Christmas Activities and Experiences Melbourne
Add some creative sparkle to your 2025 festivities with our fun Christmas activities in Melbourne! Hosted by local artisans and friendly creatives, our Melbourne workshops offer you the chance to share in some seasonal fun with your nearest and dearest. Whether you’re looking for office party ideas or an intimate crafternoon, you’ll find plenty of Christmas things to do in Melbourne here. Learn to make a DIY wreath, create your own soy candles or shake Christmas cocktails – whatever way you celebrate! Make new traditions this year with our Melbourne activities!
Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board
4.9 (32)
4.9 (1k) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brunswick & Burwood
1 to 14 guests
$100 - $119
Floristry Workshop: Preserved and Dried Flower Wreath
5.0 (3)
Only 2 dates left
Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$90
Terrarium Workshop
4.4 (14)
4.6 (383) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
South Melbourne
1 to 80 guests
$65 - $73
Wreath Making Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 20 guests
$150
Fresh Native Wreath Making Workshop
4.8 (6)
5.0 (1k) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Malvern East
1 to 15 guests
$89
Embroidery Workshop: Flower Wreath Brooch
Your choice of time
Docklands
1 to 4 guests
$198
Paint and Sip Class: Native Wreath
5.0 (390) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Monbulk
6 to 12 guests
$130
Floristry Workshop: Seasonal Wreath ( Private Group )
5.0 (233) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Burwood East
8 to 24 guests
$100
Natural Skincare Making Workshop: Gift and Eco Wrapping
Your choice of time
Collingwood
4 to 12 guests
$55
Paint and Sip Class: Wreath
4.8 (304) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Mont Albert
10 to 30 guests
$48
Living Wreath Workshop
5k followers
Your choice of time
South Yarra
6 to 12 guests
$85
Dried Flower Mini Wreath Making Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
Capel Sound
4 to 30 guests
$55
Floral Wreath Making Workshop
4.8 (17)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
South Yarra
10 to 30 guests
$90
Christmas Moru Doll Making Workshop / Bunny or Bear
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
Balwyn
1 to 6 guests
$50 - $90
Kids Art Class: Autumn Wreaths
5.0 (1)
4 to 5 years
Your choice of time
Fairfield
10 to 15 guests
$33
Festive Glass Fusing Workshop
5.0 (3)
5.0 (112) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 8 guests
$150
Xmas Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop for Team Building
4.6 (383) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 80 guests
$59
Christmas Cupcake Bouquet Workshop
1k followers
Your choice of time
Berwick
1 to 5 guests
$350
Santa & Dog Christmas Art Photoshoot Experience
1k followers
Your choice of time
Doncaster East
1 to 18 guests
$31 - $39
Fused Glass Christmas Gift Workshop
5.0 (13)
4.9 (1k) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Caulfield
2 to 10 guests
$155
Summer Christmas Seafood Cooking Class
5.0 (45) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Dromana
1 to 8 guests
$250
Christmas in July Workshop for Beginners
Your choice of time
Williamstown
1 to 6 guests
$125
Christmas Candles Gift Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Williamstown
1 to 8 guests
$105 - $120
Christmas Dried Floral Wreath Making Workshop
4.8 (5)
Your choice of time
Brunswick
1 to 10 guests
$120
Embroidery Workshop: Christmas Wreath Decoration
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Docklands
1 to 4 guests
$198
Christmas Workshop: Paint Your Neon Santa
4.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Mordialloc
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $59
Christmas Crystal Jewelry Workshop: DIY Gifts
Your choice of time
Surrey Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$200 - $209
Christmas Ugly Sweater Art Party
1k followers
Your choice of time
Doncaster East
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$36 - $44
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop (Fresh Flowers)
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Brunswick
1 to 10 guests
$170
Frankincense, Gold & Myrrh Christmas Scent Workshop
2k likes
Your choice of time
Toorak
1 to 7 guests
$49
Paint and Sip Class: Christmas Themed Painting
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Balwyn North
1 to 26 guests
$80
Moravian Christmas Star Workshop
Your choice of time
Belgrave
1 to 12 guests
$85
A Festive Crown Workshop
Your choice of time
Belgrave
1 to 12 guests
$85
Personalised Christmas Ornament Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Glen Waverley
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Malaysian Inspired Christmas Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Cheltenham
1 to 10 guests
$195
Watercolour Painting Workshop: Christmas Wreath
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
1 to 10 guests
$60
Sparkly Festive Earrings - Beaded Bling Workshop
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$99
Christmas Themed Cupcake Decorating Workshop
1k followers
Your choice of time
Berwick
1 to 5 guests
$210
Christmas in July Craft Workshop
2k followers
Your choice of time
Carlton North
1 to 8 guests
$165
Floristry Class: DIY Christmas Wreath
5.0 (26)
5.0 (233) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Burwood East
10 to 12 guests
$100
Santa Paws (Pet Christmas Photos)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Rosebud
1 to 40 guests
$30
Kids and Teenage Christmas Art Party
5.0 (2)
5+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Doncaster East
1 to 30 guests
$36 - $45
Christmas Cooking Class
5.0 (1)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Brunswick
8 to 16 guests
$140
Christmas Cooking Class: Edible Gifts
5.0 (1)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Brunswick
8 to 16 guests
$140
Christmas Finger Food Cooking Class
4.9 (152) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Brunswick
8 to 16 guests
$130
Christmas Tea Blending Workshop
5.0 (54) (for this teacher)
14k followers
Your choice of time
Kilsyth
/ Mobile
4 to 30 guests
$100
Exotic Christmas Cooking Class and Lunch
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Bentleigh East
6 to 50 guests
$240
Christmas Gin Gift Masterclass
4.9 (105) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
North Melbourne
3 to 30 guests
$170
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Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home
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1 to 5 guests
$195
Make Your Own Succulent Terrarium with DIY Kit
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1 to 50 guests
$90 - $100
Learn the Art of Chai at Home
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1 to 50 guests
$150
Learn Abstract and Landscape Painting
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1 to 90 guests
$65 - $110
Learn Zentangle® Art - Introduction
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1 to 100 guests
$70 - $80
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1 to 70 guests
$95 - $110
DIY Turkish Mosaic Table Lamp
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$89 - $109
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Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners
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The Art of Making Gnocchi
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School Night Curry, in a Hurry Class
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Sip and Paint a King Protea Bouquet
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Craft kit delivered
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$160
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Fun Christmas things to do in Melbourne
In the words of Andy Williams, it's the most wonderful time of year. And it's about to get even better! This year, add extra excitement to the holiday season with our range of fun Christmas events in Melbourne. Whether you're looking for things to do for the whole family, team building activities for your colleagues or a cosy one-on-one experience with someone special, we've got what you need to make the season sparkle. From pottery and mosaic making to cake baking and DIY decoration making, Christmas in Melbourne is a feast for the senses.
While it's important to have fun on Christmas Day, we think it's worth enjoying a bit of festive fun throughout December. Christmas activities like DIY decoration making or DIY wreath making help to set the scene, helping you leave stress behind and shift into a more celebratory mood. From families to couples and even colleagues, our selection of unique Christmas things to do in Melbourne is sure to suit everyone. Corporate teams looking for fun work Xmas party ideas will love our cooking and cocktail-making classes. Small businesses who like to celebrate the end of the year together will appreciate the intimate environment at a candle-making workshop or DIY bauble-making class. Friends planning their annual Friendsmas celebration will never forget the fun of a paint and sip class or festive pottery workshop. No matter what you've got in mind for 2025, our range of events and activities will make Christmas in Melbourne unforgettable.
Discover unique Christmas events in Melbourne
Australia's cultural capital is a hive of activity come Christmas. There are lights to see, carols to sing, markets to visit and enough to events to fill your calendar – and then some! In true ClassBento style, our collection of Melbourne Christmas activities adds an artisanal touch to the usual festivities. From holiday craft classes to gourmet foodie experiences, these unique Christmas events in Melbourne are the perfect way to slow down, switch off and learn from a talented local maker.
Got a sweet tooth? Learn to decorate festive cupcakes like a pro! Love the beauty and originality of handmade decorations? Discover how to make DIY Christmas wreath for your door. Look forward to catching up with friends over a glass of bubbles? Get merry (and tipsy) at festive paint and sip class. No Grinches allowed.
Our artisan experiences aren't just for for families, kids and friends – they’re also ideal for corporate groups looking for work Xmas party ideas in Melbourne. Got a big office crew to cater for? Choose our mobile option! Our friendly teachers will come to your office or a venue of your choice and bring all the materials, tools and equipment you need. So you can sit back and relax. There's never been an easier way to spice up your end-of-year celebrations!
Whether you opt for a festive cooking class with friends or a relaxed craft class with colleagues, you're in for an unforgettable celebration in 2025. Don't delay – these Christmas activities in Melbourne are seasonal and only run for a limited time.
Top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne
We all love Christmas, but sometimes, our festive to-do lists get a little overwhelming. Put up the decorations. Buy presents. Attend all the events. Send cards and gifts to faraway friends. Decorate the tree. Hang the lights. No wonder we all need a holiday when the holidays are over! If you need some help winding down during the chaos, our collection of creative Christmas activities in Melbourne is just the thing. Whether you want to try out a new festive craft or learn how to bake Xmas cookies, there are so many Christmas things to do in Melbourne in 2025.
Looking for wellbeing-boosting team building ideas? Our holiday workshops in Melbourne are a great way to support your hardworking crew with a fun creative outlet. Relax together at a seasonal baking class in Prahan and learn to make Christmas macaroons, or make festive bouquets at a festive-themed floristry class in Burwood East. No matter where you are in the city or surrounds, there are so many fun Christmas events in Melbourne to discover.
From pottery classes to pasta-making workshops, our Melbourne Christmas activities make it easy to relax and get creative with friends, co-workers or family. Not sure where to start? Here our list of the best Christmas things to do in Melbourne:
1. Paint and Sip Class: Native Wreath in Monbulk
Okay, so it's not exactly in Melbourne's CBD, but this shabby-chic paint and sip class is worth the drive! Held in Senoritas' Art Workshop's garden studio, this luxe Christmas activity includes a Paella lunch with Sangria, followed by a relaxing painting lesson. You'll learn how to paint a masterpiece that showcases your unique artistic style and head home with a painting of a native flower wreath to hang on the wall. The whole experience is approximately 5.5 hours, making it one of the most epic Friendsmas ideas.
2. Air Dry Clay Ornament Workshop in Notting Hill
Is there anything cuter than handmade Christmas decorations? Your kids will love discovering the joy of creating with their own hands in this immersive pottery class. Working with air-dry clay – a versatile and easy-to-use material – they'll learn the basics of clay hand-building and explore different shapes, forms and textures. At the end of the class, your little ones will head home with a collection of DIY decorations to hang on the tree.
3. Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board in Burwood
In this pottery workshop, you and your friends will learn to make a serving platter and two small bowls that you can give them as gifts or use at your own Christmas lunch. This is one of the cutest Christmas things to do in Melbourne – and a great introduction to hand-building with clay. You'll leave the class feeling calm, accomplished and proud of your earthy creation.
4. Floral Wreath Making Workshop in South Yarra
Looking for classy Christmas events Melbourne? Make a unique wreath at this relaxing Christmas workshop with Botanicah! The talented team will show how to make your own DIY Christmas wreath using a variety of materials like dried greenery, faux greenery and fresh florals. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to make the most of this popular Melbourne Xmas activity.
5. Latin Christmas Baking Workshop in Abbotsford
Celebrate Christmas in true South American style with this mouthwatering cooking class. Learn how to bake delicious South American treats and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and tantalising flavours of the continent as you journey through Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela. You'll make more than enough treats to share with your family, partner or housemates. Assuming you don't eat them all before you get home...
6. Paint and Sip Class: Christmas Painting Party in Port Melbourne
It's paint and sip – with a festive twist! Enjoy your favourite drink at Paint For Fun Melbourne's studio while you create a wintery Christmas masterpiece. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn how to paint a spooky festive artwork inspired by Tim Burton's most-loved characters. Be sure to bring some nibbles and a bottle of wine, beer or your beverage of choice. Good food, good company and a dash of creativity? That's what Christmas in Melbourne is all about.
7. Christmas Gin Gift Masterclass in North Melbourne
After being greeted with a Christmas cocktail on arrival, the real fun begins! In this hands-on gin-making workshop, you'll pick a flavour, weigh your botanicals and run your gin through the stills. When the distilling is done, you'll have a 700ml bottle of your signature Christmas gin to take home. (Or 12 x 50ml bottles to give as gifts, if you prefer.) Did we mention this gin-making masterclass also includes delicious food? (Um, what are you waiting for?!)
8. Christmas Clay Fridge Magnets Class for Groups and Teams in Fitzroy
Join Rebel Stepz Arts at this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make festive fridge magnets. Under the guidance of an experienced artist, you'll learn to shape and mould clay, paint your creations and add special details to make them pop. Then, take your magnets home or gift them to friends! This is one of the best Christmas activities in Melbourne for teams.
9. Christmas Themed Air Dry Pottery Class in Melbourne (Location of your choice)
Get the girls together for a Friendsmas party at home and learn how to transform clay into cute Christmas-themed trinkets! All of Mate Studio's workshops are mobile, meaning they're held at the location of your choosing – home, office, park or venue! This is a fun alternative to the usual Xmas lunch, making it one of the most unique Christmas events Melbourne-wide.
10. Mini Christmas Cookie Class in Camberwell
Cuteness overload! Get your friends together and learn how to create mini royal icing cookies in this comprehensive 5-hour class. Julia, founder of Miss Biscuit, will teach you everything you need to know to bake the perfect cookie. You'll learn how to make royal icing from scratch, discover pro-level piping techniques and learn to work with gold lustre and gold leaf. There's never been a sweeter way to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne!
