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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 events in Hobsons Bay

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

Monday, 04 November 2024 | 12:00 AM 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

Makers & Shakers Market

Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

1 more date

A curated lineup of 110 handmade stalls including homewares, slow fashion, food and drink.

Seaworks, 82 Nelson Pl, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Markets & popup shops

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

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

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

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

	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