Christmas in the Dublin Docklands 2019
From the start of December the area will be buzzing with festive activities. Here is our list of things to do this Christmas, including the best family events and markets across the Dublin Docklands.
East Wall's annual Christmas festival is not to be missed if you live in or around the area. On the 30th of November, East Wall's Christmas officially gets underway when the lights are switched on at the end of Johnny Cullen's hill on the Tree of Remembrance. People are invited to place a yellow ribbon on the tree to remember their friends and family who are no longer with us. Yellow ribbons will be available from the East Road Cafe; which will be open late for the event and will be providing complimentary hot drinks and mince pies. The P.E.G. Variety and Drama group will sing Christmas carols to get everyone into the spirit.
Perhaps it was the magical festive window displays at Curtis Family Butchers on Church Road which first attracted Santa, but whatever the reason, he keeps coming back and this year will be no different. Santa will arrive at the shop at 12:00pm on Sunday, and children of all ages will get their chance to tell the big man what they would like for Christmas and have their photo taken with him. Check out the miniature trains running through the winter wonderland in the shop window while you wait for your chance to meet St. Nick.
Also on Sunday the 1st of December, the Sean O'Casey community centre will play host the Christmas fair. The fair includes a Christmas market. Last year's market had many great stalls, for example the East Wall Youth club stall which was selling craft items created by the kids at the club. This years market is bound to be just as good. As well as the market there will be a farmyard and petting corner, raffles and a chance to be entertained by St. Joseph's Co-ed school choir. Christmas dinner will be available for €9.50.
It is unfortunate that the Christmas Flea market in the Point Village will not be happening this year as the Point Village is not longer available for the event but as well as the market in East Wall this year, The Mud Island Community Garden in the North Strand will also host a market. This market will be on the 7th of December from 12-6pm. There will be live music, delicious food and local produce and crafts.
Entertainment
There will be plenty of entertainment over the Christmas period, with events at the 3Arena and the Bord Gáis Theatre, but it doesn't have to stop in January. One of the highlights will be the Little Mermaid Panto in the Séan O'Casey in East Wall which will run from Monday, 17th - Sunday 22nd February, 2020.
Check out some of the other events in the area below, and have a great Christmas!
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Tiny Tots Tuesday: Christmas Singaling – 10th December, 2019
What's more festive than a good singalong? Get into the spirit of the season and stretch your vocal chords with Christmas songs from around the world in this adorable Tiny Tots session! Bring your little one along for a morning of festive fun and magical music as we welcome back the fantastic Susan from Singaling.
Tickets price: €12
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/tiny-tots-tuesday-christmas-singaling/
Santa’s Grotto at EPIC – 10th - 22nd December, 2019
Prepare for an unforgettable Christmas experience with Santa’s Grotto at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum! Begin your magical journey in the atmospheric vaults of The CHQ Building in Dublin’s City Centre. Your family will be welcomed by Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves before meeting Santa in his magical grotto.
Dates:
Sat 14th & Sun 15th Dec
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Dec
Tickets price: Under 12 months: FREE; Age 1-3: €16.00; Age 4-12: €22.00; Adult (18+): €12; Teenager (13 -17): €8.50
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/santas-grotto-at-epic/
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The Snowman Christmas Special – 6th December, 2019
The Snowman Christmas Special, this phenomenally popular show returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. A magical concert designed for all the family, Raymond Briggs’s captivating film has established itself as part of the Christmas festivities for young and old, accompanied by Howard Blake’s score played live by the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra. Suitable for young children, this is an opportunity for the whole family to share the magic of Christmas.
Tickets price: Children: €16/€19/€22, Adults: €21/€24/€27
Family ticket: €69/€79/€89 (2 adults and 2 children)
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/the-snowman-christmas-special/
The 3 Arena
The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in Concert – 8th December, 2019
Multiple award-winning composer, songwriter and reigning Pumpkin King, Danny Elfman will be bringing Disney’s timeless classic, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas to life for two very special UK arena shows in December 2019 as part of the movie’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Tickets price: Tickets price: from €65 to €97
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/the-nightmare-before-christmas-live-in-concert/
Elf - a Christmas Spectacular – 28th - 29th December, 2019
Elf, the Broadway musical based on the hit Will Ferrell movie, is supersized into a huge Christmas spectacular this December. It’s the heart-warming story of how human Buddy, raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole, travels to New York to find his real father, falls in love and brings Christmas happiness to everyone.
Tickets price: Tickets price: from €35 to €55
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/elf-a-christmas-spectacular/
Mud Island Community Garden
Mud Island Community Garden Christmas Market – 7th December, 2019
We’re very excited to announce that The Mud Island Christmas Market will take place in the garden on Saturday December 7th from 12-6pm. You will have the chance to enjoy lots of stalls with all sorts of wonderful arts, crafts and produce which will make ideal Christmas presents. There will be live music and delicious treats in the Hacienda cafe so come along for a great day and help support the garden and local producers!
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/mud-island-christmas-market/
Winter Lights Dublin City – 1st December, 2019
After a successful first year, Dublin City Council’s Winter Lights returns to illuminate the magic of Dublin this December. Every evening, from December 1st to January 1st, at sunset to 2am, 14 locations around the city will be transformed with custom projections and lighting displays. Projections will illuminate the facades of buildings including City Hall, The Civic Offices, The Custom House, The GPO, The Hugh Lane Gallery, The Mansion House, Covanta Dublin Waste to Energy Plant at Poolbeg and Trinity College. Glistening seasonal lighting will be installed at O’Connell Street, Millennium Bridge, Parliament Street, and Samuel Beckett Bridge.
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/winter-lights-dublin-city/
East Wall Christmas Festival 2019
Sean O'Casey Park
East Wall Village Tree of Remembrance - 30th November, 2019
The lights on the tree in the Sean O'Casey Park, at the end of the Johnny Cullen's Hill, will be switched on this year by East Wall's Community Lord Mayor, Carmel Cosgrave. You are invited to place yellow ribbon on the East Wall Tree, for your loved ones. The yellow ribbons will be available at the East Wall Cafe. Christmas Carols will be sung by the children of the P.E.G Variety and Drama Club.
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/east-wall-village-tree-remembrance/
Sean O'Casey Community Centre
Christmas Fair at the Sean O'Casey Community Centre - 1st December, 2019
Loads of Stalls!
A day out for all the Family!
Full Christmas Dinner: €9,50; Children Menu: €4,50
Santa will be leaving the Centre to arrive at the Paddy's Butchers for 12 o'clock. Make sure children don't visit this magic visit. Adults too can enjoy the transformation of the shop into a winter wonderland.
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/christmas-fair-sean-ocasey-community-centre/
The Little Mermaid Panto - 17th - 22nd February, 2020
During the Sean O'Casey Christmas Fair you will have the chance to buy tickets for the best Christmas Panto in Ireland: The Little Mermaid. P.E.G Variety and Drama Club will stage the Panto for six night, from Monday, 17th - Sunday 22nd February, 2020.
Tickets price: Adults - €15; Children - €12; Family of four - €40
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/little-mermaid-panto/
Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre
Santa’s Village at RICC - 1st December, 2019
Join Santa and his elves at RICC this Sunday at 1pm! New this year is Santa’s village with lots of festive fun! €2 per child to see Santa with the proceeds going to Feileacain. The Village will run until December 20th, times will be posted on our page. Santa will arrive on Sunday at 1pm until 3pm. Disco for the kids and tea and coffee for the big kids. We look forward to seeing you all there! All welcome! Happy Christmas!
Tickets price: €2
More information is available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/santas-village-at-ricc/
