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Getting There

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

ROAD CLOSURES 

Road closures will be in place on the following roads from 6:00am Saturday 29 November to 3:00am Sunday 30 November: 

DAVEY STREET closed between Baxter Street and Nepean Highway 

YOUNG STREET closed between High Street and Playne Street 

BAXTER STREET closed between Davey Street and Park Street

PLOWMAN PLACE open to local traffic only, via Bay Street South 

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 affect.

PARKING

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

- Bayside Shopping Centre 
- Frankston Waterfront 
- High Street 
- Bayside Entertainment Complex 
- Frankston Railway Station

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF POINT

If you are arriving via rideshare or taxi to the festival 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, prior to the Young Street roundabout. 

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 social media pages 
This is a smoke/vape free event
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 9.15-9.45pm 
Information is correct at time of release and subject to change without notice.

Check out some of the fun activities you will find across the site for all to enjoy!

Roving Entertainment

Towering, vibrant, and full of festive spirit, the Candy Cane Stilt Duo bring height, colour, and Christmas cheer. This energetic duo spreads joy through dynamic movement and dazzling costumes, creating a lively atmosphere filled with energy, sparkle, and festive magic.

Come and see Rudolph and the Gingerbread Man at the Christmas Festival- anotherunforgettable experience to enjoy!.

The Itchy Feet Pep Band is Melbourne's professional level pep band, performing top 40s music in a brass band/upbeat format while on the march! Come and see them perform this Christmas!

Candy Cane.Resize Gingerbreadman

Kayden and Nathan

Accessible Beaches in Frankston City

Davey Street

Learn about how Frankston City Council and our community partners are working to improve the accessibility of Frankston and Seaford Beach this summer.

Aussie Home Loans

4:30-9:30pm

Visit the local Aussie Home Loans team to enter the Visa gift card raffle just in time for your Christmas shopping needs. There will also be giveaways for the kids, free caricatures, and an opportunity to chat to the local team about the services they offer!

Barry Plant Frankston

Davey St

4:30-9:30pm

Come and join the Barry Plant Frankston team at their marquee — you won’t want to miss the fun! Meet the Barry Plant Bear and put your skills to the test with basketball and Bag Toss for your chance to WIN some amazing prizes.

Plus, enjoy free lollies and bottled water while you're here — because fun is always better with treats!

Christmas Crafts

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Enjoy some fun and festive craft activities with the kids, including;

1. Card Making - use stamps, stickers and textas to create your own design for family and friends

2. Stars - create a shining star for the top of your Christmas tree

Christmas Bunting - decorate the house with festive bunting to hang around the room.

BYO bag to take items home safely.

Girl Guides
Davey Street
4:30-9:30pm

Girl Guides exists to empower girls and women to discover their potential and become leaders in their world. We have been providing a brave space for girls and women for over 110 years. At Girl Guides Victoria, every activity is a new adventure. Our unique non-formal education approach emphasises learning by doing, allowing each girl to embark on her own adventure with every activity. We believe that by nurturing individual potential, we are positively impacting our community, one girl at a time. Being part of Girl Guides gives girls the chance to make new friends and build lasting connections. Through shared experiences, teamwork, and fun activities, they build strong bonds that often last a lifetime.

Glitter Gypsy Mega Bar
Young Street
4:30-9:15pm

Glitter Gypsy will give you your glam festive look, with a free mega Glitter Bar onsite. Transform yourself into something magical, colourful, beautiful, and creative!

Frankston District Netball Association (FDNA)

FDNA will be offering an opportunity to try netball - for any age and ability. We’ll have fun activities and giveaways for children aged from 5 years – you don’t have to play netball to visit. Boys and Dads welcome too!

Frankston Girl Guides

Frankston Pines Soccer

More information to follow!

Giant Bubbles

Be entertained by our bubble performances throughout the evening!

Kombi Photo Booth

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Capture your free Christmas Festival memories at the Kombi Photo Booth! Step inside the iconic vintage Kombi and snap an epic festive photo with your festival friends. Pose solo or bring everyone together - whichever way you do it, the Kombi Booth’s fun vibes and retro charm make for an unforgettable keepsake.

Melbourne Stars Cricket Activation

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Get ready to bowl like a Star! Here at the Melbourne Stars, we are bringing our inflatable bowling tunnel to the Frankston Christmas Festival in 2025. Kids can test their bowling skills, knock down the stumps and bowl like their favourite Melbourne Star! There’ll be awesome giveaways and flyers for the upcoming BBL season. Don’t miss the chance to join in the fun with the Melbourne Stars – see you at the bowling tunnel!

MO-SCAPE

Davey Street

4:30-9:15pm

Mosaic+scape = MOSCAPE! Mo-scape is a mosaic that kids create. Tapping into their creativity, colour recognition and fine motor skills, kids create a stunning, ever-changing mosaic mural wall.

Mums Supporting Families In Need (MSFIN)

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Visitors can stop by the MSFIN marquee to learn how they support local families facing crisis by providing essential material aid such as clothing, toiletries, prams, cots, and emergency food relief. The team will be there to chat about how the community can get involved, support our programs, or access help through one of our 110 partner agencies. MSFIN will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the festival to help make Christmas brighter for local children doing it tough as part of their Christmas Toy Drive. Every gift donated will go to a local child who might otherwise go without this year.

Netfocus IT - ‘Mosaic of Merry’ community art collab activity

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

In 2024, Netfocus IT’s Frankston Christmas Festival Community Collab filled the ‘Wells Street Windows’ with 214 Seagulls! This year, they’re colouring the space in new festive hues and capturing the special moments of Christmas with the ‘Mosaic of Merry Frankston’, with the activity open to all ages. Visit the Netfocus IT team and draw your ‘merry selfie’ on the supplied artwork tiles which will contribute to this year’s community collab installation in the Wells Street Window. Visit the team to find out about how you can also enter the competition to win an Apple iPad (11th Gen128GB Wi-Fi) valued at $599!

Nova

Grab your Santa photo with the Nova 100 Breakfast team! Jase, Lauren, and Clint will be onsite from 4:30-6:00pm at Santa’s House. Visit the Supernovas during the festival with games, merch giveaways, and plenty of prizes so be sure to drop past!

PARC
Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Head down to the PARC stall and have some fun with the Frankston Skate Park team! Our experienced Skate Park team will be there giving free skateboard lessons for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels! Our Can Swim team will also be there with fun water safety activities. Plus, we will have LOTS of giveaways and prizes to hand out on the day.

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Visit the team from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)!  A life-sized replica of the cockpit and fuselage of an actual Flying Doctor Plane will be onsite equipped with stretchers, communications, oxygen, suction, and the equipment used by our everyday heroes; the doctors, nurses and pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Royal Pickle Club

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Enjoy an interactive Pickleball experience from Royal Pickle Club, with a condensed court and real time fun. You'll find info about the game, introduction to the rules and have a hit around. Our friendly team can show you a taste of our venue and the many session & event options that we have available. Grab some merch and enjoy a hit... This could be your new favourite sport!

Sandsation Zone by Sandstorm Events – Creative Fun for Kids!

Young Street

4:30-9:30pm

Step into the Sandsation Zone, a magical hands-on space where kids can let their creativity shine! Children can dive into a world of colour and imagination as they create their own Sand Art masterpiece and design a vibrant Sand Bottle keepsake to take home.This year, we’re offering a special festival package – when you purchase 1 x Sand Art + 1 x Large Sand Bottle, you’ll receive a FREE child ticket to the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships – Enchanted Realm 2026!It’s the perfect way for children to get creative andfill their time with fun and colour while visiting the Frankston Festival of Lights.

Snowy River Frankston

Young Street

4:30-9:30pm

Snowy River Frankston is excited to partner and attend the Frankston Christmas Festival! You’ll find us on the corner of Davey & Young Streets, where we’ll be showcasing our exciting new MY26 models. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the latest innovations, check out the thoughtful design updates, and imagine your next adventure on the road. Come and chat with the friendly team! Whether you’re planning your next caravan adventure, curious about our newest models, or just love discovering what’s new, they’d be delighted to see you and share the Snowy River experience.

Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) SIAG

Davey Street

SIAG is a community-led project working to make Frankston City a more welcoming, connected and inclusive community. The SIAG brings community voices together, helps ideas find momentum, and recommends funding for projects that strengthen connection and belonging. The SIAG is supported by Frankston City Council and funded by the State Government. Come and visit our stall to connect with SIAG members and learn how to get involved in upcoming initiatives.

Stephanie & Co Activation
Stephanie & Co. are leaders within the Lash and Brow Industry; providing first class services to clients, teaching extensive lash and brow training courses, and delivering high quality eyelash extension products.  Visit Stephanie & the team at the festival for free glitter and temporary tattoos, spin to win vouchers and goodies, products, and custom gift wrapping.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieandco_lashes/
Website: https://www.stephanieandco.online/

Strike & Holey Moley

Strike x Holey Moley Bayside brings mini golf fun to Frankston's Christmas Festival!

With two interactive minigolf holes and vouchers to be won that can be redeemed right around the corner at one of our Bayside venues!

Come and visit us at Frankston's Festival of Lights 2025!

The Inclusion Project

The Inclusion Project was developed to create more accessible events that accommodate those living with a Hidden Disability. At this year’s Frankston Christmas Festival, we will be facilitating a sensory space which is a calm environment that will offer a quiet retreat for all attendees.

Inside the space, an Occupational Therapist and an Inclusion Project Officer with lived experience will be available to offer support and ensure visitors feel comfortable.

Keep an eye out for our Inclusion Project Officers throughout the festival – they’ll be on hand to help anyone who may need assistance finding or accessing the Sensory Space.

The Sporting Globe x Bayside

Davey Street

4:30-9:30pm

Celebrate the season with us at this year’s Frankston Christmas Festival, where festive cheer meets footy excitement.
Join The Sporting Globe for a special meet-and-greet with AFL stars Jack Viney and Zac Jones, all happening opposite Nova 100 on Davey Street. After meeting the players, step up to the handball target for your chance to win mini footy’s, pick up a fun giveaway, and discover how to shop 20% off* Sporting Globe online gift cards. Come and make a Christmas moment worth remembering.

*Terms and Conditions apply, see Sporting Globe Frankston for details.

Visit Bayside this Christmas!

We Rock The Spectrum

We Rock The Spectrum Somerville aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment where children of all abilities can play and grow together. Our facility is equipped with specialised sensory equipment designed to support the needs of children with autism, as well as other developmental challenges, while also providing a fun and engaging space for neurotypical children.