Christmas in the City of Melton

Published on 20 November 2023

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First National Christmas Toy Drive

To receive gifts:
Registrations are open up until 2 December 2023.
City of Melton residents only.
To register email: reception@fnmelton.com.au

To donate gifts:
New Toys & Vouchers are now being accepted.
Kids aged 0-17 years old.
Where: 311 High Street, Melton

Delivery of gifts will be 21 December 2023.

Carols by Candlelight - Event Cancelled 

Unfortunately, due to wet weather, Carols by Candlelight has been cancelled. 

Christmas Light competition

City of Melton residents with sparkling displays of Christmas lights and decorations at the front of their homes are invited to enter a special Melton City Council competition.

The Melton Learning Directory Christmas Lights Competition is giving away prizes across three categories for the most traditional, colourful or energy efficient light display.

Entries will be judged by a competition panel and a winner selected for each category. Submitted entries will be judged by a competition panel and a winner selected for each category. Each winner will receive a $250 voucher to a local restaurant to enjoy a meal with family and friends and each runner up will win a $50 Bunnings Warehouse voucher.

To find out more including how to enter and safety tips for you light display, visit the Melton Learning Directory website. 

Competition opens Monday 27 November and closes 5pm, Friday 15 December.

Christmas events

Christmas in Melton events run all month in the lead up to December 24 – no matter what your age or location, there is something here for everyone! 

Download this handy Guide to plan your Christmas adventure in our city(PDF, 842KB).

 

 When What's on  Where

25 November

Christmas Community Day
You are invited to Taylors Hill Village in partnership with the CFA for a day of fun and festivities

Taylors Hill Village
127 Gourlay Road, Taylors Hill
11am – 3pm
www.taylorshillvillage.com.au

25 November

Santa’s Arrival Parade and Activities

See full program

CS Square
29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs
Santa’s Arrival Parade: 10.30am – 10.55am
Roaming Entertainment until 1pm

26 November

Eynesbury Christmas Market
Photos with Santa

Visit: eynesbury.com.au

Eynesbury Homestead
487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury
9am - 2pm

Most days between
2 - 23 December

Santa Photos and Pet Photography

See full program

 

CS Square
29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs

1 December

Dinner with Santa
Kids will be thrilled to share a delicious
meal with the jolly man himself.  Be 
entertained by the Grinch, Mrs Claus
and Rudolph the Reindeer plus, lots of
Christmas fun including take-home
gift!

Tickets: $10

Purchase tickets here

Woodgrove Outdoor Dining Precinct
533 – 555 High Street, Melton West
5pm - 7pm

2 December

Meet Santa for a photo
Join in the fun in the Melton Town Centre
before heading to Carols by Candlelight
at Hannah Watts Park.
Free photo with Santa, plus face painting,
craft and more.

Bookings essential

Amphitheatre
Cnr High & Palmerston Streets, Melton
2pm - 5pm

2 December

Woodlea Family Christmas Day
A very special visit from Santa and his elves,
Kid's Christmas Craft Slime Station, Henna
and face painting, Giant lawn Jenga and
other games.

Woodlea Boulevard, Aintree
1pm - 5pm

2 December The Summer Sing
A festive sing-along with a star-studded
line-up, including one of Australia's most
talented entertainers, Silvie Paladino!
Further artists to be announced.
Woodlea Boulevard, Aintree
4pm - 5pm 

2 December

Carols by Candlelight - Event Cancelled 
Unfortunately due to wet weather, this event has been cancelled. 

 

Hannah Watts Park
High Street, Melton
6pm - 9.30pm

2 December

Eynesbury Summer Nights
Radio City Band and DJ Joseph

For more information visit:
Eynesbury Summer Nights

Eynesbury Homestead
487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury
4.30pm - 10.30pm

 7 December

Diggers Rest Community Carols and Market
Entertainment and market brought to you by Diggers Rest Lions Club.

Supported by Melton City Council

Diggers Rest Primary School   

70-88 Plumpton Rd. Diggers Rest 
5pm - 8pm

 

9 December

Caroline Springs Carols by Candlelight
Inclusive of families of all ages, nationalities, cultures and religions.
Supported by Melton City Council

For more information visit:
Caroline Springs Community Carols by
Candlelight 2023

Lake Caroline Foreshore
5pm - 10pm

9 December

Santa’s Roadshow
Take your own happy snaps with Santa and his helper.
Brought to you by Melton City Council

Cobblebank Village
201-243 Ferris Road, Cobblebank
10am - 1pm

9 December

Pet Photos with Santa
Free photo for your pets with Santa

Bookings essential

Amphitheatre
Cnr High & Palmerston Streets, Melton
11am - 2pm

9 December

Christmas at Opalia
Santa and Friends
Photo Booth

Visit: Opalia Plaza website 

Opalia Plaza
201 Exford Road, Weir Views
11am - 2pm

10 December

Santa’s Roadshow
Take your own happy snaps with Santa and his helper.
Brought to you by Melton City Council

Caroline Springs
Between 173 and 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard
1pm - 4pm

13 December Christmas at Bridge Road Community
Centre with Western Health

Santa's Letterbox, elf, facepainting, book
prizes, craft and Storytime.
Bridge Road Community Centre,
260-266 Bridge Road, Strathtulloh
2.30pm - 4.30pm

16 December

Santa’s Roadshow
Take your own happy snaps with Santa and his helper.
Brought to you by Melton City Council

Visit: Melton Station Square website

Melton Station Square
11- 17 Station Road, Melton South
10am - 1pm

17 December

Christmas Family Day
Santa, music, games, craft and
face painting.

Hillside Shopping Village
Wattle Valley Drive, Hillside
11am - 2pm

17 December

Santa’s Toy Run
Photos with Santa in park around Diggers Rest
Supported by Melton City Council

Diggers Rest
Various locations
10.30am - 1.30pm

21 December Seated Santa and Elf
Free photographs available with Santa
Cobblebank Village
211 Ferris Road, Cobblebank
11am - 2pm
22 December Seated Santa and Elf
Free photographs available with Santa
Cobblebank Village
211 Ferris Road, Cobblebank
12pm - 3pm
23 December Seated Santa and Elf
Free photographs available with Santa
Cobblebank Village
211 Ferris Road, Cobblebank
11am - 2pm

24 December

Eynesbury Christmas Market

Visit: eynesbury.com.au 

Eynesbury Homestead
487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury
9am - 2pm

Contact venues directly for further details.

DISCLAIMER: All effort is made to ensure details are true and correct.

Christmas activities

Our Community Centres have festive themed activities for kids and adults.

Impress your dinner guests by learning to cook classic Christmas meals, make your own flower wreaths or festive jars for your table, enjoy nature craft and sensory play and so much more. Spaces are expected to fill fast, so have a look at what's on and book soon!

Christmas decorations

Christmas is an exciting time of the year and each year Melton City Council works with our local traders to decorate the City to help bring some Christmas cheer, while also being mindful of budget.  Watch out for our fabulous trees in Melton and Caroline Springs.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS GALLERY

 

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