Christmas at The Square Tallaght

*UPDATED 2023 DETAILS COMING SOON*

Roll Up, Roll Up for Santa’s Christmas Circus at The Square!

Santa Claus is back with a bang this Christmas at The Square Tallaght  as part of the shopping centre’s Circus theme extravaganza featuring:

Santa’s Grotto, Giant Ferris Wheel and Funfair, Ireland’s only 4D virtual reality sleigh ride and a host of free weekly entertainment

Kicks off Saturday, 19th November!

Celebrations are kicking off this weekend to mark the launch of The Square’s Christmas experience and all are invited!

Saturday 19th November sees the opening of Santa’s Grotto, Funfair and VR Sleigh Ride, against a backdrop of big-top theme décor, and show-stopping line up of family entertainment.

The launch weekend fun takes place on both Saturday and Sunday, with free daily circus theme shows and performers, carnival games, face painting, balloons and lots more, as well as a special screening of The Greatest Showman in the new Movies@TheSquare cinema on Sunday, and outdoor funfair running to 9pm daily.

With Christmas experiences filling up fast this year, families can book in now to see Santa at The Square from Nov 19th right up to Christmas Eve. There are lots of added attractions over the festive period for a complete day out, including activities for all ages and plenty of free weekly entertainment.

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Santa’s Circus Grotto:

Meet & greet with circus master Santa in his brand new Grotto on level 3 from 19th November right up until Christmas Eve. Booking now open at www.thesqtallaght.ie/christmas         

Giant Ferris Wheel and Kids Funfair:

“The Tallaght Eye” returns! A family favourite every year, enjoy spectacular views across Dublin on the sparking 35m Panoramic Ferris Wheel before continuing the magic with all the fun of the fair in Level 3 car park. With rides for all ages including Sea Storm, Trampolines and Toy Set Carousel and the new Helter Skelter, it is not to be missed!

4D Virtual Reality Santa’s Sleigh:

Enjoy Ireland’s only 4D Virtual Reality sleigh ride for an out of this world experience. Fly across the world with stunning 360 degree views, special effect wind machines and gentle movement for a full magic effect. Level 2, beside Centre Mall. www.thesqtallaght.ie/christmas                  

The Greatest Showman: Movies@TheSquare:

Opened just this year, the plush new cinema with family friendly prices is showing special screenings of The Greatest Showman in the Kids Club starting Sat 26th / Sun 27th November with tickets just €3 for kids and adults alike. After the film, continue the circus theme fun around the centre with the free Saturday circus shows and many other attractions.

Free Weekly Entertainment:

Tick off your Christmas shopping list while keeping the kids entertained with free weekly activities including Thursday Treats, circus performers and free treats from 6pm to 8pm, as well as  Saturday Circus Themed Shows every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm outside Movies@theSquare.

Big celebrations are fitting after a successful year for the shopping centre, with the arrival of the new 13 screen Movies@TheSquare cinema, a brand new 43,400sq ft Penneys opened in September, with more to come including Krispy Kreme opening this December.

Fiona Power, Commercial Operations Manager at The Square said:

“We’re delighted to celebrate Christmas this year with our loyal customers as well as welcoming lots of new happy faces! It has been a tough few years all round, so we’re glad we can put on a memorable experience for families, and have so much to offer. From our entertainment programme to our long awaited Penneys – it’s going to be a special year here.”

For further information on all activities, including pricing and booking visit www.thesquare.ie/Christmas          

 

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The North Pole Experience Dublin

We are back this year to our original home at The Royal Liver Retail Park (Next door to Eurogiant)

Our visits to Santa will be a one-on-one experience that includes the full walk-through meeting different characters,

(Includes visit the North Pole to meet Santa, spin on the Coca-Cola Trucks, a gift & a photo with Santa) Plus 20 minutes of playtime in Bounceland while you wait for your photos

Visit Santa at his grotto Check out the Elf’s workshop. Bring your letter and send it by Elf express to Santa at our post box. Help light the Christmas tree Take a Spin on The Coca-Cola Trucks (Kiddie Ride) Have a snowball fight with Frosty.

New Scenes with surprise characters!! Plus much more.

Get your very own picture taken with the man himself to bring home.

Please be aware weekends are busy so there could be waiting time and booking in slots are only a way of controlling the numbers attending

Fuel your child’s remarkable and unique imagination by visiting The North Pole Experience

Hot and cold food, Refreshments, tea/coffee, etc. are available on-site.

(The event is all indoor so no need to worry about the weather, but do wrap up as it could be cold as it is the North Pole!!!)

Email: northpoleexperience@gmail.com for large group bookings.

Opening Times:

Wednesday – Friday: 3 pm-7 pm

Saturday-Sunday: 11 am-6 pm

Runs from Sat the 25th of Nov till the 23rd Dec 2023

Advance Booking Only… NON-TRANSFERABLE

Pricing:

Child 20euro + VAT / Tax / Booking Charges (Included: Walk Through Experience / Santa Visit /Photo & Gift / Spin on Cocacola Truck (Kiddie Ride), 20 Mins Playtime in Bounceland).

Adult 10euro +VAT / Tax / Booking Charges (MAX 4 adults per family/booking)

Baby under 1 year of age 10euro payable at the door (Walkthrough and Photo with Santa Only)

T&C

TICKETS / BOOKINGS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

Please arrive 15 minutes before your booking time

Our kiddie ride “the Coca-Cola trucks” is only suitable for children of 2 years and up (No Adults)

ACCOMMODATION: Contact The Ibis Hotel Redcow Naas Road

Add us on Facebook to win prizes and passes: WIN!! FREE PASSES TO THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE PLUS OVERNIGHT STAY FOR TWO ADULTS & TWO CHILDREN

Book Now

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EPIC Santa Experience Dublin

EPIC Santa Experience Dublin

JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE AT EPIC THE IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM

After a busy year, Santa and his elves are back at EPIC. They’ve spent the last few months getting ready for the best Christmas ever and they can’t wait to see you all again! We’ve thought of everything to make your visit extra special.

Bookings can be made online for groups of 8 people (maximum).

For group bookings of 9+ people contact our Reservations Team directly on 01 906 0861 so that we can ensure your visit to Santa will be safe and meets the latest government Covid guidelines for group gatherings.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EPIC VISIT TO SANTA?

Individual Visit to Santa in your Family Group

A Printed Family Photo with Santa taken by a Professional Photographer

Our Christmas Museum Trail Pack 

Entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum 

Age-Appropriate Gift from Santa

Hot Chocolate and Sweet Treat at The Bakehouse

Post your Letter to Santa at our Christmas Express Post Box

The historic and festively decorated setting of The chq Building 

A ticket to return and visit EPIC again in 2022

TICKET PRICES

Children (1-3 years) including an age-appropriate gift €16.50

Children (4-12 years) including an age-appropriate gift €23.00
Children (under 1 year) FREE

Adults(only available for adults accompanying children to Santa) €14.00

Book Now

CHQ Custom House Quay
Dublin 1
+353 (01) 906 0861
info@epicchq.com
https://epicchq.com/santas-grotto-dublin/

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Santa at The Chocolate Warehouse Dublin

*Updated 2019 details coming soon*

Christmas is not Christmas without a visit to Santa Claus at The Chocolate Warehouse for that special Santa Claus experience. The difference in the Chocolate Warehouse is that you enter a chocolate wonderland that makes this visit all the more special. Combining the excitement of Santa Claus and the surroundings of the Chocolate Warehouse will give any child memories to cherish for life.

A Special Santa Experience!

When you enter The Chocolate Warehouse you will be greeted by Santa’s helpers before entering Chocolate avenue viewing fabulous Christmas scenes along the way. Then you enter Santa’s house at the end of the avenue where you will meet Santa and receive a Christmas gift. After leaving Santa’s house you proceed to the Post Room to post your letter to the North Pole. In the Cracker Room the children have great fun where they can make their own Christmas cracker to take home. Many of these crackers end up on the Christmas tree. At your leisure you can view the Mini Chocolate Factory followed by a visit to the Chocolate Warehouse Christmas Shop.

Christmas Shop

The Christmas Shop Open From: 8th December to 23rd of December, Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm & Sunday 12pm – 5pm.

Visiting the Christmas shop will tantalize even Scrooge himself. The shop is open to the public and will not only put you in the mood for Christmas but gives you the opportunity to purchase all those personalized gifts and last minute stocking fillers e.g. (teachers gifts, corporate gifts or simply all the loved ones in your life) It’s full of Christmas gifts, chocolates novelties, chocolate Santa’s, chocolate cars, chocolate footballs, hampers, teddies and goodies galore.

Ideal for Creches, Montessori, Cubs or group visits.

Santa Claus Visit

Santa Visit times December 2018:

  • Saturday 8th December 11am – 5pm
  • Sunday 9th December 12pm – 5pm
  • Saturday 15th December 11am – 5pm
  • Sunday 16th December 12pm – 5pm
  • Saturday 22nd December 11am – 5pm
  • Sunday 23rd December 12pm – 5pm
  • Monday 24th December closed

For mid week Santa Claus visits call 01 4500080 for dates and times

Weekend visit no need to book must call in.

Admission Fee: 10 euro per child (adults free)

Group rate: €8.00 per child (group rate 10 or more children)

Parking: Free parking for cars and buses.

For other mid week dates and times call 01 4500080

If you are interested in discussing the Santa Visit further please contact us at Ph: 00 353 1 450 0080 or at info@chocolatewarehouse.ie

Santa at the Chocolate Warehouse Dublin

Mulcahy Keane Industrial Estate
Greenhills Road
Walkinstown
Dublin 12
Ph + 00353 1 450 0080
E- Mail: info@chocolatewarehouse.ie
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Cinderella The Helix Dublin

Cinderella – Pantomime at The Helix

Christmas 2014

November 28th, 2014 – January 11th, 2015

 

TheatreworX Productions, the hugely successful team behind the last six pantomimes at The Helix including Sleeping Beauty, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, and Jack and the Beanstalk return for their seventh panto with their latest hilarious adaption of Cinderella. Join our stunning Cinderella (Megan Cassidy) on a journey through the panto-sphere of fun and excitement as she proves that a new pair of shoes really can change a girls life, when she meets her gorgeous Prince Charming (Chris Currid). Donning some rather stylish outfits this year, our panto stalwarts and audience favourites Eoin Cannon & Aidan Mannion return as Cinders’ Ugly sisters who will make it their business to make Cinders as miserable as possible. They are joined again by the hilarious Colin Hughes as Buttons and Adam Lynch as Dandini who both return for their sixth panto. Our Wicked Stepmother (Mary Murray) will take a break from Love/Hate and instead love to hate our Cinders this Christmas, but will be kept in check by the beautiful Fairy Godmother (Erica Delaney Hayes) who will ensure that Cinderella will indeed go to the ball.

Cinderella will dance all night at The Helix this year as our hilarious panto will once again have our audience on their feet and dancing in the aisles. Enjoy the best value Christmas has to offer at The Helix this year. With the funniest panto in town, onsite parking and Santa’s Grotto, The Helix Panto is the perfect family choice this Christmas.

Produced by TheatreworX Productions

Written By Karl Harpur & Claire Tighe

Directed by Karl Harpur

Musical Direction by David Hayes

Choreography by Claire Tighe

Assistant Choreographer Jennifer Dawson

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BOOKING & TICKET DETAILS

Fri 28 Nov- Sun 11 Jan

Preview ticket price from €16.50, Standard ticket price from €21.00, Discount family tickets from €17.25

School performances @ 11am daily. Call for full schedule of school performances

Early booking is advisable

Previews;

Fri 28 Nov 7pm, Sat 29 Nov 2pm & 6pm, Sun 30 Nov 1pm & 5pm

Family Show times;

6, 13, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 Dec

2, 3, 10 Jan @ 2pm & 6pm

7, 14, 21, 31 Dec

4, 11 Jan @ 1pm & 5pm

5, 11, 18, 19 Dec

7, 8, 9 Jan @ 7pm

Sensory Friendly Performances

22 Dec @ 2pm

4 Jan @ 5pm

Booking 01 7007000

www.thehelix.ie

Booking Fee Applies

WIN 1 of 3 family passes to Cinderella … **Competition Closed**

Congratulations to our 3 winners – Laura O’Leary, Hannah Farrell and Jack Monaghan

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“Of the pantomimes I’ve seen this season, the Helix’s is the best” Sunday Times (Sleeping Beauty 2013/14)

 

“Genuinely stonking song and dance numbers evoke Broadway spectacle…..Beauty and the Beast could have plausible claim as the outstanding pantomime of the season” Irish Independent (Beauty & The Beast 2012/13)

 

“Clever wise-cracking, lavish costumes, elegant choreography and subtle satire” Joyce Hickey, The Irish Times (Aladdin 2011/12)

 

“ ..with the well-paced action….lots of stage changes, and strong musical talent, it zips along. And d’ya know wha’? It’s a scream” Sunday Independent (Beauty and the Beast 2012/13)

 

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Elf The Musical Dublin

Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. A modern Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF this Christmas.

Features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin. Book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin. Direction & choreography by Morgan Young. Set and Costume design by Olivier Award winner Tim Goodchild. Lighting design by Oliver Award winner Tim Lutkin and Sound design by Ciem Rawling.

CAST TO BE ANOUNCED AT A LATER DATE!

Please note under 3’s are not permitted.

A SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!”

– The New York Times

“ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”

-Variety

16 Dec 2014 – 10 Jan 2015
€20 – €60
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Grand Canal Square Docklands
Dublin 2
Tel :
Email : justask@bgetheatre.ie

 

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Santa’s Playland Dublin

SANTA’S PLAYLAND & INDOOR MARKET – A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS PARADISE

OPENS SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH AT THE AMBASSADOR THEATRE

One of this Christmas’ biggest events is here!

 Santa’s Playland & Indoor Market has taken up residence at The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin in preparation for this year’s festive season. Opening Saturday, December 6th at 10am the spectacular event runs until Tuesday, December 23rd.

And the great news is adults go free and there is no queuing for Santa!

Santa’s Playland transports children to a magical Christmas paradise. On entering Santa’s Playland children will be treated to a special Christmas play time. The Play Area is full of Christmas treats with bouncy castles, slides and Christmas displays.

This year Santa introduces his Indoor Christmas Market!

Of course, any visit to Santa’s Playland would not be complete without an audience with the Big Man himself and everyone will have the chance to chat to Santa and share their hopes and desires for Christmas presents. Every child will receive a present from Santa.

BOOK NOW!

Saturday December 6th – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance 6.00pm

Monday to Sunday – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance 6.00pm.

Entry for one hour per ticket on the hour every hour.

Tickets €12.50 Monday to Friday, Tickets €14.50 Saturdays and Sunday.

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the ark dublin

The Ark Dublin

2016 updated information coming soon…

The Ark presents The Henry Girls in a festive music show celebrating some of the things we love to do and see when the world turns white.

“Walking through Winterland, what do you see?
Walking through Winterland, what could it be?”

Follow the heavenly harmonies of The Henry Girls into an enchanting world of winter. From sparkling icicles to wolves in the forest, the joy of sledding at high speed or the wonder of the Aurora Borealis on a frosty night, discover the magic and mysteries of the festive season in a music performance made for children.

And just what did make those tracks in the snow? Find out as the band’s playful humour and trademark folk and trad melodies bring to life some of the things that we love to do and see when the world turns white.

Tracks in the Snow has been commissioned and produced by The Ark as we continue to work with artists to create high-quality live music experiences crafted especially for young audiences.

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Tickets

€5 per student
€4.50 Early Bird price
(available for ArkEd members if booked by Fri 24 Oct)
To become an ArkEd Member please go to our schools page.

Dates & Times

Previews
Wed 2 & Thu 3 Dec @ 10.15am & 12.15pm

Performances
Fri 4 Dec @ 12.15pm
Wed 9 – Fri 11 & Wed 16 – Fri 18 Dec @ 10.15am & 12.15pm

Autism Friendly Performance
Fri 11 Dec @ 12.15pm

Age Range & Duration

For 1st – 6th Class. Approx 50mins.

Artists

The Henry Girls

Production Information
  • Written & Performed by: The Henry Girls: Karen, Joleen & Lorna McLaughlin
  • Double Bass: Dave Redmond
  • Designer: Sinéad O’Hanlon
  • Lighting Designer: Mark Galione
  • Commissioned & Produced by: The Ark

The Ark
A Different Experience Every Visit
11a Eustace St,
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Tel : 01 6707788
Email : boxoffice@ark.ie
Web : ark.ie

The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more. Our programme of world class performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, so expect a different experience every visit.

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The Snowman Christmas Special Dublin

The Snowman Christmas Special Dublin

This phenomenally popular show, The Snowman Movie comes to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre following its sellout success in recent years. A magical concert designed for all the family, Raymond Briggs’s captivating film has established itself as part of the Christmas festivities for young and old,  accompanied by Howard Blake’s score played live by the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra. Suitable for young children, this is an opportunity for the whole family to share the magic of Christmas. Featuring Walking in the Air, and a selection of popular Christmas Songs, bring your jingle bells, wear your fancy dress, and make sure you book early!

Shay Byrne (RTÉ Radio 1’s Risin’ Time) will tell the story of James and the flying snowman as you watch the film on the big screen. This family Christmas show will also feature a carols sing along with special guest and seasonal favourites from the talented children of FACT, Showtime and Junior Musicals theatre schools, adding to the spirit and excitement of Christmas. There may also be a surprise a visit from Santa!

Shay Byrne, narrator
Irish Philharmonic Orchestra
Santa Claus, very special guest
FACT School of Performing Arts
Showtime Theatre School
Junior Musicals Theatre School

Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103!

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Running Time: 1hr 20mins approx (no interval)

Babies in arms (children under 2 years of age) will be admitted free of charge provided they are seated on a parents lap

13 Dec 2014 – 14 Dec 2014
€18 – €24 (Children €12 – €18)
Group offers Family ticket: €55 – €75
(2 adults and 2 children)
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Grand Canal Square Docklands
Dublin 2
Tel :
Email : justask@bgetheatre.ie