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]

Dublin – Olympia Theatre Christmas Panto

Olympia Theatre is hosting an exclusive Christmas Panto Event – Olly, Polly and the Magic Lamp — Fun for all the Family – Online Booking Available

Cork – Jack and the Bean Stalk Panto at Cork Opera House

Cork Opera House presents to all families Jack and the Bean Stalk Panto – Christmas Panto Event for all ages – Online Booking Now Available! 2023

Cork – Beauty and the Beast Panto at The Everyman

The Everyman in Cork is presenting one of the most well-known and fun-filled experience for all family and friends to join this Christmas 2023

Dublin – The Helix Christmas

The Helix -Fairytale of New York-Coming Home for Christmas. The Helix at DCU campus

Dublin – Visit Santa At Blanchardstown Centre

Visit Santa at Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin – help find Santa and his reindeer! 2022

Dublin – Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair

Gifted – The Contemporary Crafts and Design Fair 2026 at the RDS in Dublin – Largest Crafts Fair in Dublin, Join in and bring family and friends!

Dublin – Christmas Experience at Newbridge House and Farm

Visit Santa at the Christmas Experience event at Newbridge House and Farm in Dublin – Discover how Santa and his eleves get prepared for the big day! 2022

Dublin – Ice Skating Blanchardstown

Ice Skating Blanchardstown – Fun Filled Christmas Experience for everyone to enjoy at Blanchardstown – Online Booking Now Available! 2022

Kildare – Santa House Express – Journey through Santa’s Kingdom

Visit Santa House Express this Christmas 2022 with Winter Wonderland, Visit Santa and receive a gift and relax with some festive snacks!

Dublin – Christmas At Farmleigh

Enjoy some seasonal shopping at the food and craft markets at Farmleigh this Christmas

Down – Visit Santa at Santa’s Magical Cottage

Santa’s Cottage is the Official Residence of Santa in Ireland, as awarded by the “Greenland-Denmark World Santa Congress”. Located in the heart of the Mourne Mountains in County Down 2022

Wicklow – Santa at Avoca Powerscourt House

Experience Santa at Avoca Powerscourt House this 2023 and visit his reindeer and Santa’s other lovely animals – A Christmas event for all ages!

Waterford – Winterval Christmas Event

Visit Santa’s Gingerbread House at Winterval in Waterford for an experience of a brand new Santa event and to treat all your family to something special!

Kildare – Santa’s Festive Meal and Visit

Santa’s Magical Trail is an award winning Christmas event held in Kildare, Visit Santa’s elves on a fun-filled journey through Santa’s Magical Trail

Kilkenny – Christmas at Castlecomer Discovery Park

Visit the Christmas event in a magical secret hideaway at Castlecomer Discovery Park in Kilkenny 2023

Galway – Winter Wonderland at Loughwell Farm Park

Winter Wonderland at Loughwell Farm Park in Galway this Christmas is truly a fun and magical experience, visit santa, meet his elves and explore all the fun activities