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Santa comes to the Plaza

The big man in red will officially arrive alongside Mrs Claus and Rudolph. He’ll meet and greet kids and host a morning tea and Christmas activities.

  • The Dandenong Plaza centre court on level two, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 December, 10am to 2pm.


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This exhibition features work from artists with refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds.

  • Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 16 December. Open Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturday, 11am to 3pm.


Twilight Christmas Festival

This free night of shopping, activities and fun will feature more than 70 stalls stocking crafts, jewellery, clothing, candles, gifts, cosmetics, pizza, paella, potato spirals, sliders, donuts and more.
There’ll be an obstacle course, gladiator dual, sand art, face painting and rides.

  • Nazareth College, Manning Drive, Noble Park North. Friday 1 December, 4pm to 8pm. Call Helene on 0409 561 061 or Caroline on 0403 124 127 for more information.

 


Free face painting fun

Award-winning artist Sci Westwood is renowned for her creativity and offers her services free of charge.

  • The Bazaar at Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Sunday 3 December, 11am to 2pm.

 

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