Christmas by The Bay

Local Community

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ and to celebrate the festivities Chisholm & Gamon have made their top Christmas events list and checked it twice, to help you keep extra festive this holiday season!


‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, had a very shiny’… you know the words! Now’s your chance to sing along to your favourite Christmas Carols at Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park. Hosted by Channel 10 weather personality Mark Larkin, entertainment includes Southern Area Concert Band and combined choir, Vocally Wild and Mosaic. With a fireworks extravaganza finish, this event will be sure to put the ‘merry’ in your Merry Christmas! 

When: Tuesday 10 December 2013.

Where: Dendy Park. Corner Dendy St & Nepean Hwy, Brighton.

Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

‘Oh come all ye faithful….’ to Melbourne’s most celebrated Christmas spectacular, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight. Presented by Myer, this iconic tradition reaches millions of Australians live every year. The main event - staged at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl - brings together an array of talented and well-known entertainers, drawing a crowd of over 10,000 people each year. Vision Australia has announced that musicians, Anthony Callea and Rachael Leahcar will be 2013 Carols by Candlelight Ambassadors. The proceeds from this event will go to Vision Australia’s Children’s Services, so carol on down this Christmas Eve, and prepare to be dazzled whilst supporting an amazing cause.

For ticket information click here or for further information regarding the event click here

‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas’ at St. Nicholas Day Fair. This fun-filled family day includes storytelling, face painting, numerous children’s activities, fresh Christmas trees and of course, a visit from St. Nicholas himself. In the market place you will be able to purchase stunning handcrafted gifts for your loved ones, or even as a Christmas gift to yourself. A festive, family event not to be missed!

When: Saturday 30 November, 2013.

Where: Taraleigh Steiner Preschool, 90 Bignell Rd, Bentleigh East, Melbourne.

Time: 11am – 3pm.

For further information click here.

‘Deck the halls with boughs of holly.’ Want to find the best decorated and brightest light displays in Melbourne this Christmas?  Then keep your eyes peeled for the 2013 Melbourne Christmas Lights guide on www.christmaslightsmelbourne.com.au. This way you can plan your own ‘light journey’ and find the best houses in your area.