Christmas in Melbourne 2019: Things to do for Families and Kids

It’s that magical time of the year again and where better to be spending Christmas time than in Melbourne, Australia! Sure, it’s not your Winter Wonderland, but there are plenty of Christmas events in and around Melbourne that will make you feel like it is.

If you are spending Christmas in Melbourne with the family, we have put together a list of fun events for you!

Christmas Events for Families in Melbourne 2019

Find Below a list of Christmas events in Melbourne. Some require tickets while others are FREE!

Santa’s Magical Kingdom

Returning for it’s 8^th year, Santa’s Magical Kingdom is once again our top Christmas event for families in Melbourne. Under the big top at Caulfield Racecourse, Santa’s Magical Kingdom brings joy and laughter for all families.

Enjoy a spectacular walk-through, in the beautifully decorated snowland, and enjoy the exciting range of kids rides. Meet Santa and Mrs Clause and write your own Santa letter

Where:
Caulfield Racecource
When:
22nd November – 24^th December
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Christmas Festival of Lights

Adventure Park are hosting an exciting Christmas event this year for families. At the Christmas Festival of Lights you can see hundreds of colourful sparkling light displays that will illuminate the sky creating a dazzling Christmas wonderland.

Immerse your family in a life sized Christmas wonderland where there are plenty of Christmas themed activities for the kids. And then ride into the night on a selection of amazing action rides including the Ferris Wheel, Crazy Coaster, Carousel, Wave Swinger, Little Buggy Speedway and the Red Barron.

Where:
Adventure Park
When:
Every night in Dec (except Christmas Day)
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Carols By Candlelight, Melbourne

What better way to spend Christmas Eve in Melbourne than singing Christmas carols in the candlelight. The annual Christmas event in Melbourne, Carols by Candlelight is a concert and fundraiser for Vision Australia’s children’s services.

Various performers grace the stage each year singing and performing Christmas carols in a spectacular event that can’t be missed.

Where:
Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne
When:
Christmas Eve
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Christmas Bricktacular returns to LEGOLAND

Experience the magic of the festive season with a LEGO twist at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. There will be festive additions to the LEGO replica of Melbourne including a winter village near the Royal Exhibition Building and an Aussie-style Christmas scene at St Kilda Beach. Kids can write a letter to Santa Claus and post it in the LEGO mailbox, take a photo with the 1.9m tall LEGO Christmas tree, build a LEGO penguin in the Creative Workshop, and make their own Christmas tree badges.

Where:
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Chadstone
When: Every day from 1st – 24th December
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Puffing Billy Santa Special

Santa Clause is coming to Gembrook this year for one of the most popular Christmas family events in Melbourne, Puffing Billy Santa Special. If you haven’t taken a ride on Victoria’s favourite steam train, this is the perfect opportunity to see the spectacular views of the Dandenong Ranges.

Children will love the kids activities. Before climbing aboard they can have their faces painted and take part in a Little Elves play and create workshop. They can also get their photos taken with Santa Clause himself.

Where:
Puffing Billy Steam Train, Gembrook
When:
Dates to be advised
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Myer Christmas Windows

If you are looking for Free Christmas events in Melbourne for families, you can’t miss the Myer Christmas Windows. Every year the Myer Christmas Windows are a highlight for many families when they light up their Christmas display in a new and exciting theme.

The windows build anticipation each year for Melbourne families who are always excited to see the big reveal in November. Spectators from near and far come to see this spectacular event.

Where:
Myer Melbourne
314-336 Bourke Street
When:
From mid November
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Postcards to Santa at the Emporium, Melbourne

Looking for something fun for the kids to do while you finish your Christmas Shopping? Emporium Melbourne will host ‘Postcards to Santa’ on Level 3, where a series of festive stamps will be designed to go on a large-scale postcard in the activation zone. The stamps will be accompanied by coloured markers for children to write their name, and stamp on the postcard, forming a live art piece that changes day-by-day. The best part is, it’s FREE!

Where:
Emporium Melbourne, Level 3.
When:
27^th November – 24^th December
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Carols at the District Docklands

The District Docklands is bringing a night of Carols with Anthony Callea underneath Melbourne’s largest and brightest star on Sunday 22nd December. All proceeds from the event will be going towards charity partner, Kids Under Cover who help prevent youth homelessness.

The public will be able to enjoy performances by Anthony Callea and supporting acts Aydan Calafiore (The Voice Aus) and Jael Wene (Australia’s Got Talent). There will be a Christmas gift available for purchase, a magician act, face painting, fireworks and much more.

Where:
District Docklands Melbourne
When:
22nd December 2019
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Christmas in Melbourne

Are you spending Christmas in Melbourne? Are you heading to one of these fun family Christmas events? Let us know if you know any others that are worth a mention!

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