On this page Content components Wrap up your Christmas shopping close to home and support local venues this festive season. Enjoy community carols, special events, festive concerts, markets and more as we count down to Christmas in Boroondara. Neon Nights at Fordham Gardens Wander through an immersive neon Christmas wonderland from Thursday 10 to Sunday 20 December, with a special event Friday 11 December. Discover glowing presents, spot Australian wildlife, take a photo with neon Santa and more. Neon lights are best viewed after 8 pm. Free entry. Find out more Meet the artists behind our Christmas windows Learn to draw with the artists Sophie and Emma of Little Picture Window. You’ll see their whimsical hand-drawn illustrations across windows at: Auburn Village Burwood Village Camberwell Junction Glenferrie Road Hartwell Shopping Centre Kew Traffic SchoolUnion Road, Surrey Hills. Christmas decoration workshop for adults Event Occurrence: 3 December 2026, 7:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre Price: $10 Christmas ornament workshop for kids (Camberwell) Event Occurrence: 5 December 2026, 9:30 am Location: Camberwell Fresh Food Market Price: Free Christmas ornament workshop for kids (Hawthorn) Event Occurrence: 12 December 2026, 12:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre Price: Free Community carols Support local talent and join in the much-loved tradition of a carols sing-along. These events are all free, choose an event below to find out more. Carols in Canterbury Gardens Event Occurrence: 6 December 2026, 4:30 pm Location: Canterbury Gardens Price: Free Carols in the Park 2026 Event Occurrence: 12 December 2026, 6:30 pm Location: Macleay Park Price: Free Kew Community Christmas Carols Event Occurrence: 4 December 2026, 6:30 pm Location: Holy Trinity Church Price: Free Grace Park Carols presents Carols at Hawthorn Arts Centre Event Occurrence: 13 December 2026, 4:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre Price: Free Free family fun Meet Santa for a photo, enjoy pop-up performances, face painting for kids and more thanks to our local businesses, traders associations and other community run events. Kriskindle – Christmas at Maling Road Event Occurrence: Sat 5 December 2026 – Sun 6 December 2026 Location: Maling Road Village Price: Free to attend Christmas at Greythorn Central Event Occurrence: Sat 5 December 2026 – Sat 19 December 2026 Location: Greythorn Central Price: Free Capture the magic of Christmas in Union Road! Event Occurrence: 5 December 2026, 11:00 am Location: Union Road Surrey Hills Price: Free Santa is coming to Hartwell! Event Occurrence: 5 December 2026, 9:00 am Location: Hartwell Shopping Centre Price: Free Santa Paws at Burwood Village Event Occurrence: 5 December 2026, 10:00 am Location: Burwood Village Price: Free Christmas on Glenferrie Event Occurrence: Sat 5 December 2026 – Sat 19 December 2026 Location: Glenferrie Road Hawthorn Price: Free Christmas in Ashburton Event Occurrence: 5 December 2026, 10:00 am Location: Ashburton Village Price: Free Christmas in Kew Junction Event Occurrence: Sat 12 December 2026 – Sun 13 December 2026 Location: Kew Junction Price: Free to attend Camberwell Junction Christmas Family Day Event Occurrence: 12 December 2026, 11:00 am Location: Camberwell Junction Price: Free Special events Book tickets for The Shanghai Pearls at Kew Court House, Morning Music: A Swingin’ Christmas and other special Christmas performances. Kew Court House Live: The Shanghai Pearls Christmas Special Event Occurrence: 27 November 2026, 7:30 pm Location: Kew Court House Price: $35 Morning Music: A Swingin’ Christmas Event Occurrence: 15 December 2026, 10:30 am Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre Price: $20 Library events Book Giving Tree Event Occurrence: Mon 2 November 2026 – Mon 14 December 2026 Location: All Boroondara libraries Price: Free Christmas Book Chats - Balwyn Event Occurrence: 8 December 2026, 11:00 am Location: Balwyn Library Price: Free Christmas crafts Event Occurrence: Wed 2 December 2026 – Wed 9 December 2026 Location: Multiple locations Price: Free Christmas 2026 Card crafting with Cricut Event Occurrence: Tue 1 December 2026 – Thu 10 December 2026 Location: Multiple locations Price: Free Christmas 2026 Christmas decorations This year, new Christmas banners will adorn our shopping precincts and festive wreaths and lights will illuminate Hawthorn Arts Centre and Kew Court House. From mid-November, a stunning Christmas tree takes pride of place outside Ashburton Library. Another Christmas tree and a Nativity scene will be on display at Camberwell Civic Precinct. Find the perfect giftSpread joy with thoughtful, unique gifts and standout experiences available right on your doorstep. Visit the websites below for the high-quality service, stores and venues you’re looking for and see what’s on for Christmas at each shopping centre:Ashburton VillageAuburn VillageBurwood VillageCamberwell JunctionGlenferrie Road HawthornGreythorn CentralKew JunctionMaling RoadThe Village Balwyn North Christmas markets Discover gifts with a personal touch from local artists and designers. Find the best ingredients for a Christmas feast, plus stocking fillers and special treats at your local Christmas markets. Hawthorn Makers Market The monthly Hawthorn Makers Market at the beautifully restored Arts Centre offers a curated selection of unique, artisan, handmade goods. Boroondara Farmers Market Reduce food miles, buy local and seasonal produce and support small Victorian primary producers at the Boroondara Farmers Market in Hawthorn East. Camberwell Fresh Food Market Find premium produce and a great variety of fresh fruit and veg, butchers and seafood. There’s artisanal cheese, bakery and deli goods and delicious food and coffee to grab and go. Camberwell Sunday Market Find a genuine bargain at Camberwell's iconic trash and treasure market every Sunday. Christmas giving Please help others in our community if you can. Donate a new book to our Book Giving Tree at any Boroondara library by Monday 14 December. All books will find their new home thanks to You Matter, a charity supporting women and children who have experienced family violence.Please also consider donating non-perishable food and grocery items for Christmas hampers to: Boroondara Community OutreachCamcare The Salvation Army Camberwell All donations are appreciated by Friday 11 December for volunteers to pack and distribute before Christmas. Book Giving Tree Event Occurrence: Mon 2 November 2026 – Mon 14 December 2026 Location: All Boroondara libraries Price: Free Sharing the Christmas spirit – Christmas hamper donations Event Occurrence: Mon 9 November 2026 – Fri 11 December 2026 Location: Multiple locations Price: Free Boroondara CooksOur free meal sharing program, Boroondara Cooks, supports residents aged over 60 years old who may experience difficulty preparing a regular home-made meal.Volunteer cooks deliver home-cooked meals on a regular basis and take the time to say hello. It's not just about the food, it’s about knowing someone cares.If you or someone you know would like to sign up as a diner or volunteer cook for this program, call us on 03 9278 4777 or visit our Boroondara Cooks page. Council services over Christmas and New Year Some of our services are closed or have different hours over the Christmas and New Year period. See changes to Council services on public holidays.
