Christmas in Limerick - What's On

The countdown to Christmas has begun!  The Christmas ads are running on TV, Christmas gifts and decorations are in the shops and Christmas songs are being played on the radio.  To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we have gathered information on Christmas markets and craft fairs in Kilkenny, places to visit Santa, where to buy your Christmas tree, Christmas family entertainment, and some Christmas crafts and gifts to make.

Santa in Limerick

Where is Santa in Limerick this Year - there are quiet a few places to visit him as he drops into Limerick before his Big Journey around the world. 

Santa and Ruldoph are dropping into Stonehall Visitors Farm. Ruldoph will be taking it easy with the other reindeers in the paddock before the big night. You can visit him and all the other animals at the farm and then head into the big indoor play area before meeting Santa in his magical room, who will be waiting to give all the good boys and girls a very special present.

Santa can also be at the Dunnes Stores Building Sarsfield St. for the Santa Experience. Your personal elf will guide you from the elf post office, through the chilly Artic , through the hidden door to Santa's Barn. Play with the reindeers and Santa's Sleigh before entering the cabin to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus to have a chat and receive a Christmas gift.

 Santa letters

•  http://www.santaletter.com - send your letters to Santa and he will reply
• Portable North Pole Special video messages from Santa
• Don't forget to post your letters early Santa - Chief elf Feargal says " Providing you write early, clearly write your name and address Santa's helpers in An Post will make sure you receive a personal reply from the great man himself, just before Christmas.

Christmas Art Workshops for children

On the run up to Christmas there is Workshops for the kids to make their own decorations for Christmas.

Watch House Cross library has weekly Christmas Arts and Crafts for 4 - 7 years on Thursdays and 8 to 12 years on Wednesdays.

4th - Christmas Arts and Crafts at the Hunt Museum

5th December - The Hunt Museum Arts and Crafts Club 

8th December - the Hunt Museum is running a Christmas Camp

 Other Christmas Events

• 3rd December - Christmas Treasure Hunt in the People's Park
• 10th December Christmas Presence at the Hunt Museum
• 10th December - Puppet Show in the People's Park
• 17th December - Present Making in the People's Park

Christmas Shopping

For unique Christmas presents why not visit some of the Christmas Markets that are on around the county. If you don't fancy making a Christmas Cake or pudding there will be plenty to buy at the markets and all locally produced. And most of these markets will have entertainment for the kids, Festive fun and lovely way to spend some time on the run upto Christmas and most importantly supporting our own. If your prefer shop from the comfort of your own home our Christmas shopping page has some lovely shops and presents with discounts specially for Mykidstime users.

Pantomimes and Show

Christmas just isn't complete without the delight of 'oh yes he is' or 'he's behind you!' (for the children at least!!) . This year our Pantos are

Cinderella at the Belltable

Aladain at UCH

Other shows that are on

• 2nd The Snowman at UCH
• 2nd - 4th The Limerick Toy Show
• 4th Flawless in A Winter Wonderland
• 12th Santa and the Present Pirates at the Belltable
• 14th Rudolph the Red Nose Raindeer at UCH
• 14th Goldilocks Zone at the Belltable
• 18th The Bolshoi Ballet: Live in HD - The Nutcracker

Gift and Decoration Making at Home!

Make gifts at home.Entertainment for the children while also saving money and homemade food gifts are also a warm gesture for loved ones.

Or try our Christmas Make & Do Project. It makes a great keepsake for future christmas memories!

Get some Exercise this Christmas

Head to Limerick on Ice - if you don't want to be falling in front of everybody the early morning sessions are great and they are holding ice skating classes.

Why not run, walk or crawl - Goal Miles on Christmas Day at the running track at UL on Christmas day from 11am - 1pm

Happy Christmas Holiday Planning!

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