As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, with no exception here in Hobsons Bay.
I love summer in Hobsons Bay, there is so much to do, see and celebrate.
So as 2025 draws to a close and we all take a chance to come together and celebrate, there are plenty of ways to get into the festivities across our city.
It was great to see the community out and about getting their Santa photos at Williamstown over the weekend.
Don’t fret if you missed out, either, there are opportunities at Newport’s Paine Reserve this Saturday, and the Civic Centre in Altona the following weekend. You can even bring your furry friends along, too.
And you can get right into the Christmas spirit with free community carols events at Trafalgar Avenue Park in Altona Meadows and Williamstown’s Commonwealth Reserve on 20 and 21 December respectively.
Christmas is also a great time to support local businesses. While giving back to our local economy, you can also go in the running to win one of three $300 gift vouchers by spending $30 or more at any eligible Hobsons Bay retail or service business.
There really is so much happening, to make sure you don’t miss out, head to hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Christmas for all the information you need to know.
The fun doesn’t stop once we get through Christmas, with music and movie lovers spoiled for choice at Council’s Summer Sounds and Movies by the Bay programs across January and February.
And looking further ahead, I’m really excited for the Spotswood Summer Sessions in my local ward on February 7 and 8, and March 14 and 15, with the pop-up music events bringing the area to life.
I’m wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year, and look forward to seeing what great things 2026 has in store for Hobsons Bay.
Cr Columns are published in the Star Weekly newspaper every fortnight.