South Melbourne MarketAn Australian Christmas abounds for Melburnians on the hunt for seafood, and the South Melbourne Market is the place to be for prawns, crayfish, crabs and oysters this festive season. Spectators can enjoy a BYO picnic on the grass, watching and listening to your favorite carols by artists like Marina Prior, Denis Walter and Silvie Paladino. Its on every Saturday and Sunday across December, from 11:00am - 3:00pm. The Giftorium on the sixth floor provides plenty of inspiration for those on the hunt for presents that surprise a loved one. Celebrating The Completely and Utterly Perfect Christmas by HC Floren, its best to get there early and avoid the queues.Here are a few decked laneways with boughs of holly:1. The show begins at 9:00pm every night. A light show takes over at 9:00pm every night, with a six-metre bauble glittering in the Square. Dining on Christmas DayA culinary adventure each and every day of the year, Melbourne provides plenty of tantalizing dining options for those not wanting to prepare a Christmas feast at home. This year they will craft the F1 Grand Prix circuit, adding to the existing village comprising 500 kilograms of gingerbread, 360 kilograms of royal icing, 150 kilograms of marzipan and around 800 miniature Christmas trees for the festive backdrop.
Christmas LanewaysDegraves Street, Alfred Place, Howie Place, Meyers Place and Manchester Lane are some of Melbournes most iconic laneways and in 2017 theyll be decked out with boughs of holly, fairy lights, baubles and in some cases, a reindeer too. Skate with SantaBudding Winter Olympians can take to the ice alongside Santa at OBrien Group Arena, with skating for the whole family a fantastic way to begin the build-up to Christmas Day. Queen Victoria MarketThe North Pole comes to Melbournes most iconic market this December, as thousands of Melburnians stock up on the trimmings required for a feast to remember. For locals and visitors alike, this is an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and memories. The Gingerbread VillageThe Gingerbread Village by EPICURE returns to the Melbourne Town Hall in 2017, brought to life by award-winning pastry chef Deniz Karaca and his talented team in an effort to raise money for the Royal Childrens Hospital. Federation SquareFederation Square will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland offering festive fun for the whole family.From markets to the Myer windows, selfies with Santa and a merry activation in Federation Square, theres something for locals and visitors alike as Victoria celebrates the festive season.6. For more information on a number of highlights, check out this impressive list from the City of Melbourne.7.11.
