A warm welcome awaits you in Kaniva this Christmas. Explore the magical miniature world as the Polar Express rolls into the Kaniva Puppet Shop 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. Residents, Farms and Businesses: Light up your house or business for Christmas and Show us your Santas! We have token thank you gifts for the best displays, sponsored by KDPA. Don't forget to upload your photo using the #Kaniva to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or email us.
Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings Available in various Kaniva shops and street stalls
Christmas hospitality trading hours: Find extended and changed trading hours here: Where to Eat
UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2024
December
Tues 24th Dec, Kaniva Traders Street Party Come down the street and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, with Santa arriving at 7pm outside the Post Office, and shops trading till 7pm.
Tues 24th Dec, 6 - 9pm Christmas Eve at the Club Catch up with your mates for Christmas at Henry's Club Hotel Schnitzel and Parmi night. Great value at $23 and $25. Phone 0448 248 759.Facebook
Tues 24th Dec, 7.30pm Christmas Carol Service Come along to St Augustine's Anglican Church for a heartwarming Christmas Carol Service on Christmas Eve. Celebrate the season with joyful carols, everyone is most welcome!
Wed 25th Dec, 9am Serviceton Church Christmas Day service. Family friendly format. Serviceton Recreation Reserve. All welcome.
Sun 29th Dec, 12 - 6.30pm Boxing Day Races Celebrate Boxing Day at the DMD Nhill Cup for a true grassroots country racing experience! Gather friends and family for a festive day of racing with options for private marquees or an Umbrella Package. Enjoy live music, coverage of the Boxing Day test, and plenty of family-friendly fun, including free supervised kids' activities and backpacks, courtesy of Country Racing Victoria and Kelly Sports. Don’t miss the Luv-A-Duck Fashions on the Field competition with categories for all styles.
New Year's Eve TBA
Nhill Heritage Aviation Centre 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.