christmas at origins market
Celebrate the festive season at Origins Market with Christmas fun for the whole family.
From Santa’s spectacular helicopter arrival and visits with Santa to festive kids’ workshops, Christmas carols, local gifts and plenty of ways to eat, drink and celebrate, there’s lots happening at the market in the lead-up to Christmas.
Come along for the Christmas festivities, get your shopping sorted and enjoy everything the market has to offer this festive season.
meet Santa
📅 12-13 + 18-24 December
⏰ 11:00am-1:00pm
💲 Free
🎟️ No bookings required
Let the kids get their hands dirty as they transform their very own pumpkin into a spooky Halloween creation to take home and display. With guidance from our friendly workshop facilitator, they’ll design, gut and carve their very own pumpkin.
Each booking includes a full pumpkin, use of carving tools and guidance throughout the 1.5-hour workshop.
This activity is recommended for school-aged children, and parental supervision is required as sharp carving tools will be used.
Spaces are limited and our pumpkin carving workshop is always popular, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.
santa's helicopter arrival
Sunday, 20 December
Be in the market carpark by 9:25am
Free
No bookings required
Santa is making a very special arrival at Origins Market – by helicopter!
Bring the family along to see Santa fly in and join us as we officially welcome him to the market for the festive season.
Following the landing follow us inside the market for Live music, Kids crafts and the opportunity to meet Santa.
Christmas Carols
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Get into the Christmas spirit with live Christmas carols at Origins Market.
Local singer Emma Louise Nisbet will be performing a selection of Christmas favourites, bringing some festive cheer to the market.
Gift giving made easy
Find something for everyone on your Christmas list at Origins Market.
Shop handmade goods, art, jewellery, homewares and more from local makers and creatives, or give something delicious with local treats and gift boxes from Farmers’ Lane.
Not sure what to choose? Origins Market gift vouchers are available for purchase from Farmers’ Lane, so they can pick their own favourite.
Festive workshops
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Keep little hands busy with festive workshops throughout the Christmas season.
Kids can get creative with a range of Christmas-themed activities to make and take home, with free and low-cost sessions available on selected dates.
Live Music by the riverbugs
Saturday, 19 December 5:30pm-8:00pm Free Bookings recommeded
Add a little swing to your Christmas celebrations with live music from The Riverbugs.
They’ll be bringing their signature swing sound to the Market with a mix of favourite tunes and Christmas classics – perfect for a festive afternoon at Origins.
Live christmas trees
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Bring home the real thing this Christmas! Local business Needle & Pine will be popping up at Origins Market with fresh, live Christmas trees avaialble for purchase.
Find them at the market on on weekends in the lead-up to Christmas and pick out the perfect tree for your home.
Available until sold out.
christmas celebrations
Get together and celebrate the festive season at Origins Market.
From family gatherings and Christmas catch-ups to end-of-year work functions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate at the market with great food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.
More time to shop
21-24 December 8:30am-4:00pm
Need a little extra time to get your Christmas shopping sorted? Origins Market will be open additional days in the lead-up to Christmas.
Shop with us on Monday 21, Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday, 24 December, giving you more time to pick up gifts, local goodies and everything you need for Christmas.