- The Sale Carols by Candlelight will be held in the Sale Botanic Gardens on 3 December
- Join the Eureka Centre in Ballarat on 3 December to mark the 170th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade at a commemorative service to honour those who died and were involved in the 1854 Eureka Rebellion.
- fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane is once again hosting its community-sourced, small works exhibition, Small from 3-21 December. All the submitted artworks are no larger than 20 x 20cm.
PBS and ALWAYS LIVE present the inaugural Collingwood Crawl on Wednesday 4 December, taking over three of Collingwood’s iconic live music venues – Bendi, the Gaso and the Tote. - The Northside Vegan Veg Out is on at Welcome to Thornbur on 4 December
- Christmas in the Grove on 4 December is a festive celebration bringing the community together for a magical evening of holiday cheer in Ocean Grove.
- Swan Hill Town Hall Christmas Wonderland 2024 runs from 4-20 December.
- Join ACMI and Ludo Studio for Animation Utopia on 5 December: a ground-breaking symposium where emerging and established talent in the Australian animation sector converge to explore the future.
- Enjoy artisanal shopping under the stars at the Prahran Square Twilight Christmas Market on Thursday 5 and 12 December from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
- Celebrate International Volunteer Day at a celebratory event at the Hawthorn Arts Centre on 5 December.
- The Main Street of Sovereign Hill in Ballarat turns into a Christmas market with stalls featuring traditional goodies, such as creamy fudge, jams, sauces, soaps, chocolates, creams and other locally made products on 5 December.
- There’s a Twilight Christmas Market in Mildura’s Langtree Mall on 5 December.
- The Northcote Night Market (formerly Kris Kringle Night Market) will held at The Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre on Thursday evenings in December – starting 5 December.
- The Australian Tattoo Expo is on at MCEC on 6-8 December.
- The Good Food and Wine Show Christmas market serves up tasty festive treats amd foodie delights from more than 100 small producers showcasing the best in artisan food and wine. At MCEC on 6-8 December.
- The Lynbrook Twilight Christmas Market is on 6 December.
- The Point Cook Christmas Twilight Market is on 6 December
- The Greater Dandenong Carols will be held in Harmony Square Dandenong on 6 December
- The Sorrento Carols by Candlelight is on 6 December at the Sorrento Sharks Oval.
- The Merry Monbulk Christmas street party and Carols by Candlelight is on 6 December.
- This years Mooroolbark Community Carols is being held at Hookey Park, Charles Street, Mooroolbark.on Friday 6 December.
- The annual Waterwheel Christmas Market is on at the Warburton Waterwheel on Friday 6 December
- Christmas in the Boo is back at Mirboo North on 6 December bringing the village alive with creative makers, delicious foodies and fun for the whole family!
- Wander through a Christmas market offering handmade and unique gifts, delicious food, drinks, pop up experiences, children’s activities, exhibitions, Santa photos, festive windows, interactive reindeers, music and entertainment at the Laneways Christmas Festival in Geelong on 6-7 December.
- The Mansfield Community Christmas Picnic is on in the Mansfield Botanic Park on 6 December
- For one night only the township of Beaufort will be a-buzz with street entertainment, performers and activities for all ages at the Beaufort by Twilight on 6 December
- Carols by the Merri on 6 December is a community celebration where local schools, musicians and groups come together with the wider community to celebrate Christmas in Warrnambool
- The Port Fairy Christmas Twilight Market is on 6 December.
- The Light Up Camperdown Light and Lantern Festival is on 6 December.
- Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition is a new immersive exhibition that relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the Long Room at the Immigration Museum from 6 December to 27 April.
- Gather your team for a two-hour adventure of pitch-black challenges and vibrant sensory workshops that push the limits of your five senses at SENSAS in South Yarra – opening on 6 December and running until 30 January.
- Enjoy festive thrills on the banks of the Birrarung at the Christmas Carnival from 6-24 December.
- The Melbourne Pasifika Festival is on 7 December in Lynbrook and gives the people of Melbourne a day to enjoy Pasifika Culture through traditional food stalls, arts and crafts, children’s activities, traditional and modern dance performances, live bands and more!
- Port Melbourne’s Artisan Christmas Market is back in Bay Street on 7 December
- The Jamaican Music and Food Festival is on at Seaworks in Williamstown on 7 December
- The Loud Women Fest is turning up the volume on Australia’s best female and non-binary punk and rock bands at the Perseverance Hotel in Fitzroy on 7 December.
- Celebrate Christmas in Monty Village at Were Street, Montmorency on 7 December with lots of fun activities for kids and adults alike.
- The Maroondah Carols are on at the Croydon Town Square on 7 December
- There’s a Twilight Christmas Gift Market & Family Fun Night in Kew on 7 December
- Camberwell Junction’s annual Christmas Family Day is on 7 December.
- Celebrate the festive season at a free community barbecue at East Melbourne Library on 7 December
- The Pipeworks Christmas Market is on 7 December in Thomastown.
- The Mount Eliza Psychic and Holistic Market is on 7 December
- The City of Monash Carols by Candlelight is happening at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill on 7 December.
- Pack a picnic and bring a rug to the community Christmas Picnic at Paine Reserve in Newport on Saturday 7 December.
- Join in an unforgettable night under the stars at Wyndham Carols by Candlelight 2024, held on the Great Lawn at the stunning Werribee Mansion on 7 December.
- The Tote Record Fair is on 7 December.
- Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a free evening of carols, children’s activities and festive cheer in Queens Park in Moonee Ponds on Saturday, 7 December featuring performances from Teeny Tiny Stevies, Australian idol star Tahlia Eve, Denis Walter and more.
- Wurundjeri, Woi-Wurrung and Yolngu from North East Arnhem Land present Yerambooee – a gathering of song, ceremony and dance on an enormous sand circle in Fed Square on 7 December, open and free to the public. Presented by ALWAYS LIVE, Skinnyfish Music and Fed Square.
- There’s a free community event commemorating the second anniversary of the Maribyrnong River flood at Avondale Heights on 7 December. The day will include ceremonial tree planting, free coffee, BBQ and refreshments.
- Coburg’s Carols by the Lake event is on at Coburg Lake on 7 December.
- Join the City of Merri-bek for a community sneak peek event of the Fawkner Leisure Centre on Saturday 7 December and enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, engaging programs, and a first look at the refreshed facilities ahead of its reopening on 8 December.
- Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas cheer at the 2024 Pakenham Christmas Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 7 December 2024, from 4:30pm to 9:00pm at Toomuc Recreation Reserve.
- Bring your dogs along to the Boroondara Farmers Market for a special Doggy Day on 7 December.
- Celebrate the end of an exciting year with the Hawthorn Football Club at a festive Open Training session at Waverley Park on 7 December.
- Brentford Square in Forest Hill comes alive to celebrate the festive season with the Brentford Square Christmas Fair on 7 December.
- The Hume Carols by Candlelight is on 7 December at Anzac Park in Cragieburn, promising an incredible night of singing, dancing, activities and family fun will finish with a dazzling fireworks display.
- The Wangaratta Regfest country music festival is on 7-8 Deccember
- The Great Ocean Road Women’s Surf Festival is happening in Lorne on 7-8 December
- The Healesville Community Carols are being held in the Queens Park Sound Shell in Healesville on 7 December.
- The Murran Hub in Geelong is holding its huge Blak X-mas Market on 7 December.
- The Jindivick Christmas Market is on 7 December
- The Landsborough Christmas Festival is on 7 December
- The Devon Park Antiques Muster is on in Dunkeld on 7 December
- Yarrawonga’s Annual Monster Xmas Market is back for another year on 7 December
- The Warrnambool Rodeo is on 7 December.
- Gather the clan and join in a day celebrating Scottish culture at the Daylesford Highland Gathering on 7 December.
- Visit a traditional German Christmas Market in the middle of Melbourne from 7-15 December at the German Lutheran Trinity Church in East Melbourne.
- Grab the popcorn and enjoy a series of festive films at the stunning Capitol Theatre, with a mix of family favourites and cult classics from 7-22 December.
- The Koorie Art Show at Koorie Heritage Trust opens on 7 December and runs til 23 February andi s dedicated to showcasing the work of Koorie and Victorian-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through a statewide call for entries.
- The Museum Of Desire is Melbourne’s new must-visit experience! Discover 20+ attractions celebrating all things desire, love and pleasure. Daring, fun, and a little bit cheeky — it’s totally your type. Opens 7 December in Collingwood
- The Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway’s December public running day is on 8 December.
- The Pakenham Twilight Market Christmas Edition is on 8 December.
- The Nunawading Arts and Craft Christmas Market is on 8 December
- Carols in Canterbury is being held on 8 December
- Celebrate Christmas Filipino-style at Pasko sa Melbourne on Sunday 8 December at Queen Victoria Market.
- Carols by Kingston is being held on 8 December in the Bicentennial Park Chelsea
- The South Morang Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 8 December
- The Gembrook Community Christmas Carols are on 8 December
- The Mount Waverley Village Christmas Market will be held on 8 December at Hamilton Place Mount Waverley.
- The Heidelberg United Football Club is holding a Family Fun Day Festival on 8 December in Heidelberg West.
- The Melton Waves Leisure Centre is hosting a free community open day and pool party on Sunday 8 December.
- Taste the local flavours of Phillip Island and Bass Coast! Celebrate the region’s best food and drinks at this inaugural showcase at Berninneit Cultural Centre on 8 December.
- Ocean Grove’s Carols in the Park is on 8 December
- The Revive Preloved Clothing Market is at Barwon Heads on 8 December
- The Lions Christmas Market in Paynesville is on 8 December
- The Bunyip Christmas Carnival is on 8 December
- The Stratford Community Christmas Carols are on 8 December
- The Camperdown Carols by Candlelight is on 8 December
- The Grantville Christmas Carols event is on 8 December
- Seymour’s Carols in the Park event is on 8 December
- The Axedale Christmas Carols is on 8 December.
- The annual Christmas market at the Ballarat Mining Exchange is on 8 December
- The St Anne’s Myrniong Christmas Market is on 8 December
- The Eaglehawk Christmas Carols are on in Canterbury Park on 8 December
- The Bendigo Rotary Christmas Market is on at Mandurang Valley Wines on 8 December.
- The British Film Festival runs until 8 December in Melbourne and Ballarat.
- Find the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends, buy traditional Scandinavian Christmas decorations, handicrafts, food, lollies and much more at the Swedish Church’s indoor Christmas market in Toorak until 19 December.
- The TMNT: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition is an immersive experience that boasts five individual galleries that take visitors on a journey through the rich history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. It’s on at District Docklands until Sunday 22 December.
- Experience the magic of the holiday season at Santa’s Festival at the District Docklands, where joy and wonder come to life for the whole family until 22 December.
- The Nth Pole a family friendly experience to enjoy this December, with Stadium Square at Marvel Stadium transformed into a magical holiday event featuring Melbourne’s only Christmas themed 360° cinema, a giant 9-metre Christmas tree of Marvel Heroes, 18 AFL club-themed Christmas trees, Santa photography with AFL club colours and more from 3-23 December.
- The Malvern East Christmas Festival will feature roving performers, Santa and friends, huge giveaways, activities and workshops until 24 December.
- Arthurs Seat Eagle provides a unique setting for visitors to enjoy festive activities, events, and visits from Santa with a program of Christmas events from 1-24 December.
- Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is set to captivate the hearts of visitors once again, offering an enchanting 3 hour experience like no other when it takes over Caulfield Racecourse until 24 December.
- Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree at Federation Square from until 25 December. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, have a swing on a giant light-up bell and soak up the festive atmosphere before discovering everything the city has to offer at Christmas – part of the City of Melbourne’s 2024 Christmas Festival.
- The Crown Christmas River Show is on until 25 December at Southbank Promenade outside Crown featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack. Shows will run every 15 minutes each night part of the City of Melbourne’s 2024 Christmas Festival.
- Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or watch the Christmas tree light up as you play on the see-saw at a festive pop-up at Queensbridge Square until 25 December.
- Until 27 December, Holiday Bricktacular will be on at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Chadstone with holiday-themed workshops, thrilling rides, a cozy soft play area, and hot chocolates alongside a holiday-inspired 4D movie.
- To mark the bicentenary of the death of Lord Byron, Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum has premiered The Spirit of Byron: Philhellenism and the Greek War of Independence, an original exhibition exploring Greece’s fight for freedom and Lord Byron’s legacy through a curated selection of works on paper from The Robertson Collection. Showing daily until January 2025.
- The Geelong Floating Christmas Tree Sound and Light Shows are staged nightly from 8.30pm until 7 January.
- The 69th Myer Christmas Windows and Christmas at the Crocoseum activation featuring the Irwin family are at 314–336 Bourke St Melbourne until Saturday 7 January 2025.
- Step back in time and experience the magic of a traditional 1880s Christmas at Como House in South Yarra. Wander through the beautifully decorated rooms, each brimming with festive charm, and immerse yourself in the Christmas preparations of a grand 1880s household until 8 January
- See the magic of Christmas and fairy tales brought to life in 3.3 million lights over 1000 dazzling light installations and displays, with theme park rides, Santa, and a spectacular drone lights show at Adventure Park Geelong’s Annual Christmas Festival of Lights until 25 January.
- The world’s largest galaxy collection of Star Wars fan items awaits at The District Docklands! Immerse yourself in the saga’s universe at The Fans Strike Back with an amazing setup and hundreds of official items including photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models, until 25 January.
- A new installation at Scienceworks called “Message in A Bottle” runs until 27 January 2025 featuring messages from Victorian primary students inside 320 recycled bottles that highlight the importance of recycling. and learn more about the process of recycling containers returned through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
- The St Kilda Affordable Art Show runs from 3 December – 1 February and not only provides a forum for new and emerging artists but it allows the public to invest in some diverse affordable art.
- Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar makes its way to the Art Gallery of Ballarat until 2 February 2025. In this Australian exclusive, experience 40 guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum (USA), alongside more than 100 spectacular works of art,
- CLAW MONEY WORLD – a world-exclusive exhibition charting the career of trailblazing artist Claudia Gold is on at the Warrnambool Art Gallery until 6 March.
- Get ready for unforgettable summer evenings when the Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market until 12 March 2025 (excluding 25 December and 1 January).
- On display for the first time outside of Europe, Underground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) until 30 March with rare artefacts from the hidden archive of the Warsaw Ghetto.
- Moonlight Cinema is back at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens with a stellar line-up of some of 2024’s best releases, plus two weeks of classic ‘Christmas Favourites’ until March 2025.
- Immerse yourself in the future worlds of screen culture. The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people and artworks imagining bright and bold futures through film, videogames, contemporary art and more at ACMI until 27 April.
- Hanging Rock Winery’s Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition is an opportunity wander a trail of discovery, glass-in-hand, through an extraordinary exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, until 30 April 2025.
- From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition a new exhibition coming to the National Gallery of Victoria called Cats & Dogs, will explore humanity’s deep connection to the beloved companion animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Its on display from until 20 July 2025 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square.
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