate Harvest Festival — Dublin | 12th & 13th September, 2026
Airfield Estate stages a two-day family celebration of farming and food on the estate. Children can try inflatables, face painting and puppet shows, while adults may take part in educational workshops and milk tastings.
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The weekend also features sensory play, craft sessions and live country music with line dancing. A farmers market takes place on Saturday, showcasing local producers.
Glenties Harvest Fair — Donegal | Until 13th September, 2026
The closing weekend of the Glenties Harvest Fair focuses on local tradition and community events. Traditional Fair Day includes live music, craft displays and a sheep mart.
Visitors can expect a horticulture show, float parade and tug-of-war, alongside surf sessions, pet shows and street music as the festival finishes.
Dublin Liffey Festival — Dublin | 12th–13th September, 2026
The Liffey Festival celebrates the river with a programme of free family events and maritime attractions along the city waterfront. Attendees can board visiting ships and watch water-based sports.
Street performers, kayaking taster sessions and craft activities run throughout the weekend, with opportunities to explore Dublin’s maritime history.
Shorelines Arts Festival — Galway (Portumna) | 10th–13th September, 2026
Shorelines brings four days of music, literature, film and visual arts to Portumna. The festival mixes public concerts and exhibitions with creative talks and screenings.
Family-focused programming includes puppet shows, storytelling, face painting and children’s workshops, alongside a broader arts lineup across the town.
Richmond Barracks Harvest Fair — Dublin | 12th–13th September, 2026
Richmond Barracks returns with a weekend celebrating food, gardening and local makers. The fair offers free arts and crafts workshops and seasonal activities suitable for families.
Stalls will sell handmade crafts and local produce, while storytelling sessions, visits to the garden and guided walking tours provide a relaxed way to spend the day in Inchicore.
For more listings and ideas for family days out across Ireland, see YourDaysOut.com for event details and booking information.
