It will be hard to get away from man in red this weekend as many venues start their Christmas experiences.

Afterall, there are only 26 days till the big day!

Adventure Lights
Sky Park, Louth  | Until February 3rd, 2025

Adventure Lights Sky Park, Louth | Until February 3rd, 2025 The 'Adventure Lights' events at Skypark is a unique winter event that combines stunning light displays themes around Irish mythology and engaging challenges. Venture into four mesmerising zones—Adventure, Mythological, Extinction, and Fun—each offering a unique blend of excitement and discovery, where your path is lit by stunning light displays and you can challenge yourself with Skypark’s newest attractions. As you journey along the trail, test your knowledge with the Land of Legends quiz, uncovering secrets at every step.

When the adventure winds down, indulge in a feast of flavours at the food extravaganza under the stars. And before you leave, tie a ribbon on The Adventure Tree of Life, marking your passage through this unforgettable realm.

Festive Christmas Cupcake Decorating
Kidspace, Rathcoole  | Sunday 1st, 10pm - 12pm

All the ingredients will be supplied and the kids will create four festive cupcakes to take home and 1 to enjoy during a little tea party on the day. There will be Christmas music playing to kickstart the festive season, as Jolene and Lils guide the little ones through creating their 4 festive designs. There will also be lots of time for the kids to enjoy playing in the playcentre before they are collected at 12noon.

This event is best suited for 3-8 year olds. I

Festive Family Rave with Carla
Kidspace, Rathfarnham  | Sunday 1st, 10pm - 12pm

Grab your glow sticks and bring the little ones to Kidspace Rathfarnham for an inclusive family rave!  Led by the amazing Carla, Kidspace Rathfarnham will be transformed into a Christmas Clubbers paradise with disco lighting and lasers so you can relive your clubbing days with the kiddies (albeit with coffees instead of cocktails!). 

The adults will have as much fun as the kids, as this fun-filled family rave brings you on a sensory experience of light and sound together!

Sustainable Christmas Fair at the Rediscovery Centre
Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun  | Saturday 30th, 11pm - 4pm

The Rediscovery Centre hosts its annual Sustainable Christmas Fair this Saturday! Discover upcycled textiles, handwoven willow baskets, repurposed metal jewellery, botanical paintings, natural skincare, handcrafted candles, and many more unique, locally crafted items from independent craftspeople and social enterprises.

The Boiler House Café will be open with a range of seasonal drinks, dishes and treats for all the family.

Wicklow Christmas Market
Leitrim Place, Wicklow Town  | Weekends in December until December 22nd.

The Wicklow Christmas Market returns with festive delights for all ages. New this year is the Jingle Bell Express Santa Experience—a holiday train ride with live elves, a snow tunnel, and a stop at Mrs. Claus’s kitchen before arriving at Santa’s Den for that all-important chat with Santa himself. With a revamped market layout and a larger selection of unique vendors, the Wicklow Christmas Market is a perfect destination for seasonal shopping, treats and family fun this weekend.

Santa Experience @ Croke Park
Croke Park | Selected dates unitl December 22nd, 2024

A team from the North Pole are setting up a training camp in Croke Park and they’d love you to visit, as they prepare for their special journey around the world on Christmas Eve. During the Santa Experience, you will join the Ice Patrol team for an exclusive peek inside the North Pole GAA Dressing Rooms, before entering their super Skills Zone, where you can play a 'cool' selection of fun, festive games.

Then it will be time to step into Santa's very special Croke Park cabin to meet the man himself. You can take a photo with Santa and tell him about your predictions for the 2025 GAA All-Ireland Championship! Tickets include access to the GAA Museum.