The parishes of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla are hosting a Christmas Tree Festival at St Brigid’s in Castleknock from November 28th to 30th, featuring decorated trees that tell the Christmas story. Alongside the festival, an annual Arts and Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, November 29th, from 12pm to 4pm in the Parish Centre, including an art exhibition and sale by local artists and crafters, plus refreshments, cake stalls, and family activities like Santa’s Grotto and face painting.
This event matters because it highlights the role of community-based art exhibitions in fostering local cultural engagement and supporting grassroots artists. While small in scale, such festivals demonstrate how visual art can be integrated into broader community celebrations, making art accessible to a wide audience and strengthening local ties through shared creative experiences.