Christmas with the kids in Melbourne: Santa, lights and carols
Friday 20 November to Christmas Day. Victorian public schools break up on Friday 18 December, which is when you'll want a plan for every day. 76 events around Melbourne: Santa visits and breakfasts with Santa, Christmas lights, community carols, kids' shows, craft days and a snow machine or two on a 30-degree day. Pick one, then find out which of your mates are keen.
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Updated Sun 15 Nov 2026 · we look for new events every night
Saturday 21 November
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And 16 more on Keen, with the ones your mates are free for up top. Pick a day above to see everything on that date.
1,594+ events from Humanitix, the councils, Eventbrite, Moshtix, Fever and 2 more sources, checked overnight.
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Melbourne, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Melbourne’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
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