Saturday 29th November 2025
Location: Kilkenny
Family friendly free event throughout December! An interactive family friendly trail around Kilkenny city, taking in the city’s Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees and historical areas while ‘reindeer spotting’, answering questions and solving puzzles. A magical way to spend an evening with the family in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny this festive season! The trail is a self-guided free activity on public streets. Participants simply need to pick up a map in shops and libraries across Kilkenny city or visit the Yulefest Christmas Market on Saturdays and Sundays. You can begin the trail from anywhere on the map and approach the locations from any route you choose, although the stops are numbered from the starting point at the bottom of The Parade. Follow the map to get to every stop and answer the questions and puzzles when you arrive – make sure you keep an eye out for ‘Santa’s Reindeers’ on your way (sidequest!). Continue on the trail until you’ve visited all the sites and answered all the questions. Now it’s time to submit your answer sheet! Use the post box at the start/end point at the bottom of the Parade. Ensure to include your team name and correct email address for a chance to win spot prizes throughout the week. If you want to keep playing check out the reindeer trail on the back of the map and take some time to colour it in! The Yulefest Christmas Trail is live throughout the festival, so you can pick a time that suits you, although we highly recommend the evenings when the lights shine their brightest. It’s the perfect after school/work activity! On weekends The Parade will come to life with the Christmas Market and Yulefest Live Music Stage!
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