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. 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 carols

Find out where and when your local Christmas carols are happening.

Shop Local Competition

Shop local this Christmas and win! Spend $30 or more and submit an entry between 24 November and 21 December.

Spreading the cheer!

Keep an eye out for festive shopfront windows and interactive photoboards popping up all over the city!

Hobsons Bay Hamper Appeal

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

A message from your local

Find out what is happening in your area and why your support means so much to our traders over the Christmas period.

Christmas events in Hobsons Bay

Free Santa photos at Central Square Shopping Centre

Friday, 05 December 2025 | 04:00 PM to Wednesday, 24 December 2025 | 12:30 PM

Free photos with Santa Claus daily from December 1 to 24

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

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

Live music - Spotswood

Saturday, 06 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

2 more dates

Celebrate the festive season in Spotswood with free live music along Hudsons Road every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, featuring the incredible Captain Chaos Quartet with Megan Slattery and Aneta Graham.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Williamstown family Christmas picnic in the park

Saturday, 06 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Bring your picnic blanket, grab a bite to eat from local traders and enjoy a festive day out by the water, proudly supported by our local traders and the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce.

Commonwealth Reserve, 181A Nelson Pl, Williamstown 3016

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

Santa visit - Williamstown

Saturday, 06 December 2025 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 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

Carols on the Green – Newport

Saturday, 06 December 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Celebrate Christmas with carols organised by Newport Fiddle & Folk Club at Paine Reserve, Newport

Paine Reserve, Mason Street, Newport 3015

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

Carols in the Park

Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Join us in Logan Reserve, Altona to celebrate Christmas.

Logan Reserve, Logan Reserve, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals

Christmas on the Lawn

Saturday, 13 December 2025 | 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM

Christ Church Anglican Newport invites you to our annual Christmas event on the beautiful front lawn of our vibrant church, with a Christmas choir, free coffee cart and a celebration of the meaning of Christmas.

Christ Church Anglican Newport, 61 Mason St, Newport 3015

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

Santa visit - Newport

Saturday, 13 December 2025 | 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

Big Summer Daze Market

Saturday, 13 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

This free family festival will transform Williamstown into a vibrant marketplace filled with community spirit, local creativity, and plenty of summer sunshine.

Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Roving Santa and facepainting - Spotswood

Saturday, 20 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Experience the magic of Christmas across Hobsons Bay! Join us in Spotswood for some Christmas fun for the whole family.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Santa visit - Altona

Saturday, 20 December 2025 | 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, 20 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

The happiest Christmas trees you ever did see are returning to Newport, accompanied by festive music, dancing and photos.

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

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

Carols by Candlelight – Altona Meadows

Saturday, 20 December 2025 | 06:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Celebrate Christmas with carols organised by Hobsons Bay Churches at Trafalgar Reserve, Altona Meadows

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

Carols by Candlelight – Williamstown

Sunday, 21 December 2025 | 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate Christmas with carols organised by Hobsons Bay Churches at Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown

Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016

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

Slow Food Melbourne Twilight Xmas Extravaganza

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 | 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM

The Slow Food Spotswood Xmas twilight extravaganza returns with everything you need for Christmas feasting and gift shopping.

Spotswood Primary School, 600 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood 3015

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Markets & popup shops, Sustainability

Christmas Tree Drop-Off Day

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM

If you have a real tree, bring it along to our annual Christmas Tree Drop-Off Day to be processed into compost – it might even help grow a future Christmas tree!

Hobsons Bay City Council Operations Centre, Sugar Gum Drive; enter from Bluegum Drive via Fresno Street, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Sustainability

	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