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 local shops, the Kilkenny Tourist Office or visit the information point at 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. It is located on the Pink Door at the entrance to the Yulefest Indoor Market. 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!
When you’re at the starting point scan the QR code or head to this page to help you get started: https://yulefestkilkenny.ie/yulefest-christmas-trail/
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 Yulefest Christmas Market and Yulefest Live Music Stage!