Things to do this weekend in Ireland | December 13th - December 15th

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Sensory Santa Experience at Delta Sensory Gardens

The multisensory unit transforms into an area full of Christmas cheer, but at the same time their experienced staff make it a calming relaxed Christmas Experience for children with special needs, autism and sensory disorders with rooms ull of Christmas spirit devoted to all the senses, soft lights and soothing music, Santa and entrance to gardens to see lights display.

Ennis Christmas Village

The Ennis Christmas Market in 2019 will feature live entertainment, creative crafts, festive food and lots of Christmas cheer all under one Marquee.

Aladdin | Waterside Theatre

The Grove Theatre Company return with their traditional style panto combining a blend of song, dance and humour, featuring a talented local cast of all ages.

Santa's Workshop | Aillwee Cave

Santa Claus has been taking up his annual residence at Aillwee Cave in Ballyvaughan with Mrs Claus and his team of happy elves. Santa ensures a very special personalised visit for each child with plenty of exciting entertainment for all the family including face painting, a puppet show and carnival entertainment.

Santa Express at Oakfield House

Board the Santa Express at the station and enjoy an enchanting train ride through Oakfield’s magnificent woodlands to meet Santa and his special helpers. Enjoy a trip on a real train (not a tractor!) on 4.5km of narrow gauge railway via thousands of lights, installations and decorations.

Lullymore Christmas

The 14th annual "Lullymore Christmas" runs until Sunday 23rd where a festive train trip will take you on a magical journey through the ancient woodlands with a memorable visit to Santa and a gift from the busy Elves in their workshop, Christmas Holograms in old style thatched cottage, Crib scene in Early Christian Centre and illuminated walkway to Fairy Bower.

Woodland Santa | Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park is being transformed into a virtual Winter Wonderland as the countdown to Christmas gets underway.  Children and families can look forward to one of the most enchanting experiences on the festive calendar as the renowned Castlecomer Discovery Park unveils its Magical Woodland Christmas Experience.

Families will get to meet Mrs Claus and Santa in their cosy woodland igloos. Only 90 minutes from Dublin, this festive experience will create memories that last a lifetime

Magical Christmas Experience | Kia Ora Mini Farm

From start to finish, a visit to Kia Ora Mini Farm during the festive season is filled with sparkle and wonder: Thousands of twinkling lights musical light show, live stable of Bethlehem, post your letter in Santa’s post box, feed the reindeer and other animals, visit Santa & Mrs. Claus and lots more.

Santatown | Sligo Folk Park 

Enjoy the Christmas Show specially put on by Santa’s Elves and join in storytelling time with none other than Mrs Claus herself. Make your own Reindeer Food to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Write your own letter to Santa and put it in the special post box with deliveries going straight to the North Pole

Christmas at Red Mountain Open Farm

Affordable festive family fun with Santa’s sitting room, Santa’s bedroom a visit the elves' workshop, make a wish in Santa’s wishing well, live nativity scene, post a letter to Santa in Santa’s giant post box and lots more. All Christmas activities are under one roof, so regardless of the weather, you’re guaranteed to have a great time!

Skate with Santa | Rollerjam Limerick

Santa Claus is coming to RollerJam for his annual skate this weekend. Santa will meet all the kids on the rink, and parents can take photos of their little ones skating with Santa! There will also be a private meet and greet option available (for a small extra cost), where the child will get to sit and chat with Santa, and receive a special gift.

Santa's Christmas Magic | Brigit's Garden

Santa and his little elf, Elfalfa, will mesmerise children and their families at Santa’s Christmas Magic Show at Brigit’s Garden. Mrs Claus will also be in the Garden to add a touch of magic to the Santa Experience. This professional show promises to highlight the real charm and wonder of Christmas.

Christmas at Wallaby Woods

Meet the elves, partake in some Christmas crafts, visit with Santa and Mrs Claus, get your pressie, watch a Christmas movie and the farm will also be open as normal.

Santa's Cottage | Milltown, Galway

Santa's Cottage offers a traditional experience, full of Christmas spirit, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is a voluntary community project set up to provide a magical, affordable Santa experience and at the same time raise funds for local charities. All adults are free, making Santa's Cottage the perfect place to bring all the family and together make memories that will last a life time.

National Museums of Ireland | Winter Trails

Throughout December, you can pop into the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology or Natural History and complete their seasonal activity sheet or get in a festive mood at the Decorative Arts & History at Collins Barracks by taking the Family Christmas Trail.

Christmas at the Castle

The historic courtyard of Dublin Castle will be filled with over 30 traditional alpine market stalls,  evening carol singing, vintage carousel and, at weekends, horse and carriage rides around the Castle grounds and gardens.

Santa's Grotto at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Visit for an unforgettable Christmas experience with Santa’s Grotto at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum! Begin your magical journey in the atmospheric vaults of The CHQ Building in Dublin’s City Centre. Your family will be welcomed by Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves before meeting Santa in his magical grotto. Tickets include admission to the museum.

Airfield Estate Christmas Experience

Airfield Estate will be running their popular Christmas experience until 23rd December. The True Spirit of Christmas Past will be a seasonal experience that reflects the original values of Christmas - family, charity, goodwill and happiness - and embraces and encourages an environmentally friendly festive celebration. 

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Log Cabin, meet Santa Claus, enjoy stories with the Elves,  receive a sustainably sourced gift presented in a reusable cloth bag and lots more festive fun.

Moon Woke Me Up | The Ark

This festive season, escape into space in this fantastic interactive theatrical adventure for ages 3-5 from Little Bigtop in association with The Civic.

Meet Santa at Red Stables

Visit Santa at the Red Stables in - in aid of LauraLyn,  Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, with festive facepainting, Olive's Room elves will be on hand to help decorate gingerbread men and The Art Nest will create a festive decoration with each child. Adults are free, booking only for children.

Wild Lights | Dublin Zoo

Wild Lights is back with a brand new theme – Stories, Myths and Legends. Expect to see magical scenes from well-known stories like the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Peter Pan and the Jungle Book…to best-loved nursery rhymes and characters from Irish Mythology – all brought to life by dazzling, giant colourful silk lanterns! 

Gaiety Panto

An Arabian tale of true love, magic wishes and dastardly dealings, this year’s Panto will excite and delight all ages with the extra helping of song, dance, slapstick and laughter that you would come to expect from the Gaiety’s festive extravaganza. 

Moving Crib

The Moving Crib in Parnell Square opens its doors for the 62nd year this Christmas in Dublin.

It has been a key feature for so long that parents and grandparents, who visited the Moving Crib as children, are now bringing their children and grandchildren to enjoy and relive this Christmas experience.

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