Fri 18 Dec · 4pm
Lara Sporting Club · Lara
Santa, food vans, market stalls and the whole town out
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🎄✨ CHRISTMAS IN LARA IS BACK! ✨🎄
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas in Lara, returning to the Lara Sporting Club on Friday 18 December, from 4pm to 8:30pm! 🎅🎁
Bring the whole family along for a fantastic afternoon and evening filled with Christmas magic, live entertainment, family fun and festive cheer! Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, see Santa, meet amazing characters, soak up the entertainment and make special memories with family and friends. There will be food vans and market stalls available for last-minute Christmas shopping
🎁 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $5,000 CASH! 💰
Get your Christmas shopping done locally! Spend $20 at participating Lara businesses and receive a free entry into the $5,000 cash prize draw. Raffle tickets will be available from 1st December, so get behind our local businesses for your chance to win big!
📅 When: Friday 18th December
⏰ Time: 4pm – 8:30pm
📍 Where: Lara Sporting Club, Mill Rd, Lara
Best of all, it's a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, support local businesses and celebrate the festive season right here in Lara.
So gather your family and friends, bring your Christmas spirit and join us for a magical evening at Christmas in Lara 2026! ❤️💚🎄
This event is supported by the City of Greater Geelong through the 2026 Christmas Grants Program.
Quick answers
When is Christmas in Lara?
Fri 18 Dec 2026, 4pm.
Where is it?
Lara Sporting Club, Lara, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On geelongcity.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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