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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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Next Level Gaming Van Birthday Parties

Parties For All Ages

Next Level Brings The Party Right To Your Door.
(Now With Virtual Reality, PS5’s & Xbox Series X’s)

Micro Business Awards Entertainment Winner 2022.

Birthday Parties are what we do and what we are amazing at. Providing your child with the best possible entertainment they can have. All our staff are fully certified in Customer Service & Autism Awareness and are some of the friendliest and professional people out there, have a look below to see some of our services on offer:

1 Hour To 3 Hours+ Of Gaming Van Fun For Your Kids Special Birthday.

Fully Supervised By Experienced And Friendly Staff To Let You Unwind While We Take Care Of The Rest.

What Do People Say:
‘All their friends want the gaming bus for their birthdays now. That kinda says it all doesn’t it. Great price great service 5*!!! – Amanda O’Brien

‘Really made my son’s birthday party great, kids all years of age loved it’ – Damo O’Donoghue

‘Hi, would just like to say i would highly recommend Next Level Gaming van. I hired the van for my sons 9th birthday 28th of June all i can say is that he had a fantastic day and everyone loved it.. He is still talking about it today. Thank you for making his special day even more special’ – Sharon Dalton

Games Include: Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, Fifa, Plants Vs Zombies, Lego, Brawhalla And Over 250 Other Available Games On Request

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Prices
Mon- Thurs From €170
Fri – Sun From €200
Travel Costs May Incur Outisde of Dublin & Wexford

Sweet Bags
NLG Sweet Bags Available @ €2.50 Per Child

Mystery Box
Custom Mystery Boxes Now Available From €34.99

Extra Time
Extra Time Is Available At Each Party (Once There Is Availability) @ €35 Per Half Hour

Training
All Our Staff Are Fully Certified & Trained In Customer Serice, Autism Awareness & Health & Safety & More To Ensure You Know That Your Party Is IN The Safest Of Hands With NLG

Next Level Gaming Van
Tel : 085 241 4681
Email : nextlevelire@gmail.com
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Pink Ladies Glam Van Birthday Parties

Available Throughout Ireland, Ireland’s Only Glam Van Bringing The Best Glam Parties Right To Your Door

What To Expect:

Package Name: Glamorous Birthday Bash (From €300)

Package Description: Celebrate your child’s special day in style with Pink Ladies’ Glamorous Birthday Bash! Our fully-equipped Glam Van will come to your location and provide an unforgettable party experience for your child and their friends. With a range of exciting activities to choose from, your child and their guests will be treated to a day of glamour, fun and pampering!

Package includes:

  • Up to 10 People (€350), Up to 8 People (€300)

  • Choice of services (4 For Birthday Girl & 2 For Everyone Else)

    • Nail Painting

    • Face Mask

    • Face Gems

    • Hair Art

  • This package also includes Pink Ladies Robes, Towels, Glitz & Glamour Tattoes, Hair Band (Returned at the end of the party), Red Carpet Entry (Subject to T&C’s), Karaoke, Pick & Mix & Drinks For The Entire Party (€30) & Downloadable Invites

  • Professional and friendly staff to host the party

  • Access to our outside TikTok party area (coming 2024)

  • Use of our fully-equipped Glam Van, complete with music, lighting, and decorations

  • Set up and clean up of the party area

  • 2 hours of party time

Please note that prices may vary depending on the location, party size, and other factors. Contact us today to customize your Glamorous Birthday Bash package and make your child’s special day unforgettable!

Also please note due to Insurance reasons, we cant allow anyone under the age of 6 in the vans

Products

Our services are provided by highly trained beauty therapists. All our products are water-based and pass all health & safety guidelines

Please note that even though all our products are water-based, if there are any allergies of any of the kids please inform us at time of booking

(A waiver may need to be signed)

Additional Items

Additional Glam Memory Photos: €10 per print (Available Soon)

Glam Box: €45 (Includes Satin Pink Ladies Robe, Flip Flops, Hair Band, Nail Poilsh & Remover, Face Mask, Sleep Mask & More Accessories)

Pick & Mix Sweets and Drinks will be available as an extra add-on that will be available to all our guests for €30

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Pink Ladies Glam Van
Tel : 085 241 4681
Email : info@pinkladies.ie
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Halloween Spooktacular at Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop

Halloween Farm Spooktacular 28th – 31st Oct

Join us for some spooky family friendly fun on the farm this Halloween!

TRICK OR TREAT?
Our Open Farm, Tractor Café and Farm Shop will be open for you to enjoy during your booked visit.

Family Event
Family Friendly Halloween Event Suitable for All Ages

Halloween Rollercoaster
Spooky or Scary Halloween VR Rollercoaster

Pumpkin Village
New for Halloween 2023 our Organic Pumpkin Village

Woodland Walk
Enchanted Scarecrow Woodland Walk

Indoor Crazy Golf
Play 18 holes of Indoor Crazy Golf

Train
Ghostly Train Ride

Fancy Dress
Fancy Dress Event with a Prize for the Best Dressed Family

You can add on additional activities such as animal feed, teddy bear factory and face painting as part of your booking

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Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop
Rathmuck
Kildare
Co. Kildare
(5 minutes drive from exit 13 off the M7 and from Kildare Village )
EIRCODE: R51KX37
Tel : +353 45 526774
Email : familyfun@kildarefarmfoods.com
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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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Ghostbus Tour Dublin

Ghostbus Tour

Take a Ride on the Fright Side with The Ghostbus

Step inside the world’s first and original Ghostbus and be transported into a world of ghostly happenings, comedy horror, and terrifying histories. The new Ghostbus will drive you into your nightmares, taking in some of Dublin’s most haunting sights along the way. Visit the Hellfire Clubroom and haunted museum downstairs, and play a hand of cards with the devil himself. Next take your seat upstairs in the Victorian Theatre with its blood red velvet curtains and begin a thrilling ride tracing Dublin’s creepiest mysteries. You will be led through this ordeal by a sinister guide and driver, two men in tune with the afterlife, who will do their best to put you at your unease.

Did you know that Dublin was home to one of horror fiction’s most famous names: Dracula author, Bram Stoker? Your creepy host will give you an unnerving insight into his origins as the tour creeps through Dublin’s darkened streets. At the College of Surgeons, a certain Dr. Clossey is still said to roam the corridors carrying a bucket of human entrails.

Having heard some twisted tales aboard the Ghostbus get ready for a lesson in grave robbing and bodysnatching in the grisly surroundings of the haunted graveyard. More grizzly dealings are unleashed at the 12th Century St. Audeon’s Church, where the ghost of Darky Kelly, the madame of Dublin’s notorious Maiden Tower is said to wander restlessly.  Designed to spook your imagination, the spine-tingling, nerve-racking DoDublin Ghostbus Tour will be a journey of hair-raising frights you will never forget.

What you can expect on the Ghostbus Tour

  • Unearth Dr. Clossey’s gruesome past
  • Discover Dracula’s Dublin origins
  • Theatrical experience with professional actor
  • Unravel the mysteries of Dublin’s haunted sites
  • Visit the Medieval steps at St. Audeon’s
  • Visit St Kevin’s Graveyard

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departure. Seats that are not filled 15 minutes before hand may be resold

Departure Times:

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 7pm and 9.30pm

  • Tours are provided in English only and last for two hours
  • The tour may not suit people of a nervous disposition.
  • The DoDublin Ghostbus Tour is suitable for 14yrs and over. Under 16yrs must be accompanied by adult.
  • The DoDublin Ghostbus Tour begins at Dublin Bus Headquarters at O’Connell Street.
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • The tour does not operate on a Sunday and Bank Holidays
  • The tour operates in a wide variety of weather conditions. Please dress appropriately

Contact and Private Hires

  • The Ghostbus is ideal for office nights out and Christmas/Hen parties.
  • If you’d like to book a private hire please contact: info@dodublin.ie
  • Tours depart from (and drop off at) Dublin Bus Headquarters, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 R01 RX04
  • Phone 00353 (0)1 7033024

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Ghostbus Kids Tour

Dublin’s Newest and Spookiest Children’s Attraction

Climb aboard Dublin’s spookiest bus – The Dublin Ghostbus – for a kid’s adventure that they’ll never forget. Uncover the dark and horrible side of Dublin’s history and learn of gruesome tales about Dublin’s most infamous fiends;

  • Hear of Mad William and his acquired taste… for human brains!
  • Listen to the story of Dublin’s Count Dracula
  • Discover the spine-chilling secrets of the infamous Dublin Bodysnatchers
  • Learn the terrifying history of Misery Hill and why its name is so apt.

The Ghostbus Tour for kids (starring Dr Ghastly) is aimed at children aged 7-14.

The tour storyteller; Dr Ghastly is a professional actor who will keep you and your kids entertained throughout and make it a memorable day for all!

While the tour does touch on the darker side of Dublin’s past, it also focuses on fun and entertainment, and is not too scary!

 

Ghostbus Kids Tour Information

Admission: 

  • Children/Adults    €20.00
  • Family Tickets (2 Adults + 2 Kids)    €70.00

Departure Times: Saturdays 11:30am & 15:00pm with additional days added for school holidays – please see website for details

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes

Tour Depart: from Bus Stop 271 (Stop 3 on the DoDublin Hop on Hop off Tour) located beside the O`Connell St & Abbey St junction

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departure. Seats that are not filled 15 minutes before hand may be resold

Please Note

  • Warning; strobe lighting may be used during tour
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Seat belts are provided and must be worn throughout the tour
  • At least one adult must accompany groups of up to 6 kids
  • The tour has been designed for kids aged 7-14 and has been designed to be more fun than scary, however it may not be suitable for children of a sensitive nature.

Online Vouchers may be presented on your phone or can be printed

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