RIVERSTOWN EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Santatown 2025: Riverstown’s short, sweet afternoon of holiday magic (Dec 6–7 & 13–14)
An afternoon event at Sligo Folk Park where children meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, take part in story time, write to the North Pole and enjoy festive games and treats.
Santatown 2025: Riverstown’s short, sweet afternoon of holiday magic (Dec 6–7 & 13–14).
Set inside Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown, Santatown 2025 compresses the familiar rituals of a Christmas village—Santa’s grotto, story time, a North Pole post box and baked treats—into relaxed afternoon sessions that prioritize children’s encounters and family photos.
Highlights
Event Highlights
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus are on-site for direct meet-and-greets: each child will meet Santa and receive a special present. Elves may be present and there might even be a reindeer or two, creating classic holiday encounters for families.
Story time, letters to the North Pole and festive games
Mrs. Claus leads story time, children can write a reminder letter and post it in a special North Pole post box, and there are festive games and abundant photo opportunities throughout the event.
Millstone Cafe — snacks and home-baked festive treats
The onsite Millstone Cafe will be open so families can buy snacks and home-baked festive treats during the afternoon sessions.
What the day feels like
How the afternoon unfolds
The event runs as an afternoon gathering at Sligo Folk Park: families arrive for a compact session of guaranteed Santa encounters, story time with Mrs. Claus, letter-writing and posting, playful activities and photo opportunities, with refreshments available in the Millstone Cafe.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Santatown runs on set weekend dates in early December with afternoon sessions; the advertised daily time window is 13.30 to 17.10.
Bring children ready for a Santa meet-and-greet and, if you wish, a camera for the ample photo opportunities; light spending money is useful for purchases at the Millstone Cafe.
The event is operated by Sligo Folk Park and the meeting location is Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown, Co. Sligo F52 TX06; consult the operator for access or schedule updates.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is Santatown 2025 held?
Santatown takes place on 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th of December.
What are the event hours?
Sessions run in the afternoon from 13.30 to 17.10.
Where do we meet for Santatown?
The meeting location is Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown, Co. Sligo F52 TX06.
Will my child meet Santa?
Yes — each child will meet Santa and receive a special present.
Is there a cafe or food available on site?
Yes. The onsite Millstone Cafe will be open where you can buy snacks and home-baked festive treats.
Who else will be at Santatown?
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance along with some elves and potentially a reindeer or two.