What Christmas carols are on in Ballarat this weekend?

As the big day approaches, there are plenty of events planned, especially carols.

The Courier has compiled a list of Christmas events coming up, and Santa is certainly going to be very busy attending all of them.

After you've sung your heart out, don't forget to check out the Christmas light displays around the city.

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Games begin at 6pm with a barbecue at 6.30pm. The carols will begin at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome, for more information contact the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church on office@ebenezerpc.org.au

The event is hosted by the Carngham Snake Valley congregation and runs between 4pm and 8pm.

It will feature raffle prizes, market stalls, a sausage sizzle, games, picnic hampers, photo booth and food trucks.

Entry is free but donations are welcome. For more information contact the Carngham Uniting Church.

From 2.30pm the event features the Pyrenees Chorale with organist Wendy Smith.

An afternoon tea will be served following the service.

You are invited to bring a gift for a boy or girl, or nonperishable food for outreach.

For enquiries phone Lynette 0428 207 416.

The popular event returns in 2023 with entertainment and food for all ages.

Gates open at 5pm with pre-show activities and entertainment before the concert kicks off at 7.30pm.

There will be a massive line up of performers and there may even be a visit from Santa himself.

The event, which is supporting the CAFS Christmas appeal, is free but booking are essential.

Visit www.ballaratcarolsbycandlelight.org.au for more information.

The carols are being held in memory of Corey Brasher, who died from an asthma attack in 2018.

Gates open at 3pm, with a show and shine and best Christmas car entrant award, ice creams, hot potatoes and a coffee van also available.

The carols, held for the first time in Creswick this year, will commence at 7pm featuring Elvis tribute artist "Rockin' Rick Charles" and local performers. Santa will also be making an appearance.

Entry is a gold coin donation. For more information contact Debbie on 0407 776 030.

This event features The Cathedral Occasional Choir conducted by Lyndell Allen as well as the Ballarat Central Uniting Church Choir, The Solomon Island Brothers, VOX, Ballarat Voices, Yarrowee Players & the Creswick Brass Band.

"The nine lessons and carols is a long standing tradition," Rev Canon Michael Davies said.

"It teaches through the scripture and the bible the fall of humanity in the book of Genesis, through Adam and Eve, and then the promise of the messiah and the birth of Jesus.

"The nine lessons tell the story of nine short bible readings ... of course it's interspersed through the singing of carols.

"There is community involvement ... we always invite local notables to do the bible readings."

Federation University vice chancellor Duncan Bentley and Roman Catholic bishop Paul Bird will also be a part of the event.

Anyone from the community is invited to attend. The event starts at 7pm with refreshments available afterwards.

Contact Rev. Canon Michael Davies on 0417 650 805 for more information.

Got a carols event you'd like promoted? Email cos@thecourier.com.au with the details and we'll add it to our list at thecourier.com.au