🎄 Christmas with the kids in Melbourne 2026

127 Christmas things on around Melbourne this season: pageants, carols, Santa photos, Christmas lights, markets and workshops, with dates checked against the organiser. Tap one for directions, cost and where the nearest coffee and toilets are.

🎅 Santa photos · 38 🤫 Sensory Santa · 11 🕯️ Carols · 29 ✨ Christmas lights · 109 💸 Free Christmas events · 54 🎭 Shows and workshops · 23

🗺️ Christmas lights map: every display and 96 lit-up houses and streets on one map, tag a house, plan a drive.

Also in: Adelaide (136) Sydney (208) Brisbane (130) Gold Coast (53) Sunshine Coast (14) Toowoomba (11) Cairns (7) Townsville (6) Rockhampton (9) Bundaberg (7) Hervey Bay (4) Perth (63) South West WA (7) Albany (3) Kalgoorlie (6)

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Updated 9 November 2026

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🎨 Christmas Snow Globe Workshop at Como House

South Yarra · Saturdays: 7 Nov 10-11am, 14 Nov 12-1pm, 28 Nov 1-2pm, 12 Dec 1-2pm · $50 per person (adults and children each need a ticket)

☕ 90m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Airport West

Airport West · Early Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

☕ 310m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Chadstone

Chadstone · Daily 4 Nov to 24 Dec, session times vary (book online) · $55 per booking, up to 6 people; free Chadstone First membership needed to book

☕ 800m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Southland

Cheltenham · Early Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

☕ 40m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Doncaster

Doncaster · From Sat 7 Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

☕ 170m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Geelong

Geelong · From Sat 7 Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

🎅 Santa Photos at Highpoint (World of Wondermas)

Maribyrnong · From Sat 7 Nov (bookings from 12pm on day one) to Christmas Eve · Booking required; photo packages on booking site

☕ 730m to coffee

🎅 Myer Santaland and Santaland Express, Bourke Street

Melbourne · Sat 7 Nov to Thu 24 Dec; Mon to Fri 10am to 5:50pm, Sat 12:10pm to 5pm, Sun 1:20pm to 5pm · Book online; visiting Santaland is free in past years, photo packages optional (check 2026 prices)

☕ 60m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Plenty Valley

Mill Park · Early Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

☕ 780m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Fountain Gate

Narre Warren · Early Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

☕ 500m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Eastland

Ringwood · 6 Nov to 24 Dec; first session Fri 6 Nov 3pm to 6pm, hours vary by day, 24 Dec 8am to 5pm · Packages from $30.95; every booking includes a free 6x8 inch photo

☕ 110m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Watergardens

Taylors Lakes · Daily 8 Nov to 24 Dec, book a session online · Packages from $28.95; every booking includes a free 6x8 inch photo

☕ 970m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Westfield Knox

Wantirna South · Early Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages on the booking site

☕ 100m to coffee

🎅 Photos with Santa at David Jones Bourke Street

Melbourne · 7 Nov to 24 Dec; Sat 9:30am to 6pm, Sun to Wed 10:30am to 6pm, Thu and Fri 10:30am to 7pm · Packages from $30.85 to $99.96

☕ 80m to coffee

Coming up

Thu 12 Nov

🕯️ Gethsemane Clyde Carols by Candlelight, Clyde North

Clyde North · Thu 12 Nov, 4:30pm to 8:30pm · Free, including unlimited kids' rides

Free☕ 1.7km to coffee

Sat 14 Nov

🎅 Dr. Seuss Breakfast with Santa at Parkmore

Keysborough · Sat 14 Nov, sittings 8am to 8:45am and 9am to 9:45am · $13.50 per child; parents and guardians do not need a ticket

☕ 210m to coffee

🎅 Sensory Santa at Eastland (Sensitive Santa session)

Ringwood · Sat 14 Nov, 8am to 9am · Packages from $30.95

☕ 110m to coffee

🎅 Breakfast with Santa at Chirnside Park

Chirnside Park · Sat 14 Nov, 9am to 9:45am · $12.50 per child; parents and guardians free

☕ 190m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Craigieburn Central

Craigieburn · Sat 14 Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Digital and printed packages from $28.95

☕ 500m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Pacific Epping

Epping · Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking required; every booking includes a free 6x8 inch photo, packages on the day

☕ 670m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Karingal Hub

Frankston · Sat 14 Nov to Thu 24 Dec 2026, book a session online · Packages on booking site; $10 off for the first 150 November bookings (not pet sessions)

☕ 110m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Pacific Werribee

Hoppers Crossing · Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec, multiple sessions (book online) · Booking required; every booking includes a free 6x8 inch photo, packages on the day

☕ 120m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Parkmore

Keysborough · From Sat 14 Nov to Christmas Eve, book a session online · Booking required; packages on booking site

☕ 210m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Chirnside Park

Chirnside Park · From Sat 14 Nov, book a session online (check the booking site for the last day) · Booking required; packages on booking site

☕ 190m to coffee

🎅 Santa's Arrival at Chirnside Park

Chirnside Park · Sat 14 Nov, from 10am · Free to watch (no cost listed)

Free☕ 190m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Casey Central

Narre Warren South · Sat 14 Nov to Thu 24 Dec, book a session online · Packages from $32.95

☕ 1.3km to coffee

🎅 Santa's Arrival Parade at Casey Central

Narre Warren South · Sat 14 Nov, parade and characters 10am to 1pm, face painting 10am to 2pm · Free (Santa photos need a booking)

Free☕ 1.3km to coffee

🎨 Gingerbread House Workshop at Como House

South Yarra · Saturdays 14 Nov to 19 Dec, one-hour sessions (11am most weeks; extra 1pm session 5 and 19 Dec; 10am on 14 Nov) · $65 per person, adults and children (each accompanying adult needs a ticket)

☕ 90m to coffee

🎅 Santa's Arrival Parade at Craigieburn Central

Craigieburn · Sat 14 Nov, parade 11am, free face painting 11am to 2pm · Free

Free☕ 500m to coffee

🎅 Santa's Arrival Weekend at Greensborough Plaza

Greensborough · Sat 14 Nov 11am to 2pm (parade 11am from Main Street entrance), Sun 15 Nov 11am to 2pm (Level 3, near Target) · Free

Free☕ 140m to coffee

Fri 20 Nov

🕯️ Carols by the Beloved Gathering, Craigieburn

Craigieburn · Fri 20 Nov, 5pm to 9:30pm · Not stated

Free☕ 500m to coffee

Sat 21 Nov

🌲 Moorooduc Christmas Tree Farm: pick your own with Santa sleigh

Moorooduc · From Sat 21 Nov. Weekdays 10am-7pm, weekends 8am-6pm. Pick-your-own runs and Santa sleigh weekdays 4-6:45pm, weekends 10am-5:45pm · Tree prices on site (not published)

🌲 Melbourne Christmas Tree Farm, Plumpton: pick your own tree

Plumpton · From Sat 21 Nov, daily 8am-8pm; Christmas Eve 8am-12 noon · Tree prices on site / online

🎅 Sensory Santa at Eastland (Sensitive Santa session)

Ringwood · Sat 21 Nov, 8am to 9am · Packages from $30.95

☕ 110m to coffee

🌲 Christmas Tree Farm Moorooduc: choose and cut your own tree

Moorooduc · From Sat 21 Nov. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. Tractor rides and Santa on weekends 10am-3pm · Trees from $85 (4-5ft) to $320+ (10ft+); baling $5

🎅 Santa Photos at CS Square, Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs · 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, session times on booking site · Free to visit; small booking fee comes off any photo package, which includes a free 15x20cm photo

☕ 90m to coffee

🎅 Santa's Arrival Parade at CS Square, Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs · Sat 21 Nov, Santa arrives 10:30am, characters roam until 1:30pm · Free

Free☕ 90m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Forest Hill Chase

Forest Hill · Sat 21 Nov to Thu 24 Dec, bookings only · Packages from $32.95

☕ 60m to coffee

🎅 Santa's Arrival Parade at Forest Hill Chase

Forest Hill · Sat 21 Nov, 12pm · Free to watch (no cost listed)

Free☕ 60m to coffee

✨ Christmas Festival of Lights at Adventure Park Geelong

Wallington · Selected nights 21 Nov to 24 Dec (operating nights and hours not yet published) · $44.50 online ($49.50 full price), under 90cm free

🕯️ Geelong Christmas Opening Night: Carols by the Bay and Floating Tree lighting

Geelong · Sat 21 Nov, 6:30pm to 9:30pm (carols 7pm to 9pm, tree lighting then fireworks about 9:15pm) · Free

✨ Geelong City Hall Christmas projections

Geelong · 2025 pattern: nightly dusk to midnight, 22 November to 7 January. Christmas in Geelong 2026 opens 21 November; projection dates not yet announced. · Free

✨ Geelong's Floating Christmas Tree on Corio Bay

Geelong · Lit from Sat 21 Nov; Christmas in Geelong runs to 7 Jan · Free

Sun 22 Nov

🎅 Sensory Santa at Pacific Werribee (Sensitive Santa session)

Hoppers Crossing · Sun 22 Nov, session times on booking site · Booking required; free 6x8 inch photo with booking

☕ 120m to coffee

Mon 23 Nov

🎅 Sensory Santa at Watergardens (Sensitive Santa session)

Taylors Lakes · Mon 23 Nov, 9am to 10am · Packages from $28.95

☕ 970m to coffee

Tue 24 Nov

✨ Melbourne Town Hall Christmas decorations, Santa's throne and projections

Melbourne · Decorations and Santa's throne 24 Nov to 25 Dec; facade projections nightly 9pm to 11pm from 4 Dec · Free

Free☕ 50m to coffee

Wed 25 Nov

🎅 Sensory Santa at Pacific Epping (Sensitive Santa session)

Epping · Wed 25 Nov, session times on booking site · Booking required; free 6x8 inch photo with booking

☕ 670m to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Moonee Ponds Central

Moonee Ponds · 25 Nov to 24 Dec, book a session online · Prices on booking site

☕ 50m to coffee

🎁 Christmas Night Market at Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne · Wednesdays 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec and 16 Dec, 5pm to 10pm · Free entry; free reindeer petting zoo and Christmas photo

Free☕ 10m to coffee

⭐ Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland at Caulfield Racecourse

Caulfield East · 25 Nov to 24 Dec, about 3-hour sessions (weekends 10am, 2pm, 6pm; selected weeknights 6pm) · Single (3+) $42.50, family of 4 $130, VIP $75, plus booking fee; some extras cost more

☕ 460m to coffee

Fri 27 Nov

✨ 12 Days of Christmas light-up Aussie animal trail, Melbourne CBD

Melbourne · 27 Nov to 25 Dec · Free

Free☕ 100m to coffee

✨ Christmas Square at Fed Square: giant tree, bell swings and light shows

Melbourne · Daily 27 Nov to 25 Dec, open all day · Free

Free☕ 100m to coffee

✨ Melbourne Christmas decorations trail: big trees, reindeer and laneway lights

Melbourne · Most displays 27 Nov to 25 Dec (some laneways and Docklands from mid November) · Free

Free☕ 100m to coffee

🌲 Montrose Christmas Tree Farm: choose your own tree

Montrose · Opens Fri 27 Nov; hours not published, call before you go · Prices on site by tree height; netting $10

☕ 1.3km to coffee

🎅 Santa Photos at Northland

Preston · Daily 27 Nov to 24 Dec, book a session online · Booking essential; photo packages bought on the day (prices on booking site)

☕ 100m to coffee

🎭 A Merry Kidsmas: Elf Academy show, North Melbourne

North Melbourne · Thu to Sun, 27 Nov to 20 Dec, sessions between 9:30am and 1:30pm (about 75 to 90 min each) · $39.90 to $59.90; babies under 12 months free on a lap

☕ 80m to coffee

🎪 Christmas Tree Lighting at Fed Square

Melbourne · Fri 27 Nov, 6pm to 9pm · Free, no booking

Free☕ 100m to coffee

Sat 28 Nov

🎅 Santa's Breakfast at Greensborough Plaza

Greensborough · Sat 28 and Sun 29 Nov, 45-minute sittings at 8am, 9am and 10am · $10 per child plus booking fee; parents do not need a ticket (not catered)

☕ 270m to coffee

🎉 Vision Australia Santa Fun Run, The Tan

Melbourne · Sat 28 Nov, 8am to 12pm, 4km or 8km · Adult $65, junior (5 to 17) $55, 4 and under free, family (2+2) $200

☕ 100m to coffee

🌲 Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm, Officer: choose your own tree

Officer · 28 Nov to 24 Dec. Weekdays 2pm-7:30pm, weekends 8am-6pm, Christmas Eve 9am-3pm · Trees $55 (4ft) to $255+ (10ft+)

🌲 Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm, Tynong: choose your own tree

Tynong · 28 Nov to 24 Dec. Weekdays 9am-7pm, weekends 8am-6pm, Christmas Eve 9am-3pm · Trees $55 (4ft) to $255+ (10ft+)

🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show at Bunjil Place

Narre Warren · Sat 28 Nov, 3:30pm to 5:20pm and 7:15pm to 9:05pm · Adult $59.90 to $79.90, child (2-15) $49.90 to $69.90, plus $3.50 fee

☕ 500m to coffee

🎄 Frankston's Christmas Festival with parade, tree lighting and fireworks

Frankston · Sat 28 Nov, 4pm to 9pm (parade 4:30pm, tree lighting and fireworks 8:45pm) · Free entry and free activities; rides and food extra

Free☕ 350m to coffee

Mon 30 Nov

🎅 Sensory Santa at Watergardens (Sensitive Santa session)

Taylors Lakes · Mon 30 Nov, 8am to 9am · Packages from $28.95

☕ 970m to coffee

🎅 Roaming Santa at Northland (free, no booking)

Preston · Mon 30 Nov, Tue 1, Wed 2, Mon 7, Tue 8, Wed 9 (11am start), Mon 14, Tue 15 Dec, 12pm to 4pm · Free

Free☕ 100m to coffee

Tue 1 Dec

🎅 Santa at Crown Melbourne (free visits in The Atrium)

Southbank · Daily 1 to 24 Dec; 11am to 5pm until 14 Dec, 11am to 7pm 15 to 24 Dec (with breaks) · Free, no booking needed

Free☕ 190m to coffee

✨ Step Up inclusive Christmas lights, Ballarat

Ballarat Central · Evenings in December in 2025; 2026 dates not yet announced · Free

✨ Bridge Mall Christmas lights, Ballarat

Ballarat Central · Through December in 2025, best after dark; 2026 dates not yet announced · Free

Wed 2 Dec

🎅 Sensory Santa at Pacific Epping (Sensitive Santa session)

Epping · Wed 2 Dec, session times on booking site · Booking required; free 6x8 inch photo with booking

☕ 670m to coffee

Thu 3 Dec

🎨 Native Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Como House

South Yarra · Thu 3 Dec and Thu 17 Dec, 11am to 12pm · $125 per person, adults and children

☕ 90m to coffee

🎅 Sensory Santa at Northland (Sensitive Santa session)

Preston · Thu 3 Dec, 2pm to 3pm · Booking essential; photo packages on the day

☕ 100m to coffee

Fri 4 Dec

🕯️ Carols in Harmony Square, Dandenong

Dandenong · Fri 4 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free

Free☕ 20m to coffee

✨ Crown Christmas River Show on the Yarra

Southbank · Nightly 4 to 25 December 2026, 9pm to 11pm, a show every 15 minutes · Free

Free☕ 190m to coffee

Sat 5 Dec

🎭 The Nutcracker ballet at the Regent Theatre

Melbourne · 5 to 24 Dec, session times on the booking calendar (2 hours including interval) · Prices on booking page; family packs of 4 save $10 per ticket; under 2s free on a lap

☕ 100m to coffee

🎅 Sensory Santa at Eastland (Sensitive Santa session)

Ringwood · Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 9am · Packages from $30.95

☕ 110m to coffee

🎨 Deck the Chocolate Tree at The Chocolateries, Flinders

Flinders · Sat 5 to Sun 6 Dec, then daily 12 to 24 Dec, 9am to 4pm · $14 per person, no booking

🎅 The Polar Express Train Ride with Santa, Queenscliff

Queenscliff · Sat and Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 Dec; departures 10am, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:45pm · Child $43.75, adult $61.95, concession $55; 4-seat booths $222.50; under 2s free on a lap; plus booking fee

🎭 MSO Classic Kids: Christmas at Hamer Hall

Southbank · Sat 5 Dec, 10:30am, and a relaxed performance at 12:30pm (about 50 min, no interval) · $39 per ticket, plus $8 booking fee per order

☕ 190m to coffee

🎭 The Christmas Spectacular at the Palais Theatre

St Kilda · Sat 5 Dec, 2pm (ends about 3:50pm) and 6:30pm (ends about 8:20pm) · See Ticketmaster for prices

☕ 60m to coffee

🕯️ Carols in Queens Park, Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds · Sat 5 Dec, 4pm to 8:30pm · Free (as in past years)

Free☕ 50m to coffee

🎪 Bunjil Place Festive Celebration and tree lighting, Narre Warren

Narre Warren · Sat 5 Dec, 4pm to 8:30pm (tree lit 6pm, The Grinch screening 6:30pm) · Free

Free☕ 390m to coffee

🕯️ Hume Carols by Candlelight, Craigieburn

Craigieburn · Sat 5 Dec, activities and markets from 5pm, stage show 6:30pm to 8:30pm · Free, no tickets (optional Eventbrite registration)

Free☕ 500m to coffee

🕯️ Monash Carols by Candlelight at Jells Park

Wheelers Hill · Sat 5 Dec, 5:30pm to 9:15pm (Christmas market from 3pm, carols 7:30pm, fireworks 9pm) · Free, register on TryBooking

Free☕ 40m to coffee

🕯️ Carols by the Lake, Coburg Lake

Coburg North · Sat 5 Dec, evening (times not yet published) · Not yet listed

Free☕ 280m to coffee

🕯️ Maroondah Carols at Town Park, Croydon

Croydon · Sat 5 Dec, 6pm to 10pm (main concert 7:30pm, fireworks about 9:30pm) · Free, no bookings

Free☕ 140m to coffee

⭐ Twilight Santa Trains, Mornington Railway

Moorooduc · Sat 5 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Fri 18 Dec; departures 6pm and 7:30pm · Adult $32, child $20, family (2+2) $79, under 3s $5, concession $27

☕ 60m to coffee

Sun 6 Dec

⭐ Santa Train Rides (daytime), Mornington Railway

Moorooduc · Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20 Dec; departures 8:30am, 10am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2pm · Adult $32, child $20, family (2+2) $79, under 3s $5, concession $27; 8-seat compartment $135

☕ 60m to coffee

🎅 Sensory Santa at Pacific Werribee (Sensitive Santa session)

Hoppers Crossing · Sun 6 Dec, session times on booking site · Booking required; free 6x8 inch photo with booking

☕ 120m to coffee

🎭 MSO Classic Kids: Christmas at Bunjil Place

Narre Warren · Sun 6 Dec, 2pm (about 50 min) · Adult $25, concession $20, children 2 to 14 free, plus $3.50 fee per order

☕ 390m to coffee

🕯️ Family Christmas at Central Park, Malvern East

Malvern East · Sun 6 Dec, face painting from 4:30pm, carols 5:30pm to 7:30pm · Free

Free☕ 20m to coffee

🕯️ Carols by Kingston at Bicentennial Park, Chelsea

Chelsea · Sun 6 Dec, 5pm to 9:30pm (kids' show with Santa 6pm, fireworks 9:15pm) · Free. Free rides, face painting and Santa photos. Reserved seats for sale (prices TBA)

Free☕ 50m to coffee

Tue 8 Dec

⭐ Christmas Elf Hunt at Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick

Berwick · Daily 8 to 19 Dec, 10am to 3pm · Free, no booking

Free☕ 360m to coffee

🕯️ Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park, Dendy Park

Brighton East · Tue 8 Dec, activities from 5:30pm, main stage 7:30pm, fireworks 9:30pm · Not stated on the 2026 page (free entry in past years)

Free☕ 980m to coffee

✨ Christmas Lights Cruise on the Yarra

Southbank · Selected nights 8 to 24 Dec, 8:30pm to 9:30pm (extra 9:45pm sailing from 19 Dec) · Adults $55, kids $39, under 2s free

☕ 190m to coffee

Wed 9 Dec

🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show at Frankston Arts Centre

Frankston · Wed 9 Dec, 7:15pm to 9:05pm · Adult $59.90 to $79.90, child (2-15) $49.90 to $69.90, under 2s free on a lap, plus $4.50 fee

☕ 250m to coffee

Thu 10 Dec

🎅 Sensory Santa at Northland (Sensitive Santa session)

Preston · Thu 10 Dec, 4pm to 5pm · Booking essential; photo packages on the day

☕ 100m to coffee

Fri 11 Dec

🎪 Christmas Carnival at Birrarung Marr

Melbourne · Daily 11 to 24 Dec, 2pm to 10:30pm · Free entry. Ride coupons: kids' rides $8, adult rides $12

Free☕ 100m to coffee

🕯️ Manningham Carols by Candlelight at Ruffey Lake Park

Doncaster · Fri 11 Dec, evening (2026 times not yet published; 2025 ran 6pm to 10pm) · Free (as in past years)

Free☕ 890m to coffee

🕯️ City of Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight, South Morang

South Morang · Fri 11 Dec, evening (2026 times not yet published; 2025 ran 6pm to 9pm) · Free (as in past years)

Free☕ 270m to coffee

🎭 Home Alone in Concert with the MSO

Southbank · Fri 11 Dec 7:30pm; Sat 12 Dec 1pm and 7:30pm; Sun 13 Dec 2pm (about 2 hr 10 min) · Standard $86 to $155, concession $81 to $150, plus $8 booking fee

☕ 190m to coffee

Sat 12 Dec

🎪 Community Christmas at the Diamond Creek Rotary Tram Cafe

Diamond Creek · Sat 12 Dec, 10am to 2pm · Free, including the BBQ

Free☕ 100m to coffee

🎪 Meet Me On Main This Christmas: Mornington carols move to Main Street

Mornington · Sat 12 Dec, 10am to 6pm (Main Street closed to traffic 7am to 7pm) · No cost stated (public street event)

Free☕ 110m to coffee

🎨 Gingerbread House Workshop at Henry and the Fox (CBD)

Melbourne · Sat 12 Dec, 11am to 1pm · Pair $129 (2 guests, 1 house), trio $199 (3 guests, 2 houses), plus booking fees

☕ 20m to coffee

🕯️ Glen Eira Carols in the Park, Bentleigh

Bentleigh · Sat 12 Dec, 4pm to 7:30pm · Free

Free☕ 740m to coffee

🕯️ Knox Carols at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully · Sat 12 Dec, 4:30pm to 9:30pm (main show 7pm, fireworks about 9:30pm) · Free, no tickets

Free☕ 80m to coffee

🕯️ Banyule Carols by Candlelight, Greensborough

Greensborough · Sat 12 Dec, evening (2026 times not yet published; 2025 ran 5pm to 9:30pm) · Free in past years (2026 cost not yet listed)

Free☕ 270m to coffee

🕯️ Carols at Rupertswood, Sunbury

Sunbury · Sat 12 Dec, 5pm to 8:30pm · Free

🕯️ Wyndham Carols by Candlelight at Werribee Park

Werribee South · Sat 12 Dec, gates 5pm, kids' show 7pm, main event 8pm, nativity 8:45pm · Adults $25, concession $18, under 12s free

☕ 1.7km to coffee

✨ LMC Christmas Lights, Chirnside Park

Chirnside Park · 2025 pattern: nightly 12 to 24 December, 8pm to 11pm, with 30 minute shows. 2026 dates not yet announced. · Free

Sun 13 Dec

⭐ Family Festive Day at Como House

South Yarra · Sun 13 Dec, 12pm to 6pm (last entry 5:30pm) · Adult $20, child $10, concession $15, family (2+2) $45, members $10. Wreath making and citrus decorations $5 extra

☕ 90m to coffee

🕯️ Carols at Como Park, South Yarra

South Yarra · Sun 13 Dec, carols 7:30pm to 9:30pm, pyrotechnics to finish · Free

Free☕ 90m to coffee

Fri 18 Dec

🕯️ Casey Christmas Carols at Cairns Road Reserve, Hampton Park

Hampton Park · Fri 18 Dec, 4pm to 9:30pm · Free, no booking

Free☕ 80m to coffee

🎪 Christmas on the Foreshore, Tooradin

Tooradin · Fri 18 Dec, 6pm to 10pm · Gold coin donation

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight, Westmeadows

Westmeadows · Fri 18 Dec, evening (times not yet published) · Not yet listed

Free☕ 140m to coffee

✨ The Boulevard Christmas Lights, Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe · Nightly 18 to 24 Dec, 7:30pm to 11pm · Free

Free☕ 1.5km to coffee

🕯️ Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Carols in the Cathedral

Melbourne · Fri 18 Dec 8:30pm; Sat 19 Dec 2pm (matinee) and 7pm · $35 to $99

☕ 80m to coffee

Sat 19 Dec

🎪 Mr Fantastico's Christmas Rooftop Carnival with Santa

Melbourne · Sat 19 to Wed 23 Dec, 10am to 3pm, two live shows daily · Free entry (RSVP online)

Free☕ 60m to coffee

🎭 Christmas Cinema at The Capitol: Klaus

Melbourne · Sat 19 Dec, 1pm to 3pm (doors 12:30pm) · Adults $10, kids and concession $5

☕ 10m to coffee

🕯️ Whitehorse Carols at The Round, Nunawading

Nunawading · Sat 19 Dec, rides and activities from 5:30pm, stage 6:30pm to 9:30pm · Free, no booking needed

Free☕ 60m to coffee

Sun 20 Dec

🎁 Diamond Creek Christmas Market

Diamond Creek · Sun 20 Dec, 9am to 2pm · Free entry

Free☕ 100m to coffee

🎅 Eltham CFA Santa Run: Santa on a fire truck

Eltham · Sun 20 Dec, 12pm to 2:10pm, half-hour stops around Eltham · Free

Free☕ 40m to coffee

🎭 Christmas Cinema at The Capitol: Home Alone 2

Melbourne · Sun 20 Dec, 1pm to 3:30pm (doors 12:30pm) · Adults $10, kids and concession $5

☕ 10m to coffee

🎭 Peter Pan: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime, St Kilda

St Kilda · Sun 20 Dec 5pm; Tue 22 and Wed 23 Dec 2pm and 6pm; Thu 24 Dec 11am and 3:30pm · Adults $65 to $85, children $55 to $75, plus transaction fees

☕ 30m to coffee

🕯️ Carols in the Park, Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek · Sun 20 Dec, 8pm to 9:30pm · Free, book on Eventbrite

Free☕ 100m to coffee

Mon 21 Dec

🎭 Splash Test Dummies Christmas circus at The Capitol

Melbourne · Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 11:30am and 2pm (1 hour) · $10 per ticket; everyone aged 2 and over needs a ticket

☕ 10m to coffee

Wed 23 Dec

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight Rehearsal Night, Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Melbourne · Wed 23 Dec, from 4pm (finish time not published) · Lawn: adults $41, under 16s $28, family $90. Under 2s free on a lap

☕ 310m to coffee

Thu 24 Dec

🕯️ Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Melbourne · Thu 24 Dec (Christmas Eve), gates 4pm, show 8pm, usually finishes about 11pm · Lawn: adults $88, under 16s $55, family (2+2) $189. Reserved seats $202 to $279

☕ 310m to coffee