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Gather your loved ones, don your reindeer antlers and kickstart the festivities with these fun Christmas activities in Australia. Whether you're searching for novel team building exercises or organising a family gathering, we have something to please every personality. After attending one of our fun Xmas events, even your Grinchiest friends and family will feel their heart growing.
Not sure where to begin? Explore our range of cooking classes in Melbourne and upgrade your festive menu. Feeling craft? Learn to craft DIY Christmas decorations in one of our Brisbane workshops. With so many exciting Christmas activities across the country, you don't have to travel far to find a memorable and magical holiday experience.
Best of all, our fun corporate team building activities and Christmas craft ideas are beginner-friendly for nervous newbies. Never baked cookies or picked up a paintbrush? Don't sweat it. Your talented teacher will share their knowledge and inspire you to keep creating at home. Zero pressure, guaranteed.
Ready to make Xmas 2025 the most memorable one yet? Spark festive spirit like never before with our list of unique things to do at Christmas in Australia.
Make a Christmas wreath for your front door
From family-friendly Christmas activities in Perth to work Xmas party ideas in Adelaide, there are plenty of fun events around Australia. But what could be more festive than making a DIY Xmas wreath? Guided by a friendly florist, you'll learn how to weave, wire and wrap your very own DIY Xmas wreath. Working with the country's most exquisite native blooms (or fresh foliage, depending on your personal preference) you'll craft a unique Christmas wreath that's perfect for your front door.
Looking for something a little more magical? Combine DIY Christmas decorations and glittery embellishments in this Adelaide fairy wreath workshop. You'll arrange fresh and preserved plants to create a unique garland overflowing with pixie dust. Are you a lazy horticulturist? Check out this succulent Christmas wreath making workshop in Perth. Succulents require little to no maintenance, meaning they'll look stunning throughout the festive period.
Whatever you choose, wreath making is one of the best Christmas activities for adults and kids. As you design sweet-smelling arrangements with your friends and family, you'll feel your tension melt away. Every creative workshop is a sensory delight, filled with the heady fragrances of pine, cinnamon and orange peel.
Upgrade your party menu with a mouth-watering cooking class
Christmas is an excellent excuse to overindulge in all your favourite treats. After demolishing the choccies and biscuits, why not continue the feast with cooking classes in Melbourne? These mouth-watering culinary adventures showcase delicious dishes while empowering you to keep cooking at home.
Tired of the same old Christmas activities? If your festive menu feels samey, learn unusual recipes in this exotic Christmas cooking class and lunch. Forget about dry turkey slices and overdone seafood platters. Instead, impress your dinner guests with Kashmiri herb grilled chicken skewers, chilli lacquered salmon and Portuguese-Indian style beef roast.
Do you know someone who's a fervent foodie? Invite them to join the fun! Cooking classes in Melbourne make thoughtful work Christmas party ideas and experience gifts because they encourage self-expression in a relaxed setting. Together, you'll channel your inner Ramsay while building a repertoire of valuable kitchen skills.
Discover DIY Christmas crafts ideas
Although Christmas is a magical time, it can be hectic. Thankfully, our DIY Christmas crafts ideas are an antidote to anxiety. These calming Christmas activities are a haven away from life's to-dos, where nothing else matters besides sewing, stitching and sticking.
Head to the Gold Coast and relish this macrame Christmas decorations class, where you'll produce several stunning Christmas tree adornments to brighten your interiors or office space. After a warm welcome drenched in festive cheer, you'll study beginner-friendly macrame techniques alongside a master maker. Macrame is hungry work, so enjoy the tasty grazing platters as you explore your newfound knotting skills.
Adelaide locals will love this festive-themed alcohol ink workshop. Guided by Katy from Botanista, you'll learn how to decorate Christmas baubles using alcohol-based inks. Fast-drying and moisture resistant, these concentrated inks blend together to create organic patterns, swirls and shapes. The result? A one-of-a-kind design you won't find in stores. ClassBento community member Jody loved her Christmas craft experience at Botanista: "Katy is an outstanding teacher. She is positive, gives clear information and assists without taking over if you need some extra tips. All supplies were there and great quality. Had a super time and would attend another class of Katy's in a heartbeat." So, what are you waiting for? Head down to Katy's creative space in Port Noarlunga and give your Christmas tree a glow up. Struggling to get into the mood for Christmas 2025? We've got you. Say goodbye to your inner Grinch with these fun Xmas activities around Australia.
Paint and sip the night away
Our paint and sip classes offer something for everyone. Boozy teams will love the complimentary tipples and laissez-faire atmosphere, while non-drinkers can lose themselves in whimsical watercolours. Ultimately, paint and sip workshops are perfect work Christmas party ideas because they play to everyone's strengths.
Things to do in Melbourne don't get much better than a paint and sip class. You'll tap into your inner artist and grapple with various festive motifs. Replicate Rudolph in all his red-nosed glory or manifest a beachy Christmas scene. The possibilities are limitless, and your instructor will motivate you to try different techniques and mediums.
There's no such thing as a mistake in our paint and sip classes. Christmas activities aren't about getting things "right" – they simply ask you to have fun trying!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with baking classes
There's a buffet of Christmas events in Sydney to satisfy the sweetest teeth, including cake decorating classes and baking classes. One of the most tantalising workshops has to be this Christmas cake baking class. You'll grapple with ganache, pipe icing and temper chocolate under the guidance of an expert pâtissier.
You'll bake two popular desserts alongside other like-minded chefs. Start by mixing a decadent Christmas yule log cake before moving on to a fruity Japanese cheesecake. Both options are standout showstoppers that'll dazzle your nearest and dearest come Christmas Day.
If you're feeling charitable, take your yummy creations home to share with family members. Otherwise, tuck in towards the end of the Wonkaesque workshop and brush away the crumbs. Your loved ones will be none the wiser!
Sip on cheerful Christmas cocktails
Craving team building exercises with a twist? Browse our cocktail classes and challenge each other to hair-raising flair moves. Christmas cocktails will keep the conversation and banter flowing all evening.
In this cocktail making class with a feast, you'll practise bottle spins, palm flips and ice throws under the watchful eye of a magnificent mixologist. They'll reveal insider tips and tricks for lip-smacking concoctions while building your cocktail making confidence.
Above all else, cocktail classes break the ice. After a few well-deserved drinks, you'll skip over awkward chit-chat and dive straight into meaningful conversation. Christmas cocktails make bonding a breeze!
Our fun Christmas activities in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and more will make this holiday season one to remember. There are countless Christmas craft ideas and team building activities spanning the country, prioritising togetherness in a warm and welcoming environment.
Most importantly, these fun Christmas activities are beginner-friendly. You don't need any experience to join because our skilled teachers will develop your skills using a comprehensive, step-by-step approach. What are you waiting for? It’s time to make memories that last a lifetime!
