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What’s on in Ballarat this summer school holidays

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat6 Dec, 7 Dec + more
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Casual Canvas Sessions

Ballarat6 Dec, 13 Dec + more
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Melbourne Renegades School Holiday Camp – Goldfields

Ballarat19 Jan & 22 Jan

Summer of fun

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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Decorations

BallaratUntil 4 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Art Trail

BallaratUntil 2 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Live Music and Roving Entertainment

Ballarat12 Dec, 13 Dec + more
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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Santa’s Red Telephone Booth and Letter Writing Station

BallaratUntil 4 Jan
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Ballarat New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

Ballarat31 Dec
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Australia Day Celebration

Ballarat26 Jan

Outdoor adventures

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Summer holidays at Maze House

Hepburn27 Dec–26 Jan
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Summer Camp at Cave Hill Creek

Pyrenees7–23 Jan

It's showtime!

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Ozact’s The Tempest in Ballarat

Ballarat26 & 27 Dec
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Ballarat Rodeo

Ballarat2 Jan
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Burning Red: The Australian Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Ballarat4 Jan
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Cirque Nouvella – A new evolution of circus

Ballarat24 Jan
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Ballarat New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

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Summer Sundays line-up

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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens Week One

Ballarat4 Jan
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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens Week Two

Ballarat11 Jan
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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens Week Three

Ballarat18 Jan
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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens Week Four

Ballarat25 Jan

Amazing attractions

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Sovereign Hill

BallaratAttractions
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Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratAttractions
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Kryal Castle

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Eureka Centre Ballarat

BallaratAttractions
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Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Ballarat Indoor Go Karts, Laserforce and Entertainment Centre

BallaratAttractions
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Gold Rush Mini Golf

BallaratAttractions

Family-friendly dining

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The Forge Pizzeria

BallaratRestaurants
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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

BallaratRestaurants
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Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

BallaratShopping
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Pat’s Sandwiches

BallaratCasual eats
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The Little Cupcake Ballarat

BallaratCasual eats
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Ballarat Yacht Club Cafe

BallaratCafes
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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

BallaratRestaurants
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Tokyo Grill House

BallaratRestaurants

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What’s on in Ballarat this summer

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Top things to do in Ballarat over summer

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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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