It's the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than to come together as a community for some classic Christmas carols and fun?
With events all throughout Gippsland, check out the list below for our quick guide to the local carols scene!
Civic Park Drouin
Drouin Carols by Candlelight will be held on Young Street, so break out the candles and spend time with the community as you sing along to your favourites.
Date: Saturday 14th December
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Civic Park Drouin Soundshell, Young Street, Drouin
Coal Creek
Join in the festivities in the beautiful surrounds of Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. Carols at the Creek will feature the South Gippsland Concert Band, Korumburra Primary School Choir, food vendors and a nativity scene.
Date: Friday 20th December
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Location: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, 12 Silkstone Rd, Korumburra
Leongatha Recreation Reserve
Keep the kids (and the young at heart) entertained with activities, a visit from Santa, carols and fireworks! Dinner's sorted with food trucks parked at the reserve.
Date: Saturday 14th December
Time: Food, activities and live music from 4:30pm, carols from 7pm and fireworks from 9:30pm
Location: Leongatha Recreation Reserve
Cost: Gold coin donation
Moe
Find delicious food and coffee, kids activities, and live music and entertainment at the Moe Christmas Carols.
Date: Friday 20th December
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Moe Racing Club, 1 Waterloo Rd, Moe.
Neerim South
The Neerim South Community Carols will feature a visit from Santa himself, with lots of fun for the whole family. Don't miss out!
Date: Sunday 22nd December
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Neerim South Primary School - 180 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park in Thorpdale is bringing a free sausage sizzle to their community carols event. A don't forget to bring along your Christmas wish list with Santa set to make an appearance!
Date: Wednesday 11th December
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Pioneer, Station Street, Thorpdale
Traralgon
The Lions Club of Traralgon Carols by Candlelight promises to be an evening of entertainment for all, with a 1-hour show for the youngest attendees followed by the main carolling performance, featuring Traralgon City Band, the Combined Carols Choir, and local artists. The night will culminate with an epic fireworks display.
Date: Sunday 22nd December
Time: 6:00 - 9:30pm
Location: AGL Loy Yang Traralgon Soundshell in Victory Park - 2 Argyle St, Traralgon
Warragul
Warragul Christmas Community Carols brings Christmas cheer to the whole community on Christmas Eve. Sing along to your favourite carols as we countdown to Christmas day.
Date: Tuesday 24th December
Time: 7:30 - 10:30pm
Location: Civic Park, Civic Place, Warragul
Merry Christmas to all, and happy carolling!