Bayside is set to shine this year with a festive season of music, entertainment, lights and more.
Here's your at-a-glance planner for a fabulously festive Christmas in Bayside.
Friday 29 November
Christmas in Bayside launch event, Sandringham Village 5pm to 7pm
Gather around the Christmas tree on the corner of Melrose and Station Streets to launch our Bayside Christmas festivities. There will be lots of celebratory season's fun including giant elves, face painters and a visit from Santa.
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Beaumaris Concourse, 4pm to 7pm
Head to the charming Beaumaris Concourse to help our local traders launch Christmas celebrations in the popular shopping precinct.
Saturday 7 December
Church Street Brighton, 10am to 1pm
Santa will be roving along Church Street from 10am to 12 noon, with the popular Glen Eira brass band performing festive carols along the iconic strip from 10am to 1pm.
Sandringham Library
11.30am to 1.30pm - craft a decorative wreath that is uniquely yours.
2.30pm to 3.30pm - enjoy a very special Christmas interactive story time about 'The Runaway Christmas Tree' with a fun-filled chase that brings festive cheer.
Sandringham Village, 12.30pm to 2:30pm
Head out to Sandringham's wonderful shops to catch Santa roving throughout the village.
Tuesday 10 December
Christmas Carols in the Park, Dendy Park, Brighton, 5.30pm - 10.00pm
Our annual celebration features a star-studded line-up. Join your friends and family in a joyous sing-song alongside thousands of Bayside residents in Dendy Park, Brighton.
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Saturday 14 December
Martin Street Brighton,10am to 12pm
Look out for the jolly Santa roving along Martin Street's cosy cafes, homeware stores and boutiques bringing lots of festive fun to this family-friendly strip.
Church Street Brighton, 10am to 1pm
Enjoy some festive tunes performed by the Glen Eira brass band playing along the iconic shopping strip.
Hampton Street Hampton, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Enjoy the festivities with Hampton Street's roving Santa who is sure to make your Christmas shopping much more fun.
Billilla Chorale at Billilla Mansion, Brighton, 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Join in with the massed voices of Bayside and enjoy seasonal performances by The Consort of Melbourne and the Big Spring Sing Choir. Bookings essential
Saturday 21 December
Bay Street Brighton, 10am to 12pm
Our roving Santa is sure to bring seasonal joy to your Christmas shopping.
Highett Road Highett, 12.30pm to 2pm
Keep an eye out for our jolly Santa roving along the Highett shops spreading good cheer.
Black Rock Village, 10am to 12pm
Get down to the iconic Black Rock Village for a party in the shopping strip with fun festivities including a visit from Santa.
Shops on Show
Visit your local shopping precinct and vote for your favourite shop window Christmas display. Voting closes on Sunday 15 December.
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Community events
If you would like us to include your community event in the festive event planner, please upload details via our What's On page.
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Christmas calendar of connections
While many of us are looking forward to holiday celebrations with family and friends, others will find the festive season a difficult time.
Sometimes the simplest of gestures can make a big impact:
- Go to a local café for a cuppa and chat
- Suggest a walk and talk in the local neighbourhood or nearby park
- Drop off a meal
- Handmake a card or small gift
- Extend an invitation to someone who will be alone on Christmas Day.
