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Christmas Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Discover the Magic of Christmas Around the World! Join the fun and explore five unique Christmas

City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

All day

01 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Christmas

Free Event

Libraries Events

Christmas Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Discover the Magic of Christmas Around the World! Join the fun and explore five unique Christmas

City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

All day

02 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Christmas

Free Event

Libraries Events

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Discover the Magic of Christmas Around the World! Join the fun and explore five unique Christmas

City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

All day

03 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Christmas

Free Event

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Discover the Magic of Christmas Around the World! Join the fun and explore five unique Christmas

City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

All day

04 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Christmas

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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05 Dec 2025

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Christmas

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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06 Dec 2025

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Christmas

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
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07 Dec 2025

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Christmas

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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08 Dec 2025

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Darwin NT 0800
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09 Dec 2025

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Darwin NT 0800
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10 Dec 2025

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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11 Dec 2025

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Christmas

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

All day

12 Dec 2025

Christmas

Santa's Village

Santa’s back in town! Step into the festive wonderland of Santa’s Village at the Darwin Galleria and

The Darwin Galleria
37 Smith Street
Darwin City NT 0800
Australia

9:00am - 1:30pm

12 Dec 2025

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Fitness 4 Independence - Healthy Darwin Weekly Activity - 2025-26 Wet Season

***Click here to find the Holiday Closures timetable for all of Healthy Darwin's 2025-26 Wet Season

Costs

$5 per person, per session

Casuarina Aquatic & Leisure Centre Community Room
17 Gsell Street
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

9:00 - 9:45am

12 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Free Event

Fun Bus @ Malak Community Centre

All parents and carers with children aged 5 years and under are welcome to join us! Don’t forget to

Malak Community Centre
33 Malak Crescent
Malak NT 0812
Australia

9:30 - 11:30am

12 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Free Event

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LEGO Club @ Casuarina Library

Create your own LEGO masterpiece and display them in our Library for everyone to see. When: 3:30 pm

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

3:30 - 4:30pm

12 Dec 2025

Arts & Culture

Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - 50 Years On

Following a hugely successful, sold-out 2023/2024 tour, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody returns in 2025

Costs

Full Price: $79.90 Member: $69.90 Concession: $74.90 Child (10 - 16 Years): $49.90 Group (8+): $69.90

Requirements for public

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AANT Centre
93 Mitchell Street
Darwin City NT 0800
Australia

7:30 - 10:00pm

12 Dec 2025

Children & Family

Christmas

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Christmas Around the World Scavenger Hunt

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City of Darwin Libraries
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

All day

13 Dec 2025

Casuarina Christmas Pool Party – Richardson Ward

Get ready to make a splash this festive season at the Casuarina Christmas Pool Party with FREE entry

Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
17 Gsell Street
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

8:30am - 12:00pm

13 Dec 2025

Christmas

Santa's Village

Santa’s back in town! Step into the festive wonderland of Santa’s Village at the Darwin Galleria and

The Darwin Galleria
37 Smith Street
Darwin City NT 0800
Australia

9:00am - 1:30pm

13 Dec 2025

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