Festive events

Celebrate with our calendar of events and activities put together by local community groups, organisations, schools and businesses.

Many of the activities, designed to increase community connectivity at this time of year, have been supported by Council grants.

All upcoming festive events

Hurstbridge Fire Brigade Santa Runs

08 Dec 2025 Each December, the Hurstbridge Fire Brigade spreads festive cheer by taking Santa through town in a fire truck, handing out lollipops to children and the young at heart, and visiting local traders and shoppers on foot to bring joy and connect with the community.

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Nillumbik Dementia Friendly Alliance Christmas Festival

12 Dec 2025 The Nillumbik Demetia Friendly Alliance is showcasing the Rewire Choir & Memory Care Cafe in a festive celebration.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Festivals, Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Community Christmas at the Tram Cafe

13 Dec 2025 Rotary Club of Diamond Creek invites the community to a vibrant Christmas event at the Tram Café. Families can enjoy a fun day filled with activities, including Santa’s appearances with gifts for the children, face painting, henna hand art, and live musical entertainment.

Rotary Tram Cafe, 28 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Christmas Carol Concert event at Christmas Hills Hall

13 Dec 2025 Community group, Melbourne 7-Melody Notes/Cantonese Art Association, will be hosting a Christmas carol community celebration.

Christmas Hills Hall, 787 Ridge Road, Christmas Hills 3775

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Diamond Creek Community Carols

13 Dec 2025 Bring a deck chair, a mate, and your Christmas cheer to the Coventry Oval for the Diamond Creek Community Carols.

Coventry Oval, 4-6 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Journey to Bethlehem

14 Dec 2025 Everyone is welcome at The Vine for the annual Christmas carol service. Starting at 6pm, there will be kids activities, a sausage sizzle and a coffee van. Join in the singing of old and new carols from 7pm.

The Vine Baptist Church, 43-49 Nyora Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Arthurs Creek Community Centre Christmas Party 2025

18 Dec 2025 An event where the local community, and people connected with Arthurs Creek, come together to catch up and celebrate the year, 'Arthurs Creek style'.

Arthurs Creek Community Centre, 893 Arthurs Creek Road, Arthurs Creek 3099

Tagged as: , Festivals, Kids & family

Hurstbridge Christmas Carols by Candlelight 2025

19 Dec 2025 All are welcome to celebrate Christmas under the stars as we sing the night away with beautiful carols, light candles after dark, and fill the park with joy and nostalgia!

Fergusons Paddock, 12 Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Eltham CFA Santa Run

21 Dec 2025 On Sunday 21 December, Santa is coming to town assisted by the volunteers of Eltham CFA in their fire trucks. Watch and listen for the lights and sirens as Santa arrives on a fire truck at the listed locations to greet families and share the Christmas cheer, with lolly bags for the kids.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Kids Christmas Wreath Flower Threading

22 Dec 2025 Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas wreath flower threading activity.

Rivers of Yarrambat, 28 Kurrak Road, Yarrambat 3091

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Carols in the Park - Diamond Creek

24 Dec 2025 A magical evening under the stars! Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and get into the festive spirit with family and friends accompanied by an orchestra.

Diamond Creek Regional Playspace - Tram Cafe, Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, School Holidays

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