Christmas in the City of Melton

Christmas in the City of Melton is going to be even bigger and better this year!

With events running by us and local businesses across the city, your senses will be spoilt for choice during the 2025/26 festive season.

There's Carols by Candlelight, Santas roadshow, festive events and creative workshops, markets, installations, decorations and more. Whatever your age or location there is something for everyone - find out what's in store.

We understand Christmas can be a challenging time and the unexpected can happen. That's why it's especially important to be kind and look out for each other during the holiday period. Find support services and helpful information available to you.

What's on near you

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Carols by Candlelight

Join us for free festive cheer at the 2025 Carols by Candlelight! The annual carols are proudly brought to you by Melton City Council.

You'll find us Saturday 13 December 2025 between 5pm and 9.30pm at Hannah Watts Park, High Street in Melton.

Carols by Candlelight program

Carols by Candlelight 2024 face painting

Festive events and activities

Eynesbury Market

23 Nov 2025 Home Grown / Handmade genuine farmers, producers and makers can meet and sell directly to the public.

Eynesbury Homestead, 487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury 3338

1 more date

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Markets & popup shops, Tourism

WestWaters Beer, Food & Wine Festival

22 Nov 2025 Sip and savour regional wines, craft beers, signature cocktails and delicious eats, while enjoying live music from talented local artists.

WestWaters Entertainment Complex, 10/20 Lake Street, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Markets & popup shops, Music & arts

Festive Finger Food Workshop

04 Dec 2025 Discover how to create delicious, budget-friendly festive finger foods at this 2.5hr workshop just in time for Christmas!

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, 239 Station Road, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Little Chefs Christmas Cooking workshop

07 Dec 2025 A 3 hour workshop for kids aged 8 years and over to learn to make and decorate sweet biscuits, create delicious chocolate nests, make classic shortbread and create fun chocolate snowballs.

Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road, Melton South 3338

Tagged as: , Kids & family, School holiday, Talks & workshops

Christmas Canapes

30 Nov 2025 Discover how to make savoury canapes to serve your guests at Christmas or at any other party or special occasion in this 3.5 hour workshop.

Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road, Melton South 3338

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Twilight at Lifestyle Woodlea

04 Dec 2025 Explore and imagine celebrating your first Christmas in a home you’ll truly love with Lifestyle Communities Woodlea.

Lifestyle Communities Woodlea, 17 Tranquil Road, Aintree 3336

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Christmas Ham - A Cooking Workshop

10 Dec 2025 Cook a delicious festive ham, with all the trimmings, for our last workshop of the year.

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, 239 Station Road, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Christmas Wreath Workshop

13 Dec 2025 Join us to create a Christmas wreath full of festive cheer and handmade charm at this 2 hour workshop.

Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road, Melton South 3338

1 more date

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Santa Photography at Woodgrove

17 Nov 2025 Book your Santa photography session at Woodgrove Shopping Centre at available times between 15 November and 24 December.

Woodgrove Shopping Centre, 533 – 555 High Street, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Caroline Springs Carols by Candlelight

06 Dec 2025 Caroline Springs Carols by Candlelight proudly hosted by INChurch Melbourne on at Caroline Springs Lake.

Caroline Springs Lake Park, Cnr Garretty Rd & The Esplanade, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Music & arts, Tourism

Diggers Rest Community Carols and Market

04 Dec 2025 Come and join your local community as we celebrate Christmas with the annual Diggers Rest carols along pre entertainment, market stalls and refreshments.

Diggers Rest Primary School, Plumpton Road, Diggers Rest 3427

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Tourism

Christmas Biscuit Decorating

13 Dec 2025 Learn all the tips and tricks of decorating your festive biscuits and cookies with royal icing at this 3 hour workshop.

Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road, Melton South 3338

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Yule Log Workshop

14 Dec 2025 This hands-on workshop will teach you how to bake, fill, roll and decorate this light chocolate sponge, the Yule Log.

Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road, Melton South 3338

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Woodgrove Christmas Workshop

16 Dec 2025 Woodgrove offers a free Christmas Workshop near Big W, where little shoppers can enjoy hands-on crafts and festive fun.

Woodgrove Shopping Centre (near Big W), 533 – 555 High Street, Melton 3337

7 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Santas Arrival Parade

22 Nov 2025 Santa will be making his grand arrival at CS Square at 10.30am outside Woolworths on Saturday 22 November!

CS Square (starts outside Woolworths), 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Photos with Santa at Opalia Plaza

14 Dec 2025 Have your photo taken with the one and only Santa at Opalia Plaza.

Opalia Plaza, 201 Exford Road, Weir Views 3338

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Twilight Christmas at Hillside

19 Dec 2025 Join us at Hillside Shopping Centre for our annual twilight Christmas festivities.

Hillside Shopping Centre, 69 Royal Crescent, Hillside 3037

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Bethany Fisher’s Christmas Spectacular Show - Caroline Springs

04 Dec 2025 Christmas is coming and there is no better way to celebrate than with the winner of "Best Kids Live Show" Bethany Fisher's Christmas Spectacular!

Caroline Springs Leisure Centre, 9 The Parade, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Bethany Fisher’s Christmas Spectacular Show - Cobblebank

11 Dec 2025 Christmas is coming and there is no better way to celebrate than with the winner of "Best Kids Live Show" Bethany Fisher's Christmas Spectacular!

Cobblebank Stadium, Stadium Drive, Cobblebank 3338

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Festive Film Night: Home Alone 2 - Caroline Springs

17 Dec 2025 Come and join us at Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub for a special Christmas screening of Home Alone 2.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Festive Film Night: Home Alone 2 - Melton

18 Dec 2025 Come and join us at Melton Library & Learning Hub for a special Christmas screening of Home Alone 2.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Make your own Christmas Decorations

19 Dec 2025 A workshop for ages 18+ decorating ceramic and papier mâché Christmas baubles along to classic Christmas tunes.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Make a Wooden Gingerbread House

10 Dec 2025 Build and decorate a wooden gingerbread house that looks good enough to eat.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

History Through Film: Keeping Christmas

08 Dec 2025 Discover rich heritage and culture at our monthly History Through Film sessions, with the festive month screening Keeping Christmas.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Make a Collage Photo Frame - Caroline Springs

10 Dec 2025 Display your favourite memory in a customised frame of your own design in this workshop for ages 12-18 years to make a collage photo frame.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Youth events

Make a Collage Photo Frame - Melton

05 Dec 2025 Display your favourite memory in a customised frame of your own design in this workshop for ages 12-18 years to make a collage photo frame.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Youth events