Get excited Greater Bendigo! The lighting of the iconic Christmas Tree located on the corner of View Street and Pall Mall in the Rosalind Park piazza will take place from 6.30pm to 9pm on Friday November 21, 2025 and everyone is invited.
Greater Bendigo Healthy Communities and Environments Director Jess Howard said the annual lighting of the Christmas tree, sponsored by La Trobe University, marks the countdown to Christmas and is a key event in the City's annual Summer in the Parks program.
"The traditional lighting of the tree marks the start of the festive season so it's an exciting time for the community," Ms Howard said.
"The Christmas tree will be lit at approximately 8.45pm and there will be entertainment beforehand from 6.30pm onwards, including roving Christmas characters, face painters, entertainers and Christmas carols with singer Ally Gook.
"The tree lights can be viewed every night and the Bendigo letters have also been given a new Christmas makeover so the piazza will look very festive for photo opportunities during the day and at night.
"You can also enjoy twilight shopping with some shops staying open until 7pm in View Street, Bath Lane and Chancery Lane. It's the perfect evening to Love your Local and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the city centre.
"I encourage residents to gather your family and friends and head into the city centre to celebrate this wonderful community event."
More festive season celebrations will take place in December with the following events taking place:
- Epsom Christmas Carols, 5pm to 8pm on Saturday December 6 at Garden for the Future. White Hills
- Heathcote Christmas Carols 5pm to 9pm on Sunday December 7 at Barrack Reserve Heathcote
- Maiden Gully Christmas Carols 5pm to 7.30pm Sunday December 7 at Maiden Gully Recreation Reserve
- Axedale Christmas Carols, 5.30pm to 9.30pm on Sunday December 14 at Axedale Park
- Marong Christmas Carols, 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Sunday December 14 at Malone Park Recreation Reserve
- Eaglehawk Christmas Carols, 6pm to 8.30pm on Sunday December 14 at Canterbury Park Gardens
- Rotary Club of Bendigo Carols by Candlelight, 6.30pm to 10.30pm on Sunday December 21 in Rosalind Park
- New Years Eve firework displays at 9.15pm and midnight at ground level from the Poppet Head in Rosalind Park. The best viewing spot is the Queen Elizabeth Oval where you can see the sky light up.
To keep updated on the Summer in the Parks program of events, activities, times, and dates, please visit: http://www.bendigosummerintheparks.com/
