Holidays at Bridge Park
Discover the magic of the holiday season at Bridge Park! All December long, enjoy a calendar packed with festive events for the entire family to experience! From Bridge Park’s annual Merry Market to getting your photo taken with old Saint Nick during Santa in the Park, make your holidays full of memories and joy!
Merry Market
December 5 | 12-3pm
Join us for this free, family-friendly event featuring live music, holiday tree displays, photos with Santa and other festive surprises. Shop local with more than 120 Dublin Market vendors offering handcrafted goods, baked treats and more.
Santa Brunch at Fado
December 6 & 13 | 10am-12pm
From 10am-noon, enjoy brunch at Fado with the MVP of the North Pole himself, Santa Claus, and his wife, Mrs. Claus.
Ugly Sweater Crawl
December 12 | 6-9pm
Break out your ugliest sweater for a night of sipping and strolling through Bridge Park and Historic Dublin during the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. To participate:
- Pick up your passport and receive an Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl koozie*
- Visit the many participating downtown Dublin locations
- Receive a stamp for each location you visit
- Turn in your completed passport with five stamps or more at the end of the crawl for a chance to win dinner for two in an igloo at Vaso!
*Passports can be picked up and turned in at Getaway Brewing, Missing Jimmy’s, Pins Mechanical Co., 16-Bit Bar + Arcade and Market Bar. Koozies available while supplies last.
Santa in the Park
December 5 + 19 | 1-3pm
Grab the family and visit Portal Park next to Urban Meyer’s Pint House for a chance to take a free photo with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Don’t forget to drop off your letter at one of the North Pole mailboxes located throughout Bridge Park.
New this season to Downtown Dublin
Christkindlmarkt
Experience a European holiday village of cultural cheer right here in Dublin. Stroll through Riverside Crossing Park and enjoy festive shopping, holiday treats, and charming seasonal activities for all ages. This unique market brings the warmth and wonder of a classic European holiday tradition, making it the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
November 21 – December 24, 2026
- Monday & Tuesday – Closed
- Wednesday & Thursday – 4pm – 9pm
- Friday & Saturday – 12pm – 9pm
- Sunday – 12pm – 8pm
North Market Bridge Park Happenings
Holiday Music Trivia
December 1 | 6-8pm
Holiday Disco and Donations Holiday Market with Eco Haus Market
December 3 | 6-9pm
Holiday Movie Trivia
December 8 | 6-8pm
Grizzell Middle School Choir Caroling
December 10 | 6-6:30pm
North Market Bridge Park Holiday Market
December 12 | 10am-1pm
Miracle Pop-Up at Palm Valley Cocktails
Details coming soon!
Step into a classic Christmas scene inspired by the glamor of holiday parties in the 1960s, and all the warm feels that sharing a round of cocktails with friends and family brings.
A full menu of festive cocktails, mocktails and shots in themed glassware will be available, in addition to a snack menu curated to keep the merriment rolling!
Teddy’s Christmas Party at Roosevelt Room
Details coming soon!
The Roosevelt Room has transformed into Bridge Park’s holiday haven!
Enjoy holiday drinks, music, giveaways and more! The first 100 guests will get a complimentary Roosevelt Room ornament.
Santa Brunch at Vaso
December 20 | 11am-2pm
Make magical holiday memories at VASO for a festive Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 20, from 11am to 2pm! Bring the whole family for a joyful afternoon filled with holiday cheer, delicious food and Christmas fun for the little ones.
Enjoy a kid-friendly brunch buffet while Christmas music and classic holiday movies fill the air. Little elves can get creative at our cookie decorating station, make special treats for Santa’s reindeer, and warm up with a cup of cocoa from our hot chocolate cart. The fun continues with a festive dance party with Santa himself!
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12 Days of Holiday Giveaways
December 1-12
The ultimate holiday scavenger hunt is on from December 1-12. Each day, a prize card will be hidden in a new location at Bridge Park. Clues of the location will be shared on our Instagram stories.
Igloos are Back at Vaso
Looking for a cooler way to celebrate? Get cozy in an igloo at Vaso Rooftop this holiday season with craft cocktails, delicious tapas and magical views. Book your experience.
Light Up a Life Butterfly
This holiday season at Bridge Park, there is a beautiful, 6-foot butterfly in the park next to Urban Meyer’s Pint House that will light up when a donation of $10 or more is made. Stop by and see the butterfly through the end of the year, make a donation, and watch your gift light up a life.
If you can’t see the butterfly in person, you can donate online at nationwidechildrens.org/giving. Your donation won’t just light up the butterfly in Dublin—a display on the lawn at Nationwide Children’s will also light up for patients to see.
Ice Skating at Riverside Crossing Park
Starting November 21 , experience the temporary ice rink at Riverside Crossing Park in Downtown Dublin through March! Admission includes complimentary skate rental or skaters are welcome to bring their own skates. Learn more here.
Holiday Tree Photo Contest
Snap a photo with one of the holiday trees at Bridge Park and tag us on Instagram using #atbridgepark for a chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite Bridge Park business.
Winner will be selected on January 4.
