Picnic in the Park returns for 2024
Sunday 16th June 2024 2 - 5p.m
Kildare County Council’s Climate Action Office and Maynooth Community Council are pleased to announce that following the success of last year’s event, ‘Picnic in the Park’ will return for a second year, in Harbour Field, Maynooth on Sunday 16th June from 2.00 -5.00p.m.
The theme of the family friendly event is climate change and sustainability and there will be various performers, workshops and information stalls as well as food vendors to make the event even bigger and better.
The younger attendees will enjoy activities such as a willow kite making workshop, seed planting, eco-printing, constructing an insect hotel, face painting while the adults can enjoy comedy, poetry, song, a circus performance or even have a caricature drawn of themselves if brave enough!
Information stalls will offer advice on topics such as energy usage, composting, active travel, biodiversity and new projects/initiatives in the area.
We are excited to welcome the ‘Circus of Climate Horrors’ to this event. Built and run by researchers at the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units (ICARUS) Institute at Maynooth University, this interactive experience aims to educate the audience in a fun filled way.
In line with sustainable festivals guidelines there will be a water refill station on site, so people are encouraged to bring reusable bottles. There will be an accessoloo on site for those with access need. We would encourage everyone attending to leave the car at home if possible and use public transport or walk/cycle.
‘Picnic in the Park’ which is funded through the Local Property Tax, is a free event and promises to be a fun filled day for all ages.
