Perth Events Guide: December 20-26 Festivities
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
Perth homes transform into festive wonderlands as two finalists share their heartwarming stories in the 7NEWS and Alinta Energy Light Up Christmas competition. Discover the magic and vote now.
Perth Style Company founder Sara Sutton reveals how to host a polished, leisurely festive gathering. Discover her seven tips for outsourcing, decorating, and creating memorable moments.
Perth is set for a sweltering Christmas Day with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top of 39C. Get the full forecast and details for the festive heatwave.
Struggling for festive ideas? Our curated guide features perfect last-minute Christmas gifts for mum, dad, kids & more, with deals from Myer & Amazon. Shop now!
Salvation Army volunteers in Townsville share touching stories from their charity gift-wrapping station, raising vital funds for local families in need this Christmas.
Children are now sending video wish lists for Christmas presents. Is this a useful modern tool or a sign of growing materialism? We explore the debate and its Australian context.
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific is supporting Perth-based charity Wheelchairs for Kids Australia, allowing members to donate Asia Miles to deliver wheelchairs to children worldwide. Discover how you can help.
A new $10 raffle offers a $50,000 gold bullion prize to fund vital melanoma research and free mobile skin checks across Australia, where one person dies every six hours.
Forget the leather and safety pins. This festive season, Australia is urged to embrace everyday kindness as the ultimate rebellion, inspired by 2025's biggest blockbuster films and backed by new data.
The iconic first box of cherries at Sydney Markets has been auctioned for Little Wings charity. Get four delicious summer recipes, from spring rolls to cheesecake, to celebrate the season.
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
Dish Magazine's Sarah Tuck helps recreate classic Aussie Christmas favourites. Discover how to elevate leftover ham into a Croque Monsieur and chocolate almonds into a stunning torte.
A Geelong mother reveals the beautiful chaos of contemporary Christmas celebrations, from festive traditions to financial pressures. Discover her heartfelt confession and tips for finding joy.
Newcastle's 48th Bikers for Kids Toy Run saw a record turnout of 14,000 motorbikes, raising $20k and donating 5000+ gifts for the Salvos' Christmas Appeal. See the festive Aussie scenes.
Adrian Barich reflects on 30 years in Perth's iconic Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant, from camel mishaps to broken floats, proving festive chaos is mandatory. Discover the magic.
West Australian reporter Caitlin Vinci shares her heartwarming experience of joining the Perth Christmas Pageant as a fairy, capturing the timeless joy and new traditions that define this beloved Perth event. Read her nostalgic account.
Perth's St Georges Terrace transformed into a glittering spectacle for the 2025 Christmas Pageant, featuring 2500 performers, 21 dazzling floats, and beloved local icons. Relive the magic.
Discover Perth's top pubs and restaurants open on December 25, 2025. From festive buffets to gourmet lunches, find the perfect stress-free Christmas feast for your family. Bookings essential.
Discover the most spectacular Christmas light displays across Geelong this festive season. Our guide includes top streets, times, and a map to plan your magical tour.
Perth's beloved Christmas Pageant returns on Saturday 6 December 2025 with 21 dazzling floats and star-studded guests. Find out the route, time, and how to watch the festive magic unfold.
An eight-year-old Joey Scout from Googong, Darcy Uttley, has raised $2200 to provide 15 Backpack Beds for homeless people in Canberra. His initiative, part of a Scouting badge, inspired the local community.
Australia's 600,000 community groups face a nightmare of overlapping state and federal regulations. Denis Moriarty argues the system is broken and needs a reboot. Read why.
Experience over 4.5 million lights, new attractions, and festive fun at Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular from Nov 7, 2025 to Jan 26, 2026. Book tickets now!
Perth's festive season is in full swing with a packed calendar of events, from the Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant to WASO's spectacular concerts. Discover sacred music, family fun, and jazz celebrations across the city.
A Gold Coast councillor's $24,000 MG hatch win using a corporate credit card has ignited a debate on council expense policies. Discover the fallout and calls for reform.
Newcastle-born charity Life Without Barriers celebrates three decades of supporting people with disability, mental health needs, and families across Australia. Discover their inspiring journey.
Discover key ways Illawarra residents can support locals in need this Christmas, from donating hampers and gifts to volunteering at community events. Get involved and make a difference.
Belmont Forum transforms Christmas shopping with a free 4D grotto, interactive selfie zones, and daily letter-writing prizes. Discover festive fun for the whole family.
The City of Gosnells' free Jingle All the Way Christmas event lights up on Saturday, December 13. Enjoy a festive trail, live music, Santa photos & family fun.