Christmas · Balbriggan
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The Lark / organiser
Art & exhibitions · Malahide
Malahide Castle & Gardens – Art Exhibition ‘Thinning the Veil’
Selected dates: 29 August 2026, 5:00pm - 23 November 2026, 6:00pmDiscover this event
Heritage & outdoors · Howth
Howth Foraging – World of Fungi
Selected dates: 12 September 2026, 12:00pm - 19 December 2026, 3:30pmDiscover this eventFind your kind of good time.
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05 DecThe Lark / organiser
ChristmasBalbriggan
The Lark Panto: The Little Mermaid
Selected performances, 5–30 December 2026
The Lark, Church Street, Balbriggan
Until 23 NovExplore Fingal / organiser
Art & exhibitionsMalahide
Malahide Castle & Gardens – Art Exhibition ‘Thinning the Veil’
Selected dates: 29 August 2026, 5:00pm - 23 November 2026, 6:00pm
Malahide Castle and Gardens, Malahide Demesne Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland, K36 YP65
Until 19 DecExplore Fingal / organiser
Heritage & outdoorsHowth
Howth Foraging – World of Fungi
Selected dates: 12 September 2026, 12:00pm - 19 December 2026, 3:30pm
Dandelion 16 Main Street, Howth, Co. Dublin D13A0T2
Until 15 NovExplore Fingal / organiser
Heritage & outdoorsHowth
Howth Foraging – Introduction to Wild Mushrooms
Selected dates: 27 September 2026, 12:30pm - 15 November 2026, 2:00pm
Dandelion 16, Main St Howth, Co. Dublin D13 A0T2
Until 08 DecDraíocht / organiser
Talks & communityBlanchardstown
Primary School Guided Tours - Young & Curious
Selected dates, 02 Nov–08 Dec 2026
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Until 29 DecExplore Fingal / organiser
ChristmasMalahide
Malahide Castle – Wonderlights
Selected dates: 12 November 2026, 5:00pm - 29 December 2026, 6:45pm
Malahide Castle and Gardens
Until 08 DecDraíocht / organiser
Art & exhibitionsBlanchardstown
Looking Together | Art & Babies Gallery Tour
Selected dates, 03 Nov–08 Dec 2026
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Sold out when checked · ask about returns
Until 15 NovThe Lark / organiser
FilmBalbriggan
NT Live: Golden Boy
Selected dates: 12 November 2026 · 7pm; 15 November · 3pm
The Lark, Church Street, Balbriggan
Until 20 NovDraíocht / organiser
Art & exhibitionsBlanchardstown
Looking Together | Intergenerational Dementia-Friendly Gallery Experience
Selected dates: Fri 13 & Fri 20 Nov , 3.30pm · 2026
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
17 NovDraíocht / organiser
MusicBlanchardstown
ABBA Forever
Selected dates: Tue 17 — Wed 18 Nov 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Talks & communityBlanchardstown
The Art of Us with Rough Draft Poetry and Ivy
17 November 2026, 4:30pm
Blanchardstown Library, Dublin 15, Fingal, County Dublin
ChristmasDonabate
Newbridge House & Farm – Santa Paws
Selected dates: 18 November 2026, 10:00am - 22 December 2026, 4:30pm
Newbridge House and Farm, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 VR90
19 NovDraíocht / organiser
MusicBlanchardstown
Anton Jablokov - Heart & Fire
Thu 19 Nov 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
20 NovThe Lark / organiser
MusicBalbriggan
The Session – Bringing the Pub to the Stage
20 November 2026 · 8pm
The Lark, Church Street, Balbriggan
20 NovDraíocht / organiser
Theatre & comedyBlanchardstown
Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell
Selected dates: Fri 20 — Sat 21 Nov 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
21 NovThe Lark / organiser
MusicBalbriggan
Doris Day Tribute: A Date with the Girl Next Door
21 November 2026 · 1pm
The Lark, Church Street, Balbriggan
22 NovThe Lark / organiser
23 NovThe Lark / organiser
25 NovDraíocht / organiser
WorkshopsBlanchardstown
Eclipse Insights
Wed 25 Nov 2026 , 10.30am-12.30pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
25 NovDraíocht / organiser
FilmBlanchardstown
Just an Illusion / Juste une illusion
Wed 25 Nov 2026 , 7.30pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Indoors
ChristmasNaul
TSEAC – Willow Christmas Decoration Workshop
25 November 2026, 10:00am
The Séámus Ennis Arts Centre, Main St, Naul, Naul Village, Co. Dublin, K32 AY27
26 NovFingal location image
ChristmasBlanchardstown
Blanchardstown Christmas Tree Lighting
26 November 2026 · 6pm
Main Street, Blanchardstown
26 NovDraíocht / organiser
26 NovDraíocht / organiser
WorkshopsBlanchardstown
Portfolio Preparation with Andrew Carson
Selected dates: Thu 26 Nov & 03, 10 & 17 Dec , 5pm-7pm · 2026
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
27 NovDraíocht / organiser
MusicBlanchardstown
Phil Coulter - Gold & Silver Days
Fri 27 Nov 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
ChristmasSwords
Swords Castle Christmas Fair
Selected dates: 27 November 2026, 3:00pm - 6 December 2026, 6:00pm
Swords Castle, Bridge St, Townparks, Swords, Co. Dublin K67 X439
27 NovThe Lark / organiser
Theatre & comedyBalbriggan
Chris Kent – That’s All I Need Now!
27 November 2026 · 8pm
The Lark, Church Street, Balbriggan
28 NovDraíocht / organiser
MusicBlanchardstown
The Songs of Neil Young, Bob Dylan & Van Morrison
Sat 28 Nov 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
ChristmasDonabate
Newbridge House & Farm – A Christmas to Remember
Selected dates: 28 November 2026, 10:00am - 22 December 2026, 5:00pm
Newbridge House and Farm, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 VR90
ChristmasMalahide
Santa at Malahide Castle & Gardens
Selected dates: 28 November 2026, 12:00pm - 23 December 2026, 6:30pm
Malahide Castle and Gardens, Malahide Demesne Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 YP65
02 DecDraíocht / organiser
ChristmasBlanchardstown
Arthur Christmas - School Screening
Wed 02 Dec 2026 , 12 noon
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
02 DecDraíocht / organiser
03 DecFingal location image
04 DecDraíocht / organiser
Talks & communityBlanchardstown
Romeo & Juliet - Ballet Ireland
Selected dates: Fri 04 — Sat 05 Dec 2026 , Fri 7.30pm | Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
05 DecThe Lark / organiser
ChristmasBalbriggan
Lorica – Lunchtime Christmas Concert
5 December 2026 · 1pm
St Peter & Paul’s Church, Balbriggan
07 DecDraíocht / organiser
ChristmasBlanchardstown
A Christmas Country With the Stars
Mon 07 Dec 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
09 DecDraíocht / organiser
MusicBlanchardstown
Blanchardstown Brass Band Bicentenary Celebration
Wed 09 Dec 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Talks & communityMalahide
Malahide Castle and Gardens – A Connoisseur’s Whiskey Experience
Selected dates, 09 Dec–16 Dec 2026
Malahide Castle and Gardens, Malahide Demesne Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 YP65
ChristmasNaul
TSEAC – Festive Wreath Workshop
9 December 2026, 6:30pm
The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Main St, Naul, Naul Village, Co. Dublin, K32 AY27
10 DecDraíocht / organiser
MusicBlanchardstown
The Songs and Stories of Joni Mitchell
Thu 10 Dec 2026 , 8pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
11 DecDraíocht / organiser
Theatre & comedyBlanchardstown
How to Catch A Star
Selected dates: Fri 11 Dec 10am & 12 noon | Sat 12 Dec 12 noon · 2026
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Sold out when checked · ask about returns
12 DecDraíocht / organiser
ChristmasBlanchardstown
Family Day: Christmas Constellations
Sat 12 Dec 2026 , 12.30pm & 2pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Sold out when checked · ask about returns
15 DecDraíocht / organiser
ChristmasBlanchardstown
Mission Santa: Crack the Christmas Code! | School Shows
Selected dates: Tue 15 — Fri 18 Dec 2026 , 10.15am & 12pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
ChristmasBlanchardstown
Dublin Gospel Choir – Christmas Extravaganza Concert
16 December 2026, 6:00pm
Blanchardstown Library, The Civic Centre, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15, Fingal, Co. Dublin.
18 DecDraíocht / organiser
ChristmasBlanchardstown
Mission Santa: Crack the Christmas Code! | Family Shows
Fri 18 Dec 2026 , 4pm & 5.30pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
19 DecDraíocht / organiser
ChristmasBlanchardstown
A Dublin Gospel Christmas 2026
Sat 19 Dec 2026 , 3pm & 7.30pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
19 DecDraíocht / organiser
Family & communityBlanchardstown
Family Day: Elf Prints & Patterns
Sat 19 Dec 2026 , 12.30pm & 2pm
Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Sold out when checked · ask about returns
22 DecThe Lark / organiser
ChristmasBalbriggan
The Little Mermaid – Sensory Show
22 December 2026 · 2.30pm
The Lark, Church Street, Balbriggan
Sensory performance
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Initial sources checked 26 October 2026. Dates and availability may change. Multi-day events can run on selected dates only. Confirm sessions, age guidance, accessibility and tickets with the organiser. Some sessions are for school groups. Free admission can still require booking. Family and sensory labels follow the organiser’s programme.