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  • Koorie Klaus giving a present to a small boy in Fed Square.
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12 Dec

Koorie Krismas

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Koorie Klaus is back to spread festive cheer at the Koorie Heritage Trust’s (KHT) much-loved annual celebration, Koorie Krismas a free, family-friendly event where culture, creativity and joy come together.

On the main stage at Fed Square, First Peoples talent will shine with captivating dance, music, DJ sets and storytelling.

A curated market will feature an incredible lineup of First Peoples artists and makers for all your Krismas shopping needs.

Keep little ones busy with a range of free creative activities throughout the day.

And don’t miss the highlight of the day – a magical appearance from Koorie Klaus himself. One of his cheerful elves will be on hand with a Polaroid camera for family photos to capture the festive fun.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 12 Dec
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Fed Square

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8662 6300
  • email address: info@kht.org.au
  • Visit website for Koorie Krismas
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Quiet spaces

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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