It’s the most wonderful time of the year when Cork is bursting with family-friendly Christmas events, and Cork International Hotel offers the perfect festive base from which to explore all that Corkmas and further afield has to offer!
Here’s the events available at the hotel for families in Cork this Christmas
Step into the cosy warmth of our hotel. Where children are greeted with a cup of creamy hot chocolate on arrival. It’s the perfect way to kickstart your holiday and set the tone for the magical moments ahead.
Adventure awaits your little detectives with our Christmas Crack the Code activity! We challenge your children to solve a scavenger hunt, unlocking a code to reveal a festive treat in the bedroom safe.
Perhaps you fancy a quiet night in then why not book our cinema and the whole family can enjoy a Christmas movie together. Take a look at our famous Family Date Night package, a popular choice at Twixmas when families let us take care of them, it includes dinner and a Private Cinema experience.
And how about A Family Date Night for The Christmas Toy Show 2024 on Friday 6th December?
Snuggle up in one of our fabulous family rooms!
Book our Family Date Night package and check in on Toy Show night where younger guests get a hot chocolate on arrival followed by a scavenger hunt to Crack the Code and open the safe in your room for a Christmas treat. Enjoy an Early Bird family dinner at the New Yorker, then catch a Christmas movie in the cinema. Then it’s time to get the PJs out and snuggle up to watch the Toy Show together. The fun continues with breakfast the next morning and a goodie bag filled with treats for Christmas Eve visitors..
Our family packages cater for all family sizes including the bigger families, where a family would need 2 rooms. Our Interconnecting family bedrooms consists of 2 signature bedrooms and each bedroom consist of 1 double bed and 1 single bed. We have 8 interconnecting bedrooms. Look up our ‘Interconnecting Rooms’ when booking our Family Packages, this package is the ultimate way to enjoy Christmas Family Events in Cork.
Family Christmas Dining
Our New Yorker restaurant and Atlantic & Pacific Dining rooms are both very family friendly and offer wonderful festive food dining menu options, including a festive twist on our famous Family Sunday Lunch Menu.
The Giving Tree Christmas Appeal
Our hotel’s Giving Tree embodies the true spirit of Christmas which is alive and well at Cork International Hotel. This tradition invites families to share the joy of giving by supporting local charities. It’s a beautiful way to teach kids about the importance of kindness and community during the festive season.
And for those families who want to venture out, there’s lots of great events further afield. Many included in our Christmas family packages
Visit Santa this Christmas at Leahy’s Open Farm
A short drive from the hotel, Leahy’s Farm offers a truly enchanting experience for families. Enjoy the Farmers Fun House, Nan’s Nook Museum, the indoor play barn, many animals, the Farm Museum, Dun’s Mystery Maze, and more. The whole family will adore the animals and seasonal activities that make Leahy’s a Christmas tradition for so many; Rumour has it, Santa’s set up shop in the Barn, ready to take your last-minute Christmas wishes.
Find out more about our Leahy Farm Family breaks
Discover ‘Santa in The Barn‘ at Leahy’s Open Farm in December
Fota Wildlife Park Christmas Lights
Fota Wildlife Park protects endangered species, giving you the chance to see extraordinary animals up close.. Get ready to see kangaroos and lemurs roaming freely, as the park lets animals thrive in their natural habitat whenever possible. Don’t forget to look up so you don’t miss elegant Giraffes as they stroll by. There are many large and small animals to see, including very cute penguins. Check times before you set off as Fota has shorter opening hours in the winter.
Learn about our Fota Wildlife Park breaks
For the Festive Season, check out the award-winning Wonderlights at Fota House
CORKMAS – Christmas event in the Cork City Centre
For Cork City Centre festive fun, be sure to check out the CORKMAS 2024 attractions and experiences, including festive markets, Santa experiences, ferris wheel & carousels, ice skating, and festive light installations. Additionally, this is just a small sample of all there is to do in Cork this Christmas.
Therefore, to plan your visit to these Christmas Family Events in Cork, don’t forget to check out the at-a-glance Corkmas 2024 interactive map, which highlights what’s happening citywide throughout December.
Marina Market Christmas Market
We love a Christmas Market and this one is definitely worth heading in for in the city centre. Cork’s largest indoor market is full of festive gift ideas. With over 30 food vendors, you will surely find some delicious treats to take home. There’s a visiting Santa experience and ice skating available too. Stay on December 16th or 17th, 2024, wear your Christmas jumper, and help break the festive knitwear record! Be there between 12:30 and 2pm to help make history!
Other nearby festive things to do in December we can fully recommend are heading to the Cork North Pole Experience in Cobh and a visit to gorgeous Kinsale at Christmas time (both less than 30 mins drive away from the hotel).
We look forward to welcoming you to Cork this Christmas!
Tis The Season…