CHRISTMAS WHAT’S ON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Dominican College Wicklow 10.30 a.m.
Local primary school pupils are queuing up for a chance to see this matinee show of the Dominican students’ production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. The Transition Year students have been working overtime in rehearsals, can’t wait for everyone to see this enchanting show and invite people from far and wide to ‘Be Our Guest’ for this re-telling of the classic tale. Tickets are available from the school office or Earls newsagents and cost €12 per adult, €6 for OAPs and students or €32 for a family of four. ANNUAL LADIES’ LUNCH Courthouse Arts Centre 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Members of Tinahely Women’s Group are inviting the ladies of the local community join them for their annual three-course lunch, featuring a selection of seasonal songs and carols from the choir. Places can be booked by calling Jackie on 086 3416334 or Ann on 087 8267128 and tickets cost €15. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From 1.30 p.m.
Take an exciting journey on The North Pole Express and visit Christmas Island, meet some creative elves, have fun with the dancing and singing elves then depart Christmas Island on Santa’s giant sleigh boat to see the big man himself. A visit includes a gift and sweet treat from Santa, a medal from the elves and a Rudolph Wrist Buddy. Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. CHRISTMAS FAIR Avon Rí, Blessington From 4 p.m.
Enjoy a festive market, delicious meal and seasonal entertainment all in one. Guests will be served mulled wine and mince pies on arrival and later enjoy a one-course meal (sittigs at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) with a glass of wine. The market fair will include ornaments, decorations and traditional Christmas bakes. Tickets cost €20 per person. VILLAGE CAROLS Outside the Mini Mart, Delgany 7 p.m.
All ages are welcome to bring their voices, their instruments and their holiday cheer to the Delgany Village Community Christmas Carols. There will be a collection of non-perishable donations for the St Vincent de Paul and refreshments afterwards in the Horse and Hound. PHIL COULTER - PURE GOLD Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 8 p.m Few in the music business can boast of having chart entries in every decade since the sixties and even fewer can match the range of Phil Coulter’s output – from Eurovision winners to folk classics, tender ballads to sporting anthems, and Luke Kelly to Elvis Presley! His new show, Pure Gold, will feature Phil’s personal favourites as he trawls through his 50 years of creativity. Tickets, which are available from the Mermaid, cost €26,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING The Centre, 1A Wexford Road, Arklow 10 a.m. to noon
The Loaves and Fishes Cafe are hosting this coffee morning in aid of its annual Christmas Day meal. There will be great bakes, live music and a raffle. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Dominican College Wicklow 10.30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The Dominican’s Transition Year students have been working overtime, can’t wait for everyone to see this enchanting show and invite people from far and wide to ‘Be Our Guest’ for this re-telling of the classic tale. Tickets are available from the school office or Earls newsagents and cost €12 per adult, €6 for OAPs and students or €32 for a family of four. CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From 1.30 p.m.
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Ss Mary and Peter’s Church, Arklow 8 p.m.
Cruinniú has launched it’s sixth annual ‘Carols by Candlight’ event. Paul Sharkey will act as MC for ‘Carols by Candlelight: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ and, alongside the glorious voices of the Cruinniú choir, there will be performaces by the Arklow Shipping Silver Band, accompanist John Bonner, Michael Flood and students of Mary Walsh. Proceeds from this year’s concert will go towards the Martin Family Trust. Admission is €5. BOOK LAUNCH Chester Beatty’s Inn, Ashford 8.30 p.m.
As part of it’s 100th anniversary celebrations, a special commemorative book will be launched about Holy Rosary Church in Ashford. John Lonergan, the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, will launch ‘Holy Rosary Church in Ashford 100 Years’. CELEBRATION NIGHT The Martello, Bray 9 p.m.
The staff at the Martello welcome all their customers to this special Christmas celebration night, featuring a sing-along with Bray Gospel Choir, a raffle in aid of Purple House Cancer Support and spot prizes.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
CHRISTMAS CHEER South Bray Resource Centre 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pop into the centre and enjoy some mince pies, cakes and teas/ coffees. There will be wonderful crafts made by local people available for sale which would make lovely Christmas gifts while the little ones will be able to meet Santa.
CHRISTMAS STABLES
Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From noon
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult.
A CHRISTMAS CRACKER
Mermaid Arts Centre 7 p.m.
The talented members of the Performers Theatre School (who range in age from three to 14 years old) will bring the audience on a magical Christmas journey with lots of elves, snowmen, crackers, reindeer, Christmas trees and of course Santa. Suitable for all the family. Tickets are €15 at mermaidartscentre.ie.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Dominican College Chapel 7.30 p.m.
Wicklow Choral Society will sing some seasonal carols in the Dominican College Chapel. The special guest will be the vocal group Classic Harmony. The show will be followed by a reception with mulled wine and some mince pies. All proceeds will go to Wicklow Cancer Support. Tickets are available at the door and at Earls Newsagents and cost €5 per ticket or €15 for a family of four.
STORYTELLING EVENING
Tinakilly House Hotel, Rathnew 7.30 p.m.
Wicklow Toastmasters host this festive storytelling evening for members and non-members alike. There will be speakers and guests from the East Leinster Area. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. and tickets, costing €10, are available from club members and Earls newsagents in Wicklow town.
TEENAGE DISCO
Rathdangan Hall 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This fully-supervised teenage disco is in aid of the Peter McVerry Trust, which works to help the homeless. There will be spot prizes for the best Christmas outfits. Entry is €10.
SOCIAL SCENE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Stratford-Grangecon GAA Clubhouse 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The weekly Social Scene is hosting this Christmas party fundraiser for nine to 14 year olds in aid of Barretstown. DJ Stephen B will be rolling out the hits throughout the evening and there will also be a raffle. Admission is €5.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Dominican College Wicklow 8 p.m.
The Dominican’s Transition Year students have been working overtime, can’t wait for everyone to see this enchanting show and invite people from far and wide to ‘Be Our Guest’ for this re-telling of the classic tale. Tickets are available from the school office or Earls newsagents and cost €12 per adult, €6 for OAPs and students or €32 for a family of four.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
BABY SANTA EXPERIENCE Killruddery House
9 a.m., 9.20 a.m. and 9.40 a.m.
Tickets are very limited and must be booked in advance. The price of €45 includes entrance for a baby and up to six other people (if bringing other children, this price does not include a gift for them but one can be booked separately).
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Killruddery House 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scrumptious seasonal treats everything you need to create a festive feast and so many gift ideas, you may just get one for yourself. This weekly market, which has free parking and entry, has had a Christmas makeover!
SANTA’S JOURNEY
Djouce Golf Club 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Santa, his industrious elves and Mrs Claus have created a magical journey in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains. This enchanted train journey sets off from Winter Wonderland Station stopping to see Santa’s Runway, The Talking Trees, Candy Cane Land, Elves Village and many more incredible attractions along the way before going to a very special audience with Santa himself. Guests will visit Wonderland Lodge before stopping off at North Pole Post Office where they can have their letters stamped by one of Santa’s elves to ensure you get first priority this year. Tickets cost €18 for children and €12.50 for adults.
COFFEE MORNING
Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Festive cuppas and homemade treats will be served up to help raise funds for the Christmas lights.
CHRISTMAS STABLES
Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge.
MRS CLAUS AND SANTA
Tinahely Farm Shop Noon, 1.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Mrs Claus will return to the farm shop and this year she is bringing Santa along too! Advance booking is essential and the cost is €15 per child (adults are free).
CHRISTMAS FUNFAIR
Wicklow Gaol Noon to 6 p.m.
This year Santa will take up residence in a magical funfair located at Wicklow’s Historic Gaol, offering free Santa visits. You can visit Santa’s Grotto and let him know what presents you want for Christmas. Hop on Santa’s Polar Express Train or enjoy the Christmas Funfair. The Arklow Silver Band will also be performing.
WICKLOW SANTA DASH
Beehive Noon and 1 p.m.
Dig out those Santa hats for this 5k/10k run/walk and family fun day in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. Registration can be done online at popupraces. ie or on the day at the Beehive at 11 a.m. The main event takes place at 1 p.m. while there will be two kids’ races at noon – the first for under 5s and second for over 5s. Entry is free with a sponsorship card or for other entry rates, visit popupraces.ie or call Wayne on 086 2005652.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Boatyard, Greystones 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hosted by Greystones Tidy Towns and the Greystones Art and Photography Exhibition, exhibitors will include crafts artisan foods paintings and photography. There will be a raffle in aid of St Vincent de Paul.
A CHRISTMAS CRACKER
Mermaid Arts Centre 2 p.m. The talented young members of the Performers Theatre School will bring the audience on a magical journey with lots of elves, snowmen, crackers, reindeer, Christmas trees and of course Santa. Suitable for all the family. Tickets are €15 at mermaidartscentre.ie.
SANTA’S GROTTO
Arklow Bay Hotel 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Santa’s Grotto returns to the Arklow Bay Hotel for the festive season.
RAZZLE DAZZLE CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE
Brockagh Resource Centre 3 p.m.
The Razzle Dazzle Academy presents its annual Christmas showcase featuring all the group’s wonderful dazzlers. The afternoon will be filled with song, drama and laughter and is guaranteed to get people into the festive spirit. Tickets will be available on the door. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Avoca Community Hall 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
The talented members of the Wicklow Miners CCE will present a wonderful afternoon of festive classics in this Christmas themed show.
SANTA’S CHRISTMAS DISCO
Arklow Sea Scout Centre 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
All kids aged six to 12 years are welcome for a few hours of festive fun and foot-tapping hits. There will be tuc shop with everything costing €2. Entry is €5, with all proceeds going back into scouting.
A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS
St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry
7 p.m.
The Enniskerry Concert Choir and special guest soprano Niamh Murray will present a musical celebration featuring traditional and contemporary festive favourites, all in aid of Kilmacanogue NS, Enniskerry NS and Immaculate Heart of Mary parish. Tickets cost €20 and are
available from the school and parish offices in Kilmacanogue and Enniskerry and from the Parting Glass in Enniskerry. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum 7.45 p.m.
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Avoca Community Hall 8 p.m. Anthony Norton and the Avoca Valley Singers will lend their considerable talents to this wonderful Carols by Candlelight concert. Tickets cost €10 and are available from the community hall and other local outlets. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Dominican College Wicklow 8 p.m.
The Dominican’s Transition Year students have been working overtime, can’t wait for everyone to see this enchanting show and invite people from far and wide to ‘Be Our Guest’ for this re-telling of the classic tale. Tickets are available from the school office or Earls newsagents and cost €12 per adult, €6 for OAPs and students or €32 for a family of four. THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN GREYSTONES Whale Theatre, Greystones 8 p.m.
Join Peter Murtagh, Dara MacMahon and Simon Morgan for a festive evening celebrating Greystones through song, music and stories. Learn about the madcap adventures of Colonel Fred Burnaby and Elizabeth Hawkins Whitshed, and the story behind other famous figures associated with the town such as Michael Collins, DeValera, Josef Locke and many more. The concert will feature popular and well-known musical, music hall, parlour, Irish and Christmas songs. Tickets, available from the Whale Theatre, are €30 or €18 concession. THE GOLDEN AGE OF BIG BAND VEGAS Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 8 p.m. Directed by Saxophonist Daire O’Reilly, The Ultimate Big Band Show presents a night of entertainment that transports the audience back to the glory days of Vegas. This electric 20-piece jazz orchestra has gone from strength to strength bringing amazing music and great fun to every stage they play. Boasting some Jazz legends such as Pat Glynn, Gene Bannon, Dag Carroll, Bobby Lynch, Daire O’Reilly and Paul Cox this act never disappoints. Tickets, which are available from the Mermaid, cost €22.
PRANCING AND DANCING Kavanagh’s Pub, Roundwood From 8 p.m.
Instead of heading to one of the nearby towns for a night on the tiles, don the dancing shoes and head to Kavanagh’s for a pre-Christmas night to remember. Admission is €5.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
BABY SANTA EXPERIENCE Killruddery House
9 a.m., 9.20 a.m. and 9.40 a.m.
Tickets are very limited and must be booked in advance. The price of €45 includes entrance for a baby and up to six other people (if bringing other children, this price does not include a gift for them but one can be booked separately). CHRISTMAS MARKET Killruddery House 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scrumptious seasonal treats everything you need to create a festive feast and so many gift ideas, you may just get one for yourself. This weekly market, which has free parking and entry, has had a Christmas makeover! CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. SANTA’S JOURNEY Djouce Golf Club
10 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Santa, his industrious elves and Mrs Claus have created a magical journey in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains. Tickets cost €18 for children and €12.50 for adults. CAROL SERVICE AND NATIVITY All Saints Church, Carnew 11 a.m.
Get in the Christmas spirit with some festive carols and a wonderful telling of the Nativity by national school pupils. FESTIVE MARKET Jim Doyle’s, Bray 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bray Beach Boutique Christmas Market is back with a generous selection of the very finest, handpicked seasonal stalls showcasing local art, craft, fashion, food and more. CHRISTMAS CAROLS St Mary’s Church, Baltinglass 11 a.m.
Get into the festive spirit at the Baltinglass Parish Carol Service. This fabulous event will be followed by refreshments provided by BKT Youth Club. Donations will be welcome for the Baltinglass Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. CAROL SERVICE Donoughmore Church 11 a.m.
The talented pupils of Donoughmore NS and Jonathan Swift NS have been busy preparing a musical treat for this seasonal carol service featuring many favourites. BALLYCOOG CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE St Kevin’s Hall, Ballycoog 11.30 a.m.
Support the Ballycoog First Responders and Ballycoog District Development Association by taking the 16km hill trail race, 8km trail run or 6km family hill walk. There will also be an under 16s race along the 6km route an the whole event will be followed by festive refreshments at 2.30 p.m. Participants can register on the day and the cost of entry is €15 for adults, €25 for families or €5 for children. CHRISTMAS FUNFAIR Wicklow Gaol Noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy Santa’s Grotto, a magical funfair and Santa’s Polar Express Train. Also joining Snow the Snowman, Ireland’s largest snowman, will be the biggest inflatable Santa in the land. Wicklow Pipe Band will be performing. MRS CLAUS AND SANTA Tinahely Farm Shop Noon, 1.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Mrs Claus will return to the farm shop and this year she is bringing Santa along too! Advance booking is essential and the cost is €15 per child (adults are free). CHRISTMAS MARKET The Boatyard, Greystones 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hosted by Greystones Tidy Towns and the Greystones Art and Photography Exhibition, exhibitors will include crafts artisan foods paintings and photography. There will be a raffle in aid of St Vincent de Paul. ROBBY THE CHRISTMAS ROBIN Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 2 p.m.
Dale Treadwell of Naturally Wild, has a unique approach to taking care of the birds in our gardens this festive season, as well as a glimpse into the other wildlife to be found from hedgehogs to creepy crawlies. Dale will be reading his children’s books Robby the Christmas Robin and Harry the Hedgehog. SANTA’S GROTTO Arklow Bay Hotel 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Santa’s Grotto returns to the Arklow Bay Hotel for the festive season. FESTIVE MOVIE NIGHT Brockagh Resource Centre 5 p.m.
Firm family favourite ‘Elf’ will be screened at this rescheduled movie night in aid of the Elevation Dance Team. The group are trying to raise funds for uniforms, West End and Disney opportunities and for competitions. Guests are invited to wear their Christmas pyjamas. Entry is €4.50 and includes a hot chocolate. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum 6.45 p.m.
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. PARISH CAROL SERVICE St Joseph’s Church, Baltinglass 7 p.m.
Come listen to the parish choir, parish folk group and the schools choirs and get into the real spirit of Christmas. A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry 7 p.m.
The Enniskerry Concert Choir and special guest soprano Niamh Murray will present a musical celebration featuring traditional and contemporary festive favourites, all in aid of Kilmacanogue NS, Enniskerry NS and Immaculate Heart of Mary parish. Tickets cost €20 and are available from the school and parish offices in Kilmacanogue and Enniskerry and from the Parting Glass in Enniskerry. CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE Calary Parish Church 7.30 p.m.
Come and join in some favourite carols and hear the Christmas message. Everyone is welcome for a chat and refreshments after the service. A collection will be held in aid of the Simon Community and Tiglin in Ashford. CHRISTMAS WITH CÓRDE CHAMBER CHOIR Whale Theatre, Greystones 8 p.m.
For their first Christmas concert, the 16 members of Córde Chamber Choir will be joined by talented young Sopranos Éilís and Ciara O’Sullivan, sisters of Córde’s Musical Director Kevin O’Sullivan. This onehour concert will feature Benjamin Britten’s beautiful ‘Ceremony of Carols’ for which the choir will welcome harpist Gráinne Meyer. Tickets are €18 and €9 for students and are available from www. whalletheatre.ie.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From 1.30 p.m.
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. SANTA IN KILCOOLE Various estates From 4 p.m.
Santa is taking a short break from the hustle and bustle of the North Pole to visit the children of Kilcoole in his glittering white carriage and with his trusty reindeer Rudolph in tow. Surrounded by his hardworking elves, Santa will be visiting all the estates and is looking forward to seeing and chatting to the local children. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 8 p.m.
This moving and beautifully told film is a true masterpiece of cinema. The story finds George Bailey in turmoil, having been framed by his arch rival, torn between his own desires and aspirations, but struggling to always do the right thing. This inner conflict proves too much for Bailey, who sees suicide as the only option. In classic Hollywood style, Heaven sends a guardian angel to remind him how worthwhile his life has been and to treasure the good times when the going gets tough.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. SANTA EXPERIENCE Killruddery House 2 p.m. to 7.40 p.m.
With their earlier dates a total sell-out, Killruddery are offering children one more opportunity to come and see Santa Claus. The visit will begin a Elf Holly’s registration desk, before the children enjoy fireside story time and some singing in Ms Claus’ scullery. In the workshop, the children will make a festive craft before going to visit Santa. Tickets must be booked in advance and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are €22 for a child, €10 for an infant (aged two and under) and €10 for adults. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From 2 p.m.
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. WHITE CHRISTMAS Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 7 p.m.
Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. The real adventure starts when Crosby & Kaye discover that the inn is run by their old army general who’s now in financial trouble. And the result is the stuff dreams are made of. CAROLS AND CANDLELIT PROCESSION Glendalough Hotel car park 7.15 p.m.
Beginning with a candlelit procession through the monastic gates, the group will proceed to the ruins of the candlelit cathedral for an evening of traditional carol singing in the monastic style. This is a free event, open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) and warm drinks will be provided afterwards in the Glendalough Hotel.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. BABY SANTA EXPERIENCE Killruddery House
1 p.m., 1.20 p.m. and 1.40 p.m.
Tickets are very limited and must be booked in advance. The price of €45 includes entrance for a baby and up to six other people (if bringing other children, this price does not include a gift for them but one can be booked separately). CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From 1.30 p.m.
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. HOME ALONE Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 7 p.m.
Family comedy starring Macaulay Culkin as ten-year-old Kevin McCallister who is inadvertently left home alone by his family when they go on vacation. On the evening before his family leave for their Christmas break to Paris, Kevin is banished to his room for misbehaving. When he wakes the following morning he discovers he is alone in an empty house. Kevin must cope not only with life on his own but also with the threat of two persistent, albeit incompetent, burglars Marv and Harry.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
CHRISTMAS STABLES Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids will love the chance to meet some of Santa’s animals. A visit to the stables is free of charge. CHRISTMAS ISLAND Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum From noon
Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets are €18.50 per child, €7.50 per infant and €14.50 per adult. ELF Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 7 p.m.
Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised in the North Pole to be an elf. After wreaking havoc in the elf community due to his size, Buddy heads to New York City to find his place in the world, and track down his father. But life in the big city is not all sugarplums and candy canes. His father is a “Scrooge” and his eight year old stepbrother doesn’t believe in Santa. So it’s up to Buddy to realise his destiny and ultimately save Christmas.