Friday
CWA Christmas Fare Pop-Up Shop
The Eastern Goulburn CWA is hosting its annual Christmas Fare Pop-up Shop. The shop will be cash-only, so be sure to bring plenty to snap up all your Christmas sweet treats, including Christmas cakes and puddings.
When: 10am until 2pm or until sold out
Where: Shepparton Uniting Church, on the corner of Fryers and Corio Sts, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Helen on 0427 389 721
CFA Santa Run
Santa and the CFA are making three stops at parks across town to spread festive cheer. Come along and say hi to Santa as he rides around on the fire truck. All times are rough estimates.
When: 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: 6.40pm at Lake Amaroo Playground, Waranga Dve, Kialla Lakes; 7pm Hanlon Park, Wright Ave, Shepparton; 7.30pm Chas Johnson Park, Packham St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Saturday
Sand-ta is coming to town
Have summer fun in the sun with Sand-ta coming to town. With life-sized sand sculptures, sand workshops, giant games, meet and greet with Santa and a free barbecue, there’s fun for the whole family at KidsTown.
When: 10am to 2pm
Where: KidsTown, Midland Hwy, Mooroopna
Cost: Gold coin donation for entry
Echuca Twilight Christmas Market
With Christmas fast approaching, now is the time to get your gifts. Visit the Echuca Twilight Christmas Market and browse through the artisans’ creations, local food stalls and handmade goods.
When: 2pm to 6pm
Where: Hopwood Gardens, 700 High St, Echuca
Cost: Free
Avenel Christmas Twilight Market
Celebrate Christmas in Avenel with the annual Christmas Twilight Market. With live music, great food and stalls featuring local crafts and produce, make sure to come along and celebrate the festive season.
When: 4pm to 8pm
Where: Jubilee Park, Jubilee Cres and Queen St, Avenel
Cost: Free
Contact: 0400 594 838 or manager@avenelmarket.com.au
Carols by Barrels
Celebrate Christmas in Fryers St. This year’s line-up includes host Nigel Parsons, with local talent SMAC before the Luke Combs Tribute Show takes over the stage and the night. You won’t want to miss Shepparton’s biggest street party.
When: From 6pm
Where: The Aussie Hotel, 73 Fryers St, Shepparton
Cost: From $30, tickets available at The Aussie Hotel
Mooroopna Carols in the Park
Sing along to all the Christmas classics. With primary school music presentations, Shepp Sings!, South Shepparton Community Church and St Alban’s Anglican Church all performing, bring a chair or a blanket and settle in for a festive night.
When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: John Gray Oval, Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, McLennan St, Mooroopna
Cost: Free
Contact: Murray Shields on 0419 137 778 or kiwanismooroopna@gmail.com
Sunday
Beyond the Game
Sporting legends Col Pearse, Tayla Harris and Vanessa Low will be joined by disaster recovery expert David Younger to chat about resilience, overcoming challenges and the power of community recovery. Hosted by local entrepreneur Tones, don’t miss this chance to hear from incredible leaders. Snacks and lunch provided.
When: 11am to 2pm
Where: Main Pavilion Function Room, Sports City, Shepparton
Cost: Free, registrations mandatory at tinyurl.com/42ht66z6
Contact: Council on 5832 9700
Santa on the move
Santa’s coming to a town near you, so you better watch out. All throughout December, Mr Claus is stopping by many places around the Goulburn Valley, and bringing Christmas cheer with him.
When: 4pm to 6.30pm
Where: Riverside Gardens, Murchison
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie McIntosh on 5832 9700 or greatthings@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Murchison Carols in the Park
Celebrate Christmas in Murchison with carols and a market. There will be food and market stalls, a free jumping castle and much more fun to be had.
When: From 4pm
Where: Murchison Public Gardens, 4 River Rd, Murchison
Cost: Free
Contact: Murchison Neighbourhood House on 5826 2373