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Find gifts at these Christmas Markets in Melbourne in 2022
Discover unique gifts from local creators and producers at some of the best Christmas Markets around Melbourne. Christmas is just around the corner, and there has never been a more crucial time to support small local businesses.
Stock up on Christmas presents for the whole family and make a day of it.
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Heide Christmas Market
Heide Christmas Market is set on the beautiful grounds of the Heide Museum of Modern Art Sculpture Park. The Market is the perfect place to shop for beautifully handcrafted goods and yummy treats. It’s a great day out for the whole family.
Date: Saturday 17 December 2022
Time: 10 am–3 pm
Location: 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
Price: FREE
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Christmas Twilight Market
The District Docklands will host a Christmas Twilight Market in December. Families can enjoy live music, pop-up food, art and more. Market stalls will be filled with a variety of art, craft, jewellery, homewares, food and last-minute Christmas gift ideas.
Location: The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Price: FREE
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Trust Makers’ Christmas Market
Shop for local handmade gifts from over 100 talented makers at this year’s Christmas Market at Rippon Lea Estate. Strolls through a selection of local makers, crafters and growers showcasing quality goods in giftware, art, jewellery, fashion, tasty treats and more.
Date: Sunday 18 December 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
Price: gold coin entry
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The Big Design Market Melbourne
The Big Design Market will return to the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton on 2 – 4 December 2022. The market features over 270 exciting exhibitors selling designer homewares, hand-made ceramics, limited-edition art prints, Australian-made fashion, unique jewellery, stationery and much more.
There will also be a dedicated kid’s play area at The Big Design Market, with FREE activities.
Date: 2 – 4 December 2022
Time:
Friday 2 Dec, 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday 3 Dec, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday 4 Dec, 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton.
Price: $6 online or $8 at the door. Kids under 12 years are FREE.
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Boho Luxe Market Christmas Edition
Boho Luxe Market is back at Federation Square on Sunday 11 December 2022, with the Christmas edition market running alongside their regular vegan market. Get your Christmas shopping done and enjoy creative workshops.
Date: Sunday 11 December 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: The Atrium + Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Price: FREE
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Artisan Christmas Market on Bay Street
Port’s Artisan Christmas Market features a range of unique handmade, locally produced gifts, art pieces, designs, jewellery and more.
Date: Saturday 3 December 2022
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Bay Street Port Melbourne
Price: FREE
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String Bean Alley Christmas Night Market
String Bean Alley Christmas Night Market will run on Monday nights in December at Queen Victoria Market. Stroll the open-air laneway and shop for locally-made gifts and unique Christmas trinkets. The market also features delicious food trucks, Christmas carollers, fake snow and a giant gingerbread man.
Date: Monday 5, 12 and 19 December 2022
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Location: String Bean Alley, Queen Victoria Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market – Christmas Market
Treat yourself or loved ones with something unique this Christmas from the St Kilda Esplanade Market. Meet Santa and his Elf, and see the crazy bauble roller-skating duo and elegant winged Christmas angels.
Date: Sunday 11 December 2022
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location:
Price: FREE
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Twilight Christmas Market at Bunjil Place
Bunjil Place Christmas Market will be back in 2022, with live music, food trucks, workshops, performers and lots of local artisans selling unique and beautiful gifts.
Date: Saturday 3 December 2022
Time: 3 – 9 pm
Location: Bunjil Place Plaza, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
Price: Free
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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.
