This post is continuously updated to collect as many kid-friendly Christmas events in Dublin as possible:
Dundrum on Ice - 22 Oct - 10 Jan
Ice skating Blanchardstown - 6th Nov - 31 Jan
Airfield Christmas Experience in Airfield Farm - 14 Nov - 22 Dec
Aladdin in Lambert Puppet Theatre - 14 Nov - 31 Jan (weekends)
Santa at St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre - 16 Nov - 23 Dec
Christmas Kingdom in Malahide Village - 20 Nov - 3 Jan
Swords on Ice - 20 Nov - 3 Jan
Christmas at Lullymore - 21 Nov - 23 Dec
Christmas Festival in Dun Laoghaire - 21 Nov - 24 Dec
Santa in Blackrock Shopping Centre - 22 Nov - Dec
The North Pole Experience at the Royal Liver Retail Park - 22 Nov - 23 Dec
The Moving Crib at 42 Parnell Square - 23 Nov - 10 Jan
I believe Christmas Festival in the CHQ building - 26 Nov - 23 Dec
Santa visit at the National Wax Museum Plus - 28 Nov - 23 Dec
Animals at Powerscourt Stables - 28 Nov - 24 Dec
Santa at Powerscourt House - 28 Nov - 23 Dec
Little Red Riding Hood in Gaiety Theatre - 29 Nov - 10 Jan
Santa's Grotto at Dublin Zoo - 30 Nov - Dec 24
Christmas Experience in Malahide Castle and Gardens - 4 - 23 Dec
Magical Wonderland at Citywest Hotel - 4 Dec - 3 Jan
Santa's Winter Wonderland in Skerries Mills - 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 Dec
Santa at Wallaby Woods - 5 - 23 Dec
Santa at Newbridge House and Farm - 5 - 13 Dec
The Henry Girls: Tracks in the Snow in The Ark - 5 - 20 Dec (weekends plus two Fridays)
Christmas at Farmleigh - 5 - 20 Dec
Killruddery Christmas Farm Market - 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 - 22 Dec
Santa's Magical Castle in Ardgillan Castle - 5 - 23 Dec
The Kildare Maze Santa Experience - 5 - 23 Dec
Christmas Carol in Smock Alley Theatre - 7 - 22 Dec
Santa is coming to The Red Stables - 10-13 & 17-22 Dec
Naughty or Nice Christmas Film Festival in Dun Laoghaire - 11, 12, 13 & 18 19, 20 Dec
Santa at Dalkey Castle - 12, 13, 18, 19 Dec
Winter Funderland in RDS - (12 Dec) - 17 Dec - 10 Jan
Santa and The Starkeeper screening in Dundrum
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies - various locations and dates
Have Fun!