Dublin Ark Christmas Programme Illustrate, design and construct a pop-up card or picture at this art workshop The Ark, Eustace St, Sat 11.30am (3-5 year olds), 1.30pm (6-8), 3.30pm (9-12) and Sun 12.30pm (all ages) €10/€34 (for group of four) 01-6707788 www.ark.ie
Family Programme at the National Gallery Kids' author Gordon Snell will entertain 5-10 year olds at this week's family programme. National Gallery, Merrion Sq West Sat 3pm Adm free 01-6615133
Explorer Programme at the Irish Museum of Modern Art 4-10 year olds and adults are guided through the exhibitions and encouraged to respond creatively to the experience Irish Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham Sun 2-4pm Adm free, numbers ltd 01-6129900
Sketching Workshops Participants can design a storyboard at this week's sketching workshop (for 7+). Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Parnell Sq North Sun 3pm Adm free 01-2225550
Family Tours Free themed tours for groups of up to 20. National Musem of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks Sun 3pm Adm free 01-6486453
Horses and Tortoises, stories from Africa Cheniwe Susan Mataka Robertson invites you to travel to Africa with her and hear about hippos in baths, lions in caves and all sorts of other animals (for 5+). National Museum, Kildare St Sun 3pm Adm free 01-6486307
Kerry HI-5 Surprise Party Get ready to jump up, dance and sing at this show INEC, Killarney Fri 1pm €22.65 064-6671555 www.inec.ie
Offaly A Wish for Santa Get into the Christmas spirit early with this show. Birr Theatre and Arts Centre, Birr Wed 10am, 11.30am & 1pm €10 057-9122911
Wexford Jack Barnstorm's retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. Wexford Opera House, Wexford 10am, 11.15am & 12.30pm €7 053-9122400
