Festivals & Events

Mullingar Parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every Saturday at 9:30am from the Old Rail Trail Car Park, Newbrook Bridge, Mullingar. The route takes in the scenic Old Rail Trail and Royal Canal Greenways.

The Market Clonmellon

Fresh food & crafts in the historic Old Market Square. Shop or relax with a coffee/snack in our Eat Space! The Market is hosted by Clonmellon Community Council. November sees the first of our two Christmas Markets!! 6th November - regular Market 11-1.30pm 20th November-Christmas Market 11-3.00pm

Collinstown Market

Collinstown Farmers Market, set in the idyllic village of Collinstown Westmeath, takes place every other Sunday from 11.30am to 1.30pm at the Collinstown Dance Hall. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find a variety of goods available from handmade bespoke dolls, soaps, crochet, knitting, wood work, art & jewellery, to sourdough, brown breads, savoury goods, focaccia, quiche, carrot cakes, and lots of delicious tray bakes.

Land of Light

Prepare to be wowed … Prepare to be amazed … Prepare to be blown away! The Land of Light Experience is like nothing else in Ireland. Set in the beautiful grounds of Belvedere House, Gardens & Park in County Westmeath, the experience delivers thrills and excitement at every turn.

Murtagh's Organic Farm Country Farmers Market & Open Farm

A Farmer's Market with a difference! Browse the many stalls and pick up some lovely produce & visit all the farm and rescue animals, including their new donkeys. We have a wide range of locally sourced in season fruit & vegetables, organic duck & hen eggs, home baking, arts & crafts, flowers, personalised gifts and much more.

Winterfest 2022 The Railway Market

This is an indoor and outdoor market, centrally located at the Bandhall in Mullingar Business Park, just beside the railway tunnel at Blackhall. It is a general market with an eclectic mix of goods, foods and items to suit everyone.

Dun na Si Christmas Experience 10th Dec 2022

Santa will be making his highly anticipated return to Dún na Sí, for the Christmas Experience 2022! He will be joined by Mrs. Claus and some of their naughty elves! 🎅 UPDATE: This event is now sold out.

The Well Moate Christmas Food, Craft & Gift Fair 11th Dec 2022

The Well Moate is hosting a Christmas Food, Craft & Gift Fair on Sunday 11th December 11am -5.30pm.

Visit Santa at Belvedere from 2nd Dec 2022

Visit Santa in his festive lit Boathouse at Belvedere House, Gardens & Park. This event is taking place from the 2nd December onwards. Book in advance online

Santa at Mollie Moo's 3rd-18th Dec 2022

Santa will be at Mollie Moo’s for three weekends in December, arriving on the 3rd and leaving on the 18th. You will get to meet Santa and his elves, have a chat and feed all the animals. Children get a bag of food to feed the animals as they make their way over to visit Santa and receive a present.

Drive-In Cinema Tudenham 16th & 17th Dec 2022

This December Tudenham, Lough Ennell will be home to a Drive In Cinema! Movies include Home Alone 1 & 2, Jack Frost, Bing Crosby’s White Christmas, The Polar Express and The Santa Claus. Booking will be online only. You will also be able to pre-order your Apache Pizza right to your car.

Beauty and the Beast 8th - 30th Dec 2022

Beauty and the Beast Pantomime promises to be an extravaganza full of laughter, music, song and dance. Taking place at the Mullingar Arts Centre from 8th Dec - 3oth Dec. Make this Christmas Season the one you visit Mullingar Arts Centre and enjoy the most charming musical of all time!

Elf at Kinnegad Drive In Experience 11th Dec 2022

Irelands favourite Christmas Drive In Experience is back!! Sunday 11th December at 15.30 Watch the Christmas classic movie Elf on the Big Screen. Followed by a live link up with Santa direct from the North Pole. AND THEN by the magic of Christmas watch as Santa appears in the flesh to greet all the boys & girls.

Enchanted Christmas at Athlone Castle 17th Dec 2022

Experience the magic of Christmas at Athlone Castle on the 17th December from 10.30-4.30pm. Santa's elves will greet you and then guide you through a winter wonderland where you will make Christmas ornaments and stockings, you can write your letter to santa and hand deliver it to the man himself. Update: This Event is now fully booked

Abbey Blooms Botanical Gardens Christmas Event 15th-18th Dec 2022

Christmas at Abbey Blooms! Santa, A Magical Christmas Garden, Music, Market Stalls and much more... happening from 15th -18th December in Multyfarnham. The perfect location to get your Christmas ready.

Rudolph Saves Christmas – The Musical 18 Dec 2022

This clever twist on the timeless story is a merry mix of music and magic and tells the tale of a young Rudolph who runs away from the North Pole. The musical takes place at Tuar Ard Moate on the 18th December at 5pm.

Kinnegad Christmas Market 17th & 18th Dec 2022

Kinnegad ICA welcomes you to the Kinnegad Christmas Market at St Etchen's NS which takes place on the 17th & 18th Dec 10-5pm. Lots of stalls with something for everyone: food and craft, gift ideas, hampers and lots more.

Mother Goose Pantomime 6th - 15th January 2023

Panto is back – oh yes it is – bigger and better than ever at The Dean Crowe! A great night out for the entire family, the story of Mother Goose is possibly the oldest story to be turned into a pantomime, happening from the 6th-15th Jan 2023.

Bealtaine Fire Festival 6th May 2023

On the 6th May 2023 The Bealtaine Fire Celebration on the Hill of Uisneach will take place. The day will be action-packed with music, art installations, craft & traditional workshops, stalls, talks and demonstrations, games for children, yoga, healing & mindfulness sessions amongst many other offerings and the evening culminating as the sun sets, with the lighting of the Great Bealtaine Fire ! ds of