Every Christmas market in Victoria 2024 revealed
Shopping for last minute gifts or looking for a merry day out with the family? Here all the Christmas markets happening across Victoria.
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Christmas markets are perfect for finding that last-minute unique gift for the family member who is impossible to shop for.
They are also ideal for filling your Christmas table with local produce and even better for getting the kids out of the house.
At these markets you’ll find handmade goods, delicious Victorian produce, alcoholic beverages and plenty of one-of-a-kind gifts.
Here are all the markets happening across the state.
And if you are in need of more Christmas cheer, check out all the streets in your area with the best lights display.
December 11
Bourne Local Collins Square Christmas Market, Docklands
When: December 11 and 12, 10am-2pm
Where: Collins Square, Docklands
What: Talented local vendors who have created anything from gourmet sweet treats, to handmade crafts will be manning stalls at the Bourne Local Collins Square Christmas Market.
Maffra Christmas Festival, Maffra
When: December 11, 5pm-9pm
Where: Johnson St, Maffra
What: Maffra’s main street will be decked out in Christmas cheer for the annual Christmas market. There will be a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus as well as plenty of stalls, food and entertainment.
December 12
Christmas Twilight Market, Oakleigh
When: December 12, 4pm-9pm
Where: 30 Hamilton St, Oakleigh
What: The Corner Store Project is transforming their warehouse into a Christmas twilight market. There will be a variety of local makers and producers, featuring gifts like ceramics, textiles, jewellery, candles, art, spirits, and skin care. As well as coffee, summer preserves. summer cocktails, gift boxes and more.
Bourne Local Collins Square Christmas Market, Docklands
When: December 11 and 12, 10am-2pm
Where: Collins Square, Docklands
What: Talented local vendors who have created anything from gourmet sweet treats, to handmade crafts will be manning stalls at the Bourne Local Collins Square Christmas Market.
December 13
Eastland Christmas Market, Ringwood
When: December 13 and 20, 5pm-9pm
Where: 175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood
What: The Ringwood Town Square will be filled with merry activities for the Eastland Christmas Market. There will be local market stalls, live entertainment, street foods and free kids activities.
Christmas Twilight Market, Croydon
When: December 13, 5pm-8pm
Where: Hewish Rd Arcade, Croydon
What: Hand made treasures will be filling the stalls at this twilight Christmas market in Croydon.
Barkly Square Christmas Market, Ballarat East
When: December 13, 4pm-8pm
Where: 25 Barkly St, Ballarat East
What: This market will have plenty of workshops, food, free activities, entertainment and market stalls with locally produced goods.
Euroa Twilight Christmas Shop Local Street Party, Euroa
When: December 13, 5.30pm-9pm
Where: Binney St, Euroa
What: Local traders, market stallholders and wineries will join the Euroa Chamber of Commerce for this year’s Christmas market.
Christmas Twilight Market, Wandin North
When: December 13
Where: Mont de Lancey Historic Homestead and Museum, 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin North
What: Find everything from stocking stuffers to unique presents made by talented artisans at this market. There will be raffia weavers, jewellery makers, blacksmiths and wood turners, botanicals, homewares, brewers and more.
CWA Christmas Fare Pop-up Shop, Shepparton
When: December 13, 10am-2pm
Where: 134 Fryers St, Shepparton
What: The Country Women’s Association will be selling their Christmas cakes, puddings and other baked goods at the Shepparton Uniting Church.
December 14
Mini Christmas Market, Footscray
When: December 14, 10am-3pm
Where: 6/119 Hopkins St Footscray
What: This pop-up Christmas market is perfect for picking up last minute gifts. There will be plants, dessert boxes, candles zines, pet accessories and more. You can even wrap your present at the DIY gift wrapping station.
Christmas Fair, East Ivanhoe
When: December 14, 10.30am-1.30pm
Where: Lower Heidelberg Rd, East Ivanhoe
What: The Christmas Fair will be a fun family day out with a visit from Santa, craft activities, choirs, face painting, the Melbourne City Highland Pipe Band and craft market stalls.
Echuca Twilight Christmas Market, Echuca
When: December 14, 7.30am-6pm
Where: Hopwood Gardens, Echuca
What: This riverside Christmas market is perfect for a picnic and picking up local and handmade Christmas essentials.
Moonlight Market, Bendigo
When: December 14, 3pm-8pm
Where: Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo
What: More than 50 stall vendors will set up their festive delights at the final Moonlight Market before Christmas. Shoppers can enjoy the licensed bar, street eats, live music and face painting.
Piccadilly Christmas Market, Geelong
When: December 14, 10am-3pm
Where: 1 Barwon Heads Rd, Belmont
What: Locals vendors will be showcasing their work with clothing, jewellery, artwork, candles. gourmet foods and locally brewed alcohol all for sale. There is also free parking.
Eastern Hub Christmas Market, Geelong
When: December 14, 8.30am-4pm
Where: 285a McKillop St, East Geelong
What: This market will feature a range of handmade, locally produced gifts, handmade candles, plants, food stalls, jewellery and more.
North Pole Wonderland Christmas Markets, Mildura
When: December 14, 5pm-10pm
Where: 162 Benetook Ave, Mildura
What: North Pole Wonderland will set up an incredible Christmas display to be the backdrop of the merry market. Along with the display, local stalls and food vendors will set up shop for the market.
SRS Benetook Farm Christmas Market, Mildura
When: December 14, 10am-1pm
Where: 1022 Benetook Ave, Mildura
What: The Benetook Farm will be hosting a Christmas market with a barbecue, local stalls and plenty of farm activities for the kids.
December 15
Christmas Makers Market, Docklands
When: December 15, 11am-4pm
Where: The District, Docklands
What: If you are looking for homemade and homegrown presents the Christmas Makers Market will be filled with stalls that fit the brief. There will be an array of items for sale including fashion, art, craft, jewellery, homewares and unique gifts. A live DJ will be mixing Christmas classics and pets are welcome to come along.
Merebin Christmas Market, Merebin
When: December 15, 9am-1pm
Where: Merbein Mega Mart, Commercial St, Merbein
What: Grab anything from antiques to handmade woollen items, fine china, books are more at the Merebin Christmas Market.
Murchison Christmas Carols and Market, Murchison
When: December 15, 4pm-8pm
Where: Murchison Riverside Gardens
What: This free event is perfect for last minute gifts and plenty of Christmas cheer. Carols will start from 5.30pm and Santa will be sure to stop by. There will be market stalls, a jumping castle, children activities and food vans.
December 16
Melbourne Book Market, CBD
When: December 16, 10am-4pm
Where: Queen Victoria Markets, Queen St, Melbourne
What: While not strictly being a Christmas market, this is the perfect present stop for those with an avid book worm in their life. More than 5000 new and preloved books will be for sale.
December 19
Golden Plains Twilight Market, Bannockburn
When: December 19, 4pm-9pm
Where: 22 Byron St, Bannockburn
What: The Golden Plains Twilight Market will be a one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs. It will have stalls filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, free range meats, vegan treats and bespoke gifts direct from the farmers, makers, and artists.
December 20
Eastland Christmas Market, Ringwood
When: December 13 and 20, 5pm-9pm
Where: 175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood
What: The Ringwood Town Square will be filled with merry activities for the Eastland Christmas Market. There will be local market stalls, live entertainment, street foods and free kids activities.
Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market, Ballarat
When: December 20, 4-8pm
Where: North Gardens Reserve, Zoo Dr, Lake Wendouree
What: On the Friday night just before Christmas, Ballarat Farmers Market will hold a Christmas market focusing on gifts, artwork, jewellery, homewares, clothing, woodwork, leather goods, pet gifts, garden art, gourmet food and drinks.
December 21
Sunraysia Christmas Farmers Market, Mildura
When: December 21, 9am-12pm
Where: Hugh King Dr, Mildura
What: Fill your shopping bags with farm fresh produce, eggs, meat and anything else you need for your Christmas Day spread.
December 22
Longford Christmas Twilight Market, Longford
When: December 22,
Where: Longford Recreation Reserve, Longford-Loch Sport Rd, Longford
What: More than 60 stallholders will flock to Longford for this Christmas market. Attendees will find baked goods, handmade gifts and more.
Christmas Celebration, Market and Carols, Rosebud
When: December 22
Where: 1 Inglewood Cres, Rosebud
What: bring chairs and a picnic for this market because there is plenty of activities for the kids. Kids can enjoy the animal farm, face painting, sausage sizzle, kids craft activities, and parents can visit the indoor market stalls for last-minute Christmas gifts.
Mooroopna Christmas Market, Mooroopna
When: December 22, 9am-2pm
Where: Ferrari Park, Mooroopna
What: Fresh local produce, hot food, local artisan products and plenty of entertainment is on the agenda for the Mooroopna Market.
December 23
Twilight Xmas Farmers’ Market Extravaganza, Spotswood
When: December 23, 3pm-7pm
Where: Spotswood Primary School
What: Local farmers and traders will be selling last minute Christmas hams, produce and more at the Twilight Xmas Farmers’ Market Extravaganza. There will be Santa photo opportunities, food, drinks, face painting and kids activities on the night.
Main St Christmas Market, Mornington
When: December 23, 8am-3pm
Where: 103 Main St, Mornington
What: Last minute gifts, meats and produce for Christmas lunch and free photos with Santa will all be on offer at the Main St Christmas market. All the regular vendors will be at their stalls along with many new ones just for the festive season.
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