Celebrate Christmas in your neighbourhood

REGIONAL CHRISTMAS TREES CHRISTMAS AT THE SHED RIDE THE WAVES WITH SANTA’S ELVES

4, 11 & 18 December Ocean Grove

Christmas in Australia is a summer affair - so why not try something different and ride the waves with Santa’s Elves in Ocean Grove?

Classes go for 2 hours with all ages and abilities catered for.

These are ticketed events hosted by Go Ride A Wave.

Did you know we have seven Christmas trees across Greater Geelong? In addition to our iconic Floating Christmas Tree on the Waterfront, we also have some beautiful Christmas trees located in Corio, Geelong West, Highton, Lara, Ocean Grove and Whittington.

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16 December Potato Shed, Drysdale Enjoy a festive night on The Bellarine with a Christmas-themed movie the whole family will enjoy plus music, games and giveaways. Also enjoy the Shed’s nightly light installation and more.

GIANT BAUBLE CHRISTMAS COLOURING

Did you know we have a giant bauble in Greater Geelong? It’s so big, you can stand in it and create some festively fun Christmas momentos. Find it in Belmont outside the library in High Street. When visiting the Carousel, make sure your mini artists grab some colouring sheets to festively decorate. Colour them in at the Carousel or take them home as a souvenir.

19 - 24 December Balyang Par 3 Golf Course 1pm - 5.30pm (last tee off from 5pm) Get your friends and family together and play a special afternoon round of golf at Balyang Par 3 Golf Course. Enjoy discounted entry, carols while you play and a complimentary gift for all players.

Scan this QR code for more details 12 November - 8 January Geelong Botanic Gardens and Barwon River, Fyansford Experience Christmas in the great outdoors! Visit the Geelong Botanic Gardens and look out for hidden Christmas messages, signage and displays while enjoying this iconic location. Tip: make sure you visit the conservatory. Walk along the Barwon River by Red Gum Island in Fyansford to find more festive cheer.

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Looking for some fun keep-sakes to take home?

Christmas glow merchandise and other assorted Christmas-themed trinkets will be sold from the Carousel.

Available from 12 November, while stocks last.

SUPPORT LOCAL, GIFT LOCAL

Let’s support our community and where we can, ‘think local first’ when Christmas shopping this year. Think about gifting products, services, experiences or even gift vouchers purchased locally. This helps people, industries and Geelong’s economy.

CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

With so much on this festive season, make sure you plan your Christmas itinerary and diarise all the exciting offers available within the Christmas in Geelong program.

Remember to tag your beautiful photos and share the festive spirit on social media: #GeelongChristmas

DENIS WALTER CAROLS BY THE BAY

GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND MARKET CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

3 December Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong Preshow from 7pm Main show 7.45pm - 9.30pm Fireworks at 9.30pm Get into the Christmas spirit and sing along with family and friends at Geelong’s largest annual Christmas carols event. 10 December Johnstone Park, Geelong Market 4pm - 9pm Concert 6.30pm - 8.30pm The traditions of Geelong’s Gala Christmas celebration you know and love in an all-new familyfriendly format supporting the Barwon Health Foundation. 18 November - 1 January Adventure Park, Wallington See Victoria’s largest Christmas lights festival, with 3 million lights, new rides, live performances and over a thousand dazzling light installations.

Scan this QR code to get tickets 24 December Johnstone Park, Geelong Starts 8pm Celebrate Christmas with the whole family on Christmas Eve singing along to a wonderful traditional carols program with some of Geelong’s performers!

WATERFRONT MAKERS & GROWERS MARKET CHRISTMAS EDITION

4 December Steampacket Gardens, Geelong 9.30am - 3pm Snap up a bargain and find some special and unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends.

OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS

There’s a huge assortment of great events happening in our region as we count down to Christmas. These include some of our traditional favourites as well as some new events, free and ticketed events, carols and Christmas markets. Scan this QR Code to explore what's on this Christmas

For more information about OUR exciting Christmas in Geelong Program, SCAN THE QR CODE OR visit geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas