Pablo & Splash: Creative Family Fun Weekend with Author Sheena Dempsey!

Birdland Park & Gardens is thrilled to welcome back beloved children’s author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey on Saturday, November 9th, and Sunday, November 10th! Known for her wonderfully funny animal characters like Pablo and Splash, Sheena will be here for a weekend filled with fun, creativity, and all things penguins!

Meet Sheena, dive into creative drawing workshops, explore our Pablo and Splash themed trail, and enjoy a day of family-friendly fun and activities! Don’t miss this chance to get inspired and make some unforgettable memories! 

Event Highlights:

Saturday

9:30am – Window Art

10:45am – Read a few extracts from her latest book at our Penguin feed

11:30am – Workshop and book signing.

1:30pm  – Workshop and Book Signing

2:40pm – Read extracts from book prior to our 3pm Penguin feed (with the real Pablo and Splash)

3:30pm – Book signing

Sunday

10:45am – Read a few extracts from her latest book at our Penguin feed

11:30am – Workshop and book signing.

1:30pm  – Workshop and Book Signing

2:40pm – Read extracts from book prior to our 3pm Penguin feed (with the real Pablo and Splash)

3:30pm – Book signing in the Shop.

Simon Cox, Birdland General Manager says: “We’re over the moon to welcome Sheena back to Birdland for an exciting weekend with Pablo, Splash, and all our visitors! There’s no better way to bring her characters to life than by sharing her creative process right here alongside our incredible animals.”

Bring your young artists, animal lovers, and little adventurers to Birdland on November 9th and 10th for an unforgettable weekend with Sheena Dempsey!