Rapunzel: This is no ordinary panto, lads – it’s the Gaiety panto! Expect all-singing, all-shouting amazingness at this year’s panto, opening this weekend.
Suits: The whole family. Time: Sunday: 1pm and 5.30pm. Tickets: From €19.50. Buy tickets here.
The Red Shoes: Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale is getting a re-telling at the Gate Theatre on Saturday, directed by Selina Cartmell. A real treat for theatre lovers.
Suits: 8+ with parental discretion. Time: 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets: €25 – €40. Buy tickets here.
Games eXpo Ireland: Mini gamers will love a trip to Ireland’s biggest gaming event which will have loads of the newest cutting edge technology on display, as well as a chance to meet some of the minds behind our favourite games. It takes place Saturday and Sunday.
Suits: Age 7+. Time: Doors 10.30am. Tickets: Under 16s €10, adults €20. Find out more here.
Celebration at Civic Theatre: This Sunday, the Civic Theatre is hosting a celebration of social inclusion through performing arts as the grand finale of Social Inclusion Week. Expect lots of amazing singing, dancing and more.
Suits: The whole family. Time: 8pm. Tickets: €5. Find out more here.
Sunday Sketching at Hugh Lane Gallery: Bring a sketch pad along to the Hugh Lane this Sunday and get the whole family involved in a guided sketch workshop. This week’s theme is “If our planet was an ocean.”
Suits: 6 +. Time: 3-4pm. Tickets: Free. Find out more here.
CBI Christmas Book Clinic: Children’s Books Ireland is touring the country, helping kids to choose the right books for them. This week, they’re at Riverbank Arts Centre, focusing on the best Christmas reads around.
Suits: 5+. Time: 11am – 3pm. Tickets: Free. Find out more here.
Santa’s Arrival at Wells House: Santa is arriving in style to Wells House & Gardens this Sunday, and to celebrate, there is a free family event, with lots of Christmas cheer and opportunities to chat with Mr and Mrs Claus before they start their very busy time of year.
Suits: The whole family. Time: 2pm. Tickets: Free. Find out more here.
Cork Chocolate Festival: Cork International Hotel is hosting the Cork Chocolate Festival this weekend, and on Saturday, there are loads of chocolate-themed activities for small people, including a showing of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, a balloon modeller and face painting.
Suits: The whole family. Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm. Tickets: Adults €5, kids go free. Find out more here.
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