Get ready for a holiday adventure in Geelong! Our guide has all the exciting festive events and activities. For Geelong natives and visitors alike, this guide reveals the city's holiday magic.
Popular events include the highly anticipated Christmas Race Day, where you can enjoy thrilling horse races infused with a festive spirit. Another notable occasion is the Maestro Christmas Day Lunch at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, featuring festive dishes crafted to delight your palate. And you definitely don't want to miss the Wine Tastings at Oakdene, showcasing exquisite local vintages in a charming setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Geelong
- Christmas Race Day
- Maestro Christmas Day Lunch @ Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong
- Wine Tastings at Oakdene (Wallington)
- Family Festive Days - Christmas (Melbourne)
- Makers Market at The District Docklands (Melbourne)
- Camperdown Carols by Candlelight (Camperdown)
- Christmas Buffet at Novotel Geelong
- Christmas Tree Decorating
- Christmas Carol Sing-Along
- Santa's Arrival at Westfield Geelong
See these and even more events listed below!
Geelong Holiday Markets and Shopping
Makers Market at The District Docklands
What to Expect:
Pet-friendly market with live music and diverse artisanal goods.
Description:
The District Docklands Makers Market is a vibrant event featuring live music and entertainment, showcasing a variety of creative and colourful market stalls selling art, craft, jewellery, fashion, homewares, and gifts. The market is pet-friendly, offering doggie treats and accessories, and provides a perfect setting to grab a coffee and enjoy some shopping in the open-air laneways.
Where: Melbourne | More Info: Makers Market at The District Docklands
Geelong Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Camperdown Carols by Candlelight
What to Expect:
75th annual celebration with local talent.
Description:
Join Camperdown Carols by Candlelight for a free community event featuring talented local performers, celebrating Christmas with song and cheer.
Where: Camperdown | More Info: Camperdown Carols by Candlelight
Christmas Carol Sing-Along
What to Expect:
Heart-warming Christmas melodies and timeless classics performed by Lucy Durack.
Description:
Join Australian star Lucy Durack for a heart-warming Christmas show featuring timeless classics like Silent Night, All I Want for Christmas, and O Holy Night. Enjoy a relaxing morning tea before the show, consisting of complimentary tea, coffee, and sweets.
Where: Geelong | More Info: Christmas Carol Sing-Along
Geelong Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Race Day
What to Expect:
Unique blend of country racing and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas with a day of relaxed, fun, and connected country racing in Geelong. Enjoy live racing action, delicious food, and live music in a family-friendly environment. Whether you prefer a casual or catered experience, there are packages to suit everyone.
Where: Geelong | More Info: Christmas Race Day
Maestro Christmas Day Lunch @ Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong
What to Expect:
Locally sourced ingredients in a festive dining experience.
Description:
Join Maestro at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong for a Christmas Day lunch crafted by renowned chef Adrian Richardson. The menu features an array of fresh seafood and innovative meat dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the season's best flavors.
Where: Geelong | More Info: Maestro Christmas Day Lunch @ Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong
Wine Tastings at Oakdene
What to Expect:
Unique cellar door experience with 5 premium wine samples.
Description:
Explore Oakdene's Upside Down House Cellar Door for a unique wine tasting experience. Choose from 5 premium wine samples from the Oakdene Range, and enjoy the intimate knowledge of the passionate cellar door team about the region's award-winning wines.
Where: Wallington | More Info: Wine Tastings at Oakdene
Family Festive Days - Christmas
What to Expect:
Traditional Victorian-era Christmas celebrations with hands-on crafting activities.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas with your family at Como House, where you can step back in time to the 1880s and experience traditional Victorian-era Christmas festivities. Explore the Seasons Greetings exhibition, gather festive decorating inspiration, and enjoy a relaxing day with your family in the beautiful gardens. Craft your own authentic Victorian Christmas decorations and participate in optional workshops like Sustainable Wreath Making and citrus decorations.
Where: Melbourne | More Info: Family Festive Days - Christmas
Christmas Buffet at Novotel Geelong
What to Expect:
Traditional Christmas buffet with a variety of festive favorites.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas Day with a special buffet lunch at Novotel Geelong, featuring roast turkey, seafood, and traditional plum pudding, all overlooking the waterfront.
Where: Geelong | More Info: Christmas Buffet at Novotel Geelong
Santa's Arrival at Westfield Geelong
What to Expect:
Unique Santa photography sessions with diverse options.
Description:
Westfield Geelong offers exclusive Santa photography sessions, catering to families and special needs with various packages available.
Where: Geelong | More Info: Santa's Arrival at Westfield Geelong
Christmas Tree Decorating
What to Expect:
Interactive community-controlled lights and sounds on the floating Christmas tree.
Description:
The Christmas Tree Decorating event in Geelong features a beautifully decorated tree with various activities and attractions, including face painting and reindeer food making for kids.
Where: Geelong | More Info: Christmas Tree Decorating
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Werribee (24 miles)
- Hoppers Crossing (26 miles)
- Point Cook (27 miles)
- Tarneit (27 miles)
- Truganina (31 miles)
- Caroline Springs (35 miles)
- St Albans (37 miles)
- Mornington (37 miles)
- Saint Albans (37 miles)
- Brighton (39 miles)
- Cheltenham (39 miles)
- Southbank (40 miles)
- Melbourne (40 miles)
- Melbourne City Centre (40 miles)
- South Yarra (40 miles)
- Essendon (41 miles)
- Bentleigh East (41 miles)
- Frankston (41 miles)
- Malvern East (42 miles)
- Richmond (42 miles)
- Frankston East (42 miles)
- Brunswick (42 miles)
- Hawthorn South (43 miles)
- Coburg (43 miles)
- Glen Iris (43 miles)
- Hawthorn (43 miles)
- Glenferrie (43 miles)
- Kew (43 miles)
- Northcote (44 miles)
- Langwarrin (44 miles)
- Glenroy (44 miles)
- Camberwell (44 miles)
- Sunbury (44 miles)
- Carrum Downs (44 miles)
- Greenvale (45 miles)