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Melbourne city is buzzing with Christmas events to keep you busy this festive season! Here are a list of what’s going on from dazzling festive displays to pop up Christmas markets.
What's On in Melbourne
Christmas Projections in City
On now until 25 Dec 2018
Melbourne's famous Christmas projections are back with free animated shows illuminated on iconic city buildings at Fed Square and Docklands.
Night Parking near Fed Square:
300 Flinders Street Car Park - Parking from $10
Night Parking in Docklands:
The District Docklands East Car Park
The District Docklands West Car Park
Christmas Spectacular at Crown
On now until 1 Jan 2019
'Tis the season to be merry! Experience spectacular decorations and amazing animatronics display every Saturday and Sunday at Crown until New Year's Day.
Best parking:
522 Flinders Lane Car Park - Night & Weekend Parking from $10
Gingerbread Village @ Fed Square
On now until 24 Dec 2018
Featuring over 560kg of gingerbread and 900 miniature Christmas trees this year's Gingerbread Village is proving to be the biggest one yet!
Best parking:
300 Flinders Street Car Park - Hourly Parking from $4
Myer Animated Christmas Windows
On now until 7 Jan 2018
The 63rd Myer Christmas Animated Windows are back featuring another renowned and much loved children's story book. Which theme will it be this year?
Best parking:
The Strand Car Park - Night & Weekend Parking from $10
Christmas Lights at Light House
On now until 25 Dec 2018
From sunset to midnight everyday til Christmas, enjoy this specially curated light show at the Light House. Best viewed from Buluk Park outside Library at the Dock.
Best parking:
700 Collins Street Car Park - Night Parking from $16
Santa's House
1 - 24 Dec 2018
Meet the man himself at Santa's House in Fed Square and take a picture or two with him! Find out more here.
Best parking:
300 Flinders Street Car Park - Hourly Parking from $4
Christmas at Old Treasury
On now until 6 Jan 2019
Immerse yourself in a time gone by! Visit the Old Treasury Building’s annual Christmas display from the 1920s.
Best parking:
12-20 Flinders Lane Car Park - Hourly Parking from $8
Chinese Book Club Morning Tea
Every Thursday
Come along for morning tea and a look at the new Chinese books at Library at The Dock. Meet other readers, have a chat and find some new Chinese books, magazines or DVDs to borrow.
Best parking:
700 Collins Street Car Park - Hourly Parking from $10
Trivia on the Roof
Every Sunday
Test your knowledge with a social Sunday afternoon game of trivia on the rooftop of Campari House.
Best Parking:
Ned Kelly Tour
Every Wed & Sat until 22 Dec 2018
Sift through photographs from the siege of Glenrowan or try and spot the holes in his armour on this tour.
Best Parking:
QV Car Park - With QV shoppers discount park for only $19
Wrap Party QV
On now until 22 Dec 2018
To wrap up the year, QV is hosting a month-long party featuring carols, dance battles, a pop-up bar and free rides on their Christmas Carousel!
Best Parking:
QV Car Park - With QV shoppers discount park for only $19
Circus Cirque-Tastic!! - The Family Friendly Circus Show
Now until 22 Dec 2018
Excite your senses wth fire, balloons, stilt walking and all the magic of live performance by the graduates of the National Institute of Circus!
Best parking:
300 Flinders Street Car Park - Weekend Parking from $10
Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition @ Melbourne Museum
On now until 3 March 2019
A new world class exhibition on Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life, curated from the extensive collections of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Parking Options
Hourly Parking from $9 at 59 Lonsdale Street Car Park
Hourly Parking from $9 at 50 Lonsdale Street Car Park
Melbourne Central Unlocked
On going
Go behind the scenes of Melbourne Central and learn about the past, present and future of this Melbourne city icon.
Best parking:
The Strand Car Park - Hourly Parking from $8
Gods, Myths & Mortals
Ongoing
Gods, Myths & Mortals brings 8,000 years of Greek civilisation to Melbourne – with each time period celebrating the continuity and transformation which shaped the Greek world.
Best parking:
Discover South Yarra
Ongoing
Book your next lunch or dinner at Meat & Wine Co and get $10 parking at Como Centre (validate at the restaurant). While you’re there, check out the latest movies at Palace Cinema right next door!
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