An Aussie Christmas · December 2026

7 Days of Christmas Cheer by the Sea

Your weekly dose of free Christmas magic by the sea starts here. Countdown to Christmas every weekend at Harbord Diggers

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Candy cane performers celebrating Christmas
Christmas performers riding balloon trikes
Sunlit coastline by the sea
Harbord Diggers team celebrating by the Christmas tree

The advent calendar

Open the Christmas magic

Behind every door is a taste of Christmas. Explore the free festive fun waiting for you at Harbord Diggers this December

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Roaming Christmas Choir
Sunday 29 November 2026

Roaming Christmas Choir

Kick off the festive season with Christmas classics from the NCE Choir from 2pm - 5pm

Festive Face Painting
Saturday 5 December 2026

Festive Face Painting

From 2PM let our talented artists bring Christmas cheer to life with festive face painting for kids and families

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Candy Cane Duo
Sunday 6 December 2026

Candy Cane Duo

Keep an eye out from 2PM for our Candy Cane Duo as they spread Christmas cheer, festive fun and sweet surprises throughout Harbord Diggers

Summer Santa & Elf Photos
Saturday 12 December 2026

Summer Santa & Elf Photos

From 2PM say hello to Summer Santa and his cheerful Elf, meet the duo and snap a festive photo to remember the season

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$5,000 Christmas Toy Raffle
Sunday 13 December 2026

$5,000 Christmas Toy Raffle

Purchase your tickets from 3PM for your chance to win a share of $5,000 in toys, with the raffle drawn at 4:30PM

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The Grinch Movie
Saturday 19 December 2026

The Grinch Movie

Join us from 4PM in Duke's Lounge for a fun-filled Christmas movie experience featuring everyone's favourite green grump

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Hot Air Balloon Elves
Sunday 20 December 2026

Hot Air Balloon Elves

Keep an eye out from 2pm for our Hot Air Balloon Elves as they roam Harbord Diggers, delighting guests with juggling, laughter and festive fun

Harbord Diggers from the terrace at dusk

88 Evans St, Freshwater

See you by the water.

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