18 December 2024

Things to do in the Riverina this week (20 - 26 December)

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
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Christmas events and activities abound for all in the Riverina. Photo: Anyaberkut.

With the festive season in full swing, here’s what you can do around the Riverina the week of Christmas.

Want something low-key? Head to Forum 6 Cinemas to catch the latest big-screen releases.

Want to check out some great Christmas lights? Admire the handiwork at Lavington or Illabo.

Don’t want the trouble of making Christmas lunch? Check out Crystal Restaurant at Wagga or The Boat Shed Lake Hume for delicious festive food offers.

Looking for a good night out? Consider The Riverine Club for its Christmas party or the Club Tilly’s Boxing Day party.

Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄🤶

All Week

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Lavington Rural Fire Brigade’s Christmas Lights promises to be another impressive spectacle. Photo: Lavington Rural Fire Brigade.

Christmas Lights Display 2024

When: 20 December to 24 December, 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: 629 Krautz Street, Lavington
Cost: Gold coin donation.

Lavington Rural Fire Brigade is hosting its 10th Christmas Lights. Santa will be in his usual spot throwing lollies, with raffle tickets, drinks, snacks & lucky dips available to purchase as well.

Christmas lights display

The Illabo Christmas Lights is one of the biggest and brightest displays in the region and features 40,000 separate lights. Photo: Supplied.

Illabo Christmas Lights

When: 20 December to 24 December, 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: 5/11 Howell Street or search Illabo Christmas Lights in Google Maps.
Cost: Free.

Check out the Barkers’ epic display featuring 40,000 lights across a 1011-square-metre area.

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Catch a latest release at Forum 6 Cinemas. Photo collage: Shri Gayathirie Rajen.

Forum 6 Cinemas

When: All week
Where: Forum 6, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased here.

Two new releases have hit the big screens this week at Forum 6: Mufasa The Lion King and an advance screening of Sonic The Hedgehog 3.

Friday

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The Riverine Club is among the many venues hosting a Christmas party. Photo: The Riverine Club.

Christmas Party

When: 20 December, 6 pm to 10 pm
Where: The Riverine Club, corner of Tarcutta & Sturt Sts, Wagga
Cost: $120. Bookings essential.

Don’t miss out on The Riverine Club’s Christmas Party. It’s the perfect place for your work Christmas celebration, Friendsmas or a holiday mixer. There will be live music by Jez Swan.

Christmas Day

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How does an all-you-can-eat buffet on Christmas Day sound? Photo: Crystal Restaurant at Wagga Wagga Boat Club.

Christmas Lunch Buffet

When: 25 December, 11:30 am to 2 pm
Where: Crystal Restaurant, Wagga Wagga Boat Club
Cost: Adults & over 13s $158, 5-12-year-olds $68. Bookings essential. Click here for reservations.

The Crystal Restaurant at the Wagga Wagga Boat Club is holding a special Christmas lunch, an all-you-can-eat buffet. Make a booking and treat your family to a memorable afternoon by the lake with delicious food.

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A tasty treat awaits at The Boat Shed’s Christmas Day lunch. Photo: The Boat Shed Lake Hume.

The Boat Shed Lake Hume Christmas Lunch

When: 25 December, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: The Boat Shed Lake Hume, Restaurant, Cafe, and Wedding & Function Venue
Cost: Tickets are $165 for adults, $105 for ages 12-17 and $55 for ages 2-11, and can be purchased at Humanitix.

Have your Christmas lunch at The Boat Shed Lake Hume this year with a delicious buffet. There will be a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for the adults.

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The Club Tilly’s Boxing Day Deck Party will feature Torren Foot and Callum Hole. Photo: Club Tilly’s.

Boxing Day

Tilly’s Boxing Day Deck Party

When: 26 December, 4 pm, 27 December, 1 am
Where: Club Tilly’s
Cost: $30 and tickets can be purchased via Humanitix.

Get ready for the biggest deck party of the year at Club Tilly’s. Head down for a day-to-night party featuring Torren Foot and Callum Hole.

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