Christmas is just around the corner which means it’s time to get into the festive spirit! If you’re looking for some fun, festive activities to enjoy close to home this year, we’ve listed some below.

Carols Livestream
Carols by Candlelight has marked the start of the festive season for many years in the City of Whittlesea. In recent years, the event has transitioned online and now features a Virtual Community Carols Choir in which everyone is free to participate.

If you love to join in on Christmas jingles, this could be the perfect opportunity to get involved. The program will feature many Christmas classics as well as newer songs drawn from the rich culture of the City of Whittlesea’s residents. You’ll find Deck the Halls (Whittlesea version), Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, Feliz Navidad and more on the song list!

Whether you’d like to join the virtual choir, or simply just watch and sing along at home, this is event is sure to spread Christmas cheer to your home.

The livestream will take place on Friday 10^th December at 7:30pm. To learn more about how you can get involved, click here.

Enjoy a Christmas lunch, close to home
Now that restrictions continue to ease across Victoria, Christmas will be a highly social time, where Victorian families can celebrate together.

Sit back, relax and leave the cooking to someone else this Christmas, by dining at a local family-friendly hotel or restaurant. Because the best present of all is having all cooking and cleaning done for you!

You can enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch at:

• Bridge Inn Hotel  (12 minutes away)
• Excelsior Hotel (20 minutes away)
• Commercial Hotel (21 minutes away)
• Bundoora Hotel (25 minutes away)
  

Get your photo with Santa
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And what better way to create a lasting merry memory than taking a photo with Santa! You can get your Santa snap at Westfield Plenty Valley, just a short 15-minute drive from Lyndarum North.

So that no member of the family misses out, Westfield Plenty Valley also offer sensory-friendly and pet-friendly photography sessions. The Sensitive Santa experience is tailored to children with sensory challenges. The sessions are run before stores open to a create a calm, comfortable, and sensory-friendly environment.

Please note that online bookings are essential for all Santa sessions and walk-ins will not be available.

However you’re spending the summer holidays, the team at Lyndarum North wishes you a fun-filled festive season and a Happy New Year! We look forward to growing our thriving community in 2022 and beyond!