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The Ark Dublin Moon Woke Me Up

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14 – 29 Dec 2019

This festive season, escape into space in this fantastic interactive theatrical adventure for ages 3-5 from Little Bigtop in association with The Civic.

Moon Woke Me Up Nine times
It was still 4am
So I built a rocket with my friends
And went on a journey that never ends

Come up and away with us. Come and play with us.

You are invited to come and build a rocket that will BLAST OFF and take us on a magical adventure. Once inside their homemade rocket children are treated to a magical shadow show as they journey to the moon! Come with us all the way, up there, into outer space!

I wonder if it smells of cheese?
I wonder if it will make me sneeze?

Let’s find out!

Inspired by a Haiku of the same title by Basho Matsuo, Moon Woke Me Up is an interactive theatrical adventure to space for ages 3-5, using a wonderful blend of performance and interactive drama, construction play and sensory explorations.

 

TICKETS

€12.50/€9.50* per child. (20% off for Members)

DATES & TIMES

14-29 Dec 2019
Sat 14 & Sun 15
Wed 18 & Thu 19
Sat 21 & Sun 22
Sat 28 & Sun 29
@ 10.15am, 11.45am & 2pm

AGE RANGE & DURATION

Ages 3-5. Approx 50 mins.

 

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.

Killarney Sleigh Rides Kerry
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Killarney Sleigh Rides Kerry

**Updated 2017 details coming soon**

Town Sleigh Ride

Take a Sleigh Ride through the streets of Killarney with sleigh bells jingling. As you travel along see the town with its glittering lights and festive displays.

Why not make your Santa visit at Christmas Island extra special with a sleigh ride from his office!!! A fun and exciting way for all to enjoy the sights, sounds and magic of Christmas in Killarney.

Flat rate for 1-4 Passengers €20.00 per sleigh

Extra passengers (5th and subsequent passengers) €3.00 PP

Each Sleigh can hold up to 10 people, A max of 2 sleighs per time slot.

eg. if booking 11 (2 Sleighs )  then it will be €40 for the first 8 people then €3.00pp there after.

Prebooking is advised to guarantee your time.

Park Sleigh Ride

Enjoy a Sleigh ride through Killarney National Park, departing from Christmas Island, where Santa & his elves take up residence this year.

What a wonderful festive way to see the snow-capped mountains and picturesque parklands. Ramble through the deer parks onto Ross Castle.

For children and adults alike this is a perfect way to celebrate the charm and beauty of Christmas in Killarney.

Flat rate for 1-4 Passengers €40.00

Extra passengers (5th and subsequent passengers) €5.00 PP

Prebooking is advised to guarantee your time. Visit web site for more details…

Killarney sleigh rides

Santa's Grotto at Ardgillan Castle Dublin
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Santas Grotto at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

**Updated 2017 details coming soon**

Santas Grotto at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

Visit Santa Claus and his Elves at Ardgillan Castle in Balbriggan, North Dublin for 11 dates this December.

The beautiful Ardgillan Castle will host this fantastic event and this year there will be a VICTORIAN THEME. Visitors will be greeted by the Castle’s very own Butler who will explain to them what Christmas was like many years ago. There will also be a display showing the types of gifts the children would have had at Christmas back then. And outside the entrance to the Castle you will be able to view a Period Carriage – Santa is travelling in style this year!

Inside the Castle there will be plenty to entertain the children while they wait to enter the Grotto. Apart from the friendly Elves there will also be a MAGICIAN and rumour has it that Rudolf the Reindeer will be around to say hello.

Children will be able to post their letter to the North Pole via our special post box and they can colour in a drawing for Santa if they wish.

Tickets:

  • €17 per the first child to include a photo and €12 for each additional child.
  • Adults are free of charge.
  • Time slots must be booked in advance via our website.
  • Time slots will have limited availability.
  • Additional photos may be ordered on the day
  • Event is suitable for children up to 12 years

Tours start every 15 minutes from 10.30am – 3.30pm on the following dates:

December 3rd / 4th        December 10th / 11th         December 17th – 23rd

 

Tea/Coffee and food is available for purchase at the Castle Tea Rooms

Entrance to the event is via the main doors of the Castle facing the sea. 

For more information contact Activity Nation on 01 8557113 or by email tickets@santasgrottoardgillan.com

Santa’s Grotto Ardgillan Castle Dublin

Address: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
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Santas Grotto at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

House of Horrors Ardgillan Castle Dublin
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House of Horrors Ardgillan Castle Dublin

Halloween House of Horrors at Ardgillan

It’s that time of year again when the veil between the worlds is thin. Ardgillan Castle’s ghosts have stirred and are ready to wreak mayhem and havoc.

For Halloween the castle is covered in darkness. Not for the faint-hearted this tour will be scarier than ever!!!

This year our format has changed…VISITORS WILL GO THROUGH THE CASTLE ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT A GUIDE……ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO ENTER?????

 

Please note that this Halloween we are creating a different style of event. There will not be a performance where you follow a guide through the castle telling a story. Visitors will venture through our house of horrors on their own, entering each space and room in groups of no more than ten people. This will be scarier than ever so please brace yourself…..

Tours available from Friday 27th October – Wednesday 1st November. 

€5 per person.

Not suitable for children under 6. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Beware this tour is very scary and adult supervision is necessary.

Please read the terms and conditions before purchasing your ticket:

Terms & Conditions:

  • Please retain your email as proof of purchase.
  • Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and have no cash value.
  • All children under the age of 12 must be supervised by adults at all times.
  • Online ticket sales will close 24 hours in advance of each day.

 

E-mail: eventardgillan@fingal.ie
Phone: 01 8492212
Address: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
www.ardgillancastle.ie

 

ardgillanAbout Ardgillan Castle
Although referred to as a Castle, the residence at Ardgillan is a large country-styled house with castellated embellishments. Originally named “Prospect House”, the central section was built in 1738 by Robert Taylor, with the west and east wings added in the late 1800s.

Initially the site was heavily wooded, the name Ardgillan being derived from the Irish “Ard Choill” meaning High Wood. It was cleared out by service soldiers and itinerant workers in return for one penny a day, sleeping accommodation and one meal.

The house consists of two storeys over a basement which extends out under the lawns on the southern side of the building. When occupied, the ground and first floors were the living accommodations while the west and east wings were servants’ quarters and estate offices. The basement comprised of the service floor, the kitchen and stores. The Castle has now been restored and the ground floor rooms and kitchens are open to visitors for guided tours.

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Festina Lente Wicklow

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UPDATED 2021 DETAILS COMING SOON…..

Horses, Humans and Halloween Mid-Term Kids Camp 29th October – 1st November 2019

Looking for a magical Halloween mid-term camp? Festina Lente has you covered!

Muggle School may be out, but join our classes at THE place to be for witchcraft and wizardry! Our Halloween Mid Term camp runs from Tuesday 29th October – Friday 1st November 2019 from 9.45am – 2pm, for children ages 6 to 12 years old.  Your child will do horse riding and plenty of hands on crafts and activities for the 4 days.

Agenda for the days include:

  • Horse riding every day
  • Potions
  • Herbology
  • Transfiguration
  • Charms
  • Library work
  • Broomstick Practice
  • Quidditch (weather permitting – outdoor pitch)

Only €150 per child! We have only 8 spaces so don’t wait too long to book!

Click here to book your place!

If your child has any special needs, requirements or allergies please email info@festinalente.ie with the details. Please pack a drink & snack for elevenses and a lunch for later as wizarding is hungry work.  Bearing in mind some lessons have an outdoor element, please bring suitable warm clothes, rain gear and wellies. You may wear robes or muggle gear as you wish, but we don’t advise wearing your best clothes in case you get messy so old clothes are advised.

Payment Terms and Conditions

  • Full payment at time of booking
  • Cancellations 4 weeks or greater before start date – Full refund
  • Cancellations 3 weeks before start date – €25 administration fee.
  • Cancellations 2 weeks before start date – €75 administration fee.
  • Cancellations 1 weeks before start date – no refunds.

Old Connaught Avenue,
Bray,
Co. Wicklow,
A98 F702.

Tel: (01) 2720704/06
Web : http://www.festinalente.ie/

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Happy Halloween Experience Limerick

UPDATED 2021 DETAILS COMING SOON…..

Happy Halloween Experience Limerick is Spooky not Scary and offers Spooktacular Fun for all the family

Families in Limerick can look forward to a spooky Halloween half-term treat, with the return of the spooktacular ‘Happy Halloween’ experience in the Jetland Shopping Centre in Limerick (and also in Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, Cork).

Open: 18th to 20th October

Open: 25th to 31st October

Opening times: 12 to 6pm daily (except Oct 18th 3 to 6pm)

Witch Hattie O’Goodspell, the good witch of Munster, will entertain visitors in her magical spooky home.  Hattie is joined by her friends, the spooky skeletons like “Lazy Bones”, the bonkers bats, and a whole host of other spooky (not scary) ghosts and ghouls. 

The cost is just €6 per child, with free entry for adults, and everyone is encouraged to dress-up in their favourite Hallowe’en costumes.  

On entering visitors meet a friendly trainee witch, who guides them on their journey through spectacular spooky sights, en-route to Witch Hattie O’Goodspell’s house.

Once there children meet with Hattie who tells them all about her magic potions, her favourite broomsticks and of course her famous hat collection!!   Visitors see where Hattie makes her magic spells and the very spooky children might even get to sit on her broom!

Everyone leaves with small sweet treat, and a professional photographer is on hand to capture the magical Halloween moment with Witch Hattie O’Goodspell. 

Photos can be purchased immediately afterwards in large 8×10 format with card frame, a great reminder of a spooktacular fun visit! 

Adult: €0

Child €6

1st Photo: €14

Additional photos: €6

For more information about The Witches House and all the spooky fun in Jetland Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores Patrick Street, visitors can check out Happy Halloween on Facebook.

 

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Christmas Athenry Heritage Centre Galway

Athenry Heritage Centre

Christmas Winter Wonderland

2nd ,3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd December 2017

Babies & Toddlers Admission Times 10:00am-12:00pm

Admission times are:12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm.  

Enjoy a magical time in the Athenry Heritage Centre’s Winter Wonderland with a one hour Santa Experience that includes a range of festive craft activities for all the family to enjoy.

Enter a world of Christmas fun and festive cheer where children can discover a place full of treats and delights which includes craft activities, the popular baking activity, make Christmas tree decorations and plant a spring bulb. All the activities are fun, inclusive and let the imagination go wild.

The Elves are waiting for all the boys and girls to help them enjoy their activities and Santa is waiting with a gift for the children to take home.

Parents of young babies and toddlers can also enjoy their Santa experience with morning opening times just for you. There’s a world of toys and festive cheer waiting for you and Santa has a special gift too. Doors open from 10:00am-12:00pm. No pre-booking is necessary.

Admission for the Babies & Toddlers is €10.00 per child and €5.00 per Adult.

The Athenry Heritage Centre is decorated in its unique and special way which brings home the spirit of Christmas and lets parents and children enjoy their visit in the ambient setting of St. Mary’s Church, Athenry. Children will be thrilled as they start their journey to meet Santa but remember there’s only 25 places per hour so book online or buy your tickets at the door.

Admission times are:12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm.  

Tickets are limited to 25 children per hour.

Admission Prices: Child €15.00, Under Two €10.00, Adult €5.00

This year’s Christmas Winter Wonderland offers parents the opportunity to book online with Eventbrite where Mum’s & Dads can choose their times to visit Santa.

Please note all online tickets include a booking fee but it guarantees your entry time to the Athenry Heritage Centre’s Christmas Winter Wonderland.

Please call 091 844661 for further details or checkout Eventbrite to book your tickets.

Athenry Heritage Centre Galway

St. Mary’s
The Square
Athenry
Co. Galway
T: +353 (0)91 844661
Email : info@athenryheritagecentre.com
Web : www.athenryheritagecentre.com

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Halloween Fest at Westport House Mayo

Are you ready to scare yourself silly this Halloween?!

Westport House will be hosting it’s annual Halloween Fest on the weekend of the 28th and 29th of October.

Get ready for plenty of ghoulish delights, scary stories and creepy fun that all the family will be able to enjoy!

Westport House
Westport
Mayo
Tel : +353(0)98 27766
Email : info@westporthouse.ie

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Halloween Pirate Adventure Rathwood Carlow

Rathwoods Pirate Adventure,

Jump on Deck this Halloween!!!!

 

Running 21st – 31st of October.

Booking Start 22nd of August at 12 noon.
 

Meet Captain Jack & Penelope Sail, help them find redbeards famous ship & hidden treasure before the evil captain hook.

Follow the treasure map to the haunted part of the sea.

Look out for evil captain hook along the way.

Once the treasure is successfully found – each child will get there own gold treasure to bring home

On the way back from the haunted part of the sea, you will get to visit the Pirates Pumpkin Patch.

Pick & Carve your Pumpkin.

Rathwood
Rath
Tullow
Carlow
Phone: 059 91 56285
Email : info@rathwood.com

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Winter Wonderland at Westport House Mayo

Winter Wonderland at Westport House is a magical family experience brimming with Christmas cheer that will leave the kids starry-eyed and the whole family believing in fairy-tales!

Escape the wintery weather outside for the warmth of our open fires in this stunning historic house. Soak up the twinkling lights, lush green garlands and tinsel trimmings spilling festively from every corner of Westport House as the little ones enjoy a fun-filled Christmas experience that they are sure to remember forever.

How much does Winter Wonderland cost?

  • Babies under 1 year old go FREE for their first Christmas with gift included!
  • €15 for infants (children under 2 years – a gift is included***)
  • €26.50 for children (aged 2 years and up – a gift is included ***)
  • €12 for adults (aged 16 years and up)

Westport House
Westport
Mayo
Tel : +353(0)98 27766
Email : info@westporthouse.ie