7 Family Fun Activities at Riverfest Limerick 2025

  • Riverfestival Village

1. Panoramic Wheel 

Take your Riverfest Limerick celebrations to new heights. Get ready to soar above the city and take in stunning 360 degree views across Limerick’s skyline! The spectacular 36 metre Panoramic Wheel is back offering breathtaking views of the cityscape and neighbouring counties beyond. Sky-high fun for all the family! 

When: Fri 26 April – Mon 05 May 

Where: Potato Market 

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2. Adrenaline Freefall 

Unleash your inner daredevil! Take a leap at Riverfest Limerick and enjoy the ultimate land-based free-fall experience! Jump into action from an adrenaline-pumping 3 metre and 6 metre towers onto a giant airbag below. No harness, no ropes – just pure heart-pounding excitement! 

When: Fri 02 – Mon 05 May 

Where: Honan’s Quay 

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3. Riverfestival Village 

Arthur’s Quay Park becomes the beating heart of Limerick City throughout the four-day festival as it transforms into Riverfestival Village. The riverside park will be a hive of activity throughout the weekend with street performers, a fabulous range of crafts, delicious artisan food stalls, vintage amusements, tempting treats and live music. A sure treat for all the family!  

When: Fri 02 – Mon 05 May 

Where: Arthur’s Quay Park 

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4. Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Boarding 

Take to the waters for a River Shannon adventure on a fun-filled kayak or stand-up paddle board experience with Nevsail Watersports. Whether you’re learning the ropes or have already perfected your paddle, just go with the flow and experience the city sights from a whole new perspective! 

When: Fri 02 – Mon 05 May 

Where: Hunt Museum Garden 

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5. What's Watt Symmetry Circus Show  

Gather around for the grand unveiling of a new-fangled, obtuse angled, slightly mangled kinetic motion machine! Join a pair of batty inventors from Symmetry Circus as they attempt to repair and construct their contraption. Will the calamitous duo get their machine going in the end? What’s Watt is a show for all ages featuring acrobatics, hula hooping, escapology, juggling and lots of laugh out loud comedy! 

When: Sat 03 May 

Where: Hunt Museum Garden 

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6. Games in the Garden 

Are you ready to up your game at Riverfest Limerick? Swing into action for a fun-filled day of garden games like boules, chess and croquet in the Hunt Museum’s scenic riverside garden. Enjoy a live performance by Trevor Gyves from Gramophone Social, bringing the perfect soundtrack to the festivities! 

When: Sat 03 May 

Where: Hunt Museum Garden 

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7. Kids Run for Fun 

On your marks, get set, go! Mini athletes can experience the thrill of race day at the Kids Run for Fun taking place at UL Arena. With 1km, 1.5km, 2km and wheelchair track events, and a medal for every participant, it’s set to be an unforgettable day of fun, fitness and camaraderie! 

When: Sat 03 May 

Where: University of Limerick 

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