Dublin Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Dublin and surrounding areas
Dublin welcomes Winter 2025 with sparkling Holiday lights along Dougherty Road and a bustling downtown that hosts the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and neighborhood Ward Christmas parties. Family-friendly Christmas markets, seasonal tours, and local performances bring cheer to the Dublin Civic Center and nearby parks. Whether enjoying warm treats at market stalls or strolling lit promenades, Dublin offers festive experiences and Holiday lights that make holiday activities feel both lively and intimate.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsHistoric ranch house filled with artisan crafts and gifts.
Christmas Lights
19 eventsFestively decorated historic train ride through Niles Canyon at night.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsAcclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsRooftop New Year's Eve party with city views.
Christmas Activities
35 eventsIllumination of a 30-foot holiday tree
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Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights
(Sunol)
Festively decorated historic train ride through Niles Canyon at night.
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Dublin Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Illumination of a 30-foot holiday tree
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A Chanticleer Christmas 2025
(Oakland)
Acclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
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Walnut Creek on Ice
(Walnut Creek)
One of California's largest outdoor ice rinks
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Dazzling Holiday Lights
(Berkeley)
Sparkling holiday lights and festive entertainment.
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Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Pleasanton)
Community parade and tree lighting with Santa
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Dublin Christmas Events Map
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Dublin Christmas FAQ
The Dublin Winter Lights festival and Wonderlights at Marlay Park and Malahide Castle are among the biggest annual Christmas events, alongside popular markets at Farmleigh House and Phoenix Park.
Dublin is known for its Christmas Eve busking tradition on Grafton Street, where musicians gather to perform for charity, and the popular Christmas Day swim at the Forty Foot in Sandycove.
The city center, including O’Connell Street and Merrion Square, offers impressive light displays, while neighborhoods near Marlay Park and Malahide feature large-scale light shows and festive decorations.
Farmleigh House and Phoenix Park host notable Christmas markets with local makers, and various neighborhood artisan markets throughout Dublin provide opportunities to shop for crafts and seasonal goods.
Enjoy free light displays in the city center, stroll through neighborhood holiday lights, visit public Christmas markets, or explore festive installations at Dublin Zoo’s Wild Lights event for affordable seasonal fun.
Family-friendly options include the Wonderlights walk-through light shows, Elf Town at the RDS with Santa and reindeer, and the Wild Lights event at Dublin Zoo, all offering engaging experiences for children.