Families walking around a giant city Christmas tree.

Christmas daytime trail

Wrangle the little ones for an adventure at the giant tree at Christmas Square, experience the magic of the Myer Christmas Windows and make a day of it in the city. Get your festive thrills at the Christmas Carnival at Alexandra Gardens. Fuel up with a coffee from one of the city’s many cafes then go a little overboard shopping in iconic arcades and laneways for the perfect pressie. And don’t forget your Santa pic – snap a cute memory in your footy colours with Christmas at Marvel Stadium.

Christmas daytime walk

Two women walking through a shopping arcade.

1. Iconic Melbourne shopping spots

Browse your way through Melbourne's most iconic shopping spots and pick up gifts for your loved ones. Find the QR code at each spot to win an epic $3000 prize pack. Stops include Melbourne Central, QV Melbourne, Emporium Melbourne, Bourke Street Mall, Royal Arcade, The Block Arcade and Degraves Street. We're loving the unique finds at local shops like Nimki, Il Papiro, Saloon Store and the NGV Design Store this Christmas.

Visit the pop-up cart on Level 2 (outside Trenery) for freebies and vouchers from Lush, Pretzel Australia and Melbourne Central.

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The Myer Christmas Window display, showing two explorer figures wearing khaki clothes, holding binoculars, in the Australian rainforest with colourful tropical birds flying above them.

2. Myer Christmas Windows

Until 5 Jan

There's nothing more Melbourne than lining up to see the iconic Christmas windows at Myer in the Bourke Street Mall. Now in its 69th year, the 2024 display features a tiny Bob and Bindi Irwin and all their animal friends. Book a ticket and head up to level 6 to see an epic free crocodile puppet show.

A visit to the Myer Christmas Windows has always been a much loved Australian family tradition.
Join Ace the Eagle and experience An Irwin's Christmas Story this year. From leaping lemurs and grazing giraffes follow Ace across oceans and savannas on his magical adventure.

While visiting the Christmas Windows why not experience Christmas at the Crocoseum. Visit level 6 at Myer's Mural Hall for an exciting wildlife show brought to you by Terrapin Puppet Theatre. A fun, high-energy and educational performance inspired by the Australia Zoo crocodile show, with shows running from 17 November to 24 December. The show is free but registration for tickets is required; see the booking link.

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A busy laneway with Christmas decorations hanging above.

3. Degraves Street

Once you've finished your Christmas shopping, it's time for a coffee and snack break. Grab a seat in the laneway at Degraves Street and admire the gorgeous Christmas decorations. Have a sweet Melbourne-shaped treat from Flinders Waffles. Or linger over lunch at iconic people-watching spot, The Quarter.

One of Melbourne's most recognaised laneways is home to street art and a range of laneway dining options.

Browse handmade and local gifts at Clementine’s, bite-sized treats at Little Cupcakes or beautiful stationery at Il Papiro.

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Fed Square busy during the day with people milling around a large green Christmas tree.

4. Christmas Square

29 Nov – 25 Dec

What's Christmas without a visit to Fed Square to see its festive makeover? Marvel at the dazzling 17.5-metre high LED tree. Then snap a pic on the sweet bell swings.

Feel the joybilation at Melbourne’s home of Christmas!

Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, have a swing on a giant light-up bell and soak up the festive atmosphere before discovering everything the city has to offer at Christmas.

This is a Christmas Festival event, presented by City of Melbourne in partnership with Fed Square. Once again, Christmas Square and the Christmas Projections are lighting up with 100% wind powered Christmas cheer.

City of Melbourne is committed to making events as accessible as possible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility at Christmas Festival events, please contact us.

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A couple walking past a deer decoration towards carnival rides, trees and crowds just before dusk.

5. Christmas Carnival

6 – 24 Dec

Head over Princes Bridge and enjoy festive thrills on the banks of the Birrarung. Ride the Ferris wheel and drive the dodgems. Or get the best view of the city as you spin 35 meters in the air on top of the Sky Flyer. Then try your luck at much-loved carnival games.

Enjoy festive thrills on the banks of the Birrarung at the Christmas Carnival. Ride the ferris wheel, drive the dodgems or get the best view of the city lights as you spin 35 meters in the air on top of the Sky Flyer. Try your luck at much-loved carnival games and complete the experience with classic carnival food.

Entry is free. Tokens for each ride can be purchased at the ticket box on site.

This is a Christmas Festival event, presented by City of Melbourne.

City of Melbourne is committed to making events as accessible as possible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility at Christmas Festival events, please contact us.

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6. Christmas at Queensbridge Square

29 Nov – 25 Dec

Stroll along Southbank enjoying the river views and you'll come to Queensbridge Square. This pop-up playground is decked out with glowing swings and a festive light-up see-saw.

Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or watch the Christmas tree light up as you play on the see-saw in this festive pop-up at Queensbridge Square.

This is a Christmas Festival activation, presented by City of Melbourne.

City of Melbourne is committed to making events as accessible as possible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility at Christmas Festival events, please contact us.

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The Christmas themed square at Marvel Stadium with large Christmas trees, a garden area, and people walking around.

7. Nth Pole

3 – 23 Dec

Jump on a tram and make your way around to Marvel Stadium. Or as it's known this Christmas – the North Pole! Get your Santa pics, complete with your fave AFL team's footy colours. Then catch a merry movie at the pop-up cinema dome.

The holiday season is landing at Marvel Stadium.

The Nth Pole is the experience for family and friends to enjoy this December, with Stadium Square at Marvel Stadium transformed into a magical holiday event featuring Melbourne's only Christmas themed 360° cinema, a giant 9-metre Christmas tree of Marvel Heroes, 18 AFL club-themed Christmas trees, Santa photography with AFL club colours and much more.

There are free and paid ticketed elements available.

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