Myer Giftorium and Santaland On now – Thur 5 Jan 2016, Bourke Street Mall. Your one-stop Christmas shop plus meet Santa and ride on his train. Note fees apply for photography and there is an online booking system (though you can try to walk in).
Santa’s Post Box and Australia Post Giving Box
On now – Fri 16 Dec, City Square. Write a letter to Santa and donate a gift at the Australia Post Giving Box where your donation will be delivered to a child in need.
Santa’s Christmas Spectacular
On now – Sun 18 Dec, Wonderland Spiegeltent at Melbourne Star. Wonderland Spiegeltent will be hosting the amazing Santa’s Christmas Spectacular Circus Show! See the crazy acrobatic elves get themselves into all sorts of mischief in Santa’s Toy Workshop. With bigger tricks and even crazier stunts, these elves will not disappoint! www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au
A Merry Market Christmas
Fri 23 Dec, 6am – 9pm, Queen Victoria Market. On the night before Christmas Eve, head into Queen Victoria Market for your last minute Christmas gifts and all the freshest Christmas fare! Open until 9pm for the first time in the Market’s history, you’ll be greeted by Santa and his elves and will enjoy roaming entertainment, live music and interactive kids activities throughout the day. www.qvm.com.au
Christmas Projection Show
Now – Sun 25 Dec, daily from 9pm – late, Federation Square and Melbourne Town Hall. This Christmas will see City of Melbourne’s annual Christmas Projection Show at Melbourne Town Hall extend to Fed Square, decorating the Swanston Street facades with festive cheer. Visit Fed Square, and then
follow the Christmas lights and decorations along Swanston Street for the feature show at Melbourne Town Hall before you revel in some late night Christmas shopping in Melbourne’s many unique local boutiques and major retailers. fedsquare.com/events
Santa train at Queenscliff
10 and 17 Dec, 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm, Queenscliff Station. Enjoy a steam train ride from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding and return. Hear Mrs Claus reading an Australian Christmas story, sing Christmas carols with their caroling elf, plus Santa will present each child with a gift. Christmas themed face painting for the kids and a children’s activity pack with ideas to help prepare for Christmas. bellarinerailway.com.au/santa-train
Gingerbread Village by Epicure
Thu 1 Dec – Sat 24 Dec, Melbourne Town Hall. Admire iconic Melbourne landmarks and locations all made out of gingerbread. Entry is by gold coin donation and all proceeds go to the Royal Children’s Hospital. www.epicure.com.au/about/gingerbreadvillage-by-epicure
Christmas Kingdom
Corner of Ascot Vale Rd and Duncan St Flemington. Christmas Kingdom is your one stop Christmas Shop in the North. A must for the best Christmas decorations. www.christmaskingdom.com.au
Myer Christmas Windows
On now – Thursday 5 Jan 2017, 7.30am – late, Myer Bourke Street. Based on the book ‘One Christmas Eve’ with a particularly Melbourne and Australian flavour.
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