Christmas at the Lake!

When
13 Dec 2025
Where
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Innes Common
Entry
Free
Time
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 5.30pm-9.45pm
Christmas at the Lake – A Celebration for Everyone! Get ready for a free, fun-filled day bursting with colour, dance, music, and joy!

Enjoy 10 dazzling dance groups from modern moves to vibrant ethnic performances, 2 incredible music groups playing famous sing-along favourites and their own hits, and a 20+ member choir filling the air with festive harmonies.

Santa Claus will make a grand entrance with a bag full of lollies!
Free face painting for kids!
A huge variety of food stalls to tempt every taste bud!
Slides, rides, and amusements for all ages!
And to top it all off – a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night sky!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate the magic of the season together!
See you at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake – let’s make it unforgettable!
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