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Christmas Shopping Night at Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • Thu 4 Dec

6pm–8pm

Christmas begins at Sovereign Hill.

Unwrap the magic of the festive season with the return of a much-loved community tradition — Christmas Shopping Night.

Enjoy free entry into Sovereign Hill, a one-stop shop for your Christmas gift list, and soak up the festivities.

Stroll along Main Street, where all the stores will be open late, giving you the chance to find the perfect Christmas gifts.

Snap a festive photo with St Nicholas to capture the magic of the season. Get hands-on with classic favourites, including gold panning, bowling, candle making, and the Makers Series.

Listen to the sounds of the season as a live brass band fills the air with music.

Watch confectionery demonstrations and discover the art of sweet making, or be amazed by the spectacle of our gold pour demonstrations.

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