The Elves Workshop | Winterval 2026

TICKETED. €8 per person at the door. No booking needed. All proceeds support the Irish Red Cross Waterford City Branch.

Visit the elves in the Large Room at City Hall and lend a hand with their Christmas preparations. Families can help make cookies in Mrs Claus’s kitchen, enjoy arts and crafts and work with the elves on Santa’s Christmas list.

Enter from the Mall. Tickets cost €8 per person at the door, with no advance booking needed. All proceeds go to the Irish Red Cross Waterford City Branch. Saturday sessions pause from 1pm to 2pm, while Sunday opening is from 1pm to 6pm. Check the individual dates below.

Indoor event. This activity takes place inside the venue.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: Dr Mary Strangman Large Room – City Hall, Waterford.
Festival: Winterval 2026.

Selected dates only. This listing covers the event series. It does not run continuously between the first and last dates. Check the individual dates and times below.

Saturdays have a break from 1pm to 2pm. Entrance via the Mall.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Saturday 21 November 2026: 10am-1pm | 2pm-6pm
• Sunday 22 November 2026: 1pm to 6pm
• Saturday 28 November 2026: 10am-1pm | 2pm-6pm
• Sunday 29 November 2026: 1pm to 6pm
• Saturday 5 December 2026: 10am-1pm | 2pm-6pm
• Sunday 6 December 2026: 1pm to 6pm
• Saturday 12 December 2026: 10am-1pm | 2pm-6pm
• Sunday 13 December 2026: 1pm to 6pm
• Saturday 19 December 2026: 10am-1pm | 2pm-6pm
• Sunday 20 December 2026: 1pm to 6pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details

More Winterval Events to Explore

Festive Lego Workshop, Paint Your Own Pottery Christmas Ornaments. Check each event page for its own dates, times and admission details.

See more in our Winterval festival guide and our What’s On guide, updated twice a week.

Make More of Your Visit to Waterford

Explore The Reg and Emiliano’s Restaurant on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.