On Sunday June 30th look to the skies for Atmosphere; a seaside event themed around Balloons, Kites and Flight in Newtownsmith, Dún Laoghaire. The Kite Zone features stunt kites, large static kites and tournaments hosted by Francois and the Pure Magic team. There will be kite flying competitions and a chance to make your own kite in the “make and do” area. After the Kites check out the Kid’s Zone featuring Bouncy Castles and Face painters. The Sensory Express Bus will bring a sensory room on wheels to Atmosphere for neurodivergent young people. The bus is fully equipped with the latest sensory products on the market and is wheelchair accessible. It includes bubble tubes, waterwalls, colour changing ball pool, massage pads, sensory grass flooring, UV area and tactile features. Then relax in the Chill Zone featuring Volleyball skills, beach games, strolling characters and lots of fun for all the family. Entry to Atmosphere is free of charge with no booking or ticket required.
Also, on Sunday June 30th from noon, you can catch some “synchronised sailing” at The Grand Classic Parade of Sail which has never previously been practised in Dún Laoghaire. The yachts and dinghies will gather in tight groups to sail past the Bandstand on the East Pier where Hal Sisk will give a commentary for pier walkers and spectators. The craft will then sail out the harbour towards the Martello Tower at Sandymount.
Coastival, organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, unleashes a wave of excitement and family fun in Dún Laoghaire from June 29th to July 7th with art, history, games, culture, sailing, family fun, music and more to the shore. There are also Cruises with Dublin Bay Cruises, The ‘Stronger By The Sea’ Fitness Programme, ‘Dance and Dip, Roller Rebel Skating, Kayaking, Paddleboarding and ‘Yoga by the Sea’ in association with Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership
There will be lots of fun activities for little ones also with the Room to Explore Art Exhibition for 0-5 year olds’ at the Gallery on Level 3 of dlr LexIcon until August 11th. On Saturday July 6th from 11am the Coastival Family Fun Day is on at dlr LexIcon with puppet shows, music, games, arts & craft workshops and the dlr Scéal Trail story walk or join drama facilitator Joanna Parkes for ‘Ollie the Octopus’ Picnic Party’
On Sunday July 7th the Festival closes with an action-packed day including Coastival Community Music and Dance in the Park – a celebration of community music and dance from Dún Laoghaire & around the world! Emergency Services Open Day in association with Childline will take place on Sunday July 7th at St. Michael’s Pier and Outdoor Movies on the Green will bring the sparkle of the silver screen with an eclectic mix of all-time family favourites at 2pm, 4.15pm and 7pm on the Green at Irish Lights. Coastival is organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and full details of all events are on dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events/event/coastival-celebrate-dun-laoghaire