What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 8-10 December? Christmas carols at multiple locations, Point Cook Chrismas Market, Footscray Friday Night Market hosts the African-Latin night, Always Live Festival in Williamstown, Christmas Maze in Docklands and lots more! Werribee Cup for horse racing lovers.
Get out into country Victoria. Last chance to visit Mica Grange Gardens before it closes for the next nine months. Visit Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford), Anakie Fairy Park for the kids, Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon). Footscray Makers Market, Taylors Lakes Market. Other regular markets including Slow Food West Footscray, Williamstown Farmers Market, St Anne's Christmas Market (Myrniong) and many more.
Christmas Market (Point Cook)
Christmas Market at Point Cook Pop-Up Park has TWO more markets this year. All start at 4PM-9PM on Friday 8 Dec and Sat 9 Dec. Over 30 fabulous local maker stalls, live music and entertainment, kids crafts and activities, Christmas movies from 4.30pm - 6pm.
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Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (African-Latin Night) Fri 8 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
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Christmas in Williamstown
Christmas in Williamstown event on Fri 8 Dec 3PM-7PM (Douglas Parade, Ferguson St and Nelson Place). An unforgettable night of activities and entertainment. Enjoy a number of in-store deals, giveaways, kids activities, live music and entertainment, and of course, Santa Claus himself!
Image: Visit Williamstown
Carols in Queens Park (Moonee Ponds)
FREE evening of carols, children’s activities and festive cheer in Queens Park! Free children’s activities from 4.30pm. Carols Concert from 6.30pm
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Christmas Fair (Hoppers Crossing)
Christmas Fair (Hoppers Crossing), Sat 9 Dec 10AM-3PM at All Green Nursery and Garden (130 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Croossing). Crafts, food, music, activities and more!
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Makers Market (Taylors Lakes)
Makers Market in Taylors Lakes 8 Dec 4PM-7PM. Market stalls, live entertainment, food and more! Support local creatives!
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Santa Drive-By (Tarneit and Truganina)
Santa Drive-By (Tarneit and Truganina), 9-10 Dec. Block party, Santa Drive, selfies and gifts and more. Register using barcode. Get in quick. BOOK FOR FREE - Limited for 100 families. Brought to you by Wyndham Arts & Events.
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Always Live (Williamstown)
Always Live End of the Line Festival (at Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown), 9 Dec 2PM-8PM. Celebrate the spirit of community through music by bringing the best local talent together in Williamstown for a FREE family-friendly festival. Enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks from local vendors. Performances from Alex Lahey, Alice Skye, Meghna and Philly. Uniting the community and celebrating all things local.
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Merry Christmas (Yarraville Village)
Merry Christmas (Yarraville Village) Sat 9 Dec and Sat 16 Dec 3PM-4PM Santa and Helper will be roving through Yarraville Village, Sat 16 Dec Pitchface Choir singing live at the Pop Up Park 4PM-5PM, Sat 23 Dec 5PM-6PM late night shopping with The Grinch and Belle on Skates!
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Wyndham Carols by Candlelight (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED until Sunday 17 Dec. POSTPONED. Please update any of your family or friends who maybe attending. Wyndham Carols by Candlelight Sat 9 Dec 7PM-10PM at Werribee Park Mansion, K Road, Werribee South. Fees apply. Heart-warming renditions of classic carols and contemporary hits, all while taking in the ambiance of the historic Werribee Park Mansion. Carols from local choirs and performers along with musical theatre powerhouse (Wicked, Evita, Frozen the Musical), Jemma Rix!
Newport Carols on the Green
Newport Carols on the Green Sat 9 Dec 6:30-8:30PM at Paine Reserve 7 Market Street, Newport. Hosted by Newport Fiidle and Folk Club. A community Christmas event for the whole family. Local performers, orchestra, choir and an open invitation to join in the carol singing. Bring a rug to sit on, a picnic dinner - and your singing voice!
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Christmas Carols (Sunshine)
Meet Santa, free face painting, childrens activities and more at the AVAC Christmas Carols, Sat 9 Dec 12PM-2PM in Sunshine.
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Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets
Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend
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Braybrook Picnic in the Park
Braybrook Picnic in the Park at the Braybrook Community Hub, Fri 8 Dec 6PM-8PM. Enjoy the Made in Braybrook Market, take part in some sports with the Western Bulldogs, make some music with the crew from Junkyard Beats, watch Manny the magician, be entertained by magical skating by Princess on skates, Santa will also make an appearance in a fire engine.
Lions Gisborne Festival
FREE Event!! The annual Lions Gisborne Festival will return on Dec 8, for another year of community activities and festival fun. The free event will be held at Gardiner Reserve from 4.30pm to 9.30pm, and will include children s activities, market and food stalls, entertainment and carnival rides.
Santa & Festive Entertainment (Williams Landing)
Santa & Festive Entertainment at Williams Landing Shopping Centre Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec (Elf Balloon Twister and Festive Band); Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec (Christmas Stilt Walker and Face Painter), Sat 23 & Sun 24 Dec (Roller Skating Baubles)
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Christmas Maze (Docklands)
Christmas Maze (Docklands), Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm, 29 Nov to 24 Dec. Massive free Christmas maze returns to Docklands! Explore the colourful present-themed pop-up, play games and find those elves!
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Santa and Friends (Werribee)
Santa and Friends (Werribee) at Werribee City Centre every Friday night 4pm-7pm, and Saturday morning, 9am-12pm, in December. Support local and enjoy some festive spirit. Say hello to Santa and friends, take a break in Station Place to admire the big tree and visit the Wedge St Piazza for your perfect Selfie Spots and play in the Elf House. Fri 1 Dec, Fri 8 Dec, Fri 15 Dec, Fri 22 Dec.
Carols in the Park (Altona)
Carols in the Park (Altona), Sun 10 Dec 6PM at Logan Reserve Altona. FREE, family friendly event with the WestGate Band jand lots of surprise guests - bring your chair or picnic rug, and snacks to enjoy as we welcome the season with singing and music.
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Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade Open Day
Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade Open Day Sun 10 Dec 10AM - 1PM. A great day out for the family. Come meet your local volunteers and learn all about the CFA. Free Sausage Sizzle and drinks for $1.50. Meet your local volunteers, with tours of the station and fire trucks. Free activities for the kids.
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Werribee Cup (Horse Racing)
Werribee Cup (Horse Racing), Sun 10 Dec 11:30AM-5PM at TAB Park Werribee, 2-10 Bulban Road, Werribee. The TAB Werribee Cup offers lots of children's activities, food trucks, Fashions on the Field, and live entertainment available for all to enjoy at this family friendly event. Fees apply.
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Christmas Lunch at Overnewton Castle
Have Christmas lunch at Overnewton Castle. Bookings requireed. Fees apply. Thursday 7 Dec . Lunch from 12PM-3PM.
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Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market plays only three times a year. Sat 9 Dec from 9AM-3PM. Hand-made goods, stalls with a vibrant, bespoke product range. Locally produced. Support your community makers and artisans!
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St Anne's Winery Christmas Market Market
St Anne's Winery Christmas Market Market Sun 10 Dec 10AM-4PM. Enjoy the countryside, visit the winery and do some Christmas shopping.
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Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Mica Grange Gardens
LAST CHANCE in 2023!!! Closes 10 Dec. Mica Grange Gardens offers a delightful blend of horticulture and art, making it a must-visit for garden enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone looking to experience a slice of tranquility in Victoria's scenic countryside. Beautiful decorative gardens, sculptures to view and for sale, have a bite to eat and enjoy the panorama. Get out into Country Victoria.
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Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford)
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford) has history, farm animals, wood fired pizza, decorative gardens, lavender and aromatherapy products and more!
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Catacombs Tour (State Library, Melbourne CBD)
Catacombs Tour at State Library (Melbourne CBD). FREE but PLAN ahead!!! Bookings required and often booked two months in advance. Multiple dates and times every week. Tour includes the highest point of The Dome to the hidden areas below the Library, known as 'the catacombs'. Visitors discover spaces usually closed to the public. Find out about the Pendulum Staircase, Card Catalogue room and the Elephant Lift.
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Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon)
Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon) are beautiful gardens containing manicured decorative gardens, native forest, Japanese garden, sculptures for plenty of selfies and picnic areas to chill and unwind. A real gem of a garden. Highly recommended. Entrance fee applies.
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Grazeland (Spotswood)
Heaps and heaps of food stalls and live musical entertainment. Located at 20 Booker Street, Spotswood (next to Scienceworks). Friday - 5pm to 10pm, Saturday - 12 noon to 10pm, Sunday - 12 noon to 9pm.
Grazeland (Spotswood)
Ezi-streat Foodhall (North Melbourne)
Street food hall, beer garden and community space in North Melbourne, Fri-Sat 8AM-11PM, Sun 8:30AM-9PM. A celebration of street food and community spirit! Features a number of pop-up stalls, multicultural comfort food for locals and new visitors.
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Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
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Kyneton Farmers Market
Kyneton Farmers Market
Kyneton Farmers Market
Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun (FREE). Free weekly 2km event that takes place at 8AM every Sunday morning in the Eynesbury forest and is open to 4 to 14-year-olds. Supervised by a team of volunteers who all hold current Working With Childrens Checks. Please register ahead of the run. Refer to website.
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Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
RAAF Museum. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! You MUST plan ahead for this event! Explore more than 100 years of Australian Air Force history. Learn about the Australian Flying Corps, the courage of Australia's Second World War aviators, and the service of thousands of men and women serving Australia at home and abroad in times of peace and war.
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Flemington Farmers Market
Flemington Farmers Market runs every Sunday between 8:30AM and 12pm at Ascot Vale Primary School. The Flemington Farmers Market has everything from pasta sauce, dog treats, coffee and more. The market has fresh produce, fruit and nuts, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, honey, olive oil, baked goods and is home to many specialty producers.
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Williamstown Farmers Market
Williamstown Farmers Market runs every second Sunday between 9AM and 2PM at Robertson Reserve, Williamstown VIC 3016.
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Saturday Markets
- Kyneton Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Bacchus Marsh Market, 9AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Ballan Community Market (Ballan), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Sunbury Village Market, 9AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sat 6AM-4PM, Saturday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Saturday.
- CERES Makers & Flea Market, 9AM-2PM (Sep - May). 10AM-3 (June - Aug), Saturday.
- Fitzroy Mills Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Saturday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Hunter Markets (Pre-loved fashion), 9am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Saturday.
- St Andrews Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Maldon Market, 9AM-1:30PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Williamstown Farmers Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Docklands Sunday Community Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Arts Centre Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- St Kilda Esplanade Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Sunday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Hunter Markets (Pre-loved fashion), 9am - 1pm, Sunday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Coburg Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Dandenong Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Wantirna Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Bentleigh Rotary Sunday Market, 7AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Bittern Rotary Community Market, 8.00am - 1:00pm, Sunday.
- Belmont Sunday Market, 8.00am - 1:00pm, Sunday.
- Akoonah Park Market, 8AM-1:30PM, Sunday.
- Camberwell Sunday Market, 7AM-12:30PM, Sunday.
- Alphington Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
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Christmas at Overnewton Castle
Have Christmas dinner at Overnewton Castle. Bookings required. Fees apply. Thursday 14 Dec and Friday 15 Dec. Dinner 7PM-10PM.
When: Thursday, 14 December 7PM-10PM
Suburb: Keilor
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Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 15 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (Christmas Night) Fri 15 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
When: Friday, 15 December 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Footscray
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Twilight Bazaar (Hoppers Junction)
Twilight Bazaar (Hoppers Junction, Hoppers Junction, 1-39, Old Geelong Road) Fri 15 Dec 4PM-8PM. Finish off your Christmas shopping and get into the festive spirit. Special offers, live music, lots of yummy delights and plenty of outdoor dining for you to enjoy the festive fun. You can catch Santa between 5pm 7pm. Don t miss the opportunity to grab a selfie with Santa. There will be more than 20 market stalls to browse featuring locally made treasures, perfect for all your festive gifting needs.
When: Friday, 15 December 4PM-8PM
Suburb: Hoppers Junction
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Fun Run (Point Cook)
Fun Run (Point Cook), 16 Dec at the Point Cook Pop Up Park, 11AM-4PM. Gold coin donation. Face painting, arts and craft, BBQ, fairy floss!
When: Saturday, 16 December 11AM-4PM
Suburb: Point Cook
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Aus Triathlon (Werribee South)
Aus Triathlon (Werribee South) 16 Dec from 9AM at Wyndham Harbour. For spectators you can enjoy some chill time at the cafe and mini-golf, or take the kids to the other fun activities.
When: Saturday, 16 December 9AM
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: www.facebook.com/wyndhamharbour
Gamekeepers Secret Inn Twilight Market (Melton)
Gamekeepers Secret Inn Twilight Market (Melton), Sun 17 Dec 2PM-7PM. Twilight market combined with car show. Lunch and Dinner (Bookings essential).
When: Sunday, 17 December 2PM-7PM
Suburb: Melton
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Cars and Culture (Werribee South)
Cars and Culture (Werribee South), Sun 17 Dec 9AM-12PM. Diverse Car Lineup (Super Cars, Custom Cars, JDM's, Classics, 4x4's + Bikes), mini golf at The Elements Coastal Activity Park, Live DJ, Special Christmas Guest Appearance + Gifts for the Lil Riders, Prizes and Giveaways.
When: Sunday, 17 December 9am-12PM
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: Cars and Culture Victoria.
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 22 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
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Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Tuesday, 26 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Kite Flying Festival (Altona)
Kite Flying Festival (Apex Park, Queen St, Altona), Sun 14 Jan 11AM-7PM. Participate in actual kite flying with your kids, variety of kites available to buy. Many activities including Kite Flying, Kite Assembly Workshop, DJ Music, Jumping Castle, Food Stalls and Market Stalls.
When: Sunday, 14 January 11AM-7PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Carols By The Bay (Altona)
Carols By The Bay (Altona Sports Club, 11 Altona Road). With entertainment, live performances and more. Family friendly event on Thurs 14 Dec from 7PM. Staring the one and only Rocking Rick Charles with special performances from Glee West Choir and Ringwood Pipe Band. FREE to attend!
When: Sunday, 14 January 7PM
Suburb: Altona
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That s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)
That s Mine Makers Market (Werribee), Sat 20 Jan 10AM-2PM. January market, petting zoo, facepainting, kids activities, food, stalls, live music.
When: Saturday, 20 January 10AM-2PM
Suburb: Point Cook
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