What’s on… December
Looking for what’s happening around town in December? We got you covered! Check out our list below for all the deets.
Science Time: Flight
Date: Mon 24 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Time: 10am & 11am weekdays, 10am, 11am, 12.30pm Saturdays
Cost: $23 Adult, $17.50 Concession/Child (4-17yrs), Child under 4yrs free, $70 Family (2A+3C)
Location: Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Early learners investigate the science of flight. For ages 3-5 years
https://www.questacon.edu.au/whats-on/events/science-time-flight-0
International Day of People with Disability
Tue 2 & Thu 4 Dec Auslan story time in Discovery Centre (free with entry fee $10 Child, $5 Adult)
Wed 3 Dec Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre (free entry)
Location: National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
Celebrate the United Nations International Day of People with Disability with our inclusive programs and events for all ages.
https://www.nma.gov.au/whats-on/international-day-of-people-with-disability
Art Together with Jimmy John Thaiday and Sarah Thaiday
Date: Sat 6 Dec
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: Free, drop-in
Location: National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes
Join this collaborative experience to learn about environmentally conscious art making.
https://nga.gov.au/events/art-together-with-jimmy-john-and-sarah-thaiday-ghost-net-squid/
Under the Southern Cross holiday craft
Date: Sat 13 Dec
Time: 10-11.30am
Cost: $5
Location: National Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue, Parkes
Bring your family along to explore our latest exhibition, In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists, and be inspired to create your own unique ornaments.
https://www.naa.gov.au/under-southern-cross-holiday-craft
Hallyu! Opening Weekend
Date: Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec
Time: 9am-5pm
Mix of free and paid drop-in activities
Location: Natural Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
Dive into the dynamic world of Korean pop culture as we celebrate Hallyu! The Korean Wave coming to Canberra.
https://www.nma.gov.au/hallyu/opening-weekend
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Denman Prospect Christmas in the Park
Date: Mon 1 Dec
Time: 5-8pm
Free event
Location: Ridgeline Park, Ada Norris Avenue, Denman Prospect
Bring your own picnic and enjoy an evening of entertainment and celebrations.
Christmas at Majura Park
Date: 2, 9, 16 Dec
Time: 10, 10.45, 11.30am
Gingerbread cookie decoration
Date: 5, 12, 19 Dec
Time: 10, 10.45, 11.30am
DIY Christmas ornaments
Date: Sun 7 Dec
Time: 11am & 12pm
Brunch with Santa (first come basis)
Free, drop-in
Majura Park Shopping Centre, near Toymate
https://www.majuraparkshopping.com.au/events/christmas-workshops
Community Services #1 Christmas Party
Date: Thu 4 Dec
Time: 5-7pm
Free event
Location: 63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah
We'll have delicious food, fun games, and even a visit from Santa Claus!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cs1-christmas-party-2025-tickets-1964611065583?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Henry's Christmas Party
Date: Fri 5 Dec
Time: 5.30-8pm
Cost: $35 Child, Adult free
Location: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip
Each child will enjoy a delicious meal, drink and ice cream, plus fun games, crafts, prizes and presents, and a special visit from Santa!
https://www.cscc.com.au/event/henrys-christmas-party-2025/
Canberra Christmas Park
Date: Fri 5 - Sun 14 Dec
Time: 6-11pm
Cost: $10 Entry, $15 Family of 5
Location: 262 Beasley Street, Farrer
A charity event helping families in need in our community, featuring one of Canberra’s tallest 17 metre high Christmas tree.
https://www.christmaspark.com.au/
Christmas at Westfield Woden
Date: Sat 6 Dec
Time: 8.30-9.30am &10-11am
Santa's Breakfast
Cost: $10
Date: Sun 7 Dec
Time: 11am-2pm
Mrs Claus' Gingerbread Workshop
Cost: Free
Events are exclusive to Westfield members
https://www.westfield.com.au/woden/whats-happening?topics=Christmas
Christmas at Marketplace Gungahlin
Date: Sat 6 Dec
Time :from 9am
Santa's Arrival
Date: 6, 7, 13, 14, 19-24 Dec
Time: 10-10.45am
Santa's Breakfast
Date: 6, 7, 13, 14, 19-24 Dec
Time: 11am-2pm
Christmas Workshops
Cost: Free
https://www.marketplacegungahlin.com.au/whats-on//whats-on-this-christmas/
Carols by Candlelight
Date: Sat 6 Dec
Time: from 6.30pm
Cost: Free event
Location: Stage 88, Commonwealth Park
Canberra’s biggest community carols presented by the Woden Valley Youth Choir with support by The Canberra Times
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGLVnQNqe/
North Canberra Carols
Date: Sun 7 Dec
Time: from 5pm
Cost: Free event
Dickson Oval, Antill Street, Dickson
This family friendly event helps our community celebrate the joy of Christmas.
https://northcanberracarols.com/
Merry Moments Christmas Crafts
Date: Thu 18 - Wed 24 Dec
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: Free, drop-in
Location: South.Point Tuggeranong, opposite Big W
Craft sessions include cookie decorating, bauble making, and more.
https://southpointcanberra.com.au/have-a-holly-jolly-christmas-this-year-at-south-point/
