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Yarra River Shuttle Boat Service Tuesday 1 November – Sunday 23 April 2006 Sponsored by the City of Melbourne Discover magnificent Melbourne from the Yarra River. Hop on and off at any of the eight stops and discover Federation Square, Southgate, Melbourne Aquarium, Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Yarra's Edge, Victoria Harbour and Waterfront City/NewQuay. Tickets available on the vessel or from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square: Adult Day Pass $9, Concession Pass $5 (Seniors, Students and Children under 15), Family Day Pass: $19 (2 adults and 2 children), Children under 4 Free. $50 worth of discount coupons redeemable over the eight stops Monday to Friday running every 30 minutes 11am – 5pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays running every 30 minutes 10am – 8pm For more information Tel: 13 19 63 or visit parkweb.vic.gov.au Santa’s Post Box Friday 11 November – Tuesday 20 December Presented by the City of Melbourne and sponsored by Australia Post. Send your Christmas wish list direct to Santa at Santa’s very own Post Box. All letters addressed to Santa, The North Pole, 9999 including a return address will receive a reply from Santa himself. City Square, Cnr of Swanston & Collins Sts, Melbourne For more information Tel: 9658 9658 or visit thatsmelbourne.com.au Myer Christmas Windows Saturday 12 November – Sunday 8 January 2006 Experience the magic of the Myer Christmas Windows on-show daily. Free Bourke St Mall, Melbourne Daily viewing: 7.30am – 1am For more information Tel: 9661 1111 or visit myer.com.au Ride the Free Christmas Trams Saturday 12 November – Saturday 24 December Presented by the City of Melbourne and sponsored by Yarra Trams The hugely popular Christmas trams have returned. Running daily from 10am to 6pm, and until 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hop aboard at the special times below and meet Santa when he hands out free Cadbury Magical Elves to all the kids. Check Santa's timetable below: Free City Circle Tram Route (November 26 and 27, LaTrobe Street only) Meet Santa on the trams: Saturday 3 & 10 December 10.30am – 1pm Sunday 4 & 11 December 10.30am – 1pm Daily Saturday 17 December – Saturday 24 December 10.30am – 1pm For more information Tel: 9658 9658 or visit thatsmelbourne.com.au Christmas Bauble Friday 25 November – Friday 6 January Presented by the City of Melbourne The giant Christmas Bauble is back this year bigger and brighter than ever! The bauble has proved to be a very popular Christmas backdrop for photos by visitors and tourists to Melbourne. City Square, Corner Swanston & Collins Streets For more information Tel: 9658 9658 or visit thatsmelbourne.com.au Nativity Scene Thursday 8 December – Monday 9 January 2006 Presented by the City of Melbourne Nativity Scenes are a replica of the original birth site of Jesus, and play an important part of Christmas celebrations all around the world. Set in a Manger, this traditional Nativity Scene depicts the Holy Family including Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, and will be on view day and night for all the family to see. Free City Square, Corner of Swanston & Collins Streets Daily, 24 hours For more information Tel: 9658 9658 or visit thatsmelbourne.com.au Care Bears Christmas Party Starring Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sunday 11 December Presented by the City of Melbourne A special line up of celebrity bears will host Christmas craft workshops where children can design and decorate their very own Christmas masterpiece. Celebrity bears include the Care Bears, Paddington Bear, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Caramello® Koala. Meet and Greets – Roving - Care Bears, Paddington, Caramello Koala – 10.30am to 11am Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Live Show – 11am to 11.25am Craft Workshops – 11.25am to 1pm Meet and Greets – Care Bears, Paddington, Caramello Koala – 11.25am to 11.45am & 12.05pm to 12.25pm & 12.45pm to 1.05pm Meet and Greets – Goldilocks and 3 Bears – 11.45am to 12.05pm & 12.25pm to 12.45pm Metlink's Captain Sunday Saver – Roving from 10.45am to 1pm Free Federation Square Stage, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets Buy a Sunday Saver Metcard and you can travel all day Sunday across Zones, 1, 2 & 3 for only $2.50 For more information Tel: 9658 9658 or visit thatsmelbourne.com.au Christmas Magic Show with Cosentino Sunday 18 December Presented by the City of Melbourne Australia’s most famous magician, Cosentino, will present a spectacular magic show. Bring the family and expect the unexpected – illusions, mime, audience participation and lots of fun! Magic show starts at 11am followed by circus skills workshops for the kids. Cosentino Live Magic Show – 11am to 11.30am Circus Skills Workshop (Juggling with Red the Clown) – 11.30am to 1pm Circus Skills Workshop (Diablo with Ron the Clown) – 11.30am to 1pm Circus Skills Workshop (Plate Spinning with Daisy the Clown) – 11.30am to 1pm Metlink's Captain Sunday Saver – Roving from 10.45am to 1pm Free Federation Square Stage, Corner Swanston & Flinders Streets Buy a Sunday Saver Metcard and you can travel all day Sunday across Zones, 1, 2 & 3 for only $2.50 For more information Tel: 9658 9658 or visit thatsmelbourne.com.au Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight Saturday 24 December Celebrate this Christmas with song at Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, to be held in Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 24 December. A line up of top entertainers will perform a mix of the season's contemporary and traditional favourites. Proceeds will support Vision Australia's services Reserve Seating – Adults $70, Children (under 16) and Pensioners $45, Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16) $185 Lawn Seating – Adults $30, Children (under 16) and Pensioners $20, Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16) $90 Children under 3 seated on an adult’s knee are free Bookings Tel: Ticketmaster7 on 1300 136 166 or visit ticketmaster7.com.au Gates open at 5:00pm with pre-show entertainment from 8:00pm Main event 9:00pm – 11:30pm For more information visit www.visionaustralia.org.au ‘Chanukah in the City 2005 ’ – Festival of Lights Monday 26 December Sponsored by the City of Melbourne Chanukah – the Festival of Lights is among the most widely celebrated of Jewish holidays. In every Jewish home across the world, candles will be lit and songs sung. In 2005 a family-friendly celebration will take place at Federation Square. The community celebration will fill the city with the sounds of this joyous festival, and provide an opportunity for city workers, shoppers and visitors to experience the customs of a major sector of Melbourne’s community. Free Federation Square, Cnr of Swanston & Flinders Sts, Melbourne 4pm – 10pm For more information Tel: 9527 8644 or visit www.entertainmentstore.com.au [ Last edited by hick_aus on 2005-12-7 at 10:46 AM ] |
