🎄 Merry Murri Christmas Twilight Market
📍 Forest Glen Village
📅 Saturday 13 December
🕒 3PM – 7PM
Free entry | Family friendly | Everyone welcome
Celebrate the festive season with a uniquely local twist at the Merry Murri Christmas Twilight Market – a special edition of the GATHAA First Nations Market series, proudly hosted on Gubbi Gubbi Country.
This family-friendly event is the perfect way to come together and share in the joy of culture, creativity and community before the year wraps up.
✨ What’s On:
🛍️ Christmas Shopping – Browse a curated selection of First Nations market stalls featuring handmade gifts, artworks, jewellery, native botanicals, bushfoods, fashion, homewares and more - all made by First Nations artisans and small businesses. Shop local and meaningful this festive season.
🎅🏾 Blak Santa is Coming to GATHAA – That’s right! Blak Santa will be making a special appearance. Bring the kids (and the big kids) and grab a photo with the coolest Santa on the Coast.
🥘 Xmas Bushfood Cooking Demonstration – Don’t miss the chance to see Aunty Dale Chapman from My Dilly Bag in action as she shares delicious recipes and tips using native ingredients – with tastings, inspiration, and products to take home.
🎶 So You Think You Can Didg? – Our fan-favourite didgeridoo comp is back! Mob and non-Indigenous players are welcome to enter. Whether you're a seasoned didgeridoo player or just giving it a go, come share your skills and have a laugh — great prizes up for grabs!
🍴 Food Trucks & Native Flavours – Enjoy a variety of eats from food trucks on site, with delicious options to suit all diets. Expect native twists, fresh produce, and big flavours from mob-owned and local vendors.
🎨 Jarjums Cultural Activities & Christmas Craft – There’s something for the little ones too! Kids can get involved in creative nature play and cultural craft sessions in the Jarjums Tent — all free and guided by caring facilitators.
🌟 As the sun goes down, Forest Glen will come alive with lights, music and the warmth of community spirit. Whether you're after that perfect gift, a festive feed, or just a relaxed evening connecting with mob and mates, Merry Murri Christmas is your end-of-year must-do.
