'The Night Before Christmas' Flower Arranging Demo with Ali Dietrich
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Dublin) | OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, D09VY63, Ireland
Annual Flower Arranging Demonstration
Join us for our annual Christmas demonstration and find out how to make a Christmas hand-tied gift bouquet, a candle centrepiece and garlands for the mantlepiece and Christmas table. Our demonstrator this year is Ali Dietrich. Come along and enjoy a glass of wine and mince pie at the reception at 7.30pm followed by the demoonstration at 8:00pm. Advance booking is essential. Cost: €25 (includes wine reception) and €20 concession (senior ticket).
Tickets €20 – €25
Reception: 7:30 PM, Demonstration: 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Daily Guided Tour
2025-12-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 and 17 more dates
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives.
Daily at 11.30am and 3pm
Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite.
PLEASE NOTE:
This tour slot is intended for individuals and couples, families and friends etc.
For group bookings, please contact the Visitor Centre directly at botanicgardens@opw.ie or 01 8040319.
Tours will take place with a minimum of 2 people.
Children under 12 go free.
Unable to Attend? Please Cancel
• by cancelling your reservation on Eventbrite – or
• by phoning us during opening hours at (01) 804 0319 or (01) 857 0909.
You’ll free a space for someone else to attend.
Where to Meet
Meet in front of the Visitor Centre, outside the Café. Your guide, wearing an identifiable name badge, will meet you there

Themed Tour: Festive Winter Plants
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, D09VY63, Ireland
Delve into the traditions and stories which surround some of our favourite festive plants. Immerse yourself in seasonal treasures like Poinsettia, Holly and the Christmas Tree as we explore these holiday botanicals, their cultural significance and how they became associated with our winter celebrations.
PLEASE NOTE:
This tour slot is intended for individuals and couples, families and friends etc.
For group bookings, please contact the Visitor Centre directly at botanicgardens@opw.ie or 01 8040319.
Tours will take place with a minimum of 2 people.
Children under 12 go free.
Unable to Attend? Please Cancel
• by cancelling your reservation here on Eventbrite – or
• by phoning us during opening hours at (01) 804 0319 or (01) 857 0909.
You’ll free a space for someone else to attend.
Where to Meet
Meet in front of the Visitor Centre, outside the Café. Your guide, wearing an identifiable name badge, will meet you there.

Sustainable Christmas Craft Market 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 2025-12-14 16:30 | OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, D09VY63, Ireland
Sustainable Christmas Craft Market, Glasnevin
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December, from 10am to 4pm
Our ever popular sustainable Christmas Craft Market will be held on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December.
A pinch of Christmas magic will be cast over the sunning surroundings, with over 50 stalls both indoors and outdoors against the backdrop of our historic glasshouses. Stalls will feature an array of sustainable gift ideas, decorative craft, mistletoe and tasty seasonal treats.

Free admission, no booking required.
