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]

Wicklow – Christmas Island – The Santa Experience

Christmas Island – Visit Wicklow this Christmas for Festive Fun and an unforgettable and Unique Christmas Experience for all the family to enjoy!

Clare – Santa Visit 2025 at Moher Hill Farm

In the run up to Christmas, Moher Hill Farm is a hive of activity, as some of Santa’s favourite elves move into the barn to use it as a workshop. Christmas 2025

Dublin – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -The Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Dublin – Christmas Tree and Street Lighting in Dublin

Experience the magic of Christmas with the Grafton Street, O’Connell Street, Henry Street and Smithfield Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies this Christmas

Wexford – Santa’s Magical Forest Of Dreams

Courtown Harbour presents Santa’s Magical Forest Of Dreams. The South Easts largest indoor Christmas event.

Dublin – Dublin Visitor Centre Christmas Experience

Hop on board the Vintage Christmas Bus for a magical tour of Dublin with Santa for a special Christmas Experience sing-a-long and storytelling Tour!

Late Late Toy Show

Late Late Toy Show 2022 – Annual Christmas Show – where all children from across the country will sit and watch to pick out their favorite toys

Cork – On Ice

On Ice Cork at its brand-new home on North Main Street, unmissable ice-skating experience in the heart of Cork city.

Carlow – Santa Train Experience at Rathwood

Santa Train Experience at Rathwood in Carlow, a truly unique and magical experience this Christmas to spend time with family and friends and Santa!

Galway Skates Ice Skating

Get Your Skates On! Galway Skates Christmas Ice Skating in Galway is back with a fun filled experience for children of all ages

Belfast – SSE Arena Disney on Ice – Dream Big

Disney On Ice 2022 -Dream Big- SSE Arena Belfast will be hosting Disney on Ice with a collection of inspiring stories by Moana, Frozen, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast and more

Wexford – Magical Christmas Experience at Kia Ora Mini Farm

Visit the Magical Christmas Experience event at Kia Ora Mini Farm in Wexford to meet Santa, receive a special gift and meet all the farm animals!

Family Fun Christmas Competitions

Enter Familyfun.ie fabulous Christmas competitions and be in with a chance to win a range of great prizes for you and your Family. Free to Enter

Christmas Jokes

Familyfun have put together some Christmas Jokes for the whole family to have a laugh at over Christmas. ….

Armagh – Christmas Fair at The Argory

Visit The Santa at The Argory in Armagh to join in the festive-fun and meet Santa and all the elves this Christmas! 2022

Antrim – Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The Ice Bowl Activity Centre And Skating Ring Belfast is home to Northern Irelands only Olypmic sized ice skating rink, hosts birthday parties, bowling and an activity centre for all your family fun! 2018