christmas carols and christmas events in the south
Get out the diaries and lock in some family festive fun!
Christmas is a special time of the year and an especially magical time for the little ones. When December rolls around it's time to start to look forward to Christmas pud, turkey, family BBQs, and, of course, a visit from Santa. Here's Mamma's Southside Christmas Special so you don't miss out on FUN!
Calendar of Christmas EVENTS!
Carols
Carols in Harmony Square, Dandenong - 5th December
Monash Carols by Candlelight, Wheelers Hill - 6th December
Family Christmas at Central Park, Malvern East - 7th December
Carols by Kingston, Chelsea - 7th December
Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park, Brighton - 9th December
Carols in the Park, Bentleigh 13th December
Mornington Carols, Mornington 13th December
Carols at Como Park, South Yarra - 14th December
Christmas carols at Cruden Farm, Langwarrin
Carols by Candlelight, Royal Botanic Gardens - 24th December
Events
Frankston Christmas Festival - 29th November
Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland, Caulfield Racecourse 29th Nov - 24th Dec
A Very Mordi Christmas - Tree lighting and fun day, Mordialloc
Mornington Peninsula Christmas Community Showcase, @ Benton Rise Farm 6th & 13th December
Santa special train rides Mornington - multiple dates in Dec
Christmas fun & Santa
Santa photos at Casey Central - 15th Nov - 24th December
Santa photos at Westfield Southland - 15th November - 24th December
Santa photos at Chadstone Shopping Centre - 5th November - 24th December
Santa photos at Karingal Hub Shopping Centre - 15th November - 24th December
Santa photos at Bayside Shopping Centre, 22nd Nov - 24th Dec
Christmas Family Films @ Bunjil Place, 10th December
Christmas Community Ski Show - Carrum - 14th December
Shop
Christmas Tree Farm, Moorooduc - opens 22rd November
Christmas Twilight Market, Carrum Downs, 28th November
Bunjil Place Christmas Market 29th November
Australian Animal Protection Society Christmas Market and Family Fun Day, Keysborough - 7th December
Family Fun Day in Elsternwick Village, 6th December
Do you know of any other great southside Christmas events that hasn't made this list? Get in contact with Mamma and let her know!
christmas in stonnington
The Stonnington Christmas Carols are lighting up the season once again, bringing families together for two magical evenings of music, picnics on the grass, and all the festive feels. From beloved hosts to incredible musicians and a sprinkle of Christmas sparkle in the sky, these community celebrations are the perfect way to kick off the holidays. Bring a rug, gather your people, and get ready to make some merry memories!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Stonnington
The Stonnington Christmas Carols are lighting up the season once again, bringing families together for two magical evenings of music, picnics on the grass, and all the festive feels. From beloved hosts to incredible musicians and a sprinkle of Christmas sparkle in the sky, these community celebrations are the perfect way to kick off the holidays. Bring a rug, gather your people, and get ready to make some merry memories!
Family Christmas at Central Park
Get excited — one of Melbourne’s favourite Christmas concerts is back this December!
Family Christmas at Central Park
Sunday 7 December, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Malvern East
Hosted by the much-loved comedy duo The Listies and featuring performances from some of Melbourne’s finest musicians, this magical evening is perfect for the whole family.
Set among the beautiful gardens of Central Park, this FREE event includes children’s activities, tasty food trucks, face painting, and fantastic live music — all the festive fun you need to kick off the season.
Carols at Como Park
South Yarra
Sunday 14 December 2025
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Carols at Como Park is back, and this year’s lineup is an absolute treat. Hosted by the brilliantly talented Rob Mills, you’ll also catch gorgeous performances from Ali McGregor, Alinta Chidzey and Carl Pannuzzo.
With Musical Director Casey Bennetto leading the way and the South of the River Choir bringing all the festive feels, it’s set to be a seriously special evening. And just when you think it can’t get any more magical… the night wraps up with a dazzling fireworks display!
the nitty gritty
Central Park Carols
Sunday 7th December
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Central Park, Malvern
Carols at Como Park
Sunday 14th December
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Como Park, South Yarra
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christmas carols and christmas events in the south
Get out the diaries and lock in some family festive fun!
Christmas is a special time of the year and an especially magical time for the little ones. When December rolls around it's time to start to look forward to Christmas pud, turkey, family BBQs, and, of course, a visit from Santa. Here's Mamma's Southside Christmas Special so you don't miss out on FUN!
Calendar of Christmas EVENTS!
Carols
Carols at The Lighthouse, McCrae - 1st December
Greater Dandenong Carols, Harmony Park - 6th December
Monash Carols by Candlelight, Jells Park- 7th December
Pakenham Carols by Candlelight, Pakenham - 7th December
Carols in the Park, Bentleigh - 14th December
Mornington’s Community Christmas, Mornington - 14th December
Family Christmas at Central Park, Malvern - 8th December
Carols by Kingston, Chelsea - 8th December
Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park, Brighton - 10th December
Carols at Como Park, St Yarra - 15th December
New Peninsula Christmas Carols, Mt Martha - 15th December
Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight, 24th December
Events
Frankston Christmas Festival - 30th November
Christmas on the Foreshore, Tooradin Foreshore 13th December
Twilight Christmas Market and Lighting of the Tree - @ Bunjil Place Narre Warren - 30th November
Santa special train rides, Mornington - multiple dates
Christmas Wonderland, Caulfield, 23rd November - 23rd December
Christmas fun & Santa
Christmas Celebration Studio Photo shoot - various dates
A Festive Morning with Frosty, Botanic Ridge - 7th December
Santa’s Summer Arrival, Rosebud - 7th December
Lynbrook Christmas Festival and Market, Lynbrook - 7th December
Bunyip Christmas Carnival, Bunyip - 8th December
Family Fun Day @ Elsternwick Village, Elsternwick - 14th December
Free Christmas Ski Show, Carrum - 14th December
Santa comes to Somerville, Somerville 21st December
Santa photos at Casey Central - 19th Nov - 24th December
Santa photos at Westfield Southland - 19th November - 24th December
Santa photos at Chadstone Shopping Centre - 13th November - 24th December
Santa photos at Karingal Hub Shopping Centre - 18th November - 24th December
Shops and Markets
Christmas Tree Farm, Moorooduc - opens 23rd November
Trudi’s Place, Tyabb - open all year (certain days)
Little Beauty Market, Frankston (part of the Frankston Christmas Festival - 30th November
Christmas Twilight Market, Carrum Downs 29th November
Christmas Market @ The Dandenong Market - 1st December
Lynbrook Twilight Christmas Market, Lynbrook - 6th December
Pakenham Twilight Market, Christmas Edition, Pakenham - 8th December
Hampton Park Christmas Craft Market, Hampton Park - 14th December
Cruden Farm Christmas Market, Langwarrin - 15th December
Moonah Links Christmas Market, Fingal - 15th Decmeber
Do you know of any other great southside Christmas events that hasn't made this list? Get in contact with Mamma and let her know!