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Beauty and the Beast The Lark Panto Dublin

Beauty and the Beast: Dec 5th-30th. This is a live on stage show.
 
This December, the Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) and Sean Gilligan Performing Arts are launching their professional live pantomime Beauty & The Beast with All-Star-Cast Jake Carter (Dancing with the Stars 2018 winner) as The Beast, Katie Weir (Ireland’s rising star of the west-end) as Belle and Pamela Uba, Miss Ireland Winner 2021 (appearing on the big screen as The Enchantress). This Panto will be like no other in Ireland with a fully immersive experience for audiences the moment they step inside the lobby of the Concert Hall. The IIMS is expecting this to be the most talked about pantomime in Dublin this year alone before becoming one of the most popular pantomimes in the country.
 
DEC 22 SENSORY FRIENDLY SHOW:
This show will have lower lighting and sound to make it a comfortable environment.

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We were invited along to see Beauty and the Beast. Read our review here 😉 

The Lark Concert Hall
Church St
Balbriggan
Co. Dublin
Email: boxoffice@thelark.iims.ie
Call: +353 1 960 5400

 

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Winterval-Waterford

Winterval Waterford City

Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas festival returns to Waterford this November and December for its 11th year with its biggest and most festive programme yet. Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, will be transformed into a magical Winterval wonderland from Friday, November 17th until Saturday, December 23rd.

Be a part of our journey through a world of Christmas celebration, magical experiences, festive family attractions, seasonal surprises and an abundance of free and ticketed events for all ages to enjoy.

Brought to you by Waterford City and County Council, Winterval 2023 will see the return of lots of the original attractions like Santa’s arrival to Waterford, Winterval On Ice, the Port of Waterford Eye, the Helter Skelter and Winterval Carousel; newer events like the Winterval Circus, the Fire Show, and the Lego exhibition, and magical reimaginations of so many of the festival favourites including a multi-dimensional light show, European-style Winterval food and craft markets, a packed programme of live music and performances and an enchanting display of festive decoration that will dazzle and delight Kids from 1 to 92 … and it’s all happening this Christmas in the heart of Waterford City.

Tickets are now on Sale for Santa’s Gingerbread House

Top secret visits have been taking place right under the noses of the people of Waterford as Santa has made preliminary visits to Ireland’s Christmas Festival to ensure his elves are carrying out all of his tip top plans for his candy filled Gingerbread house in the city centre for Winterval.

The elves have been super-duper busy preparing for the confidential check-in’s from the main man and for the official arrival of Santa at the 2023 Winterval festival, which will take place in Waterford for the 11th year this November 17th to December 23rd 2023.

From September 3rd 2023, tickets for all the little boys and girls visiting the festival are on sale for a visit to Santa Claus at his wonderful Gingerbread House at www.winterval.ie

Overflowing candy canes, jellytot buttons and icing tops, ‘Santa’s Gingerbread House’ will land in the heart of Waterford City Centre, right at the top of John Robert’s Square, surrounded by all the other delights and activities that Winterval has to offer. A band of merry elves will lead little ones to the door of Santa’s magically sweet cabin and families can enjoy the photo stops along the way.

The all-new ‘Santa Gingerbread House’ offers free tickets for adults, and visitors to the main man will each receive a present and printed family photograph.  Santa will host little guests all the way through the festival until December 23rd, 2023.

At Ireland’s Christmas Festival there will be plenty to see and do before you ever head to Santa Claus. The festival organisers are planning another Winterval festival extravaganza with all of the festival’s firm favourites including the Waterford Illuminates light show, Ice Skating, the Winterval Christmas Market, live music gigs and lots more set to dazzle and delight.

Commenting on the festival planning, Winterval festival co-director John Grubb says,

Trevor Darmody from the Waterford Academy of Music and Arts and I have been reliving our great Christmas pasts over the entire summer as we meet the fellow festive creators across Ireland and beyond.

We have a wonderful, surprising and delightful array of events and activities for all ages in the family and we can’t wait to unveil the full programme of events in the next few weeks too. For now, Santa has given his seal of approval and we are thrilled to say “tickets to see Santa at Winterval are now available.” 

Further details of the 2023 Winterval Festival programme will be revealed over the coming weeks, for now, details on the Santa experience can be viewed and reservations made at www.winterval.ie

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Elf Town Galway

Elf Town Galway back for 2023

Elf Town is a 2 hour Christmas experience set over 3 different buildings with the magical journey itself set over 4 floors, where at the end, you and your family get a private visit with Santa who is the most realistic and authentic Santa you will find – The children will be amazed when he knows a little secret about each child.

This year, every child will receive an Elf Town branded gift pack with an official invite from Santa to Elf Town addressed to the children, our unique Golden ticket and a map of Elf Town. New to 2023 – Santa will also include a personalised postcard for each child thanking them for coming to Elf Town – something the grown-ups can leave on the tree on Christmas morning. This will come by post from Santa himself before your booking date. All included with your ticket purchase.

Only at Elf Town can your family have a private visit with the “Real Santa.” Our Santa is the most realistic and authentic Santa you will find. When we say, “Believe in the Magic” If at this stage you do not already – you are guaranteed to now. Santa will know some secrets on each of the children that visit his Grotto. Your children will be amazed when Santa can tell them something about themselves such as something they are good at, teachers name, best friend etc. Guaranteed to keep the children believing in the magic – not to mention the grown-ups! Santa gives each child a special Elf Town gold toy coin for them to go to Santa’s toy shop that is stacked floor to ceiling, with lots and lots of presents that the Elves have made for the boys and girls – where they can exchange the toy coin for any present they choose.

Beginning your journey at our Castle gates and explore a magical world!

  • Jack Frosts Ice House – 50 Mtr sq House made of real ice – a great photo op!
  • Postal Portal – Children can sit with Postie elf and write and send their letters to Santa.
  • Disco Dancefloor – Hit our LED Dancefloor and strut your stuff with “Boogie” our Disco Elf.
  • Rudolph the red nose reindeer – our very popular puppet.
  • Elf Terrace – Spend 15 minutes here – listen to the tales from the Elves and maybe throw some snowballs!
  • Mrs. Claus Kitchen – Elf Town would not be the same without Mrs. Claus – an old favourite when the children get to decorate a cookie with Mrs. Claus
  • Elf Town Express – Watch the children’s amazement as they look at our train steam up the tracks in our beautiful mountain setting.
  • Your family’s private visit with Santa. Our Santa is the most realistic and authentic Santa you will find. When we say “Believe in the Magic” If at this stage you do not already – you are guaranteed to now. Santa will know some secrets on each of the children that visit his Grotto. Your children will be blown away when Santa can tell them something about themselves such as something they are good at, teachers name, best friend etc. Guaranteed to keep the children believing in the magic – not to mention the grown-ups!
  • Santa’s Toy Shop – Santa gives each child a gold toy coin for them to go to Santa’s toy shop that is stacked floor to ceiling with lots and lots of presents that Santa’s Elves have made for the boys and girls. Here they can exchange the toy coin for any present they like.
 
 

Book your tickets online

 

Galway Races
Galway, H91 V654
Web : https://elftowngalway.com/

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Kia Ora Mini Farm Wexford

Visit Santa in Gorey, Wexford at his Kia Ora Mini Farm Magical Christmas Experience

Santa Claus is delighted to announce his return to the Wexford Winter Wonderland that is Kia Ora Mini Farm. Come visit the animals, see Santa’s cosy home and view in amazement our enchanting musical light show.

Admission: €24.50 per child, €12.50 per adult, €12.50 under 11 months old

The Booking Time that you are choosing is the actual time that you will meet Santa. You can arrive at the farm any time during our opening times prior to this time but AT LEAST 15 minutes prior to the booking time. All guests on the booking should arrive to check in together. If your booking is late in the evening you should give yourself plenty of time to visit our animals and have a look around the farm before you make your way to visit Santa. Please be outside Santa’s door 5 minutes before your booking time.

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Contact us on 053 94 21166, 086-0836715 or 086-8788424 for details

Opening Hours Christmas 2023

  • Sat 25th & Sun 26th Nov 1pm to 7pm
  • Saturday, 2nd Dec & Sunday, 3rd Dec: 1pm – 7pm
  • Fri, 8th Dec: 4pm to 7pm
  • Saturday, 9th Dec & Sunday, 10th Dec: 1pm – 7pm
  • Mon, 11th Dec to Fri 15th Dec: 4pm to 7pm
  • Saturday, 16th Dec & Sunday, 17th Dec: 1pm to 7pm
  • Monday 18th Dec & Tues 19th Dec: 4pm to 7pm
  • Wed 20th to Thurs 23rd Dec: 1pm to 7pm

CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS EVE

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From start to finish a festive Christmas visit to Santa at Kia Ora Farm in Wexford is full of sparkle and will include:-

  • Thousands of Twinkling Lights
  • Live Stable of Bethlehem
  • Illuminated Light Show
  • Feed the Reindeer and other animals
  • Visit Santa’s Bedroom Kitchen, Workshop and Post Office
  • Post your Letter in Santa’s Post Box

 

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From start to finish a festive Christmas visit to Santa at Kia Ora Farm in Wexford is full of sparkle and will include:-

  • Each Family will have their own booking time with Santa Claus. You Can take as many photos as you wish and throughout the farm.
  • Each good child will then be directed to the Giant Present Room to check if their family is on the list to choose their fantastic gift.
  • Please ensure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your booking time to ensure that you are ready to meet Santa at the time specified in your booking.
  • Please ensure that everyone on the booking arrives together at the same time to the entrance for check in to the farm at least 15 minutes prior to time booked to see Santa.

 

Address : Courteencurragh, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Phone : 053 9421166 / 086-8788424 / 086-0836715

Web address : www.kiaoraminifarm.com

 

 

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Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Crag Cave Kerry

Santa’s Winter Wonderland 2023

Please note. Santa’s Grotto is in our play area Crazy Cave, it is not in the cave.

On Christmas Eve, some years ago, as Santa flew over Crag Cave in Castleisland with Rudolph and the reindeer, it started to snow. Fresh snowflakes are one of Santa’s favourite things and watching them fall gently on the sleigh, he got distracted!

Santa accidentally dropped a bottle of magic dust! 

It sprinkled all over Crag Cave and now, each December magic fills the air around us. So every year Santa returns to this special place with Rudolph, some of the reindeer and the elves to visit all the boys and girls at his Winter Wonderland in Castleisland, County Kerry.  

With a dash of magic dust, our Winter Wonderland experience brings Santa and Rudolph, Santa’s bedroom, the elves’ bedroom, the North Pole post box, polar bears, snow scenes and an animated reindeer ride to all our visitors.

I can’t wait! What will happen during our visit?

Each family will be able to visit Santa on their own in the grotto.

The elves will guide all the children and families through the Winter Wonderland.

Children can enjoy an animated reindeer ride and a complimentary one hour play in our Crazy Cave soft play centre.

Rudolph and some of the other reindeer will be outside enjoying the magic Crag Cave grass!

Santa’s elf will take a photograph of each family and it can be viewed after play time in the Christmas shop and purchased if desired. (Photographs are not included in the Winter Wonderland experience.) However, Santa’s elves are happy to take photographs on your own devices as you make your way through the Winter Wonderland.

 

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Prices

(including one hour in Crazy Cave soft play centre)

Child:  €25

Babies less than 1 year old : €15

Adult: €10

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After your visit to Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Crag Cave, why not take the time to spread some magic dust feeling to the special people in your life? Browse through our Christmas shop where there’s a treasure trove of hand-made, artisan and bespoke Christmas gifts and decorations.

Please note the play area is open until 7pm at the weekends and 8.30 on weekdays during Santa.

Our Garden Restaurant and Crazy Cave café serves delicious hot food, snacks, freshly baked pastries and a selection of teas and coffees. During the Winter Wonderland weekends, food will be served until 5:30pm. On weekdays you can enjoy a late evening meal until 6:30pm.

 

Crag Cave
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 714 1244
Email: info@cragcave.com
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The Helix Panto Treasure Island

TREASURE ISLAND AT THE HELIX – TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets for The Helix Panto 2023 Treasure Island are now on sale. This firm family favourite created by the energetic team at TheatreworX Productions will run from November 24th 2023 to January 14th 2024. 

Treasure Island promises to be as fun, fresh and magical as ever with a script full of twists and turns and plenty of adventure. It truly is a panto that all the family – young and old – will enjoy!

Read Our Review Here

Michael Brady of The Helix Theatre said 

“Due to phenomenal interest, everyone involved in the Helix Panto made the decision to go on sale with our panto earlier than previous years. The Helix Panto is proud to be part of so many family traditions over the holidays and we are always delighted to see new families embrace TheatreworX’s fresh and imaginative approach to panto year on year. We’re excited to stage another unconventional panto title Treasure Island and know that our audiences will be excited too.”

Tickets for Treasure Island are from €27.50 plus booking fee are now available to buy online:

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The Santa Experience – Santa’s Magical Cabin

Santa and his elves are back for 2023! 

It has been a busy year here in the North Pole. After the success of 2022 Santa and his elves have been working hard to ensure every family has a wonderful private visit with Santa Claus! 

Upon check in each family will meet their elf guide who will take them directly to Santa’s Magical Cabin. 

As always Santa Claus will have know some special information about your children, give them a lovely age appropriate gift and take some gorgeous professional photos to capture the magic of meeting Santa!

Grotto-only visits: This year, all locations will again be cabin-only private visits with Santa meaning each family/group will get their own one on one time with Santa.  As always, Santa will have special information about your children, give them an age-appropriate gift, and take a memorable photo that will last a lifetime!

Precise timeslots: In order to reduce wait times and prevent crowds, we have created more precise timeslots. Similar to previous events, check-in will be no more than 10-minutes before your timeslot. Please arrive at check in with your your QR code or confirmation email ready for inspection.

Special needs: Because of the changes we have made to our event we do not have a specific autism friendly day because every day is autism friendly! As always, if your child has specific needs that may not be met at our event, please contact us ahead of time at info@santaexperience.ie, and remind the receptionist on the day so we can make your visit run as smoothly as possible!

Santa and his elves can’t wait to see you this Christmas! 

Come join the magic!

Venues

  • Dunnes Stores, Ilac Centre, Dublin 1
  • Dunnes Stores, Henry St., Dublin 1
  • Dunnes Stores, Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, Dublin 24
  • Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, Cork
  • Jetland Shopping Centre, Ennis Road, Limerick
  • The Kyle Centre, Portlaoise 
  • Dunnes Stores, Ennis Town Centre

Dates/Times

  • 17th November to 23rd December 2023
  • 12pm to 6pm (generally) See website for times
  • Please check our online booking system for exact opening times of your preferred location

Admission

  • Children €13.50 (incl. gift)
  • Adult €6 (no gift)
  • Baby €13 (with gift)
  • Baby €6 (no gift)
  • Special invite: €14 (plus postage)

Photos

  • €16 for first photo
  • €14 for each additional copy
  • €40 Digital photo USB + 1 printed photo 

Santa’s Shop

  • Reindeer Food: €4
  • Finding Nutmeg book €12
  • Finding Activity book €7

Booking

Book online now at www.santaexperience.ie

Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSantaExperience/

Instagram: santaexperienceireland

Youtube: http://youtu.be/NIRE3g7ENBY

 

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Santa By The Sea Shoreline Hotel

Santa by the Sea Experience 2023

The run up to Christmas is the highlight for many families every year, with twinkly lights everywhere, festive drinks with loved ones and nativity plays, and of course, a trip to visit Santa! Here at Shoreline Hotel we want to bring the magic of Christmas alive with Christmas cheer and spirit. Santa and his Elves are eagerly awaiting all the boys and girls to come and visit him in his special Grotto this winter in North County Dublin.

Santa By The Sea on 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th

Our Santa Festive Family Day includes:

A visit and a gift with Santa in his magical Grotto (please ensure you give  your children’s age and gender upon booking to ensure Santa doesn’t disappoint)

A delicious 2 course lunch for the family before your visit with Santa in the warm and festive surroundings of our Brasserie overlooking the sea.

It is a cost of €30 per child and €30 per adult.

Sitting times are  12.20pm and 3.30pm

Picture with Santa is available to purchase for €10

To book please contact us by email on sales@shorelinehotel.ie or call us on 018109200 and dial 2 for sales.

Full payment to be made upon booking.

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Santa’s Underground Grotto at Arigna Mining Experience

Santa is coming back! Arigna Mining Experience is happy to announce that Santa is returning to his Underground Grotto this Christmas season.

This Christmas season Arigna Mining Experience will be once again transformed into a festive holiday landscape. The elves’ workshop, presents from Santa, and entertainment shows will all be returning to ensure a family fun filled Holiday experience!

2023 Opening Dates

Saturday and Sunday December 2nd & 3rd
Saturday and Sunday December 9th & 10th
Saturday and Sunday December 16th & 17th

Tickets

Tickets will be going on sale in mid October, 2023Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages towards the end of September for announcements and updates regarding ticket sales. This webpage will be updated as we get closer to the event.

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Derreenavoggy,
Carrick-On-Shannon,
Co. Roscommon,
N41 YP78

Email: tours@arignaminingexperience.ie
Call: 353 (0) 71 96 46466

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Luggwoods Santa’s Enchanted Forest Christmas Experience Dublin

Santa’s Enchanted Forest Christmas Experience at Luggwoods 2023

Santa’s Enchanted Forest Walk of Wonder truly is a sight to behold.

The Twinkling lights and Seasonal Magic fills the air as you walk the Majestic trail before you meet Santa at his Luggwoods Log Cabin

Irelands most Authentic Santa Experience is at Luggwoods & this time it’s Even More Amazing than Ever before!

Our Santa experience takes you back in time as you get that lovely Christmas feeling in the most Beautiful and Natural surroundings imaginable.

Festive Sensations are all around as, Twinkling lights line the route of our Enchanted Forest trail that winds the way for you and your family. 

Experience all that amazing Luggwoods forest trail has to offer, in the safest Outdoor environment! Set in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, Luggwoods truly is the Ultimate Christmas Experience right on your doorstep! 

Come to Luggwoods this year and let the Magical Christmas Memories you create in 2023 be memories you treasure for a lifetime!

November 24th – December 23rd

Ticket Prices

Child €28

Adult €18

Babies €10 (they receive a gift from Santa)

Baby Express : Baby €8/Adult €10 (no present received)

Baby Express : Straight to Santa’s house to avail of a picture. Only available for babies under 1, if you have children over 1 years of age in your party full price tickets must be booked

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Luggwoods Santa’s Enchanted Forest Christmas Experience Dublin

Luggwoods Events Ltd.
The Lugg,
Saggart,
Dublin
Co. Dublin

Email: info@luggwoods.ie

Web: www.luggwoodsevents.com