December 18th, 2025Christmassy and New Year stuff
The Local sent out invites to local charities and not-for-profit organisations asking for their Christmas activities. Here they are, in no particular order.
Odessa at Leaver’s Hotel is hosting an Orphans’ Christmas lunch with orphan musicians. Pay what you can. Money goes to the banquet. Xmas raffle donations welcome. Bookings: www.events.humanitix.com/orphans-christmas-at-odessa
The Daylesford Community Brass Band is holding its annual Community Christmas Carols at the Hepburn Springs Sound Shell on Monday December 22, starting at 7.30pm. Guest appearances from the Daylesford Pipe Band, the HoneyTones Choir – and the man in the red suit. The band will also be playing carols on December 20 in Vincent Street, Daylesford, 10am-11.30am.
Cliffy’s Emporium in Daylesford proudly presents its much-anticipated Christmas Raffle. The proceeds from this year’s raffle will directly support our local CFA brigades. Tickets: www.rafflelink.com.au/christmasatcliffys25
Christian Bible Fellowship, Creswick will hold a Christmas Day Church Service at North Creswick Primary School’s multi-purpose room (at rear of site), 9.30am to 10.30am. Enquiries: Don and Lindy Oswin on 0488 944 337. All welcome.
Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group has its Christmas party for members and friends on Tuesday, December 16 from 6pm at 600 Above Wine Bar, Macedon.
More information and tickets: https://mrsg.org.au/events-calendar/2025/11/11/mrsg-end-of-year-2025
Woodend Neighbourhood Centre will hold a Gift of Creating with Yoga, also for children in Prep to Grade 6. Children can enjoy a blend of yoga and hands-on creative activities. There are two sessions on Monday, December 22. Bookings: www.socialplanet.com.au/at/woodend-neighbourhood-house/collection/66
Catholic Christmas Mass Times are on Wednesday, December 24, 8.30pm at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Daylesford; Thursday, December 25, 9am at St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Creswick.
Lights on for Corey and Christmas Carols, with a visit from Santa, will be hosted by Tell Tales Bed and Breakfast at 155 Melbourne Rd, Creswick on Sunday, December 21 from 5.30pm. There will be a smoking ceremony, music and fun.
Not Christmas but Daylesford’s NYE Parade and Gala is well on the way with just a few weeks to go. Visit the Parade Inspo page at daylesfordnye.com.au/parade-inspo Register your float at daylesfordnye.com.au/parade-info
