‘Tis the season for Christmas events in Melton and Moorabool, and the two council areas have a range of festive activities the whole family can get involved in.
In the coming week, there’s Diggers Rests’ Community Carols at the primary school on the 7th, and on the 9th Cobblebank is hosting Santa’s Roadshow, Caroline Springs is hosting Carols by Candlelight at the lake foreshore and Christmas in the Park will be held at Adelong Way Park, Bacchus Marsh.
The festivities will continue into the following week with Christmas at Bridge Road Community Centre with Western Health on the 13th, the Bacchus Marsh Carols by Candlelight Festival and Christmas Carols at Maddingley Park on the 16th and Hillside Village’s Christmas Family Day as well as the Diggers Rest Toy Run on the 17th.
Cyclo Illuminato will hit Bacchus Marsh and Ballan on the 8th and 16th respectively, and Santa and his helper will be in the two areas for the family to meet on the 9th and the 15th.
Up until the 15th households can enter the Melton Learning Directory Christmas Lights Competition, which is is giving away prizes across three categories for the most traditional, colourful or energy efficient light display.
Each winner will receive a $250 voucher to a local restaurant to enjoy a meal with
family and friends.
Melton Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik said Christmas is one of the best times of the year for family and friends to get together and enjoy all the wonderful celebrations.
‘‘We have put together a packed program where family and friends can enjoy each other’s
company and celebrate being together at this special time of the year,” she said.
“Let us not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.”
Moorabool mayor Ally Munari said council is excited to have many festive local events and attractions in the lead up to Christmas.
“We’ll have our amazing Christmas trees that have been decorated by local primary school children dotted throughout the shire,” she said.
“There will be free activities run by our libraries and youth teams, as well as plenty of external activities including markets, musicians and carols. We encourage residents to check out our website so they don’t miss out on celebrating and spreading Christmas cheer.”
Details: www.melton.vic.gov.au/News-Media/Christmas-in-the-City-of-Melton or www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Events
