National Play Day is back in Co Kildare this weekend! Lots of mega fun, free of charge at Aras Chill Dara, Naas

On Saturday next, 17 September, Kildare County Council opens its head office at Áras Chill Dara, Naas for a great family day out, from 12 noon to 5pm.

The line-up of indoor and outdoor activities set to delight children and adults alike will include ceramics, illustration, printmaking, recycling workshops, treasure hunt, colouring competition, sand sculptures, storytelling, magic shows, face painting, bouncy castles, a reptile village, sports and much more!

In addition, 1916 will be celebrated on the day with actors in uniforms, Michael Collins’ car, music and games of the time, a talk on Kildare in1916, old Naas photos, a 1916 mobile workshop and many more activities. Participants are invited to put on their 1916 clothing as special prizes will be awarded for the best moustache, best costume and best hat!