Rathwood Events invites you to join us on a journey through the Enchanted Forest to visit Santa and his Elves as they prepare for the most magical time of the year. Join us for a truly special experience, brought to you by the amazing Spotlight Productions, the very same team behind the spectacular Late Late Toy Show. This year, they have conjured up an extraordinary event straight from your wildest Christmas dreams!

This Halloween at Rathwood let the adventure begin with this spooky, family friendly, action-packed interactive show! Join the Whisper Witches as they try to defeat the dastardly Count Mockula, with the help of Bob the scared Werewolf. Oh, and dont forget, whatever you do…. Don’t feed Mombie the Zombie! This hilarious Halloween extravaganza also includes a mysterious train ride through the forest, with lots of spooktacular creatures to spot on the journey and a trip to the perilous pumpkin patch as you leave. This thrilling show is sure to have you singing and dancing in the aisles! (If you dare!)

Get set for nonstop fun as you bounce on the BIG Tractor Bouncing Castle, Groove to the live DJ with your favourite characters, Meet the Rathwood Teddy Bears, Get your face painted, Hop on the Rathwood Express, Enjoy the Funfair, Win Spot Prizes and so much more! It’s the perfect day out for the whole family—don’t miss it! (psst! Attendees on the day will also get the chance to enter a raffle to win tickets to this years Spectacular Santa Train Experience!) Tickets Only €6.50 per Child Adults Go Free!!!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Rathwoods Fashion & Fizz! Indulge in a glamorous fashion show while sipping on Prosecco and enjoying delicious nibbles, featuring a live Saxophone DJ! Get inspired by expert talks, and watch live hair demos to perfect your look. The Hair & Beauty Boutique will be offering an incredible 50% OFF on select services all weekend! Plus, don't miss out on the exclusive Gift Bag, packed with fabulous treats. Plus free entry into our Mega Glam Giveaway. It's the ultimate day of style, beauty, and fun—reserve your spot now!

Join us for Rathwood's 30th Anniversary 5k Trail Run on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at 9:30 AM in the beautiful Rathwood forest. Registration is just €10. The first 150 finishers will receive a handcrafted wooden medal, and the top male and female finishers will win Rathwood vouchers worth €100, €70, and €50 for first, second, and third places, respectively. This chip-timed event features a flat 5k loop on a fully marshaled course. Enjoy free tea and coffee vouchers, and find the race results on the Just Runs Events website. Don't miss the 9:30 AM sharp start!

During this action-packed session, children will delve into the wonders of electricity and magnetism with thrilling hands-on experiments. They’ll get to light up lightsabers using the Plasma Ball and create hair-raising effects with the Van Der Graaf Generator. The Rathwood Light your Lightsaber Workshop promises to be an unforgettable experience, where science meets fun, making it the perfect opportunity for young minds to explore and discover the exciting world of STEM!

In this thrilling, hands-on adventure, children will uncover the secrets of how fossils are formed, from the moment a creature is buried to its transformation into stone over millions of years. But the real excitement comes when they get to create their very own fossil! Using materials like plaster of Paris and shells, kids will mold and craft their own fossilized treasures to take home, making the ancient world come alive right before their eyes.

The Rathwood Express Train is the perfect activity for all ages both young and old! Make your day full of fun activities with our add-ons! Take a ride through our woodlands on Rathwood's very own Woodlands train, and that's not all, there's also the option to make your day even more fun-tastic by adding the Maze of Ireland - it's a-maze-ing! or the Funfair to your Event Ticket when booking!

Why not put the family to the test and try out Rathwood's Maze of Ireland! This maze is planted in the shape of Ireland with every county built to scale. Each person will be given a map of Ireland and a pencil to fill out each county, there is a special number to find in each one. You can work together or have some fun and bring out your families competitive side to see who can complete the Maze first! Suitable for ages 4+