It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is kicking off the festive season with a bang. From now through to Christmas Eve, you’ll find billowing circus tents taking over Caulfield Racecourse.

Make your way under the big top and enter an interactive wonderland of Yuletide magic. For 3 hours, you’ll be able to experience all the festive joy Christmas has to offer under one roof.

Make your way to Mrs Claus’ bakery and decorate your very own Christmas cookie. Or head to Rudolph’s Barnyard to see the animatronic reindeer - don’t forget to take home a bag of magical reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve! If you’ve been nice this year, write and post a letter to Santa and if you like, meet the big guy himself (for an additional charge).

There are plenty of crafts on offer as well - from decorating reindeer antlers to constructing a foam gingerbread house, and bauble decorating there are so many things to keep those little kiddy fingers busy.

There are activities aplenty, from the numerous jumping castles, humongous ball pit, roller skating, as well as rides and carnival games (extra charge here too) .

Don’t forget to catch the Wonderland Circus show before you leave! You’ll enjoy musical performances by Mrs Claus and her dancing elves and then be on the edge of your seat while Circus Royale performers dazzle with nail biting stunts and mind bending acts (Mamma’s tip - if your little ones are noise sensitive, be sure to pack some ear muffs).

What a fabulous way to kick start the Christmas cheer!