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Christmas 2026 · In Season

Christmas with Kids in Ireland

Everything to make the season magical — visits to Santa, Christmas events near you, easy crafts, family bakes and days out worth the drive. Hand-picked and updated by the MyKidsTime team.

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This year’s magic starts here.

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Elf Town · Dublin

Step into Ireland’s most magical Christmas experience

Meet the elves, write to Santa and wander a snow-dusted village at the RDS where the magic begins.

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Elf Town · Galway

A whole magical world, now in the West

The same wonder, closer to home — see elftown.ie for this year’s Galway dates and details.

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Editor’s Picks

Where to start this Christmas.

Celebration Time · Guide

50+ Magical Places to Visit Santa in Ireland

Every grotto worth the trip, county by county.

Adventure Time

The Best Christmas Lights Events in Ireland

Days Out

Visit Santa and Stay Over in Ireland

All Christmas

Fresh ideas for the whole season.

Featured Partner

Elf Town

Plan a Family Morning at Elf Town This Christmas

Make Time

10 Easy Christmas Crafts for Toddlers

Easy, low-mess makes for the whole countdown.

Celebration Time

21 Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Ideas

A month of mischief, sorted in five minutes a night.

Family Time

39 Great Family Christmas Movies

The cosy-night list, from toddlers to teens, picked by parents.

Family Food Time

Scrummy Christmas Baking Recipes

Simple bakes little hands can (mostly) manage.

Family Life

How to Make a Christmas Eve Box

The modern classic tradition, and what to put in it.

Printable

50 Fun Christmas Activities: FREE Checklist

Print it and tick off the whole season together.

Planning Ahead

Save this page — it stays at the same address every Christmas, refreshed each season by the MyKidsTime team.

Christmas Ideas for Kids & Families

Christmas with Kids in Ireland

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