Christmas in Ballina
Photo by Suas Drones
Christmas is in full swing here in Ballina and there are lots of activities to do and see right through the festive period. These are just a sample of some of the events that are taking place so why not plan a trip to Ballina, avail of free afternoon parking and support local businesses. Nollaig Shona Daoibh!
Santas Grotto
Sunday 24th November – Sunday 22nd December
Join Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and their little helpers at Santas Grotto from Sunday 24th November right through December at Ballina’s Military Barracks, in the heart of Ballina town.
Enjoy a Meet and Greet with Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves, receive a gift and take family pictures in Santas sleigh which is parked up in Ballina until Santa leaves to deliver the pressies on Christmas Eve.
Santas Grotto Dates include:
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 3pm – 5pm (In conjunction with Mistletoe Market)
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 3pm – 6pm
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December 3pm-6pm
And then off Santa goes to prepare for the delivery of presents to all the good Boys and Girls of the town.
Contact Ballina Tourist Office for further information 096 72800
Conscious Fashion Pop Up Shop
Fun preview evening Friday, December 6th, 4pm to 7pm
Open for sales from 10am Saturday, December 7th
Conscious Fashion Pop Up Shop: Preloved dresses and occasion wear. All proceeds to Mayo Rape Crisis Center. Fun preview evening Friday, December 6th, 4pm to 7pm. Hair & Make Up Demo: Hair by Jacqueline. Music by Susan Ryan. Nephin Whiskey tasting. Shop decoration by VIP Weddings. Loretta McDonagh, Director of MRCC, to attend. Great raffle prizes.
Open for sales from 10am Saturday, December 7th. Organized by Lionbridge, Ballina.
Mayo Rape Crisis Center is 25 years in operation in our county in 2019. If you can’t make the event, read about the Conscious Fashion Christmas Challenge, donations most gratefully accepted at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/p2a9uq
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Polar Express
December 7th, 14th, 21st
Tickets for this years Polar Express goes on sale this Saturday 23rd in Ballina Train Station at 1.30pm only, €12.50 pp (under 1’s Free)
Card facilities are not available at the train station.
Further details available from Ballina Tourist Office (096) 72800
https://www.northmayo.ie/ballina-tourist-office/
Sensory Santa
Sunday 8th December 12-2pm
Hosted by Fifth Mayo
https://www.facebook.com/fifth.mayo
North Mayo Heritage Centre
Christmas market and Santa’s Grotto 14th & 15th December
The North Mayo Heritage Centre are now taking bookings to see Santa at the Crossmolina Christmas Market on the 14th & 15th December. Time slots are available on each day to reduce queueing time so that you can enjoy the festive fun of the weekend.
Tickets cost €12 per child and include a quaility wrapped gift (suitable to their age and gender), a certificate from Santa and some food for Rudolph.
Book today by calling 096 31809 from 10am or at reception.
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