- The Australian Open – the country’s most prestigious golfing tournament will be co-hosted at Kingston Heath and Victoria Golf Clubs from Thursday, 28 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024.
- The Australian National Academy of Music’s Sounds of Australia Chamber Music Festival is on 28-30 November at Abbotsford Convent.
- Join PBS 106.7FM for a special, one-off broadcast of The Breakfast Spread with Milo Eastwood at Federation Square on 28 November.
- From 28 November – 27 December, Holiday Bricktacular will be on at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Chadstone with holiday-themed workshops, thrilling rides, a cozy soft play area, and hot chocolates alongside a holiday-inspired 4D movie.
- The Big Design Market is back and the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton from 29 November – 1 December.
- Find a unique gift for yourself or someone special at the Cire Community Hub’s Christmas Twilight Market in Chirnside Park on 29 November.
- The Soul Night Market is at Brighton Beach on 29 November.
- Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is set to captivate the hearts of visitors once again, offering an enchanting 3 hour experience like no other when it takes over Caulfield Racecourse from 29 November to 24 December.
- Join Olympian sprinter Mia Gross and a panel of athletes and sporting professionals at the Bendigo Community Bank Nillumbik Women in Sport Breakfast, at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre, Friday 29 November, 7-8.30am.
- Moonlight Cinema is back at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens with a stellar line-up of some of 2024’s best releases, plus two weeks of classic ‘Christmas Favourites’ from 29 November until March 2025.
- The Greensborough Christmas Market is on 29 November.
- The Deutsche Schule Melbourne German Christmas Market in Fitzroy North on 29 November is a much-loved fundraiser event brings together the German community in Melbourne, school families, alumni, and locals for an evening of Glühwein, Bratwurst and festive cheer.
- Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree at Federation Square from 29 November to 25 December. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, have a swing on a giant light-up bell and soak up the festive atmosphere before discovering everything the city has to offer at Christmas – part of the City of Melbourne’s 2024 Christmas Festival.
- The Crown Christmas River Show is on 29 November to 25 December at Southbank Promenade outside Crown featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack. Shows will run every 15 minutes each night part of the City of Melbourne’s 2024 Christmas Festival.
- Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or watch the Christmas tree light up as you play on the see-saw at a festive pop-up at Queensbridge Square from 29 November to 25 December.
- Experience the magic of the holiday season at Santa’s Festival at the District Docklands, where joy and wonder come to life for the whole family from 29 November to 22 December.
- Lyrebird Community Centre’s Christmas Twilight Market in Carrum Downs is on 29 November.
- The Alpine Shire Council’s “A Little Bit Of Relief Agriculture Expo” is taking place on 29 November at the Dederang Recreation Reserve .
- The Chiltern Community Street Party on 29 November will feature market stalls, face painting, food, street games, sausage sizzle, carols and more for the whole family.
- Celebrate Deakin University is turning 50 and holding a free community festival at the Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong on 29 November to bring staff, students, alumni and community together.
- The Williamstown Beer and Cider Festival on 30 November will showcase more than 20 independent breweries and cideries complemented with its biggest line up yet.
- Set across seven stunning Mornington Peninsula venues VineHop on 30 November will showcase over 30 local craft beverage producers (wineries, breweries, cideries and distillers), all offering tastings of their favourite products.
- The Cockatoo country Twilight Market is on 30 November.
- Seddon Village is putting on a family fun day out in Greig Street and Harris Reserve – the Seddon Fun and Games Fair – on 30 November.
- Frankston’s Christmas Festival is on Saturday 30 November
- In partnership with Metro Trains, ALWAYS LIVE will be celebrating all things community in Frankston on 30 November wiith End of the Line taking over Playne Street for an afternoon of guitar-driven goodness.
- Support local businesses, indulge in delicious French treats, and experience the magic of a French Christmas in Melbourne at the Alliance Française Xmas Market at Abbotsford Convent on 30 November – 1 December.
- Sustainable Monash is hosting a mega clothing exchange event for kids, teens and adults in Glen Waverley on 30 November.
- Experience Malaysia’s vibrant culture at Queen Victoria Market on 30 November-1 December. Colours of Malaysia 2024 offers a lively blend of traditional food, music, dance, art, and interactive workshops.
- The Hume Community Christmas Market is happening in Greenvale on 30 November.
- The Bohemian Kilmore Christmas Market is on at the Kilmore race track on 30 November.
- The Melbourne Pinball Expo is on in Warrigal Road in Chadstone on 30 November.
- An immersive showcase featuring one of the world’s largest private collections of Star Wars memorabilia – The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian debut at The District Docklands on 30 November following a record-breaking tour across New York, Los Angeles, London, Madrid and Paris.
- The Malvern East Christmas Festival will feature roving performers, Santa and friends, huge giveaways, activities and workshops from 30 November to 24 December.
- The Prahran Square Record Fair is on 30 November.
- The Melton Psychic and Holistic Market is on 30 November.
- Catch the AFLW Grand Final live on the big screen at Fed Square on 30 November.
- Molto Italiano! on 30 November and 1 December is Heide’s two-day community festival celebrating Italian culture and showcasing the exhibition Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design .
- The Fitzroy Street Twilight Christmas Market is on in St Kilda on 30 November.
- The World’s Smallest Beer Festival is taking place at the Brewmanity Brewery in South Melbourne on 30 November.
- The City of Whittlesea’s EnviroFest in Doreen on 30 November will feature free nature-based activities, a live butterfly display and a wildlife show by Animals of Oz.
- Schoolhouse Studios in Coburg is hosting a Music Market on Saturday 30 November.
- Christmas will be early in Harcourt at the Gather Harcourt Christmas twilight event on 30 November.
- The City of Greater Geelong is partnering with Denis Walter on 30 November to present the 10 year celebration and illumination of its Floating Christmas Tree alongside the annual Denis Walter Carols by the Bay event, with a star-studded line-up of performers and Santa.
- The Geelong Floating Christmas Tree Sound and Light Shows are staged nightly from 8.30pm from 30 November to 7 January.
- Blackman’s Brewery Torquay’s Twilight Market – Festive Edition – is on 30 November.
- The Middle of Everywhere Christmas Parade is on in Sale on 30 November.
- Get ready for a weekend of fun and creativity as Bricks to the World presents an exciting showcase of incredible LEGO® creations built by enthusiasts from Victoria, ACT, and NSW at
Brickstravaganza in Maffra on 30 November and 1 December. - Experience one of classical music’s most brilliant composers at the Beethoven Festival over two stunning weeks of extraordinary performances with the MSO at Hamer Hall until 30 November.
- Until 30 November, Geelong Design Week 2024 will celebrate homegrown design excellence, innovation and creativity.
- Classic Japan is an annual car and bike show, open to vehicles from all Japanese manufacturers that are at least 25 years old. It’s happening on 1 December at Bundoora Park.
- Melbourne Colour Frenzy is happening at Brimbank Park on 1 December – whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual stroller, they’ve got the perfect distance for you: 1.65km, 3.3km, or 5km.
- Celebrate local music, local businesses and enjoy community with over 150 stalls, food trucks, live performances and much more at Sunbury StreetLife Festival on 1 December.
- The Dandenong Market is holding its first ever Christmas Market on 1 December
- Bourne Local Artisan Christmas Market is on Sunday 1 December at Croydon Central Shopping Mall.
- There’s a Filipino Festival at Pipeworks Market in Thomastown on 1 December.
- The Rotory Club of Frankston Motor Show is on at Cruden Farm on 1 December
- The Frankston End of Year Record Fair is on 1 December at Cube 37, next door to the Frankston Arts Centre
- The Lygon Street Christmas Market lights up Carlton’s Piazza Italia on 1 December
- The Lara Fun Run is a family friendly run or walk through the beautiful Serendip Sanctuary on 1 December.
- The Love Me Twice Christmas Market Geelong is on in Newtown on 1 December.
- The Lions Club of McCrae and District present Carols at the Lighthouse on 1 December.
- The Benalla Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 1 December.
- Pack a picnic and bring a rug to the community Christmas Picnic at Brooklyn Community Hall on 1 December– a fun and inclusive afternoon in the park for the whole family, featuring free entertainment, crafts and special guest Santa!
- The Finnish Society of Melbourne’s Annual Christmas Bazaar in Altona on 1 December is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and pick up a piece of Finland to take home.
- The Park Orchards Community Carols are on 1 December
- Arthurs Seat Eagle provides a unique setting for visitors to enjoy festive activities, events, and visits from Santa with a program of Christmas events from 1-24 December.
- The Melbourne Lift Off Film Festival is running until 1 December.
- The British Film Festival is on until 8 December in Melbourne and Ballarat.
- The Forest Green Christmas Market in Plumpton is on Saturdays and Sundays until 8 December.
- Find the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends, buy traditional Scandinavian Christmas decorations, handicrafts, food, lollies and much more at the Swedish Church’s indoor Christmas market in Toorak until 19 December.
- The TMNT: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition is an immersive experience that boasts five individual galleries that take visitors on a journey through the rich history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. It’s on at District Docklands until Sunday 22 December.
- To mark the bicentenary of the death of Lord Byron, Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum has premiered The Spirit of Byron: Philhellenism and the Greek War of Independence, an original exhibition exploring Greece’s fight for freedom and Lord Byron’s legacy through a curated selection of works on paper from The Robertson Collection. Showing daily until January 2025.
- The 69th Myer Christmas Windows and Christmas at the Crocoseum activation featuring the Irwin family are at 314–336 Bourke St Melbourne until Saturday 7 January 2025.
- Step back in time and experience the magic of a traditional 1880s Christmas at Como House in South Yarra. Wander through the beautifully decorated rooms, each brimming with festive charm, and immerse yourself in the Christmas preparations of a grand 1880s household until 8 January
- See the magic of Christmas and fairy tales brought to life in 3.3 million lights over 1000 dazzling light installations and displays, with theme park rides, Santa, and a spectacular drone lights show at Adventure Park Geelong’s Annual Christmas Festival of Lights until 25 January.
- A new installation at Scienceworks called “Message in A Bottle” runs until 27 January 2025 featuring messages from Victorian primary students inside 320 recycled bottles that highlight the importance of recycling. and learn more about the process of recycling containers returned through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
- Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar makes its way to the Art Gallery of Ballarat until 2 February 2025. In this Australian exclusive, experience 40 guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum (USA), alongside more than 100 spectacular works of art.
- CLAW MONEY WORLD – a world-exclusive exhibition charting the career of trailblazing artist Claudia Gold is on at the Warrnambool Art Gallery until 6 March.
- Get ready for unforgettable summer evenings when the Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market until 12 March 2025 (excluding 25 December and 1 January).
- On display for the first time outside of Europe, Underground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) until 30 March with rare artefacts from the hidden archive of the Warsaw Ghetto.
- Hanging Rock Winery’s Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition is an opportunity wander a trail of discovery, glass-in-hand, through an extraordinary exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, until 30 April 2025.
- From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition a new exhibition coming to the National Gallery of Victoria called Cats & Dogs, will explore humanity’s deep connection to the beloved companion animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Its on display until 20 July 2025 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square.
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