{"id":1221,"date":"2019-11-09T10:22:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T23:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/?p=1221"},"modified":"2023-02-01T17:02:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T06:02:16","slug":"christmas-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/christmas-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Christmas Things To Do In Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>It&#8217;s the most\nwonderful time of the year<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With the kids jingle\nbelling<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And everyone telling\nyou be of good cheer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It&#8217;s the most\nwonderful time of the year<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, it is that time of the year when Melburnians come\ntogether and organize all kinds of Christmas events for adults and <a href=\"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/kid-friendly-things-to-do-this-christmas\/\">for kids<\/a> in and around Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/best-winter-activities-in-sydney\/\">Christmas in Sydney<\/a> is all about everyone coming\ntogether, joining in the festivities and spreading the message of peace on Earth\nand good will to all men (and women).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to be in <a href=\"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/games\/christmas\/\">Sydney at Christmas<\/a>, here is\nEntermission\u2019s official list of the top 5 <a href=\"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/things-to-do-on-christmas\/\">Christmas things to do<\/a> in Sydney\nin 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Boho Luxe Christmas\nMarket 2019 \u2013 The Atrium at Federation Square<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Looking to catch a break from the hectic thing\ncalled life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinking of looking through novelty art, gift\nitems and accessories?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying to lead an ethical and vegan life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you should definitely check out this Christmas market.\nThere\u2019ll be music, food and a whole host of stalls for you to browse skincare\nproducts, art and gift items to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will also be stalls focusing on ethical and vegan\nware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Date:<\/em><\/strong> Sunday, December 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2019 from 10 in the\nmorning to 4 in the afternoon (10am to 4pm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Venue:<\/em><\/strong> The Atrium at Federation Square. Swanston St, Sydney\nVIC 3000, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Entry:<\/em><\/strong> Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How to get there:<\/em><\/strong> Federation Square falls within Sydney\u2019s Free Tram Zone. They also have <a href=\"https:\/\/fedsquare.com\/getting-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">car and bicycle parking facilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Carols by Candlelight,\nSydney 2019 \u2013 Sidney Myer Music Bowl<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare to lose yourself in a lilting atmosphere of song as\nChristmas carols are sung on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carols by Candlelight is an Australian institution that\nbegan in 1938 and has no spread across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you know what the best part is? The event will raise\nfunds for Vision Australia\u2019s children\u2019s services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to take part in the Christmas spirit of\ngiving, while listening to traditional Christmas carols, turn up at Sidney Myer\nMusic Bowl on December 24<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Date:<\/em><\/strong> Tuesday, December 24<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 from 4pm to 11pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Venue:<\/em><\/strong> Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Kings Domain Gardens, Linlithgow\nAve, Sydney VIC 3000, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Entry:<\/em><\/strong> Tickets need to be <a href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.au\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=CAROLSCD19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">purchased beforehand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How to get there:<\/em><\/strong> Flinders Street train station is within\nwalking distance. The Arts Precinct (stop number 14) tram stop is also nearby.\nAnd if you\u2019re driving, you can park at the Arts Centre Sydney car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>14th Annual Christmas\nDay BYO Picnic Lunch \u2013 Queen Victoria Gardens<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Does Christmas become a lonely time for you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you looking to do something a bit different?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you look forward to making new friends at\nChristmas?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch hosted by the Newcomers\nNetwork is where you should be on December 25<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an expat or a local, young or old, married or\nsingle; it doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that matters is that you stick on a name tag, carry some\nfood and turn up at Queen Victoria Gardens on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Date:<\/em><\/strong> Wednesday, December 25<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 from 12pm to 3pm\nAEDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Venue:<\/em><\/strong> Queen Victoria Gardens. 99 St Kilda Road, Sydney, VIC\n3004 Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Entry:<\/em><\/strong> You need to <a href=\"https:\/\/christmasdaybyopicniclunchsydney.eventbrite.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">register yourself beforehand<\/a> (registration is free of cost).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How to get there:<\/em><\/strong> Flinders Street train station is within\nwalking distance. The picnic will be based under a big tree next to 3 palm\ntrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Frankston&#8217;s Christmas\nFestival of Lights \u2013 Frankston Art Centre, Frankston Library and so on<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And what would Christmas be without the lighting up of a\nChristmas tree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join hundreds of Melburnians for the official lighting of\nthe Christmas Tree at Frankston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be there for Santa\u2019s Arrival Parade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy a Christmas music and carols concert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy food, rides, and other kinds of activities\nlike meeting the Minions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll all be happening at the Frankston Festival of Lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Date:<\/em><\/strong> Saturday, November 30<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 from 5pm to 10pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Venue:<\/em><\/strong> Frankston Arts Centre precinct, Frankston Library, Davey\nStreet and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Entry:<\/em><\/strong> Entry is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Docklands Christmas\nTwilight Market &#8211; Newquay Promenade<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a chance to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Take a selfie with Santa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with the elves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to the Docklands Open Door Choir sing\nChristmas Carols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Revel in the festivities, lose yourself in the merriment and\ntake a break from the drudgery of daily life at the Docklands Christmas\nTwilight Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Date:<\/em><\/strong> Sunday, December 8<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 from 10am onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Venue:<\/em><\/strong> Newquay PromenadeDocklands VIC 3008, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Entry:<\/em><\/strong> Entry is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re yearning for something more; if you want to go on\nan adventure with your friends and family; if you want to go on a quest to\nregions unknown for Christmas, you can also try out <a href=\"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/\">Sydney\u2019s very own virtual\nreality escape rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you have a very merry Christmas in Sydney!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Christmas Market to Carols by Candlelight, there\u2019s a lot happening that makes Christmas in Sydney the most wonderful time of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1706,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,666],"tags":[45,46,44],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":43,"label":"Things to do"},{"value":666,"label":"Escape Room"}],"post_tag":[{"value":45,"label":"christmas events in sydney"},{"value":46,"label":"christmas in sydney"},{"value":44,"label":"sydney christmas"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/10\/merry-christmas-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Entermission Adventure Masters","author_link":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/author\/entermission\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":43,"name":"Things to do","slug":"things-to-do","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":43,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":11,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":43,"category_count":11,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Things to do","category_nicename":"things-to-do","category_parent":0},{"term_id":666,"name":"Escape Room","slug":"escape-room","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":666,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":50,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":666,"category_count":50,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Escape Room","category_nicename":"escape-room","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":45,"name":"christmas events in sydney","slug":"christmas-events-in-sydney","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":45,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":46,"name":"christmas in sydney","slug":"christmas-in-sydney","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":46,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":44,"name":"sydney christmas","slug":"sydney-christmas","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":44,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1221"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}