Family Friendly Easter Activities in Dublin

14th Apr 2025

Easter is almost here and that also mean school is out for the kids! Spending the Easter holidays as a family is a great opportunity to make memories together. However, it also means wondering what to do in Dublin over Easter so you can keep the little ones occupied while they are off.

Easter in Dublin is packed with many fun and family friendly activities from classic egg hunts to interactive museum exhibits and crafting fun. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Dublin is a great place to spending the holidays and we've got all the inspiration for activities to fill your days with, in addition to helping you get there stress-free. We also offer 10% off for bookings of 2 adults and 2 children on our Dublin routes, making it easier than ever to enjoy everything the city has on offer.

Easter Egg Hunt at the World of Illusion

A classic Easter activity that is fun for all the family! On Easter Sunday (20th April), the World of Illusion is hosting a magical egg hunt where hidden treasures and surprises await. This Easter event in Dublin includes a hunt for eggs scattered around their exhibits, Easter-themed questions, extra prizes and family friendly illusions. Families can book onto one of three time-slots - 10am, 12:30pm or 3pm, and as a bonus, it's easily accessible using our services! Hop on either the Aircoach 700X or 700 service and our Dublin City Centre stop at O'Connell Bridge is only a 7 minute walk from the World of Illusion. 

Make sure to book your tickets for some egg-celent fun with the family!

Hunt for Riddles at the National Museum of Ireland

Throughout the Easter holidays, the National Museum of Ireland is hosting a whole range of fun-filled events that help to keep your little ones engaged and entertained! One of their Easter-themed activities in Dublin is their Hop into History Easter trail where you solve riddles and find the artefacts around their museum collections.

In addition to this, they are also offering free tours of the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, located on Kildare Street. There are a number of different tours suitable for children ages 8+ such as diving into the world of Prehistoric Ireland and discovering the Viking Ireland family - check out their website for specific dates and times. Perfect for the history buffs in the family!

The museum is located right outside the Kildare Street stop on the Aircoach 700 service, making it even easier to get there this Easter!

Get Creative with your Little Ones

On Wednesday the 23rd of April, the Hugh Lane Gallery is holding a workshop for kids between the ages of 4 and 6. They join artist Kim Jenkinson and get to create their own collages. It's a great opportunity for them to get their creative juices flowing over the holidays, allowing them to experiment with shape, colour and texture using a variety of materials.

Our Dublin City, O'Connell St, RIU Gresham Hotel stop on the 700 and 700X services is only a 7 minute walk from the Hugh Lane Gallery event in Dublin so it's convenient to get to with your little ones in tow.

How to Get to your Easter Activities in Dublin

Our services offer various convenient routes to Dublin City Centre, no matter if you're tourists spending Easter in Dublin for the first time or if you're travelling from another city in Ireland:

  • If you're flying in for Easter, hop on our reliable 700 and 700X services direct from Dublin Airport
  • If you're travelling from Belfast to Dublin, our speedy 705X service has you covered for only £11/€12
  • Travelling from Cork to Dublin? Our 704X service will drop you straight into the city from as little as €12!

You can avail of our family bundle discount for 10% off 2 adult and 2 children tickets, automatically added to your order at checkout - an added perk if spending Easter in Dublin! It's never been easier and more affordable to travel as a family and keep the kids entertained over the holidays.

Book your tickets now and let the Easter fun begin!

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