Community Family Fun Day 2026 – The Old Orchard Inn Rathfarnham & The Goat Bar & Grill Goatstown

A FREE Day Out for Families, Friends & Four-Legged Friends in The Old Orchard Inn Rathfarnham & The Goat Bar & Grill – Goatstown

Join us for a fantastic FREE Community Family Fun Day this May as two much-loved local venues come together to host an unforgettable day packed with entertainment, family activities, great food, music, and plenty of fun for all ages.

📍 The Old Orchard Inn, Rathfarnham
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm

📍 The Goat Bar & Grill, Goatstown
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm

📅 Saturday, 30th May 2026

Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, and don’t forget the dogs – this is a true community celebration designed for everyone to enjoy.

What’s Happening on the Day?

🐑 Nore Valley Mobile Pet Farm

Get up close with a wonderful range of friendly farm animals thanks to the fantastic team from Nore Valley Mobile Pet Farm. A perfect experience for younger children and animal lovers alike.

🎨 Face Painting

Colourful face painting fun for kids throughout the day.

🎩 Magicians & Kids Entertainers

Expect plenty of laughs, surprises, and interactive entertainment from our talented family entertainers.

🎶 Family-Friendly DJ

Feel-good music and upbeat family favourites all day long.

🐶 Dog-Friendly Fun

We’re welcoming your furry friends too! Bring your pooch along to enjoy our outdoor garden spaces and take part in our fun dog competitions.

Dog Competitions Include:

• 🏆 Shiniest Coat
• 🐾 Best Trick
• 🐕 Dog Agility Competition

📸 Pooch Photographer

Capture a special moment with your dog or family with our on-site photographer.

🍔 BBQ Menu & Sweet Treats

Enjoy delicious BBQ favourites, ice creams, refreshments, and plenty more available throughout the day.

🎯 Kids Activities & Family Games

There’ll be activities, games, and surprises throughout the event to keep the whole family entertained.

Community Spirit at the Heart of the Day

These events are all about bringing the local community together for a relaxed and enjoyable day out. Whether you stay for an hour or spend the whole afternoon with us, we want everyone to feel welcome.

Expect great atmosphere, familiar faces, and a chance to enjoy the very best of your local community venues.

Admission is completely FREE. BBQ, Food & Treats are available for purchase on the day. You can also reserve a table for lunch in the main venue too if you wish to secure a table inside.

We look forward to welcoming you to:

📍 The Old Orchard Inn, Rathfarnham – 12pm to 2pm – https://theoldorchardinn.ie/
📍 The Goat Bar & Grill, Goatstown – 2pm to 4pm – https://goatgrill.com/

Tickets are not necessary, this is a free event to attend but food and drink you may purchase on the day. Some details are subject to change. Right of admission reserved.