You Are Here : Home / Blog/Christmas in Hobsons Bay

Christmas in Hobsons Bay

Experience the magic of Christmas across Hobsons Bay! This festive season, our community comes alive with events and activities perfect for the whole family. Enjoy Picnics in the Park, meet Santa and snap some photos, discover festive activations and Christmas photo boards, and support our local businesses with our guide to shopping local this Christmas. There is something for everyone to enjoy, so come and share in the festive spirit and create special memories right here in Hobsons Bay.

Stay tuned as we continue to update this webpage with more upcoming holiday events!

Santa's coming to town!

Get your festive family photo taken with Santa this December in Altona, Newport, and Williamstown!

Christmas Picnics

Pack a picnic, bring a rug and celebrate the end of the year with us. Christmas Picnics are free events taking place in Newport, Brooklyn and Seabrook this December featuring music and entertainment for the whole family.

Shopping Local this Christmas

Take a stroll through our shopping precincts to tick everyone off your list and support local businesses this Christmas! Keep an eye out for our festive window decals by local artist Rachel Gyan as you shop.

Christmas Photo Competition

Snap a photo with Christmas character boards for a chance to win one of five $100 vouchers!

Hobsons Bay Hamper Appeal

Bring on the Christmas spirit and donate items to those in need this Christmas.

Christmas events in Hobsons Bay

Dog Town's Christmas donation drive for pets of the homeless

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 | 08:00 PM to Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 11:59 PM

Drop off pet supplies, donate at the counter box, or join the Christmas photo fundraiser.

Dog Town Pet Supplies, 37b Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Deck the Hall

Sunday, 01 December 2024 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

A community Christmas picnic with free entertainment for the whole family at Brooklyn Hall.

Brooklyn Hall, Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn 3012

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

FREE photos with Santa Claus at Central Square Shopping Centre

Sunday, 01 December 2024 | 01:30 PM to Tuesday, 24 December 2024 | 12:30 PM

Santa’s making a home for himself at Central Square, and everyone’s invited to meet him!

Central Square Shopping Centre, 1-23 Central Avenue, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Santa visit - Altona (Pet friendly)

Saturday, 07 December 2024 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

This December, Santa will be visiting Altona, Newport, and Williamstown, ready to capture some festive memories with you and your family.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Have Yourself a Very Newport Christmas

Saturday, 07 December 2024 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

A community Christmas picnic with free entertainment for the whole family at Paine Reserve, Newport.

Paine Reserve, Mason Street, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Altona Carols in the Park 2024

Sunday, 08 December 2024 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join Altona/Laverton Council of Churches for Altona Carols in the Park on Sunday 8 December

Logan Reserve, Logan Reserve, Pier St, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts

Santa visit - Williamstown

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

This December, Santa will be visiting Altona, Newport, and Williamstown, ready to capture some festive memories with you and your family.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

The Dancing Christmas Trees visit Newport

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

The Dancing Christmas Trees visit Newport for a fun-filled, festive boogie, with free lollies for the little ones and exciting giveaways from local businesses!

Newport Shopping Precincts, Challis Street, Mason Street & Hall Street, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Music & arts, Youth events

Season's Greetings, Love Seabrook

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

A community Christmas picnic with free entertainment for the whole family at Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook.

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Newport Carols on the Green 2024

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

A fun, family-friendly (alcohol free) to sing-along to your favourite Christmas carols.

Paine Reserve, Market Street, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Music & arts

Santa visit - Newport

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

This December, Santa will be visiting Altona, Newport, and Williamstown, ready to capture some festive memories with you and your family.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Altona Meadows Carols in the Park

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM

Carols in the Park returns to Trafalgar Reserve in Altona Meadows Saturday 21 December.

Trafalar Reserve, Nelson Place, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts

Williamstown Carols in the Park

Sunday, 22 December 2024 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM

Carols in the Park returns to Williamstown's Commonwealth Reserve on Sunday 22 December.

Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts

Xmas Farmers' Market Twilight Party

Monday, 23 December 2024 | 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Last minute shopping opportunities as well as an opportunity to meet the neighbours for Xmas drinks fun for all the family.

Spotswood Primary School, 598 Melbourne Road, Spotswood 3015

Tagged as: , Markets & popup shops

Spotswood Hotel Christmas day lunch

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 | 11:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Family style Christmas day lunch at Spotswood Hotel

Spotswood Hotel, 62 Hudsons Road, Spotswood VIC, Australia, Spotswood 3015

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events

	Visitor Information Centre Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown, 3016 (Close to the ferry terminal at Gem Pier)
	Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm
	(03) 9932 3016
	visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au