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 Christmas Fair on Saturday where you can find sustainable presents, artisan crafts & a vibrant atmosphere featuring craftspeople and social enterprises from around the country for this Christmas experience, all of whom with sustainability at the heart of their work. Discover upcycled textiles, handwoven willow baskets, repurposed metal jewellery, botanical paintings, natural skincare, handcrafted candles, unique, locally crafted items, and much more.

The Boiler House Café will be open too!

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.