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Jingle Fest at Emerald Park
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Jingle Fest at Emerald Park

Join us for the second year of Jingle Fest! The festivities are back, plus some surprises! Filled with magic and wonder, this new event is sure to delight and excite all ages.Jingle Fest logo

An Emerald Park Jingle Fest ticket provides full day access so you can arrive at any time to enjoy the festivities at your leisure, including a walk through our Festive Fairy Woods light tunnel, a Christmas singalong on our Candy Lane Train, access to our Enchanted Entertainment Tent with snow and bubble fun, special performances, meet-and-greets with Christmas characters, Santa letter posting, a fun-filled festive live show in our Big Top Tent, full access to our zoo, playground and over 10 rides & attractions in our Jolly Junior Zone!

A visit with Santa Claus can also be added to your festive day out. This includes a magical visit and a special Christmas coin that can be redeemed in our present room for a gift. Santa Claus visit is optional and additional charges apply. Please select your preferred ticket option at checkout.

and more to be announced…

Dates

November: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th
December: 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd

-Your magical winter adventure begins the minute you arrive to Emerald Park. Check into the cosy admissions building and set off to discover Jingle Fest, be sure to spot our special Elf cams along the way!

-As you continue along your adventure, enjoy some singing friends, and look on in awe and wonder as you find yourself within the Festive Fairy Woods light tunnel.

-Making your way into our Jolly Junior Zone, warm up those vocal cords as you take off on the Candy Lane Train for a special Christmas singalong with the conductor. All I want for Christmas is Choo! 

-Magic is certainly all around.. enjoy our Pow Wow playground and over 10 rides & attractions in our Jolly Junior Zone, for as long as you like during your winter adventure. Visit our Enchanted Entertainment Tent for meet-and-greets with Christmas characters, gingerbread making, scheduled live performances, and snow and bubble fun in between. Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa!

-Next up, detour to the Big Top Tent beside The Lodge, for a festive 25-minute live show. You will not want to miss it!

-Finish off your winter adventure by sitting down to a tasty, hot, meal in The Lodge restaurant. Why not top it off with a delicious hot chocolate? Tis’ the season after all! Please check in park notice boards for Food & beverage daily opening hours during your visit.

Santa Visit :

It’s the question everyone is wondering, am I on the naughty or nice list? Head to The Lodge to meet with Santa Claus! Santa will give each good girl and boy a special Christmas coin to exchange in our present room for a wonderful Christmas gift. Santa Claus visit is optional. Please select your preferred ticket option when booking.

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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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Spooktacular Halloween Fun at Emerald Park Meath

Get ready for a thrilling and spine-tingling Halloween season at Emerald Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo. This year the park is hosting two spooky events that promise to thrill visitors of all ages. From a family-friendly day adventure on the ‘Tricky Trail,’ to the heart-pounding excitement of ‘Emerald Park After Dark,’ Emerald Park’s Halloween festivities have something for everyone young and old this season.

Tricky Trail at Emerald Park (Day Event)

It’s time for another season of fang-tastic Halloween fun here at Emerald Park!

Our well-loved family friendly treasure hunt, Tricky Trail, is back for 2025. Enjoy a frightfully fun family day out and get ready to experience some spooky story telling, eccentric experiments, magical performances and more. There may even be a few frights in store…

Pick up your Tricky Trail map before you embark on a terrific treasure hunt. Collect every lost item along the way, prepare to meet an array of wildly interesting characters and take part in some spooky fun and games…

Find every hidden treasure as you go and there may even be a trick or treat waiting for you at the end of the trail 🎃

Dates

October: 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st

Time: 11:00 – 16:00

Entry to Tricky Trail is included with all park entry tickets on October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, and 25th – 31st. Enjoy our open attractions and explore our zoo before heading off to experience the spooktacular Tricky Trail in the park. Remember, to avail of our early bird rate of up to 20% off when you book your tickets before midnight, the night before you visit.

Tricky Trail

Event is included in all entry prices
Ticket type Early bird rate
All Access €43
Junior Zone €39
Child 0-2 Free
Senior citizen €30
Additional needs + carer €25

 

Emerald Park After Dark (Night Event)

Howl-o-ween at Emerald Park is calling as After Dark returns for 2025!

Our thrilliant night event is back and waiting for frightful fun. 

Spooky season is here — and the thrills are going After Dark!
Get ready to experience your favourite park attractions under the night sky!

or…

Dare to ride the legendary Cú Chulainn Coaster, take flight on Endeavour, spin on The Rotator, and dash into the dark with Dino Dash, Flight School, Air Race, and Power Surge. Brave the magical realm of Tír na nÓg, home to Na Fianna Force, The Quest, and The Celtic Dreamer.

Soar high, expect the unexpected, and feel the roar of adrenaline through every twist, turn, and scream-worthy moment this Halloween.

🎃 It’s guaranteed to be a ghoulishly good time! 🎃

Please note: After Dark is a no-scare event — thrills only, no frights!

Dates

October: 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th

Time: 18:30 – 22:00

Last admission: 20:00

Price: avail of our discounted early bird rate and save. This is a limited time offer with limited tickets available.

After Dark prices

Ticket type Early bird rate
GeneralRegular rate €20 €21
MemberRegular rate €15 €16
Additional needsRegular rate €15 €16 with free carer
5-ride photo bookletRegular rate €47 Online rate €30

Visit Emerald Park this Halloween season for a day filled with unforgettable adventures, magical moments, and endless fun for the entire family. Don’t wait – get your tickets now and make this Halloween one to remember!

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