Christmas 2025
A warm welcome awaits you in Kaniva this Christmas. Explore the magical miniature world of the Polar Express and visit the magical Christmas room at the Kaniva Puppet Shop.
Decorate your House or Business
Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas in Kaniva. Enjoy a walk or drive around Kaniva and view the many Christmas displays around town. Best viewed from 9pm at night.
Christmas Cheer Giving Tree
Drop-off points at LINK Neighbourhood House and Kaniva Op Shop. Ideas to bring: non-perishable groceries, Christmas treats, toiletries, cleaning products, wrapping paper, ribbon, and unwrapped gifts for all ages. All gifts due by 9 Dec.
Christmas hospitality trading hours:
Find extended and changed trading hours here: Where to Eat
Please note the highway is exceptionally busy over Xmas, so take extra care if you are travelling. If you are driving, the safest place to turn is at the round about. Pedestrians - please use the pedestrian walkway crossings to cross the highway.
UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Fri 28 Nov, 5pm–8pm,
Late Night Christmas Shopping
Come down the street for a special extended trading hours (including Kaniva Op Shop in Baker St) plus special events
Sun 30 Nov, 7pm
Hymns & Pimms Advent Celebration, Nhill
Christmas carol evening led by Sing Australia and local musicians. Supper provided, including Pimms Christmas Punch. Nhill Lutheran Church. Contacts: Wendy 0407 566 261 | Kaye 0427 923 237.
Sun 7 Dec, 10am
Empty Christmas Tree Service
All welcome. Bring unwrapped gifts or groceries to place under the empty tree. Kaniva Community Church, 106–108 Commercial Street.
Fri 12 Dec, 5 - 8pm SA time
Bordertown Christmas Street Party
Stalls, entertainment and family fun. Bordertown main street.
Sat 13 Dec. 5.30pm
Nhill Christmas Carols & Lions Twilight Market
The Nhill Town Committee and Lions Club of Nhill invite you to a festive, family-friendly evening.
The Twilight Market begins at 5.30pm, followed by the Christmas Carols at 6pm. Free BBQ and face painting provided. Jaypex Park. Contact: [email protected]
Sun 14 Dec, 6.30pm
Serviceton Carols
Join the community at the Serviceton Recreation Reserve for a relaxed evening of Christmas celebrations. From 6.30pm there will be a free barbecue, face painting and children’s activities. The carol service will begin at 7.30pm. Please bring a chair or rug to sit on.
Tues 16 Dec, 6.45pm
Kaniva College Presentation Night
For all families and friends of students in Years 5–12. Kaniva Shire Hall. (Students to attend in full school uniform.)
Fri 19 Dec, 4pm onwards
Santa Photos
Bring the family along for Kaniva Playgroup's Santa photos from 4pm to 6.30pm, right before the Carols at The Hub. It’s a lovely chance to capture some Christmas magic with the big guy himself. Digital photo packs are available at 3 for $10 or 6 for $20 (cash only). Save time filling out forms on the day, register your details online now: https://tinyurl.com/y7kup4v8
Fri 19 Dec, 5pm onwards
Kaniva Community Carols
Come along to Kaniva Community Hub for an evening of festive cheer. Face painting will start at 5pm, Santa will make his grand arrival at 6.45pm, and the carols with the Serviceton Church band will begin at 7pm. Bring along your picnic rug or chairs and enjoy a relaxed family friendly night out. BBQ, drinks and lollies will be available to help keep the Christmas spirit flowing.
Sat 20th Dec
Bill’s Gully Christmas Tree
Join the Bill's Gully community party at Bill’s Gully Hall. Santa will be arriving at 8pm, so bring the kids along for a fun and festive night. The evening begins at 6pm with a basket tea to share, BYO drinks, chairs and Santa presents.
Sun 21st Dec, 11am
Christmas Services
Wed 24 Dec
Christmas Eve at Henry’s Club Hotel
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a friendly catch-up at Henry’s Club Hotel. Drinks will be served inside, while Big Guys Mobile Pizza Kaniva will be out the front firing up their delicious wood-fired pizzas. It’s the perfect place to unwind, share a laugh and toast the season with locals and visitors alike. Phone Henry's Cub Hotel on 0448 248 759. Facebook
Thurs 25th Dec,
Church Services, 9am
Fri 26th Dec, 12 - 6.30pm
Boxing Day Races
Celebrate the festive season at the DMD Nhill Cup and experience country racing. Enjoy up-close racing action, live entertainment, children’s activities, and the Luv-A-Duck Fashions on the Field Booking link
New Year's Eve
TBC
Nhill Heritage Aviation Centre (TBC)
Open Boxing Day through to 2nd Jan from 10 - 4pm. Website
Please note the highway is exceptionally busy over Xmas, so take extra care if you are travelling. If you are driving, the safest place to turn is at the round about. Pedestrians - please use the pedestrian walkway crossings to cross the highway. Reminder, You can not take suit or veggies over the border into SA,
A warm welcome awaits you in Kaniva this Christmas. Explore the magical miniature world of the Polar Express and visit the magical Christmas room at the Kaniva Puppet Shop.
Decorate your House or Business
Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas in Kaniva. Enjoy a walk or drive around Kaniva and view the many Christmas displays around town. Best viewed from 9pm at night.
Christmas Cheer Giving Tree
Drop-off points at LINK Neighbourhood House and Kaniva Op Shop. Ideas to bring: non-perishable groceries, Christmas treats, toiletries, cleaning products, wrapping paper, ribbon, and unwrapped gifts for all ages. All gifts due by 9 Dec.
Christmas hospitality trading hours:
Find extended and changed trading hours here: Where to Eat
Please note the highway is exceptionally busy over Xmas, so take extra care if you are travelling. If you are driving, the safest place to turn is at the round about. Pedestrians - please use the pedestrian walkway crossings to cross the highway.
UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Fri 28 Nov, 5pm–8pm,
Late Night Christmas Shopping
Come down the street for a special extended trading hours (including Kaniva Op Shop in Baker St) plus special events
Sun 30 Nov, 7pm
Hymns & Pimms Advent Celebration, Nhill
Christmas carol evening led by Sing Australia and local musicians. Supper provided, including Pimms Christmas Punch. Nhill Lutheran Church. Contacts: Wendy 0407 566 261 | Kaye 0427 923 237.
Sun 7 Dec, 10am
Empty Christmas Tree Service
All welcome. Bring unwrapped gifts or groceries to place under the empty tree. Kaniva Community Church, 106–108 Commercial Street.
Fri 12 Dec, 5 - 8pm SA time
Bordertown Christmas Street Party
Stalls, entertainment and family fun. Bordertown main street.
Sat 13 Dec. 5.30pm
Nhill Christmas Carols & Lions Twilight Market
The Nhill Town Committee and Lions Club of Nhill invite you to a festive, family-friendly evening.
The Twilight Market begins at 5.30pm, followed by the Christmas Carols at 6pm. Free BBQ and face painting provided. Jaypex Park. Contact: [email protected]
Sun 14 Dec, 6.30pm
Serviceton Carols
Join the community at the Serviceton Recreation Reserve for a relaxed evening of Christmas celebrations. From 6.30pm there will be a free barbecue, face painting and children’s activities. The carol service will begin at 7.30pm. Please bring a chair or rug to sit on.
Tues 16 Dec, 6.45pm
Kaniva College Presentation Night
For all families and friends of students in Years 5–12. Kaniva Shire Hall. (Students to attend in full school uniform.)
Fri 19 Dec, 4pm onwards
Santa Photos
Bring the family along for Kaniva Playgroup's Santa photos from 4pm to 6.30pm, right before the Carols at The Hub. It’s a lovely chance to capture some Christmas magic with the big guy himself. Digital photo packs are available at 3 for $10 or 6 for $20 (cash only). Save time filling out forms on the day, register your details online now: https://tinyurl.com/y7kup4v8
Fri 19 Dec, 5pm onwards
Kaniva Community Carols
Come along to Kaniva Community Hub for an evening of festive cheer. Face painting will start at 5pm, Santa will make his grand arrival at 6.45pm, and the carols with the Serviceton Church band will begin at 7pm. Bring along your picnic rug or chairs and enjoy a relaxed family friendly night out. BBQ, drinks and lollies will be available to help keep the Christmas spirit flowing.
Sat 20th Dec
Bill’s Gully Christmas Tree
Join the Bill's Gully community party at Bill’s Gully Hall. Santa will be arriving at 8pm, so bring the kids along for a fun and festive night. The evening begins at 6pm with a basket tea to share, BYO drinks, chairs and Santa presents.
Sun 21st Dec, 11am
Christmas Services
- Presbyterian Church 9am,
- Kaniva Community Church, 10am
- St Augustine's Anglican Church, 11am
Wed 24 Dec
Christmas Eve at Henry’s Club Hotel
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a friendly catch-up at Henry’s Club Hotel. Drinks will be served inside, while Big Guys Mobile Pizza Kaniva will be out the front firing up their delicious wood-fired pizzas. It’s the perfect place to unwind, share a laugh and toast the season with locals and visitors alike. Phone Henry's Cub Hotel on 0448 248 759. Facebook
Thurs 25th Dec,
Church Services, 9am
- Kaniva Community Church,
- Kaniva Presbyterian Church (TBC)
- Serviceton Church, Family friendly format. Serviceton Recreation Reserve.
Fri 26th Dec, 12 - 6.30pm
Boxing Day Races
Celebrate the festive season at the DMD Nhill Cup and experience country racing. Enjoy up-close racing action, live entertainment, children’s activities, and the Luv-A-Duck Fashions on the Field Booking link
New Year's Eve
TBC
Nhill Heritage Aviation Centre (TBC)
Open Boxing Day through to 2nd Jan from 10 - 4pm. Website
Please note the highway is exceptionally busy over Xmas, so take extra care if you are travelling. If you are driving, the safest place to turn is at the round about. Pedestrians - please use the pedestrian walkway crossings to cross the highway. Reminder, You can not take suit or veggies over the border into SA,
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