Family fun as Little Picnic lineup announced by Electric Picnic
Days before Electric Picnic 2023 kicks off, the organisers have announced a creative and fun family offering in their Little Picnic area.
Little Picnic is hosted by the lovely people behind Kaleidoscope, Ireland’s family-friendly music and arts festival, a colourful area of Electric Picnic offering fun at every turn.
Little Picnic is open to anyone attending Electric Picnic with children, on the back lawn of Stradbally Estate from 2pm to 7pm on Friday, and from 11am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.
If you don’t have a Family Camping wristband, Little Picnic wristbands are available to pick up onsite.
There will be a brilliant Kids Disco with DJ Will Softly. From funky classics to the latest hits, there’s a song for everyone to shake, twist, and twirl to.
For all the drama queens and stars of the stage, the Gaiety School of Acting is putting on a big show. Enjoy taking part in ‘Quentin Queries Treasure Quest’; a treasure hunt with an environmental twist for young people. Solve the puzzle and unlock the treasure!
The Ballymore Eustace Brass Band will be introducing families to the world of brass instruments, playing lots of rhythmic tunes to dance to.
If trad is your thing, Little Picnic has its own Irish Trad Band with fiddles, flutes and bodhráns.
Science and robot enthusiasts can call to the STEAM Academy to create, innovate, and have a blast while they learn about STEM.
Mark the Science Guy, a "superhero of science exploration" is at Little Picnic with captivating demonstrations and mind-boggling experiments, taking children on an incredible journey through the world of levitation, teleportation, and mind-bending scientific discoveries.
Young writers and storytellers can join in the Fighting Words’ creative writing activities at Little Picnic. Their sessions will help you bring your ideas from pen to paper.
There are tie dye workshops with Lollipop Apparel, helping families to transform plain white tees into vibrant works of wearable art.
Then join in another magical journey to the enchanting world of Johnny Magory! Gather ’round for an exciting storytime adventure where you’ll meet Johnny and his friends as they embark on thrilling escapades in the Irish wilderness.
There are Kids Yoga sessions to relax with, as well as Laughter Yoga with Louise Burchall to leave with a spring in your step.
For the more energetic, enjoy sports field games with School Fitness Ireland, like gymnastics, hip hop and fun fitness.
Unleash your imagination and creativity at an exciting Arts & Crafts Station, float away in delight as the bubble magicians create bubbles of all sizes, and it wouldn't be a kids zone without a face painting team, open each day.