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πŸŽ„ Christmas with the kids in Sydney 2026

208 Christmas things on around Sydney this season: pageants, carols, Santa photos, Christmas lights, markets and workshops, with dates checked against the organiser. Tap one for directions, cost and where the nearest coffee and toilets are.

πŸŽ… Santa photos Β· 122🀫 Sensory Santa Β· 43πŸ•―οΈ Carols Β· 19✨ Christmas lights Β· 275🎁 Christmas markets Β· 11πŸ’Έ Free Christmas events Β· 55🎭 Shows and workshops Β· 31

πŸ—ΊοΈ Christmas lights map: every display and 263 lit-up houses and streets on one map, tag a house, plan a drive.

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Updated 9 November 2026

On now

πŸŽ… Santa in the Bush outdoor Santa photos, Cowan
Cowan Β· Sat 7, Sun 8, Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov 2026, 8am to 5pm, 10-minute sessions Β· Mini $145 (5+ photos) or Deluxe $195 (12+ photos), $25 deposit
β˜• 130m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Razorback Christmas Tree Farm
Razorback Β· Fri 6 to Sun 8 and Fri 13 to Sun 15 Nov 2026, 4:30pm to 7:30pm Β· Deluxe $295 (5 edited images) or Ultimate $395 (15 edited images)
πŸŽ… Santa on the Beach photos at South Curl Curl
Curl Curl Β· Sun 8, Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5, Sun 6 and Sat 12 Dec 2026 Β· $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive
β˜• 200m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa on the Beach photos at North Curl Curl
North Curl Curl Β· Sat 7, Sat 14, Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28, Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 and Sat 12 Dec 2026 Β· $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive
β˜• 130m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa at the Summit on Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
The Rocks Β· Sundays 1 Nov to 20 Dec 2026, climbs departing before 11am Β· Paid BridgeClimb ticket; Ellaslist lists adults from $385, children 8 to 15 from $170
β˜• 80m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Sydney's Plant Market, Annangrove
Annangrove Β· Selected time slots, Sun 1 Nov to Tue 22 Dec 2026 Β· $69 per session in November, $75 in December, up to 6 people
β˜• 190m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa studio photos at Photogreff, Picton
Picton Β· Weekends and selected evenings, 17 Oct to 23 Dec 2026 Β· From $90 in October (Ellaslist lists from $95); see booking site
πŸŽ… Santa photos at The Grounds of Alexandria
Alexandria Β· Daily 16 Oct to 24 Dec 2026, daytime sessions 9:30am to 3:30pm (24 Dec to noon), plus selected evenings 19 Oct to 23 Dec Β· $70 per session plus booking fees, up to 6 people
β˜• 140m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Bondi Junction
Bondi Junction Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 100m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Warringah Mall
Brookvale Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Burwood
Burwood Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Macarthur Square
Campbelltown Β· Daily 6 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 6 Nov, 9am to 9pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 130m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Castle Towers
Castle Hill Β· Daily 1 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 7pm on 5 Nov, 8am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Chatswood
Chatswood Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Eastgardens
Eastgardens Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:30am to 4pm on 7 Nov, 10am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 70m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Erina Fair
Erina Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 2pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Hornsby
Hornsby Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 40m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Hurstville
Hurstville Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Liverpool
Liverpool Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 3pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Macquarie Centre
Macquarie Park Β· Daily 1 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 2pm to 6pm on 5 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 80m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Mount Druitt
Mount Druitt Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12:15pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 540m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Penrith
Penrith Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Rouse Hill Town Centre
Rouse Hill Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 5:15pm to 8:30pm on 7 Nov, 10:33am to 10pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Top Ryde City
Ryde Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5:30pm on 7 Nov, 11am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
⭐ Wundrful World of Christmas: immersive North Pole trip and Santa visit
Sydney Β· Selected days 6 Nov to 24 Dec, timed 50 minute sessions Β· Adults $37.50 to $41.50, kids 3 to 16 $27.50 to $31.50, under 3s free
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Tuggerah
Tuggerah Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 3pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Wollongong Central
Wollongong Β· Daily 8 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 1pm to 4pm on 8 Nov, 9am to 9pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Miranda
Miranda Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 210m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westfield Parramatta
Parramatta Β· Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 2pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at David Jones Elizabeth Street
Sydney Β· Sat 24 Oct to Thu 24 Dec 2026, generally 10am to 6pm (session times vary), Level 6 Β· Packages $30.85 to $99.96
β˜• 30m to coffee

Coming up

Wed 11 Nov
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Rhodes Waterside
Rhodes Β· Daily 11 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 11 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
Sat 14 Nov
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Macarthur Square
Campbelltown Β· Sat 14 Nov, Sat 21 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec and Sat 12 Dec, 7am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 130m to coffee
🌲 Blake's Christmas Tree Farm tagging weekends, Maroota
Maroota Β· Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 8am to 5pm Β· Free to visit; trees paid in full on the day of tagging (card or cash)
🌲 Dural Christmas Tree Farm tagging weekend with Santa
Dural Β· Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov, 9am to 6pm (Santa 9am to 5pm) Β· Free to attend; tree tagging is booked on TryBooking and trees are paid in full on the day
Freeβ˜• 1.1km to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa's Arrival Breakfast at Marrickville Metro
Marrickville Β· Sat 14 Nov 2026, sessions at 9am and 10am (45 minutes each) Β· $10 per child plus booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at the QVB
Sydney Β· Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:05am to 5pm on 14 Nov, 9:05am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $45.00 to $60.00, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 40m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Dapto Mall
Dapto Β· Most days 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:15am to 2:30pm on 14 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Westpoint Blacktown
Blacktown Β· Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 4pm on 14 Nov, 9am to 4pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Figtree Grove
Figtree Β· Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 11am to 3pm on 14 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Marrickville Metro
Marrickville Β· Most days 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 4pm on 14 Nov, 10am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Narellan Town Centre
Narellan Β· Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 11:30am to 4pm on 14 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 370m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at HomeCo. Roselands
Roselands Β· Most days 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 14 Nov, 10:33am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 1.1km to coffee
Sun 15 Nov
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Rouse Hill Town Centre
Rouse Hill Β· Sun 15 Nov 7am to 9am; Mon 16 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 22 Nov 7am to 9am; Mon 23 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 28 Nov 7am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Erina Fair
Erina Β· Sun 15 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 21 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 5 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Wollongong Central
Wollongong Β· Sun 15 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Sun 29 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at HomeCo. Roselands
Roselands Β· Sun 15 Nov and Sun 22 Nov, 9am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 1.1km to coffee
Wed 18 Nov
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Liverpool Catholic Club, Prestons
Prestons Β· Wednesdays to Sundays, 18 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, select times Β· Packages from $75 per family or group of up to 8; $20 deposit to book
β˜• 1.5km to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Broadway Sydney
Glebe Β· Daily 18 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 3pm on 18 Nov, 9am to 5:30pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 90m to coffee
Thu 19 Nov
πŸŽ… High Tea with Santa at The Tea Room QVB
Sydney Β· Selected days and sessions, Thu 19 Nov to Thu 24 Dec 2026; two-hour sittings Β· Adults and 13+ $120, children 1 to 12 $70, under 1s free
β˜• 40m to coffee
🎁 Homegrown Christmas at The Rocks
The Rocks Β· 19 Nov to 25 Dec, markets with extended Christmas trading hours Β· Free to visit; free live music; market purchases extra
Freeβ˜• 20m to coffee
Fri 20 Nov
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Parramatta
Parramatta Β· Fri 20 Nov 8:30am to 9:30am; Sun 6 Dec 9am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
Sat 21 Nov
🌲 Luddenham Christmas Tree Farm: pick and cut your own tree
Luddenham Β· From Sat 21 Nov: Sat 7am to 6pm, Sun 7am to 4pm, weekdays 8am to 10am and 5pm to 7pm Β· Free entry, trees priced by size; cash or card, no ATM on site
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Figtree Grove
Figtree Β· Sat 21 Nov, Sat 28 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 7:30am to 8:30am Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Chatswood
Chatswood Β· Sat 21 Nov, 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Narellan Town Centre
Narellan Β· Sat 21 Nov, Sat 28 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 9am Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking
β˜• 370m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Chatswood Chase
Chatswood Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 9am to 7pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 20m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre
Glenmore Park Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 9am to 4pm on 21 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Macquarie Centre
Macquarie Park Β· Sat 21 Nov, 9am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 80m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Liverpool Catholic Club
Prestons Β· Sat 21 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 9am to 11am Β· Packages from $75; $20 deposit
β˜• 1.5km to coffee
πŸŽͺ Philippines Christmas 'Pasko' Festival at Darling Harbour
Sydney Β· Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 9am to 8pm Β· Free entry; food extra
Freeβ˜• 40m to coffee
🎨 Broadway Minis: decorate a Christmas tree, Broadway Sydney
Glebe Β· Sat 21 Nov, sessions 10am, 11am and 12pm Β· $3 per child
β˜• 90m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Menai Marketplace
Menai Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 2pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 510m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Oran Park Podium
Oran Park Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 11am to 4pm on 21 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Private Santa studio photos at The Celebration Society, Picton
Picton Β· Selected days 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 12pm to 3pm on 21 Nov, 10am to 3pm on 24 Dec Β· Several packages; prices on the booking page
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Stockland Shellharbour
Shellharbour Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Stockland Wetherill Park
Wetherill Park Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 5:30pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 960m to coffee
πŸŽ… Auslan Santa photos at Erina Fair, Sat 21 Nov
Erina Β· Saturday 21 Nov 2026, 2pm to 4pm Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽͺ Camden Christmas Festival and tree lighting
Camden Β· Sat 21 Nov, 4pm to 9pm, tree lighting 8:20pm Β· Entry price not stated; amusement rides cost extra
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Revesby Workers Club
Revesby Β· Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 5pm to 9pm on 21 Nov, 12:33pm to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 380m to coffee
✨ Darling Harbour Floating Christmas Tree
Darling Harbour Β· Every evening from about 21 November to 26 December (2025 dates); 2026 dates not yet announced Β· Free
Free
Sun 22 Nov
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westpoint Blacktown
Blacktown Β· Sun 22 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 29 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 10am; Sat 12 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Burwood
Burwood Β· Sun 22 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 28 Nov 8am to 9am; Sat 5 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Chatswood Chase
Chatswood Β· Sun 22 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 20m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Hurstville
Hurstville Β· Sun 22 Nov, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Top Ryde City
Ryde Β· Sun 22 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Dapto Mall
Dapto Β· Sun 22 Nov 8:30am to 9:30am; Sat 28 Nov 8am to 9am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Bondi Junction
Bondi Junction Β· Sun 22 Nov 9am to 10am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 100m to coffee
🎨 Christmas doll craft with Reverse Garbage, Ryde Sustainability Festival
Ryde Β· Sun 22 Nov, booked 30 minute workshops 9am to 10am, then drop-in crafts Β· Price not shown on the booking page
β˜• 330m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Winston Hills Mall
Winston Hills Β· Daily 22 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 12pm to 4pm on 22 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 200m to coffee
Thu 26 Nov
πŸŽͺ Parramatta Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Markets
Parramatta Β· Thu 26 Nov, markets 11am to 9pm, tree lighting at 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Kellyville Pets
Kellyville Β· Most days 26 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 2pm to 6pm on 26 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· $60.00 per session, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 310m to coffee
✨ Pitt Street Mall Canopy of Light
Sydney Β· Nightly 26 Nov to 9 Jan, 6pm to 11:55pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 60m to coffee
✨ Martin Place Christmas Tree light show
Sydney Β· Nightly 26 Nov to 5 Jan, light show 8pm to midnight, changing every 15 minutes Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 50m to coffee
Fri 27 Nov
πŸŽ… Santa's House in Martin Place (Santa photos)
Sydney Β· Daily 27 Nov to 24 Dec, 8am to 10pm Β· Santa photo packages from $29.95, book online
β˜• 50m to coffee
🌲 Dural Christmas Tree Farm: choose your fresh-cut tree
Dural Β· Daily from Fri 27 Nov, 9am to 6pm Β· Free entry, trees priced by size (price list on the farm site)
β˜• 1.1km to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at South Village Shopping Centre
Kirrawee Β· Daily 27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 27 Nov, 9am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 100m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa on the Beach premium photos at Q Station, Manly
Manly Β· Afternoon sessions on Fri 27 Nov, Sun 6 Dec and Sun 13 Dec 2026 Β· $199 per 10-minute premium session
β˜• 100m to coffee
✨ Campbelltown Light the Tree
Campbelltown Β· Friday 27 November 2026, 6pm to 9pm; the tree lights up at about 8pm Β· Free
Free
Sat 28 Nov
πŸŽ… Auslan Santa photos at Westfield Chatswood, Sat 28 Nov
Chatswood Β· Saturday 28 Nov 2026, 9am to 11am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Oran Park Podium
Oran Park Β· Sat 28 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 9am to 10am Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking
β˜• 140m to coffee
🎭 Rudolph's Red Nose Adventure cushion concert for little kids, Leichhardt
Leichhardt Β· Sat 28 Nov, sessions 9:45am, 11:30am and 1:30pm (about 50 minutes each) Β· From $20, babes in arms under 12 months free
β˜• 100m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Campbelltown Mall
Campbelltown Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3pm on 28 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 230m to coffee
🎨 Broadway Minis LEGO workshop: Christmas chimney with Santa
Glebe Β· Sat 28 Nov, sessions 10am, 11am and 12pm Β· $5 per child
β˜• 90m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Highlands Marketplace
Mittagong Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 28 Nov Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
πŸŽ… Santa photos at HomeCo. Plumpton Marketplace
Plumpton Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 4pm on 28 Nov, 10am to 4pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 870m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at St Ives Shopping Village
St Ives Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 2pm on 28 Nov, 10am to 4pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 40m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at HomeCo. Castle Hill
Castle Hill Β· Most days 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:30am to 2pm on 28 Nov, 10am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 190m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Casula Mall
Casula Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 5pm on 28 Nov, 10:33am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
🎁 Martin Place Christmas Markets
Sydney Β· Sat 28 and Sun 29 Nov, then Wed to Sat weekly in Dec, plus Sun 20 and daily 21 to 24 Dec, 11am to 9:15pm Β· Free entry; stalls and food extra
Freeβ˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Double Bay Christmas Festival with concert and fireworks
Double Bay Β· Sat 28 Nov, markets and rides from 12pm, concert 6pm, fireworks to finish Β· Free entry and activities; food, drinks and ride tickets extra
Freeβ˜• 110m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Glebe Christmas Fair and Santa's sleigh ride
Glebe Β· Sat 28 Nov, 12pm to 8pm. Santa's sleigh ride 2pm, Santa photos 3pm to 8pm Β· Free. Santa photos, face painting and hair spray for a donation
Freeβ˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Club Menai
Menai Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 7pm on 28 Nov, 12pm to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 610m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Stockland Merrylands
Merrylands Β· Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 28 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 120m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Blacktown City Christmas Carols with reindeer and fireworks
Blacktown Β· Sat 28 Nov, 5pm to 9pm Β· Free, including Santa photos and kids' activities
Freeβ˜• 250m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Chester Hill Christmas Festival with petting zoo
Chester Hill Β· Sat 28 Nov, 5pm to 7:30pm Β· Free, including sausage sizzle
Freeβ˜• 450m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Light Up Windsor Street Fair and tree lighting
Windsor Β· Sat 28 Nov, 5pm to 9pm, giant tree lit at 9pm Β· Free entry and free family activities; food, market and some experiences extra
Freeβ˜• 70m to coffee
🎭 The Nutcracker by The Australian Ballet, Sydney Opera House
Sydney Β· 28 Nov to 16 Dec, evenings plus 1:30pm matinees on 2, 5, 9, 12, 15 and 16 Dec Β· Kids under 18 from $78, adults $111 to $455, plus $8.95 booking fee
β˜• 40m to coffee
Sun 29 Nov
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Eastgardens
Eastgardens Β· Sun 29 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 70m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Liverpool
Liverpool Β· Sun 29 Nov, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa on the Beach photos at Bayview
Bayview Β· Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 and Sun 13 Dec 2026 Β· $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive
β˜• 770m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Menai Marketplace
Menai Β· Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 Dec and Wed 9 Dec, 9am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 510m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa on the Beach photos at Narrabeen
Narrabeen Β· Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5, Sun 6 and Sun 13 Dec 2026 Β· $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive
β˜• 200m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at HomeCo. Plumpton Marketplace
Plumpton Β· Sun 29 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 10am to 11am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 870m to coffee
🎁 Christmas in Pyrmont street market
Pyrmont Β· Sun 29 Nov, 10am to 4pm Β· Entry price not stated; stalls and raffle extra
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Auslan Santa photos at Westfield Bondi Junction, Sun 29 Nov
Bondi Junction Β· Sunday 29 Nov 2026, 3pm to 5pm Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 100m to coffee
✨ Illuminate the Hills Christmas lights at the Rose Garden
Baulkham Hills Β· Nightly 29 Nov to 2 Jan until 10:30pm. Opening night markets with Santa Sun 29 Nov from 5pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 120m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Rosebery Christmas Concert with Santa
Rosebery Β· Sun 29 Nov, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Β· Free. Santa photos for a $5 donation to Variety
Freeβ˜• 130m to coffee
Mon 30 Nov
✨ Bankstown Christmas Tree Lighting at Paul Keating Park
Bankstown Β· Mon 30 Nov, 7pm to 9pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 190m to coffee
Tue 1 Dec
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Stockland Shellharbour
Shellharbour Β· Tue 1 Dec and Sun 6 Dec, 8:30am to 9:30am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
πŸ•―οΈ Choirs in the City: carols at the Martin Place tree
Sydney Β· Every evening 1 to 21 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 50m to coffee
✨ Hillsong Hills Campus Christmas lights
Norwest Β· Evenings through December (2025 pattern); 2026 not yet announced Β· Free
Free
✨ Sydney Town Hall Christmas lights
Sydney Β· Evenings through December (2025 pattern); 2026 dates not yet announced Β· Free
Free
✨ The Rocks Christmas lights
The Rocks Β· Evenings through December (2025 pattern); 2026 dates not yet announced Β· Free
Free
Wed 2 Dec
🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show, IPAC Wollongong
Wollongong Β· Wed 2 Dec, 4pm and 7:15pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) Β· Kids under 15 $49.90 to $69.90, adults $59.90 to $79.90, plus $7.75 booking fee
Thu 3 Dec
πŸŽͺ Christmas in Fairfield City Centre and tree lighting
Fairfield Β· Thu 3 Dec, 5pm to 9pm, tree lighting at 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 110m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Northern Beaches Christmas Choral Concert at Manly Oval
Manly Β· Thu 3 Dec, gates 5pm, concert 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 150m to coffee
Fri 4 Dec
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Revesby Workers Club
Revesby Β· Fri 4 Dec and Fri 11 Dec, 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 380m to coffee
πŸŽ… Auslan Santa photos at Westfield Miranda, Fri 4 Dec
Miranda Β· Friday 4 Dec 2026, 4pm to 6pm Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 210m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Shellharbour Carols by Candlelight
Croom Β· Fri 4 Dec, 6pm to 9pm Β· Price not stated on the page
🎭 The Nutcracker ballet at the Capitol Theatre
Haymarket Β· 4 to 23 Dec, matinees Wed, Sat and Sun plus evening shows (2 hrs 25 min with interval) Β· Prices on Ticketmaster
β˜• 50m to coffee
🎭 Santa's Christmas Bubble Spectacular, Rooty Hill
Rooty Hill Β· Fri 4 Dec 7pm; Sat 5 Dec 10:30am, 1pm and 4pm (about 60 minutes) Β· Prices on Ticketek; babes in arms under 12 months free on a lap
β˜• 740m to coffee
Sat 5 Dec
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Broadway Sydney
Glebe Β· Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 90m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Hornsby
Hornsby Β· Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 40m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Stockland Merrylands
Merrylands Β· Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 120m to coffee
πŸŽ… Auslan Santa photos at Macquarie Centre, Sat 5 Dec
Macquarie Park Β· Saturday 5 Dec 2026, 9am to 11am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 80m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Bass Hill Plaza
Bass Hill Β· Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 480m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Bonnyrigg Plaza
Bonnyrigg Β· Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 40m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Carnes Hill Marketplace
Hoxton Park Β· Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 1.1km to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Pittwater Place
Mona Vale Β· Most days 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 2pm on 5 Dec, 10am to 2pm on Sat 12 Dec Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 70m to coffee
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Rockdale Plaza
Rockdale Β· Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec Β· Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available
β˜• 40m to coffee
⭐ Candy Cane Express Christmas steam train, NSW Rail Museum Thirlmere
Thirlmere Β· Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec; trains 10:45am, 12:15pm, 2pm, 3:15pm (plus 4:45pm and 6pm Sat only) Β· Museum + train: adults $38, kids 2 to 17 $18; museum only: adults $18, kids $8; under 2s free
πŸŽ… Santa photos at Sydney Outlet Village, Warwick Farm
Warwick Farm Β· Sat 5, Sun 6, Fri 11 to Sun 13, and Thu 17 to Wed 23 Dec 2026, 11am to 1:55pm and 3pm to 6pm Β· Packages $25, $35 or $49 per sitting, up to 6 people
β˜• 80m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Potts Point Christmas Fair and Santa's sleigh ride
Potts Point Β· Sat 5 Dec, 12pm to 8pm. Santa's sleigh ride 1:30pm, Santa photos 2:30pm to 8pm Β· Free. Santa photos, face painting and hair spray for a donation
Freeβ˜• 200m to coffee
🎭 Alice in Wonderland Christmas pantomime, Berowra
Berowra Β· Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec, 1pm Β· Prices on TryBooking; everyone over 3 needs a ticket, general admission
β˜• 390m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Magic of Christmas at Carss Bush Park with Sesame Street
Carss Park Β· Sat 5 Dec, 4:30pm to 9pm, fireworks at 9pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 120m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Campbelltown Christmas Carols at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium
Leumeah Β· Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 9pm, fireworks at 9pm Β· Free face painting and inflatable rides; entry price not stated
πŸ•―οΈ Carols on the Lawn at St James Turramurra
Turramurra Β· Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 7:30pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 80m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Carols in the Park at Wiley Park Amphitheatre
Wiley Park Β· Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 9:30pm, fireworks to finish Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 990m to coffee
🎭 Christmas Live at Taronga Zoo with The Mik Maks
Mosman Β· Sat 5 Dec, concert 6pm to 8:30pm; ticket includes zoo entry 2pm to 5pm Β· Adults $45, kids 4 to 15 $36, 3 and under free. Zoo Friends 20% off
β˜• 300m to coffee
πŸŽ‰ Darling Harbour Christmas fireworks (Sat 5 Dec)
Sydney Β· Sat 5 Dec, 9pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 40m to coffee
Sun 6 Dec
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Warringah Mall
Brookvale Β· Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at South Village Shopping Centre
Kirrawee Β· Sun 6 Dec, 9am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 100m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Marrickville Metro
Marrickville Β· Sun 6 Dec 9am to 10am; Sat 12 Dec 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 10m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Club Menai
Menai Β· Sun 6 Dec and Sun 13 Dec, 9am to 12pm Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 610m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Westfield Mount Druitt
Mount Druitt Β· Sun 6 Dec 9am to 10am; Sat 12 Dec 8am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 540m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Mayor's Children's Christmas Party at Bella Vista Farm
Bella Vista Β· Sun 6 Dec, 10am to 2pm Β· Free activities; rides, food and drinks extra
Freeβ˜• 500m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Hunters Hill Carols in the Park at Boronia Park
Hunters Hill Β· Sun 6 Dec, 2pm to 9pm, finishing with fireworks Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 810m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Pyrmont Christmas Concert at Pirrama Park
Pyrmont Β· Sun 6 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Β· Free. Santa photos and face painting for a donation
Freeβ˜• 100m to coffee
Thu 10 Dec
🎭 The Nutcracker on Ice, Rooty Hill
Rooty Hill Β· 10 to 20 Dec (no show Mon 14 Dec), evenings plus Sat 2pm and Sun 1pm matinees Β· Prices on Ticketek; kids tickets ages 2 to 17, under 2s free on a lap
β˜• 740m to coffee
Fri 11 Dec
🎭 Believe: A Christmas Musical about Santa, Castle Hill
Castle Hill Β· 11 to 13 and 18 to 21 Dec: Fri 11am and 7pm, Sat 2pm and 7pm, Sun 1pm and 6pm, Mon 21 Dec 11am Β· Adults $85, kids $55, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $255; sale price $55 for all tickets at time of checking
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Christmas by the Beach carols at Dee Why
Dee Why Β· Fri 11 Dec, 4pm to 7:30pm Β· Free, including face painting and Santa photos
Freeβ˜• 250m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Christmas in the Gardens at Picton Botanic Gardens
Picton Β· Fri 11 Dec, 4pm to 9pm Β· Price not listed on the page
Sat 12 Dec
πŸŽ… Auslan Santa photos at Top Ryde City, Sat 12 Dec
Ryde Β· Saturday 12 Dec 2026, 9am to 11am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 50m to coffee
🎨 Broadway Minis LEGO workshop: Christmas ornaments
Glebe Β· Sat 12 Dec, sessions from 10am Β· Price on Eventbrite
β˜• 90m to coffee
🎭 ACO Families: The Nutcracker for kids 3 to 8, Walsh Bay
Dawes Point Β· 12 to 21 Dec, mostly 10:30am and 12pm sessions (35 minutes) Β· $42 per person aged 2 and over, babies in arms free, 10 to 15% off for 3 or more tickets
β˜• 140m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Surry Hills Christmas Fair, Santa sleigh and Grinch screening
Surry Hills Β· Sat 12 Dec, 12pm to 10pm. Santa's sleigh ride 2pm, Santa photos 3pm to 9pm, The Grinch at 7pm Β· Free. Santa photos, face painting and hair spray for a donation
Freeβ˜• 50m to coffee
🎨 Kids gingerbread house workshop at Birdie, Sydney CBD
Sydney Β· Sat 12 Dec, 12pm to 2pm Β· $89 per child, includes kids meal and soft drink
β˜• 50m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Carols in Parramatta Park with Justine Clarke and fireworks
Parramatta Β· Sat 12 Dec, activities from 3pm, performances from 5pm, fireworks 9pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 670m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ West Ryde Carols at ANZAC Park
West Ryde Β· Sat 12 Dec, 4pm to 7pm Β· Free, including petting zoo and face painting
Freeβ˜• 110m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Balmoral Carols at the Rotunda
Mosman Β· Sat 12 Dec, kids' activities from 5pm, carols from 7pm, until 9pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 60m to coffee
πŸŽ‰ Darling Harbour Christmas fireworks (Sat 12 Dec)
Sydney Β· Sat 12 Dec, 9pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 40m to coffee
Sun 13 Dec
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Stockland Wetherill Park
Wetherill Park Β· Sun 13 Dec, 7am to 9am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 600m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Casula Mall
Casula Β· Sun 13 Dec, 8am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Rhodes Waterside
Rhodes Β· Sun 13 Dec, 9am to 10am Β· Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Our Community Christmas: choirs at Darling Harbour
Sydney Β· Sun 13 Dec, from 10:30am Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 40m to coffee
🎨 Kids Christmas gingerbread baking class, Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton Β· Sun 13 Dec, 11:30am to 1pm Β· $35 per child
β˜• 1.9km to coffee
🎭 Spirit of Christmas family concert, Willoughby Symphony, Chatswood
Chatswood Β· Sun 13 Dec, 2pm to 4pm Β· Adults $106, kids under 16 $48, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $294, under 2s free on a lap
β˜• 30m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Kings Langley Festival and Carols
Kings Langley Β· Sun 13 Dec, 3pm to 9:30pm Β· Free entry; rides and stalls extra
Freeβ˜• 970m to coffee
🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show, ICC Sydney Darling Harbour
Sydney Β· Sun 13 Dec, 3:30pm and 7:30pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) Β· From $49.90
β˜• 100m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Rotary Carols on the Common, North Ryde
North Ryde Β· Sun 13 Dec, 5pm to 9:30pm, fireworks finale Β· Free entry; parking $5 per car
Freeβ˜• 300m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Alexandria Christmas Concert with Santa
Alexandria Β· Sun 13 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Β· Free. Santa photos for a $5 donation to Variety
Freeβ˜• 110m to coffee
Mon 14 Dec
🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show, The Art House Wyong
Wyong Β· Mon 14 Dec, 7:30pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) Β· Kids 2 to 15 $49.90 to $69.90, adults $59.90 to $79.90
Wed 16 Dec
🎨 Festive tree garland craft for kids, Haberfield Library
Haberfield Β· Wed 16 Dec, 3:45pm to 4:45pm Β· Price not shown on the booking page; bookings via Eventbrite
β˜• 210m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ C4C Christmas Carols at Halliday Park, Five Dock
Five Dock Β· Wed 16 Dec, 5pm to 8:30pm, Santa at 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 670m to coffee
✨ Christmas at the Cathedral
Sydney Β· 16 to 25 December 2026, 5:30pm to 10:30pm nightly; light show from 8:30pm Β· Free entry
Free
Thu 17 Dec
🎁 Parramatta Square Christmas Markets
Parramatta Β· Daily 17 to 22 Dec, 11am to 9pm Β· Entry not stated on the page; stall purchases extra
β˜• 50m to coffee
Fri 18 Dec
πŸŽ… Sensory Santa photos at Kellyville Pets
Kellyville Β· Fri 18 Dec, 8:30am to 9am Β· $60.00 per session, plus a small booking fee
β˜• 310m to coffee
Sat 19 Dec
🎭 The Christmas Spectacular: A Magical Wonderland, State Theatre
Sydney Β· Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec, 2pm and 6:30pm Β· From $59 plus booking fee
β˜• 70m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Carols by the Lake, North Narrabeen
North Narrabeen Β· Sat 19 Dec, evening, times to be confirmed Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 180m to coffee
πŸŽͺ Darling Harbour Christmas Festival with Santa and fireworks
Sydney Β· Sat 19 Dec, 4pm to 9pm. Santa arrives 8:15pm, fireworks 9pm at Cockle Bay Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 40m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Carols in the Stadium, Gosford
Gosford Β· Sat 19 Dec, gates 4:30pm, carols 6pm to 9pm Β· Ticketed via Ticketek: general admission, On the Pitch picnic area, or reserved seats
πŸ•―οΈ Carols in the Domain 2026
Sydney Β· Sat 19 Dec, live from 7:30pm. Reserved-seat holders seated by 6:45pm; arrive early for the pre-show Β· Reserved Premium seats and TinselTown lawn are ticketed. Guides list a free Festive Lawn; check the site
β˜• 20m to coffee
Sun 20 Dec
🎨 Broadway Minis: Christmas slime workshop
Glebe Β· Sun 20 Dec, sessions every half hour 10am to 12:30pm Β· $3 per child
β˜• 90m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Coogee Carols 2026
Coogee Β· Sun 20 Dec, evening, times to be confirmed Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 120m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Carols at the Green, West Pymble
West Pymble Β· Sun 20 Dec, 6:30pm to 8:15pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 510m to coffee
Mon 21 Dec
🎨 Christmas art and craft workshop for kids, Artkookoo Eastwood
Eastwood Β· Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 9am to 12pm and 12:30pm to 3:30pm Β· $70 per session or $125 for a full day, materials included
β˜• 280m to coffee
🎨 Santa's Studio Christmas crafts for kids, Royal Botanic Garden
Sydney Β· Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 10:30am to 12pm Β· $22 per child ($20 Foundation & Friends), supervising adults free
β˜• 70m to coffee
🎭 Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at Glen Street Theatre
Belrose Β· Mon 21 Dec, 2pm (60 minutes, no interval) Β· $29 each, family of 4 $105, plus $5.50 online booking fee for non-members
β˜• 270m to coffee
Tue 22 Dec
🎨 Broadway Minis: marble paint a Christmas reindeer
Glebe Β· Tue 22 Dec, sessions 10am and 11am Β· $5 per child
β˜• 90m to coffee
Wed 23 Dec
🎨 Broadway Minis: colour your own elf or Santa plush
Glebe Β· Wed 23 Dec, sessions every half hour 10am to 12:30pm Β· $3 per child
β˜• 90m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: Sydney Harmony at Taylor Square
Darlinghurst Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 80m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: The Singing Angels in Erskineville
Erskineville Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 120m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: Australian Girls Choir at Minogue Reserve, Glebe
Glebe Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 50m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: Phoneticals Quartet at Fitzroy Gardens
Potts Point Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 20m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: Sydney Sakura Choir at Union Square, Pyrmont
Pyrmont Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 20m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: Northern Beaches Chorus at Collins Street Reserve
Surry Hills Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 30m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: Australian Girls Choir at Sydney Town Hall
Sydney Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 60m to coffee
πŸ•―οΈ Sydney Sings Christmas: The Singing Angels at Green Square Plaza
Zetland Β· Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm Β· Free
Freeβ˜• 60m to coffee