What's Happening in Dublin this weekend (Nov 27th) - Free Events

Howdy !

New week, new events, and it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…
Whether you’re hunting for gifts, soaking up festive cheer, or just want to try a sauna after a jog (seriously, for free!), we’ve got you covered.

Here’s what’s on this week in Dublin:

• 🎁 Christmas Fair at Richmond Barracks

• 🧪 Santa CSI Workshop @ Tallaght Library

• 🧖 Morning Run & Reset with Chili Pod Sauna

• ✨ TwinkleTown Christmas Experience

• 🎅 Christmas at the RDS

The Annual Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair

📍 Richmond Barracks
🗓️ Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–5pm
💸 Free entry

Step into a weekend of creativity, crafts, and festive fun with this gorgeous community Christmas fair.

Shop from local makers, warm up with hot drinks, enjoy family-friendly workshops, and tap your toes to live festive tunes. It’s a proper holiday mood, and a great way to support small Irish businesses.

Accessible venue, family-friendly, and bike/buggy parking available.

Get more info on the Richmond Barracks Site

Anyone For Science Christmas Workshop: Santa CSI – Who Stole Rudolph?

📍 Tallaght Library
🗓️ Sat 29 Nov, 2pm – 2:45pm
🔬 Ages 9–12

Santa needs your help — Rudolph’s gone missing, and there’s only one way to solve the mystery: science! A fun, hands-on workshop for curious kids, perfect for budding detectives or science fans.
👉 Reserve a spot here

Chili Pod Morning Run & Reset

📍 Ringsend Road
🗓️ Sat 30 Nov, 10am–12pm
💆 Run + Sauna + Good Vibes

Start your weekend with a gentle 5k jog and finish it in the Chili Pod Sauna, yes please.

This free community event includes a goodie bag and raises funds for the Irish Cancer Society. All levels welcome, come for the movement, stay for the steam.

Twinkletown – Christmas in Smithfield Square

📍 Smithfield Square
🕯️ Open daily until 9pm

Smithfield has been sprinkled with magic and transformed into TwinkleTown, Dublin’s newest festive destination.

Lights, installations, food, and fun for all ages. The perfect place to make new Christmas memories.

Get more info on twinkletown.ie

Christmas at the RDS

📍 Ballsbridge
🎄 Now until Dec 23

It’s back, and it’s better than ever, with new arrivals of “Dublin Loves Christmas” and the return of Gifted and Funderland.

Christmas at the RDS is the go-to for family-friendly fun, festive markets, workshops, and performances.

Perfect for making new traditions with those you love.
Full schedule online.

That’s it for now! Whether you’re running, shopping, crafting or sleuthing for stolen reindeer, have a great week

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