Christmas Activities and Experiences

Find local Christmas activities near you

Wrap yourself in the festive spirit with our 2024 Christmas activities scattered across Australia! Get ready to infuse your holiday season with warmth, creativity and plenty of quality time with loved ones at our artisan-led workshops.

Imagine the delight of cookie decorating and cake decorating classes—the sweet aroma of freshly baked goodies, the artistic swirls of frosting and the joy of creating edible masterpieces. Our baking classes are not just about making treats, they're about crafting memories that are as delightful as the treats themselves. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these classes are the perfect way to add a sprinkle of sweetness to your Christmas celebrations. You’ll find these classes from Sydney to Perth, and everywhere in between!

For those who love the gentle glow of candlelight and are keen to add a personal touch to their DIY Christmas decorations, our candle making classes offer a unique and aromatic experience for all. Picture yourself surrounded by a variety of scents, carefully pouring and crafting your own candles. It's a sensory journey that goes beyond crafting—it's about creating ambience and capturing the essence of the season in a beautifully crafted candle.

And let's not forget the timeless tradition of Christmas wreath making! Dive into the world of festive flowers, foliage, ribbons and ornaments as you create a wreath that will welcome guests with holiday cheer. Our wreath making classes are available all across the country and are more than just a craft session—they're a chance to infuse your home with the spirit of the season and showcase your creative flair. Try a succulent wreath class in Dulwich Hill in Sydney or create something everlasting at a dried Christmas wreath workshop in Virginia in Brisbane.

Whether you're building and decorating a gingerbread house, moulding candles, shaking cocktails or weaving wreaths, our hands-on experiences are designed to bring people together, fostering connection, joy and the magic of the holiday season. Make 2024 the year you craft memories that will last long after the decorations are packed away!

Popular Christmas experiences for families and friends in 2024

Keen to share the festive fun with friends and family? Our Christmas experiences are far from ordinary, and instead, span a range of engaging activities that are best shared with those you love.

Cook up some holiday magic at one of our cooking classes, where seasoned chefs guide you through the creation of delicious festive dishes. From traditional Christmas feasts to unique culinary twists, these classes are not just about the food, they're about bonding over shared flavours and experiencing the joy of cooking together. Explore cooking classes near you, whether you're in Melbourne, Adelaide or anywhere in between.

For a super hands-on experience, try a ceramic ornament making class! Unleash your inner artist as you mould and decorate your own ornaments, adding a personal touch to your tree or creating heartfelt gifts for loved ones this Christmas 2024. These classes are a fantastic way to slow down, get creative, and embrace the spirit of giving.

Make your holiday greetings extra special by joining a Christmas card making class. Dive into a world of paper, colours and creativity as you craft unique and personalised DIY cards. Whether you're sending warm wishes to family or spreading holiday cheer to friends, these classes provide the perfect opportunity to express your festive spirit in a tangible, heartfelt way. They’re one of the best things to do for Christmas!

If you're in the mood for both art and relaxation, our paint and sip classes are a delightful choice. Grab a brush, sip on your favourite beverage and let your creativity flow as you paint your own holiday-themed masterpiece. It's a wonderful way to unwind, connect and bring a touch of artistry to your celebrations.

Our Christmas experiences aren’t just activities—they're opportunities to come together, create, and make memories that will be cherished for years to come. Search for these experiences near you and make 2024 the year your festive celebrations reach new heights. Happy crafting, happy cooking, and most importantly, happy holidays!

Creative Christmas crafts for adults that are great for your wellbeing

Take a moment to dig into a relaxing Christmas craft like candle making or DIY wreath making and enjoy a slice of festive peace in 2024. Our arty activities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and elsewhere in Australia are all designed to be a mindful and soothing experience. Encouraging your creativity to flow is a wonderful form of self-care and the best part, it's also super fun. So, whether you're looking for some team building ideas over Christmas for a stressed-out crew or some cute family Christmas crafts to inspire Mum to slow down and relax, you've come to the right place!

Paint the day away at a tipsy paint and sip, mould some calming clay at a pottery class or macrame your way to mindfulness at a local craft class—however you unwind, you can find the perfect Christmas activities here, ideal for rest and relaxation! Breeze through the sometimes stressful festive period knowing that you've allotted time to look after yourself with a fun, artist-led experience. Build strong relationships with your loved ones or colleagues as you make, create and shake your way to some Christmas calm.

Our fun Brisbane workshops, Adelaide experiences and Canberra classes might inspire you to continue your chosen craft or activity into the New Year and start newfound hobbies and passions. When you take time out of daily life and actually do something purely for yourself, you’ll start to notice a shift. You’ll feel much happier, and feel more positive which will help nurture relationships with the people who matter in your life. Start a New Year’s resolution by doing things you really love doing and start new hobbies you can continue with into next year.

Fun Christmas events to enjoy as a group

Whether you're planning a work Christmas party or you're gathering your nearest and dearest for some holiday fun, our unique experiences across Australia are perfect for intimate and larger-scale festive affairs. We have thousands of exciting Christmas craft workshops and foodie experiences to celebrate with!

Get stuck into the Christmas spirit and discover newfound skills such as pottery making, painting and even Christmas crafts like making gingerbread houses and DIY decorations. Plus, you don’t need any previous experience to take part in our Christmas activities because they're designed for beginners. Expect to laugh, smile and love your way through our Christmas experiences. Taught by some of the best Australian teachers and makers, you’ll come away feeling accomplished and relaxed. You might even learn a new Christmas tradition and continue year after year with your loved ones!

Not only are our Christmas experiences so easy to book as group events and one-off classes, but our gift experience vouchers make it easy to give someone a totally unique Christmas present. There's a fun activity for everyone! If you have children, include them and make them feel special with our Christmas baking classes. Got a DIY-loving dad? Learn how to make a classic DIY Christmas wreath in a local florist and discover the secrets to making homemade Christmas decorations! Know a wannabe mixologist? Our cocktail classes are also popular right now, invite your friends and family and learn how to make easy cocktails at some of the coolest small bars across the country, from Sydney to Melbourne.