Christmas Events

Christmas Events for children in Dublin and around Ireland including pantos, christmas festivals, tree lighting and the best venues to visit Santa and places to go with the kids over the Christmas break.

We would love to hear about your Christmas fun ideas or any great Christmas Events for families that you have been to over Christmas or ones you plan to attend. Simply email us at [email protected]

Beyond The Trees Avondale

Beyond the Trees Avondale Treetop Walk, Viewing Tower and Avondale House Discover Ireland’s...

Dublin – On Ice Dundrum

On Ice is situated on Main Street Dundrum, a magical winter experience for all ages this winter

On Ice Waterford

On Ice Waterford- Family Christmas Event in Waterford – A magical thing to do in Waterford this Christmas

Killarney On Ice

On Ice Killarney is back! Glide into the season with family and friends and soak up the Christmas spirit.

Dublin – On Ice Swords

On Ice Swords Christmas Ice Skating Event is back at the Pavillions Shopping Centre for you and your family to come along and enjoy this festive fun.

On Ice Limerick

On Ice Limerick for seasonal fun, make it a Christmas tradition!

Glowing Bug Puppet Theatre

Glowing Bug Puppet Theatre Glowing Bug Puppet Theatre provides spectacular shadow theatre shows...

Enchanted Christmas at Johnstown Castle

Be part of a really special Christmas experience this year when you visit an Enchanted Christmas at Johnstown Castle 2023

Cliffs of Moher Christmas

Christmas Carols at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience and walk off the turkey with a FREE Guided Ranger Tour around the Cliffs of Moher

Limerick – Santa’s Grotto at Stonehall Wildlife Park

Visit Santa’s Grotto at Stonehall Wildlife Park this Christmas to meet Santa Claus before he sets off on his Christmas journey around the world

Clare – Santa’s Aviation Wonderland at Shannon Aviation Museum

Catch a visit to Captain Santa at Atlantic Air Adventures Aviation Museum in Shannon, Co Clare before he flies off to visit all the kids this Christmas 2023

Roscommon – Santa’s Underground Grotto At Arigna Mining Experience

Santa’s Underground Grotto event at Arigna Mining Experience 2026 – Visit Santa underground in a unique, exciting fun-filled day out for all the family to enjoy!

Santa’s Cabin

Santa’s Cabin Santa’s Cabin is back and even bigger for Christmas 2023 Visit...

Clare – Shannon Aviation Museum

At Shannon Aviation Museum their aim is to involve everyone in the wonderful world of aviation with family tours, kids camps and school tours

The Santa Express – Oakfield Park – Donegal

The Santa Express in Oakfield Park is one of Ireland’s most famous festive events, that everyone will love, both young and old.

Nationwide – Santa’s Magical Cabin

The award winning and original Santa Experience Nationwide returns to Limerick, Cork and Tallaght, Portlaoise, Ennis, Ilac Centre Dublin 1 for Christmas 2025