skating aids to help your child balance.
www.christmasworld.ie
Clonshaugh Business Park, D.17 Tel: +353 1 6710599 Website: www.butlerschocolate. com
CHRISTMAS AT FARMLEIGH Sat & Sun 3rd / 4th / 10th / 11th 17th / 18th Dec 10am – 5pm
BUTLERS CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE
Dates: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 21st-23rd December Times: from 10am
Jingle all the way through the interactive Chocolate Museum and view the elves hard at work in the factory. (Weekdays only) Journey through the magic of a real life chocolate factory and learn the history of chocolate through a short film and lots of interactive digital touch screens. Have fun filling in the worksheets as you make your way through the museum, picking up nuggets of chocolatey facts along the way. Step into the shoes of a Christmas elf in the demonstration room and create your very own chocolate Santa to take home as a treasured souvenir. Butlers Chocolate Experience,
There is plenty at Farmleigh for all the family to enjoy, from Horse & Carriage Rides to Christmas Storytelling sessions. Experience the Christmas magic of the themed courtyard each weekend from 10am – 5pm and all events such as the puppet and storytelling sessions are free. Visit
www.farmleigh.ie or contact 01 8155914
CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING AT FARMLEIGH
Sat & Sun 3rd / 4th / 10th / 11th 17th / 18th Dec 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Each Saturday and Sunday in the Ballroom at Farmleigh, visitors can enjoy festive carol singing with special guests such as the Castlecomer Male Voice Choir and Il Coro Italiano.
www.farmleigh.ie or contact 01 8155914
‘SKATING ON ICE’
WORKSHOP Sat 3rd Dec 3pm A free Saturday Family Workshop
at the National Gallery Ireland. These workshops encourage families to enjoy creating and learning together as they explore our collection and exhibitions through drawing, crafts, and storytelling. The workshops are most suitable for families with children aged 4-10. www.
nationalgallery.ie
OH CHRISTMAS TREE! Sat 3rd Dec 2 - 4pm
Drop-In activity at the National museum of Archaeology on Kildare Street. Visit the Learning Resource Room and help decorate their Christmas Tree by making your own Christmas Decoration inspired by the Ardagh Chalice! No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. Free Admission
www.museum.ie
LIVE CRIB AT PHOENIX PARK Sat & Sun
3rd/4th/10th/11th/17th /18th Dec
Visit the live crib at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Phone 01-6770095 or see www.
phoenixpark.ie for more details.
CASTLETOWN CHRISTMAS
MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR Sun 4th & Sun 11th Dec 11am to 5pm
GREAT GIFTS
THAT CHANGE LIVES
visit
oxfamireland.org or buy at your local oxfam shop
This annual Christmas Market and Craft Fair is the perfect place to shop and meet family and friends. The Nativity Scene, live music, squirrel post and Santa all make it an idyllic setting this festive season.
www.castletown.ie
ROBBIE CHRISTMAS ROBIN Sun 4th Dec11am
Themed Children’s Workshop at the Visitor’s Centre in the Phoenix Park. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Call 01 6770095 or see
www.phoenixpark.ie for more details
LIVE ANIMAL CRIB Tues 6th – Sat 24th Dec
The traditional Live Animal Crib
is once again taking place at the Mansion House, Dawson St. Outside the home of the Lord Mayor. On launch day, there will be performances from local choir groups, street entertainment and face painting for children. Admission is free
OPW FREE DAYS OUT Wed 7th December
Free entry into OPW Heritage Sites on the first Wednesday of every month. This includes many OPW properties including Castletown House, Celbridge.
www.castletown.ie
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS WORKSHOP
Sat 10th Dec 2 - 3pm Free drop-in workshop for all the family with Liliane Puthod at the Hugh Lane
Gallery.www.hughlane. ie
‘A FESTIVE FEAST’
WORKSHOP Sat 10th 3pm Join Fala Buggy for this free Saturday family Workshop at the National Gallery Ireland. All materials are provided. The workshops are most suitable for families with children aged 4-10.
www.nationalgallery.ie
CANTÓIRÍ CHOIR
Sat 10th Dec 3.30 – 4.30pm Join Cantóirí Choir at Collins Barracks for an hour of festive Songs and Carols. No Booking Required.
www.museum.ie
BUDDING ARTISTS
Sat 10th Dec / Sat 14th Jan / Sat 11th Feb 11am – 12.30pm
‘Budding’ artists is a creative workshop especially for younger children taking place once a month at the Botanical Gardens
Sat.3 - Fri. 23 Dec.
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