Friday
Santa’s on the move
Santa and his elves are stopping by a town near you. Take a photo with Santa, enjoy festive games, craft activities and face painting all for free.
When: 6pm to 8pm
Where: Judd Memorial Park, Merrigum
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie McIntosh on 5832 9700 or greatthings@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Saturday
Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Junior Tournament
Over 100 teams will battle it out for the championship and division one junior tournament. Round-robin games will be played across two days, with the finals on Sunday.
When: From 8am Saturday and Sunday
Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium and other stadiums in Greater Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Tony Long at operations@gsba.com.au
Echuca Farmers Market
Head out to Echuca and purchase some home grown produce. This market will include showcases from stals making some Christmas treats as well.
When: 8am to 12.30pm
Where: Echuca Aquatic Reserve, 2 Heygarth St, Echuca
Cost: Free
Contact: Echuca Farmers Market at echfarmkt@gmail.com
Go Nagambie Market
Nagambie will come alive with its monthly market. Don’t miss the last one of the year and get your Christmas shopping sorted.
When: 9am to 1pm
Where: Jacobson’s Outlook, Nagambie
Cost: Free
Contact: Go Nagambie Market at gonagambiemarket@gmail.com
Fur Life Vet Shepparton Open Day
Bring your pets, friends and family for a tour of the Fur Life Vet Clinic. Free Santa photos, gifts, sausage sizzle and a lucky door prize. You and your fur-friends won’t want to miss this.
When: 11am to 3pm
Where: Fur Life Vet, 190 Benalla Rd, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Fur Life Vet at shepparton@furlifevet.com.au
Carols by Candlelight with a twist
Help support mental health in the community through the Carols by Candlelight event. Featuring The Mason Boys, twilight market, Santa, food vans and activities for the kids, snuggle in for an evening of good music and Christmas fun.
When: From 4pm
Where: Wunghnu Recreation Reserve, Goulburn Valley Hwy, Wunghnu
Cost: $10
Amy Newton Dance Studios presents Shipwrecked
Amy Newton Dance Studios is taking you on a cruise of entrainment for their fully themed show Shipwrecked. Featuring hip hop, jazz, commercial, contemporary, ballet, tap, acro, fierce fusion and urban heels, follow the dancers through each step as they become shipwrecked on an island.
When: 2.30pm
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Cost: $45
Contact: Riverlinks box office on 5832 9511
Total Ballet presents Extravaganza
Featuring dancers aged four through to adult, this night showcasing ballet, circus and contemporary dances is the culmination of their work throughout the year.
When: 7pm
Where: Riverlinks Westside, Echuca Rd, Mooroopna
Cost: $20-$30, tickets available at tinyurl.com/mr28t7fs
Contact: Riverlinks box office on 5832 9511
Sunday
Girgarre Market
Another day, another market. Gift giving has never been easier, so make sure to head out and find a deal or two.
When: 8.30am to noon
Where: Progress Park Reserve, cnr Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre
Cost: Free
Contact: Garry and Jan at garryandjan@bigpond.com
Community Walk Against Family Violence
As part of 16 Days of Activism, Greater Shepparton City Council is hosting a walk against family violence. Walk in solidarity with survivors of gender-based violence and work towards creating a community where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
When: Noon to 2.30pm
Where: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 1800 015 188
Jazz classics
The Shepparton Jazz Orchestra is putting on a free show. Come along to hear new vocal and instrumental arrangements of jazz classics, as well as some of your favourite tracks.
When: 2pm
Where: Tatura Hall, Hogan St, Tatura
Cost: Free