Dundrum on Ice - 27 Oct - 14 Jan
Ice skating in Blanchardstown - 10 Nov - 21 Jan
South Dublin on Ice at Tallaght Stadium - 17 Nov - 14 Jan
Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival - 18 Nov - 23 Dec
Santa at Arnotts - 20 Nov - 24 Dec
The Jonathan Swift Festival (various locations) - 23 - 26 Nov
Santa arrives to Nutgrove SC - 24 Nov
Santa Experience at The ILAC - from 24 Nov
Fighting Words Family Workshop in St Patrick's Cathedral - 25 Nov
Merrion Square Christmas Market - 25 Nov
Christmas Craft Market with Irish Artisans On The Square, takes place in Number 45, the Irish Architectural Archive where fans of Irish craft and design can pick up some extra special, high quality gifts. 25 of Ireland’s leading contemporary designers and makers will showcase their wonderful works.
Christmas Tree Lighting in Harold's Cross Park - 25 Nov
Author Event: Galactic Adventure for the Next Generation in the National Gallery - 25 Nov
The Gallery Shop is pleased to welcome aeronautical engineer and author Norah Patten on Saturday 25 November. Norah has developed Planet Zebunar: Galactic adventure for the next generation, a new science kit for children, with an interactive storybook, 3D comic, and app, and will be dropping in to the shop at 11am (in her spacesuit!) to talk all about it and to introduce one of her characters, Astro Granny!
Children's Event (Eco Crafts) in the Botanic Gardens - 25 Nov
The North Pole Experience at The Royal Liver Retail Park - 25 Nov - 23 Dec
Santa Experience at Croke Park - 25 Nov - 23 Dec
Santa's Grotto at St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre - 25 Nov - 23 Dec
Christmas at Lullymore Heritage Park - 25 Nov - 23 Dec
Pop in for a pencil and complete our Winter Activity Trail - ‘Do Not Disturb’ to celebrate Christmas on Merrion Square at the Dead Zoo. No booking required.
Jack and the Beanstalk in Lambert Puppet Theatre - 25 & 26 Nov
Santa Train at Rathwood - 25 & 26 Nov
Christmas Craft Fair at St Enda's Park - 25 & 26 Nov
Butlers Chocolate Experience Christmas - 25 Nov - 23 Dec
Drop-in Family Session in the National Gallery - 26 Nov
Join us for a free art-making workshop where children and their parents/guardians/carers are encouraged to work together on creative projects.
Join us for this fun filled, active class for all the family 3 yrs up. Adventures and story telling through yoga poses, followed by a little mindful connecting before ending with a snuggly relaxation time. No yoga experience needed, just a sense of fun! Aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, grannies and grandads all welcome to chill out and bond as a family. Class must be booked in advance.
Smithfield Christmas Market Turning on the Lights - 26 Nov
Bray Beach Winter Market - 26 Nov
Sunday Sketching at Hugh Lane Gallery - 26 Nov
During these free sketching workshops for families we invite you to explore and respond together to our collection and temporary exhibitions through discussion and drawing. Bring your own sketchbook along or avail of the drawing materials provided. No booking required, although numbers may be limited. Suited for ages 6+.
