Things to do in Ballarat this Christmas

25 Nov 2025

Ballarat is getting into the Christmas spirit with a festive line-up of food and drink, live music, markets, workshops, exhibitions and Insta-worthy moments.

Festive fun

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Until 2 Jan

Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Art Trail

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Until 4 Jan

Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Decorations

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Until 4 Jan

Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Santa’s Red Telephone Booth and Letter Writing Station

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20 Dec

Ride with Santa on the Christmas Tram

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20 Dec

Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

Let's go shopping!

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20 Dec, 21 Dec + more

Ballarat Clay Collective ‘Christmas Album’

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Hepburn

11 Jan, 8 Feb + more

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

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Hepburn

20 Dec, 17 Jan + more

Creswick Market

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

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25 Dec

Mercures Famous Christmas Lunch

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25 Dec

Christmas Day Lunch at The Goods Shed

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