Come and enjoy a range of activities catering for neurodivergent children. There’ll be messy play, soft play and guided movement with therapists from Neurodiversity Ireland in a neurodiversity-supportive environment. Priority will be given to neurodivergent participants.
Join us at 3:30 pm for a sensory-friendly storytelling session with theatre maker and storyteller Joe Brennan. Joe will bring a sense of wonder to children and their families at the UCD Festival through his captivating storytelling. This relaxed and welcoming session is designed to be comfortable for everyone, including children with sensory sensitivities, offering… Continue reading Sensory Friendly Storytelling
The Sensory Bus is for neurodivergent attendees at the UCD Festival who need a sensory break. The Sensory Bus is a quiet and magical space that caters for people with sensory needs, with spaceship infinity tunnels, floor to ceiling padding, bubble wall, colour changing dance floor and luminescent floor tiles. You can drop in to… Continue reading Senco Sensory Bus
Need a break? Our quiet Sensory Room, located in the Student Centre Atrium, is a calm space where anyone can relax, reset, and take a moment away from the buzz of the festival.
Stop by the UCD Festival Buskers Corner this year to hear members of the UCD Community perform! The Buskers Corner is an opportunity for staff and their families, and students to showcase their performance ability on our stage. Highlights will include performances from; UCD Staff Music Group Mojo NoJo Peter Scott Chloe the Harpist SAOL… Continue reading Buskers Corner
Get crafting at this lovely craft workshop! Come along and make your own face mask or friendship bracelet. For crafty kids of all ages.
Enjoy captivating tribal-style dance performed to world music. Expect bright, colourful costumes and an engaging set featuring skirt dance, fan-veils and tribal improvisation. Audience participation is encouraged after the performance, always a big hit with children, who love to dance along.
Do you look up to scientists? Well now you really can! Scientists turned circus stiltwalkers wander around doing simple interactive experiments with you. Never has science been elevated to such entertaining heights.
Enjoy a host of Chinese Cultural Workshops in the beautiful Confucius Building. Join us for an interactive showcase featuring key aspects of Chinese culture, including: Paper cutting Chinese knot making Blow ink painting Art demonstrations Traditional chopstick ping-pong game Chinese instrument appreciation All are welcome!
