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The Santa Experience – Santa’s Magical Cabin

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Santa’s Magical Cabin is back for 2025!

The award winning and original Santa’s Magical Cabin returns for this Winter season!  

Over the past 15 years Santa’s Magical Cabin in association with Dunnes Stores has provided children and adults alike with a wonderful visit to Santa Claus in his magical cabin! 

Upon check-in an elf guide will meet each family and take them directly to meet Santa Claus.

Children will be amazed by what Santa knows about them, thanks to the “Santa Needs to Know” forms. Santa will also give each child a beautiful age appropriate gift. 

Everyone will be entertained throughout by energetic elves who will tell everyone exactly how Santa, his reindeer and all the elves prepare for Christmas. 

Tickets cost €14.00 per child & €7 per adult and can be booked online in advance to ensure you get your preferred time and date.

Each ticket includes meeting and interacting with elves, meeting your elf guide, visiting Santa in his Magical Cabin, Santa knowing personal information about each child and an age-appropriate gift from Santa.

A professional photographer will be on hand to capture all those magical moments and you can order 8 x 10 framed prints immediately afterwards if you wish. The first print is priced at €18 and subsequent prints will be priced at €12 per print. A digital photo package is available whereby you can get all of your photos on a Santa USB stick PLUS 1 printed photo for just €40. A special personalised invitation from Santa to your children can also be purchased for €15 (includes €2.95 postage) which is posted directly to your home. 

Come join the magic!

Venues

  • Dunnes Stores, Ilac Centre, 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

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Dates/Times

  • 15th November to 23rd December 2025
  • 12pm to 6pm (generally) See website
  • Please check our online booking system for exact dates and times opening times of your preferred location

Admission

  • Children €14.00 (incl. gift)
  • Adult €7 (no gift)
  • Baby €14 (with gift)
  • Baby €6 (no gift)
  • Special invite: €15

Photos

  • €18 for first photo
  • €12 for each additional copy
  • €40 Digital photo USB + 1 printed photo 

Santa’s Shop

  • Reindeer Food: €4
  • Finding Nutmeg book €12
  • Activity book: €7
  • Finding Nutmeg + Activity book €17

Booking

Book online now at www.santaexperience.ie

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

Instagram: santaexperienceireland

 

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Boo at the Zoo Dublin Zoo Spooktacular Halloween

We are calling all local monsters, witches and superheroes to step into the wildest celebration in town this Halloween: Boo at the Zoo! From October 25th to November 1st 2025, Dublin Zoo will transform into a world of spooky surprises and eerie adventures, including a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt with annual passes to be won. That’s not all, as little ones dressed up for Halloween will go free on Friday, 31st October 2025* as long as they are with a full-paying adult!

From thrilling keeper talks and pumpkin carving fun to Halloween discos and ghostly surprises hidden throughout the Zoo, Boo at the Zoo promises plenty of ghouls, giggles, and spine-tingling adventures for all ages.

Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt – 2 Annual Passes to Be Won! 

  • From October 25th to November 1st 2025, explore Dublin Zoo like never before with two thrilling story-based trails featuring 15 spooky checkpoints each. 
  • Crack riddles, complete eerie challenges, and scan hidden QR codes to collect clues.
  • Solve the mystery final answer for a chance to win one of two Dublin Zoo Annual Passes – giving your family a full year of free visits, behind-the-scenes adventures, and wild days out.
  • It’s the perfect Halloween midterm fun for mischief-makers big and small!

Halloween Day Fun – October 31st 

  • Kids in Costume Go Free! From boo-tiful ghouls and mini monsters to wild creatures and impressive superheroes, children in Halloween costumes will run wild with free entry to Dublin Zoo! Tickets are available online or at the gate, only valid with a paying adult. T&Cs apply: One child in costume will receive free entry to Dublin Zoo per full paying adult on Friday 31st October 2025.  Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. Offer only applies to single adult tickets, not family tickets. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
  • Free Face Painting (11am-3pm, Zoorassic World): Watch your little monsters transform into ghouls, ghosts, and wild creatures! The frightfully fun face painting will turn kids into the creepiest creatures at Dublin Zoo.

Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
Tel : Email : info@dublinzoo.ie
Web : www.dublinzoo.ie

 

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Easter at Emerald Park Meath

Emerald Park’s ‘Hop & Hunt’ Returns Bigger Than Ever with over 12,000 Easter Eggs Up for Grabs!

One of Ireland’s largest Easter egg hunts returns this April with five days of Easter fun, family entertainment, and brand-new ‘Little Bunny Mornings’ for younger guests!

Emerald Park is bringing back its hugely popular Hop & Hunt this Easter and it’s bigger, better, and more egg-citing than ever! Following last year’s success, one of Ireland’s largest Easter Egg Hunts returns from Thursday, April 2nd to Monday, April 6th, with an incredible 12,000 chocolate Easter eggs waiting to be claimed. New for this year, families can also enjoy ‘Little Bunny Mornings’, a specially designed early experience for younger guests to enjoy the magic of Easter in a more relaxed setting before the park opens fully.

Located just 20 minutes from Dublin in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Emerald Park will once again transform into an Easter wonderland, offering families a magical springtime adventure filled with fun, exploration, and plenty of chocolate eggs!

Upon arrival, guests can collect their official Hop & Hunt map and set off on a themed trail through the Emerald Park Zoo and Junior Zone. Along the way, families will discover specially marked locations where festive characters will be waiting to stamp maps as eggs are found. Once all stamps are collected, little explorers can make their way to the Hop and Hunt Chocolate Station to receive their very own delicious chocolate Easter egg, where  golden ticket surprise awaits on lucky explorer! 

The fun continues at the Big Top Tent where guests can get their creativity hopping at the Easter activity station, featuring themed arts and crafts, giant games and along with a special competition offering families the chance to win a return trip to Emerald Park.

Over at the Emerald Park Zoo, visitors can enjoy exclusive Giant Rabbit talks, where expert keepers share fascinating facts and stories about these incredible animals. Plus, little explorers can take part in hands-on learning at Bio Facts, discovering interactive displays, fun activities, and the wonders of the animal kingdom at select times throughout the day.

The Junior Zone and Zoo will be buzzing with Easter cheer, complete with festive decorations and access to family-favourite attractions including the Crazy Bus, Ladybird Loop, Honey Pot Bears, Balloon Chase, and Flight School perfect for in-between egg-hunting adventures.

Entry to Hop & Hunt is included with all Emerald Park admission tickets during the event dates.

New for 2026, Emerald Park is introducing ‘Little Bunny Mornings’, a specially designed early experience for younger guests to enjoy the magic of Easter before the park gets busy. Taking place in the Emerald Park Education Centre on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of April, these intimate 45-minute sessions are tailored for children aged between 2 to 4 years and must be pre-booked in advance. Guests can choose from two session times (10:15am and 11:15am) with each including a warm welcome with tea and coffee for parents, followed by an engaging bunny-themed story time, interactive biofacts exploration, a magical meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, and a fun-filled bunny dance party including songs, dancing, bubbles and more!

Little guests will also enjoy a gentle visit to the Giant Rabbit Habitat, where they can see Emerald Park’srabbits up close and learn fascinating facts from expert staff, making it the perfect first Easter experience for small adventurers. Pre-booking is essential from events@emeraldpark.ie

Beyond the Easter excitement, Emerald Park offers a full day of thrills and discovery for all ages. Younger guests can explore 14 Junior Zone attractions, multiple playgrounds, the petting farm, and the Emerald Park Zoo home to more than 250 animals including big cats, birds of prey, and the ever-popular Lemur Woods experience.

For thrill-seekers, there’s no shortage of adrenaline-fuelled fun. Brave the legendary Cú Chulainn Coaster, Europe’s largest inverted wooden rollercoaster make a splash on Ireland’s only flume ride, Viking Voyage, or experience the immersive world of Tír na nÓg, featuring Europe’s longest intertwining family and thrill rollercoasters.

Tickets for Hop & Hunt are available now at www.EmeraldPark.ie

 

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The Rink Roller Disco School Tours

Give your students a unique school tour they will never forget at The Rink Roller Disco, Dublin’s Only Roller Disco.
The Rink Roller Disco is a top class roller disco fully equipped with a sound system and spectacular lighting rig ready to create an unforgettable experience.
 
  • Private Hire available Monday- Friday during school term.
  • We can accommodate large groups of up to 80 students.
  • Choose from a 90 min or 2hr skate session.
  • Roller Skate hire included.
  • Suitable for ages 8+.
  • Diner area available to Purchase snacks and Drinks
  • Food/Drink Package can be added from €6pp. 
  • Small deposit required to confirm.
  • All participants are required to have a completed waiver.

 

Book Now

 

The Rink Roller Disco

Finches Business Park
Longmile Road
D12

Phone: 01 4193740
Email: hello@therink.ie
Web: therink.ie

 
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Birthday Parties at Astropark Dublin

Looking for an unforgettable Birthday Party for your child? At Astropark, we combine fun and sports into action-packed 2-hour parties that kids will absolutely love! Designed to keep children engaged, active, and happy, our parties offer the perfect mix of supervised activities, private room time, and free play, creating a day they’ll never forget.

Each party kicks off with 1 hour of supervised activities, led by our experienced party coordinators. Then, the kids get 30 minutes in a private party room to enjoy food and celebrate with friends. To top it all off, they’ll have 30 minutes of free play on our pitches, perfect for running around or playing football before it’s time to go home.

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Party Options:

  • Bubble Football (ages 9+): Kids wear inflatable bubbles for a hilarious twist on traditional football that will have them bouncing and laughing the whole time.
  • NERF AstroWars (ages 6+): Children dive into thrilling NERF battles with exciting games like Capture the Flag and Team Match, combining strategy and teamwork in a safe, supervised environment.
  • Football/Old School Sports Day (ages 5+): Perfect for younger kids, this option features timeless games like Tug of War, Egg and Spoon Races, Sack Races, and Three-Legged Races, encouraging both fun and teamwork.
  • Multi-Activity Party (ages 5+): For a party full of variety, choose three activities from options like Unihoc (Field Hockey), Volleyball, Olympic Handball, Rounders, Dodgeball, and Tug of War. This is a fantastic way to keep the energy high with diverse games.

Our parties run every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm at our Coolock and Tallaght locations. Pricing starts at €240 for up to 12 children, including food, and additional children can join for €20 each. 

Don’t miss the chance to give your little one a party designed to keep kids active, entertained, and smiling from start to finish.

Book Now

Astropark Tallaght

Address: Astropark Tallaght, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Telephone: (01) 459 9822

Astropark Coolock

Address: Astropark Coolock, Coolock Lane, Coolock, Dublin 17

Telephone: (01) 806 0088

AstroPark.ie

 

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School Tours at Astropark

Kids – Primary School Tours

Astropark’s Primary School Tours are packed with activities that keep kids active, entertained, and learning without even realizing it. Perfect for young adventurers, these tours combine play with teamwork and skill-building.

What the kids will enjoy:

  • Nerf Wars: A thrilling and action-packed team game (ages 6+).
  • Inflatable Obstacle Course: Race your friends and tackle the challenges!
  • Bubble Football: Bounce around in this crazy and fun game (ages 7+).
  • Bouncy Castle: A classic favorite for endless fun.
  • Crazy Sports Day Games: From sack races to tug of war, it’s all about laughs.
  • Football Coaching & Games: Learn new skills while having a blast.

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Plan your tour:

  • When: April to June
  • Time: Start at 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
  • Duration: 2.5 hours of activities (4 hours on-site)
  • Cost: €22 per child
  • Group Size: Minimum of 40 children (custom packages for smaller groups available).

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Transition Year (TY) School Tour

Astropark’s TY School Tour is all about bringing students together through teamwork and exciting challenges. Our activities are designed to energize and engage, making it a day they’ll always remember.

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Here’s what’s included:

  • Bubble Football: Laugh, bump, and roll in this hilarious game.
  • Tug of War: Test strength and strategy with your team.
  • Dodgeball: Fast-paced fun with a competitive edge.
  • Obstacle Course: An exciting challenge to conquer (weather permitting).
  • Human Foosball: A life-sized version of the classic table game!

Key Information:

  • When: September to April
  • Time: Start at 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM
  • Duration: 2 hours of activities (3.5 hours on-site)
  • Cost: €22 per student
  • Group Size: Minimum of 25 students

Book Now

School Tours at Astropark

Astropark Tallaght

Address: Astropark Tallaght, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Telephone: (01) 459 9822

 

Astropark Coolock

Address: Astropark Coolock, Coolock Lane, Coolock, Dublin 17

Telephone: (01) 806 0088

AstroPark.ie

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The Sing Factory School Tours

Welcome to The Sing Factory where you and your friends or family can experience the Superstar Recording Experience.
Let It Go big style!

CITY CENTRE RECORDING STUDIO

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Let’s get this party started!
To kick things off, our Sing Factory sound engineer will explain how recording works, help with song selection and make sure everyone is vocally warmed up for the main event.

Sing Your Heart Out
Guided by our sound engineer, everyone will be recorded singing in our super sound-proof vocal booth. You can record in groups or as solo artists. The rest of the group can watch and sing along from studio through a control room window or via our HD big screen.

Your No. 1 Hit Record
After the session and post-party, we will supply you password protected song recordings which you can download and keep.

Food and Drink

For studio parties

  • we supply drinks and VIP Party Treats bags on the day. 
  • You’re free to bring your own birthday cake and/or party bags if you wish

Pizzas are optional and can be ordered on the day.

See here for more details

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MOBILE RECORDING STUDIO

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State of the art, custom-built from the wheels up – it’s the mobile recording studio that’s going to make your party or event absolutely unforgettable.

The Tinpod is a completely unique mobile recording studio. It not only looks distinctive with our stylish Tinpod livery, it’s a one of a kind experience inside too.

The Mobile Recording Studio will park outside your home or chosen venue and guests can come aboard in groups to experience the excitement of recording a song of their choice in a professional setting complete with sound engineer. Mobile Recording Studio Parties are suitable for all ages and are an amazing addition to a hen party or wedding, enabling guests to create vocal memories that can be recorded and kept as gifts for themselves and their hosts.

We’re Nationwide

We Go Anywhere.
We’ve visited schools and colleges, arenas and events, exhibitions, celebrations, houses and hotels all over Ireland. If you’ve got the space, we’ve got the studio and we’re solar powered so you don’t need to worry about cables.

Click here for more

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The Sing Factory Birthday Parties

Welcome to The Sing Factory where you and your friends or family can experience the Superstar Recording Experience.
Let It Go big style!

CITY CENTRE RECORDING STUDIO

The-Sing-Factory-Experience

Let’s get this party started!
To kick things off, our Sing Factory sound engineer will explain how recording works, help with song selection and make sure everyone is vocally warmed up for the main event.

Sing Your Heart Out
Guided by our sound engineer, everyone will be recorded singing in our super sound-proof vocal booth. You can record in groups or as solo artists. The rest of the group can watch and sing along from studio through a control room window or via our HD big screen.

Your No. 1 Hit Record
After the session and post-party, we will supply you password protected song recordings which you can download and keep.

Food and Drink

For studio parties

  • we supply drinks and VIP Party Treats bags on the day. 
  • You’re free to bring your own birthday cake and/or party bags if you wish

Pizzas are optional and can be ordered on the day.

See here for more details

[Show slideshow]
MOBILE RECORDING STUDIO

The-Sing-Factory-Mobile-Studio

State of the art, custom-built from the wheels up – it’s the mobile recording studio that’s going to make your party or event absolutely unforgettable.

The Tinpod is a completely unique mobile recording studio. It not only looks distinctive with our stylish Tinpod livery, it’s a one of a kind experience inside too.

The Mobile Recording Studio will park outside your home or chosen venue and guests can come aboard in groups to experience the excitement of recording a song of their choice in a professional setting complete with sound engineer. Mobile Recording Studio Parties are suitable for all ages and are an amazing addition to a hen party or wedding, enabling guests to create vocal memories that can be recorded and kept as gifts for themselves and their hosts.

We’re Nationwide

We Go Anywhere.
We’ve visited schools and colleges, arenas and events, exhibitions, celebrations, houses and hotels all over Ireland. If you’ve got the space, we’ve got the studio and we’re solar powered so you don’t need to worry about cables.

Click here for more