Parking, Toilets, Access and More 

This event is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the festiveseason with a range of entertainment, activities and food on offer. The event site is accessible from all directions and entry is free.

Parking 
We suggest using the following public car parks, however, fees and restrictions may apply, so please check signage. 

• Frankston Railway Station (Reduced Capacity)

• Frankston Waterfront

• High Street

• Bayside Entertainment Complex

• Bayside Shopping Centre

Accessible Drop Off Point - If you are arriving via rideshare or taxi to the event and/or require a drop off location close to the festival, the drop off point is located in front of the Frankston Library on Playne Street, just before the Young Street intersection.  

ROAD CLOSURES
Vehicles will not be able to access the following roads from 6am Saturday 30 November to 4am Sunday 1 December:

• DAVEY STREET - closed between Baxter Street and Nepean Highway

• YOUNG STREET - closed between High Street and Playne Street

• PLAYNE STREET - closed between Young Street and Thompson Street 

• PLOWMAN PLACE - open to local traffic only, access from Bay Street South

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Public Transport
Please visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey. The closest train station is Frankston Train Station which is less than 1km from the festival. This is also where most buses to Frankston arrive and depart from.  Please consider any schedule disruptions that may be in effect. 

Facilities 

Toilets – Public toilets will be available along Davey Street, Young Street, Plowman Place and Beauty Park. Permanent facilities will be open within Frankston Arts Centre, Cube 37, and Frankston Library. Accessible toilets are available at each of these locations.  
Water - There will be several hydration stations at the event on Young Street and Beauty Park. It is recommended you bring a water bottle to fill up and stay hydrated throughout the day.  
Seating/ Shade – Frankston’s Christmas Festival is an outdoor event. Tables, chairs and umbrellas will be available throughout the event site, near the Festival Dining precincts. We encourage attendees to bring a rug and rest on the grass in Beauty Park, and dress for weather conditions including a hat and sunscreen. 
Pathways - There are flat footpaths and paved roads throughout the festival. In Beauty Park there are components of the event situated on grass pathways, and some undulating hills on Young Street.   

Sensory Space - Library 4.30-8.00pm 
Peninsula Autism Friendship Group is an autistic-led, non-profit organisation providingconnection and support to neurodivergent individuals and their families.We will be offering a calm sensory space for families who need a break from the excitementof the Frankston Christmas Festival. The space will include sensory activities, space tounwind, and supportive facilitators.

Important Information 

• Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times  

• Some aspects of the event may change due to inclement weather, any changes will be communicated on the website and social media pages 

• This is a smoke/vape, drug, and pet-free event (service animals permitted)  

• Alcohol cannot be consumed onsite (excluding licensed premises in Playne & Young Streets)

• For local residents, please ensure your pets are securely contained at home during the fireworks display between 9.15 and 9.30pm 

• Information is correct at time of release and subject to change without notice. 

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See Santa                                          

He’s making a list and checking it twice…. Bring your wish lists, be ready for high fives and make sure you get your camera ready for when it’s your turn to meet Santa.

Santa’s Arrival Parade

5pm, Young Street

Everyone loves a Christmas parade, especially one with Santa! There will be Christmas performers, dancers and very special members of our community. The parade starts at the corner of High and Young Street at 5pm and travels towards Davey Street to deliver Santa to the event to kick off the festivities. 

Santa’s House

5.30-9pm, Cube 37, Davey Street
Proudly Presented by Barry Plant Frankston. 

Here’s your chance to tell Santa all your Christmas wishes and snap your own picture with the jolly man himself to take home. Don’t forget your Christmas list and camera! This is a free experience that’s always worth the wait.

Barry Plant are excited to be part of this year’s event to celebrate the 25th anniversary, and even more excited to announce Barry Plant will be back again next year supporting the event!

Visit Santa’s House, presented by Barry Plant and meet Barry Plant Bear whilst you wait to immerse yourself in all the festive cheer with an opportunity to meet Santa!

Barry Plant has some exciting activities at their marquee, so drop by and make sure you say hi to the Barry Plant Bear

Barry Plant proudly supports Make-A-Wish Foundation, and they are raising funds tonight by offering face painting and a Magician for a gold coin donation at their marquee near Santa’s House

Barry Plant raised over $1 million dollars this October for the make a wish foundation. For every home sold throughout the Barry Plant network $100 was donated to the foundation

Your chance to win a hamper full of goodies worth $300. Come over to the Barry Plant marquee and all you need to do is tell us ‘Why you love Frankston’