The best events in western Victoria this December
The silly season has arrived.
Zara Cuthbertson
November 24, 2025
December is the busiest month of the year, and the social calendar can fill up fast. Why not use this list for some inspiration to schedule your catchups?
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Christmas by the Lake
Back for its fourth year, this event features local performers, including Trinity College Colac’s band The Elliminations as the openers. There will be a fireworks display over the lake.
Where: Lake Colac Foreshore
When: December 13, 5:30-9pm
Price: Free
Image: Visit Great Ocean Road
Light Up Camperdown
This year’s program features live entertainment, lantern parade, youth glow circus workshop and screening of The Polar Express, with local shops staying open late.
Where: Clocktower Avenue
When: December 5, 4:30-9:30pm
Price: Free, youth glow circus tickets $5
Image: Warrnambool Summer Markets on Facebook
Christmas and Summer Night Markets
Warrnambool’s Christmas Markets and Summer Night Markets will run across several days and nights, bringing together a mix of stalls, food vendors and drinks, with live music on two stages.
Where: Lake Pertobe
When: Christmas Markets: December 7, 14 and 21; Summer Night Markets: Saturday December 27, then every Friday from January 2 - January 23, 4:30-8:30pm
Price: Free entry
Image: Ararat Rural City Council
Skate into Summer
This three-day community event will see the Ararat Town Hall auditorium transformed into an indoor ice-skating rink. The program includes sessions for all ages, themed nights, and an opening event with giveaways, food trucks and live radio crosses.
Where: Ararat Town Hall
When: December 12-14
Price: Adults 17 and over: $20; Kids 4-17: $15; Kids under 4: $7
Image: Portland Arts Centre
Oceanside Pride
Oceanside Pride, which celebrates the diversity and creativity of the local LGBTQIA+ community, features a range of workshops and performance opportunities, including an open talent night on December 1, ending in a sunset variety show spectacular on the Portland Foreshore on December 13.
Where: Portland Arts Centre, Portland Foreshore
When: December 1-13
Price: Free
Header image credit: Kat Featherstone Photography