Christmas in Western Sydney: Your Complete Guide
Christmas is coming fast and Western Sydney is packed with festive events, markets, activities and experiences for the whole family this season. From free council events to hotel Christmas experiences and shopping centre festivities, here’s everything happening across the region.
Hudson Hotel
Hudson Hotel has a full Christmas program running through December and there is genuinely something for every member of the family.
The Christmas Banquet runs from 1 to 24 December at $49 per person — a limited-time menu of Christmas favourites available all day. If you are after something festive and fun, the Kids Christmas Disco on Monday 21 December is free and includes dancing, games and prizes. Christmas Movie Night on Tuesday 22 December screens Elf on the big screen from 6pm, with popcorn provided, also free. Kids Christmas Trivia runs on Wednesday 23 December, and Christmas Eve on 24 December includes a special appearance from Santa — bookings required for that one.
There is also a Christmas Trivia Night for adults on Wednesday 2 December if you are after a grown-up festive night out.
Address: Hudson Hotel, 2 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista
Dates: Events throughout December 2026
More Info: What’s on Hudson – Hudson Hotel
A Merry Snowfest at Westpoint Blacktown
Snow is coming to Blacktown this November and it is a great free outing to kick off the Christmas season. Westpoint’s Merry Snowfest runs across three weekends with snowflakes drifting through the centre every 30 minutes from 11am.
Alongside the snow there is face painting, live performances and a Christmas DJ throughout the day, plus a Snowfest Sweet Treat each week from a Westpoint food vendor when you sign up to their newsletter.
Address: Westpoint, 17 Patrick Street, Blacktown
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays – 14 to 29 November
More Info: A Merry Snowfest | Westpoint
Christmas at Paddy’s Markets Haymarket
Paddy’s Markets gets into the Christmas spirit from late November with free gift wrapping available on weekends from 28 November through to 20 December, running 12pm to 4pm near the produce section. Spend $30 or more at any stall, show your receipt and you can grab free gift wrapping or a reusable hessian bag — a handy little bonus while you tick off your Christmas shopping.
The free hessian bags are available daily from 28 November to 25 December during trading hours from the market office, 20 bags a day, one per family, while stocks last.
Adress: Paddy’s Markets Haymarket, Market City, Hay Street, Haymarket
Dates: 28 Nov – 25 Dec
More Info: Christmas 2026 at Paddy’s Haymarket
Sydney Outlet Village
Sydney Outlet Village is going all out this Christmas with Santa in his very own Gingerbread House — their first time hosting Santa on site. Combine your Christmas shopping with a visit to Father Christmas and professional photos from just $25.
Address: Sydney Outlet Village, Heathcote Road, Liverpool
Dates: 5 – 23 December 2026
More Info:Santa Photos – Sydney Outlet Village
Blacktown City Council
Blacktown City Council delivers some of the best free Christmas events in Western Sydney each year, with community carols, activations and festive programming across the local area.
Their Glenwood Christmas Market is on the 6th of December and Blacktown City Christmas Carols on the 28th of November with live reindeer, food stalls, a special visit from Dorothy the Dinosaur and Friends, free Santa photos, free kids’ activities, fireworks
Address: Blacktown Showground and Alwyn Linfield Reserve, Glenwood
Dates: 28th Nov & 6 Dec
More Info: Events and activities – Blacktown City
The Vineyard
The Vineyard Hotel brings a relaxed and festive atmosphere this Christmas, with seasonal events and experiences for locals and families.
They have their Woodlands Christmas wonderlands on until early January with nightly Christmas lights, their woodlands cart, arcade games, and more on.
Address: 725 Windsor Rd, Vineyard
Dates: Until early Jan
More Info: What’s On at The Vineyard | Events in North-West Sydney
