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Free Christmas Activities 

From 4.30pm onwards the Frankston Arts Centre, Cube 37 and the Frankston Library will be a-buzz with free Christmas activities for all of the family to enjoy. From Christmas crafts and family portraits to live stage shows, there will be plenty happening in the precinct. 

Keep scrolling to explore all of the activities across the Precinct or jump to a section of interest below:

• Frankston Arts Centre - Live Stage Show, Ugly Christmas Sweater Portraits
• Cube 37 - Santa's House
• Frankston Library - Storytime, Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle
• Frankston Library Forecourt - Arts and Crafts 

Frankston Arts Centre Activities

The Smurfs Winter Wonderland Live Show

Frankston Arts Centre Theatre 

5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm

Approximately 20-25 mins per show (free, subject to availability) 

Bundle up and get ready to celebrate the festive season with our adorable little blue friends…  The Smurfs!

It’s Christmas and Smurfette is ready to light up the stage with her Rock’n Roll Christmas Party Hop.

But will Papa Smurf be able to get over his stage fright? Get ready to sing along.

Get ready to dance along in a Smurf Village Christmas kind of way!

Make sure you schedule in to see one of the four free shows in the Frankston Arts Centre theatre.  Admission will be on a first come first served basis (capacity is limited). Doors open from 4:30pm.

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Photo Shoots
Frankston Arts Centre  
4:30-9pm

Awkward Portraits is Melbourne's original and best provider of (intentionally) daggy portraiture. Taking normal good-looking people, they dress them in horrid outfits, place them in uncomfortable poses, and

photograph them for years of enjoyment! Visit Frankston Arts Centre to have your chance to be part of the fun!  Costumes and props are provided, unless you want to come fully equipped in your own daggy Christmas attire.  Due to the demand for this free activity, this will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Check out the Awkward Portraits website or visit Awkward Portraits on Instagram 

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Cube 37 Activities

Santa’s House 
Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre 
5-9pm

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! This is a free experience that’s always worth the wait. 

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Frankston Library Activities

Frankston Library Christmas Festival Activities
4:30 – 8pm 

Join us throughout the event for an enchanting Storytime experience. More information to follow.

Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle 
Library Forecourt 
4:45pm & 6pm (30 min shows)

Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle's colourful and family-friendly puppets will delight you with a fun storyline, hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and plenty of puppet surprises! The puppet performance is designed for all ages

and runs for approximately 30 minutes.Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle presents "Surprise, Surprise- It's Christmas!".  Join Chris as he searches for the perfect Christmas surprise at his local all-puppet-run prank shop. The puppets have loads of ideas, many of which may not be particularly helpful! Will Chris find what he's looking for? What surprises do the puppets have in store? Join us as we laugh, sing, and get silly, as well as find out some of the things that puppets can do that humans can't!

Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle is the brainchild of Chris Elkington and Rob Irvin, who have been performing together since 2021. They love performing puppets to people of all ages in schools, kinders, aged-care centres, libraries, events and festivals in Victoria and interstate. They know that puppets speak to (are heard by) people in surprising ways and aim to bring puppet joy into people's lives.

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Frankston Library Forecourt Activities

 Hot Arts 
Library Forecourt 
4:30-8:15pm 
Join Mornington Peninsula artist, Amanda Nelson who will be running a free interactive program for young people aged 4+ and their guardians. This Hot Arts for Cool Kids activity is a wonderful way for families to explore artistic expression together at Frankston's Christmas Festival.

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Mermaid Tarielle 
Mermaid Tarielle is Melbourne’s leading professional mermaid performer, known internationally for her unique blend of artistry and passion. You may have seen her on Australian reality TV show Beauty and the Geek, performing at

SeaLife Aquarium in Berlin, and for SeaSerpent Cruises in Egypt! Driven by a deep love for the ocean and performance, Tarielle has mastered the art of storytelling through her enchanting mermaid character, creating memorable moments for all ages. Her one-of-a-kind mermaid tail is designed with intricate detail, offering a lifelike and incredibly realistic experience, bringing the magic of the ocean to life! 
Come and visit Tarielle in the Library forecourt during Frankston's Christmas Festival. 

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European Christmas Village 

4.30-9.30pm 
Young Street Carpark

Make sure the European Christmas Village in the Young Street carpark is one of your first stops on the night.

Featuring scenes straight out of a holiday storybook, think European-inspired, handcrafted, and unique items as well as tasty treats warming your heart and taste buds, dressed with string lights and festive sounds.

Choose from a range of gourmet delicacy's from around the globe.

This bustling village will also be home to makers, bakers, artisans and creators showcasing handcrafted treats for you to enjoy!

Enjoy the blend of culture and offerings, all at the European Christmas Village. 

Little Beauty Market Frankston Christmas Festival

On Saturday 30 November 2024, the Little Beauty Market will once again team up with Franskton City Council to celebrate the start of the Christmas season!

Frankston’s Christmas Festival is one of Melbourne's longest running Christmas events, and the market is the perfect place to start your Christmas gift-shopping.

Explore our stallholders below and don't forget to tag us in your photos #littlebeautymarket and #frankstonchristmasfestival so we can see and share all the fun you are having on the night.