Christmas with the kids in Canberra: Santa, lights and carols
Friday 20 November to Christmas Day. Canberra public schools break up on Friday 18 December, which is when you'll want a plan for every day. 20 events around Canberra: Santa visits and breakfasts with Santa, Christmas lights, community carols, kids' shows, craft days and a snow machine or two on a 30-degree day. Pick one, then find out which of your mates are keen.
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Updated Sun 15 Nov 2026 · we look for new events every night
Friday 20 November
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Saturday 28 November
Friday 4 December
Saturday 5 December
FreeSanta Breakfast - The Mery Marketplace
FreeSanta Clause is Co-ming to TKYC
FreeElves Workshop
FreeAdopt a Reindeer Workshop
From $11.90Santa Photos - The Mery Marketplace
From $11.90Santa Photos - The Mery Marketplace
FreeAdopt a Reindeer Workshop
FreeThe Canberra Times 82nd Carols by Candlelight presented by Music for Canberra
Sunday 6 December
Tuesday 8 December
Thursday 10 December
Friday 11 December
Friday 18 December
Saturday 19 December
200 events from Eventbrite, Humanitix, the state tourism bodies, Fever, Moshtix and 1 more source, checked overnight.
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Canberra, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Canberra’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
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