Things to do this weekend in the Royal County
What: Meath Made Creates at Christmas
When: Friday 28th to 30th November, 6pm
Where: Swift Cultural Centre, Trim
A free event for anyone who wants to shop for local, handmade products crafted or designed in Meath Made members, an association that supports skilled craft workers in the county.
Attendees can also expect live music, mulled wine and mince pies. For more information, click here.
What: Oldbridge Christmas Fair
When: Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 November 2025, 10am to 4pm
Where: Oldbridge
Taking place over two days on the grounds of Oldbridge, this well-loved fair features craft stalls, food stalls selling local produce and music. For more information, click here.
What: Jingle Fest at Emerald Park
When: 21st November to 23rd December
Where: Emerald Park, Ashbourne
A ticket to Emerald Park’s Jingle Fest includes a walk through the Festive Fairy Woods light tunnel, a Christmas singalong on the Candy Lane Train, access to the Enchanted Entertainment Tent with snow and bubble fun, special performances, meet-and-greets with Christmas characters, Santa letter posting, a fun-filled festive live show in our Big Top Tent, full access to our zoo, playground and over 10 rides & attractions in the Jolly Junior Zone!
Tickets range from €10 to €34. For more information, click here.
What: Caulstown Christmas Tree Farm
When: 22nd November to 24th December
Where: Caulstown, Dunboyne
From wreath making to Christmas tree picking, Caulstown is the perfect Christmas day out for all of the family. Visit their Christmas shop and pick up some beautiful decorations or take a walk on their alpaca farm to see some four-legged friends.
The farm has hot chocolate on weekends, Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, a Santa post box, a winter walk with Christmas lights and a family photo opportunity available. For more information, click here.
What: Christmas Lights
When: Thursday 27th November to Sunday 30th November.
Where: Listed below
Towns in Meath will be turning on their Christmas lights over the weekend, including Trim, Ashbourne, Navan, Laytown/Bettystown, Dunboyne and Kells. Head down to your local town to get in the festive spirit!
Trim will kick it off tonight Thursday 27th November with the lights turning on at 6pm. Navan and Ashbourne will turn on their lights tomorrow Friday 28th November at 6pm.
Laytown/Bettystown are set to turn on their lights on at 4.45pm on Saturday 29th November and Dunboyne at 8pm on Saturday 29th November.
Kells will be finishing up the weekend with their lights being turned on at 4.30pm on Sunday 30th November.