Christmas is a special time of the year and an especially magical time for the little ones and a celebration of the year that was. When December rolls around it's time to start to look forward to Christmas pud, turkey, family BBQs, a visit from Santa and of course some carols and special events. Things are still a little different but there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Christmas season.
Here's Mamma's Eastie Christmas Special so you don't miss one nearby. All you have to do is enjoy the Christmas cheer and sing loud for all to hear!

This list is a work in progress as we uncover more fun. Check back in for more great stuff every week!

Yarra Valley Railway Santa Special

Festive Season in Whitehorse

Whitehorse Carols

Christmas Under The Big Top

Knox Carols

Monash Carols

Christmas at Burwood One

Stonnington Carols

Malvern Central Christmas

Manningham Carols by Candlelight

Carols

Greater Dandenong Carols, Dandenong - Friday Dec 1
Carols @ Burwood One Shopping Centre - Thursdays and Mondays
Monash Carols, Wheelers Hill - Saturday Dec 2
Maroondah Carols, Croydon - Saturday Dec 2
Pakenham’s Carols by Candlelight - Saturday Dec 2
The Basin Carols by Candlelight - Saturday Dec 2
Manningham Carols, Doncaster - Friday Dec 8
Knox Carols by Candlelight, Ferntree Gully - Saturday Dec 9
Community Carols in Hookey Park, Mooroolbark - Saturday Dec 9
Carols in Canterbury, Canterbury - Sunday Dec 10
Family Christmas at Central Park, Malvern East - Sunday Dec 10
Emerald Carols by the Lake - Friday Dec 15
Yarra Glen Carols - Saturday Dec 16
Whitehorse Carols, Nunawading - Saturday Dec 16
Carols at Grace Park, Hawthorn - Sunday Dec 17
Carols at Como Park, South Yarra - Sunday Dec 17
Christmas Carols in the Park , Eltham - Sunday Dec 24
Vision’s Carols by Candlelight, Sidney Myer Music Bowl - Sunday Dec 24

Markets

Eltham Town Artisan Christmas Market, Eltham - Sunday Nov 26
Christmas Night Markets, Ringwood - Each Friday night in December
Cire Community Christmas Twilight Market, Chirnside Park - Friday Dec 1
Ainslie Parklands Primary School Twilight Market, Croydon - Friday Dec 1
Healesville Twilight Market, Healesville - Friday Dec 1
Christmas Market and Lighting of the Tree @ Bunjil Place, Narre Warren - Saturday Dec 2
Ashburton-a-fair Christmas Edition - Saturday Dec 2
Twilight Christmas Market & Family Fun Night at Kew Junction - Saturday Dec 2
Christmas Twilight Market, Cockatoo - Saturday Dec 2
Yarra Glen Twilight Market - Saturday Dec 9
Park Orchards Christmas Market - Saturday Dec 9
Christmas Market @ Burwood One - Saturday Dec 9 - 10
Healesville Railway Market - Sunday Dec 10

Where to see Santa!

DIY Santa photos at Mooroolbark Terrace, Various dates
Kew Court House, December 2 and 9
Photos with Santa at Malvern Central
FREE Photos with Santa @ Burwood One Shopping Centre, Burwood Dec 16 - 17

Other cool stuff

Christmas Under the Big Top, Richmond from November 24
True Fairies Magical Christmas House, Croydon - Thursday and Friday afternoons Nov 23 - Dec 22
Magic Minis - Christmas Photos with Mrs Penny
Road to Bethlehem, Lilydale - Monday 4 Dec - Thursday 7 Dec
Christmas Movies at the Hub – The Grinch, Springvale - Friday 8 Dec
Drop-in Christmas Crafts at the Springvale Community Hub, Springvale - Wednesdays in December
Scrappy Christmas Trees, Springvale - Monday Dec 11
LMC Christmas Light and Sound Show, Chirnside Park - Monday Dec 11 - 24
Christmas @ The Playspace, Blackburn North, Thursday Dec 14
Christmas Movies at the Hub – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Springvale - Friday Dec 15
Yarra Valley Railway Santa Special, Healesville - Sunday December 17
Christmas Craft Village @ Burwood One, Burwood - Thursday Dec 21 - 23
Christmas @ Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

PLUS more magical things we have explored over the years

Featured

fellows street christmas lights, mitcham

This leafy suburban street of classic weatherboard homes in Mitcham has brought Christmas outside and as turned on the lights for all to enjoy.

christmas under the big top @ burnley oval, richmond

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And Christmas Under the Big Top has kicked off the festive season with a bang. From November 24 through to Christmas Eve, you’ll find billowing circus tents taking over Burnley Oval in Richmond.

yarra valley christmas tree farm, wandin north

Looking for a REAL Christmas tree this year? Open from November 23 in Wandin - Yarra Valley Christmas Tree Farm simply smells of Christmas.

lights on mitchell court, croydon north

Mamma is blown away with the amount of effort - and let’s face it - the love that goes into the displays at Christmas time. The lights at number 4, Mitchell Court in Croydon North and no exception.

christmas house on mulgrave way, croydon north

The best way to spread Christmas is cheer singing loud for all to hear.

merry ‘wishmas’ house experience @ moonlight manor, croydon

This is a Christmas experience like no other. The True Fairies have magically transformed their Moonlight Manner into the most delightful Christmas house and are inviting you to join them - for one night only - on a magical quest of wish making and fun.

chestnut avenue chirstmas lights, ferntree gully

We love that this street has a number of houses lit up in festive cheer this Christmas, making this a great quiet street to get out and have a closer look

LMC christmas light and sound show @ oxley college, chirnside park

The sound and light show at LMC on the grounds of Oxley College is quickly becoming a MUST DO outer east Christmas tradition.

the big red tree on aintree, mooroolbark ... have moved to boyd close

What a year we have had and what a beautiful time to share in the community spirit with a yard full of Christmas lights

hansford close christmas lights, kilsyth

What a BEAUTIFUL home! This Christmas Light display truly GLOWS in the dark.

rawdon court christmas lights

I spy with my little eye … Paw Patrol, Spiderman, a cheeky elf and hundreds (possibly) of Christmas treasures at the end of Rawdon Court, Boronia.

hordern road lights, mount evelyn

Hordern Road … you are amazing! At this time of year in Mount Evelyn, this street sparkles with Christmas JOY.

ports christmas tree farm, belgrave south

It is that time again … CHRISTMAS IS COMING. It can only really one thing - time to get a tree! Ports Christmas Tree Farm opens for sales on Friday November 26, 2021.