Discover wonderful Christmas events happening across our community, perfect for creating cherished memories with family and friends while celebrating the magic of the season together.
Christmas Carols
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DECEMBER 7 — MATHOURA
Join for a festive evening with music, community spirit, and a visit from Santa at Mathoura's Christmas Carols, at 6pm Soldiers Memorial Park, Mathoura
DECEMBER 7 — MOAMA
This year the Lions Club of Moama, Moama Christmas Carols have move to a spacious new venue, promising more room and enhanced safety for all attendees. With creative support from Dellmac Entertainment at the Moama Recreation Reserve, from 6.30pm.
DECEMBER 12 — STANHOPE CAROLS
Family Christmas carols in Stanhope on Birdwood Ave at 6pm.
DECEMBER 13 — TONGALA CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Community Christmas Carols by Candlelight at the Tongala Sound Shell in Mangan St, Tongala at 6pm.
DECEMBER 14 — ECHUCA
Christmas By Candlelight at 7pm at Echuca Moama Uniting Church. Featuring performances by Echuca Bellas Choir, River Voices, and Echuca Federation Band accompanied by organist and pianist David McNicol.
DECEMBER 18 — KYABRAM
Memorial Park, Allen St, Kyabram with free kids activities from 5pm, Christmas carols at 7.45pm and fireworks at 9.30pm
DECEMBER 18 — LOCKINGTON
An evening of community Christmas carols at Lockington Lions Park, Lockington.
DECEMBER 21 — ROCHESTER
Community Christmas carols at the Junior Football Club rooms, Reserve St, Rochester, from 5.30pm.
Christmas events
KYABRAM — 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS
The Kyabram Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 12 Days of Christmas promotion.
Designed to kick-start your Christmas shopping, the idea is that you purchase at participating Kyabram stores to enter the draw to win giveaways and Kyabram shopping vouchers.
Participating stores will display a 12 Days of Christmas poster on their windows in the lead-up to the event.
NOVEMBER 29 — RUSHWORTH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Immerse yourself in festive cheer at the Rushworth Christmas art and craft market, a delightful social gathering at the Rushworth Shire Hall from 8.30am to 1pm.
DECEMBER 4 — KYABRAM BOCCE CLUB PASTA NIGHT
Join the Kyabram Bocce Club for a festive Italian feast with fresh, home-cooked meals and Raffa Bocce fun.
DECEMBER 5 — ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
An evening Christmas market from 5pm to 8pm on Gillies and Mackay Sts, Rochester.
DECEMBER 6 — GIRGARRE CHRISTMAS FETE
A community fete to celebrate everything Christmas from 5.30pm at Progress Park, Station St, Girgarre.
DECEMBER 7 — BUSH VERSE GROUP
Bush verse, yarns and poetry featuring the Kyabram Bush Verse Group. Kyvalley Hall, 534 Scobie Rd, Kyvalley at noon.
DECEMBER 7 — STANHOPE COMMUNITY MARKET
A Christmas market from 8.30am to 1pm along Birdwood Ave, Stanhope.
DECEMBER 18 — LOCKINGTON CHRISTMAS MARKET
A celebration Christmas market from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Lockington Lions Park, Lockington.
Christmas lights and displays
COLBO PUB CHOIR CHRISTMAS CAROL TRAIL — COLBINABBIN
Explore the Christmas candles around town and scan the QR code to listen to carols sung by the Colbo Pub Choir.
DECEMBER — SANTA’S GROTTO
Starting early in December, you can visit Santa’s grotto at the Rushworth Band Stand on the Village Green, with community-built Christmas trees and a special Christmas memorial tree.
DECEMBER 1 TO JANUARY 15 — WONDERLAND YARN BOMBING
Explore the Christmas yarn bombing throughout Allan St, Kyabram.
DECEMBER 1 TO 19 — ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS TREES DISPLAY
The Christmas tree display of over 40 trees runs from 9am to 12 noon daily at the Rochester Shire Hall, 43-45 Mackay St, Rochester, with group appointments, outside of these times, available by calling Rochester Community House on 03 5484 3600.
DECEMBER 2 TO 30
Campaspe Shire comes alive, with illumination stations spread throughout the district.
They are in Echuca at Hopwood Gardens, Kyabram at Memorial Park and Rochester at Rotunda Park.
Community-led Christmas displays of decorations, lights, community Christmas trees and selfie spots can be found in Colbinabbin, Girgarre, Lockington, Nanneella, Rushworth and Stanhope.
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DECEMBER 13 TO 21 — SANTA’S CAVE
Visit the annual Santa’s Cave at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery from 11am to 5pm.
DECEMBER 21 TO 24 — ILLAWARRA DRIVE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Discover the magic of Illawarra's Christmas lights! Join the community event and support local charities this festive season.
Santa photos
NOVEMBER 19, 20, 22 & 23 - PORT OF ECHUCA
Santa is making a special stop at the Port of Echuca! Beloved Santa photos are always a holiday highlight, and spots fill up faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve, so don’t miss out!
For times and bookings go to portofechuca.com.au/whats-on/events/santa-photos-are-back
NOVEMBER 23 - ECHUCA
Capture the magic of Christmas with a mini photo session at the Caledonian Hotel. Bookings essential betweenworldsphotography.pixieset.com
NOVEMBER 27 - ECHUCA
Get your photo taken with Santa at the Echuca Plant Farm from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Bookings online at echucamoamapalntfarm.com.au with 100 per cent of proceeds donated to local hospitals.
NOVEMBER 29 - ECHUCA
Santa will be at Larder & Co, 178-180 Annesley St, Echuca from 9am to noon, with photo booking available. $5 donation to the CFA. Photos can be purchased for a fee from BT Photoboths & Events.
NOVEMBER 30 - ROCHESTER
Free Santa photos at Rochester Sportspower, 21 Gillies St, Rochester, from 10am to 1pm. A gold coin donation is welcome, with proceeds to the Rochester CFA.
Contact us
If you would like your public Christmas event to be included, including any Christmas Day community events or church services, email your notice to us at editorial@riverineherald.com.au with Christmas 2025 in the subject line by COB Wednesday, December 5, 2025.