🕯️ Manningham Carols by Candlelight at Ruffey Lake Park

Doncaster, Victoria

🕐 Fri 11 Dec, evening (2026 times not yet published; 2025 ran 6pm to 10pm)

💰 Free (as in past years)

📍 Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster VIC 3108

☕ Nearest coffee: Laurent, 890m away

🚻 Nearest public toilet: 110m away

Manningham's big free carols night at Ruffey Lake Park, which drew almost 13,000 people last year. Expect live performers, food vendors and community groups in a large lakeside park.

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