Campbelltown comes alive at Christmastime, yet it remains one of NSW’s more underrated summer getaways. And the best part is, it’s only a 45-minute drive from Sydney. This holiday season, there are loads of festive things to do there, from checking out the Christmas lights to outdoor festive film screenings, and you get to enjoy them all without leaving Sydney’s metropolitan area.
Things to do in Campbelltown this Christmas
Light the Tree 2025
On Friday 28 November the big button that lights up the tree outside Campbelltown Civic Centre will be pushed at approximately 8pm. But don’t wait until then to get there! From 6pm onwards, there will be loads of free family-friendly activities to enjoy, including Christmas craft making, a DJ set and a Santa meet and greet.
Merry Movie Nights
Pack your picnic and watch your favourite Christmas movies under the stars at Merry Movie Nights. Taking place on selected Thursdays in December, these outdoor film screenings start rolling at 7:30pm and the movies currently on the bill include classics like Home Alone 2 (4 Dec), Polar Express (11 Dec) and Elf (18 Dec).
Rocking Around Campbelltown Christmas Convoy
It’s Campbelltown’s favourite holiday tradition! Stopping off at four designated spots, this incredibly festive convoy makes its way around the town to spread Christmas cheer for all to hear. Each stop has stations for face painting, bauble decorating, obstacle coursers, a DJ set and even the chance to meet Santa himself. This year, it’s taking place on 6 December and you can catch the convoy at the following locations:
- Stop 1 – Mont St Quentin Oval – 9.30am to 11.30am
- Stop 2 – Eagle Farm Reserve – 11.00am to 1.00pm
- Stop 3 – Cook Reserve – 12:30pm to 2.30pm
- Stop 4 – Menangle Trackside – 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Campbelltown Christmas Carols 2025
Campbelltown Athletics Centre will be transformed into a winter wonderland this year for an evening of Christmas caroling. Acts include Danny Elliot, Peter McWhirter and Audio Vixen and the night is set to conclude with a fabulous firework display. It’s kicking on 6 December at 5pm and set to run until around 9:30pm.
Did you know: Campbelltown was the filming location for a hilarious Christmas comedy
Filmed in Campbelltown, ‘Christmess’ is a Christmas movie that follows Chris, a former actor played by Steve Le Marquand who’s battling an alcohol addiction. He takes up a new job as a mall Santa where he unexpectedly reunites with his estranged daughter and grandson — and that’s where the story really takes off. It’s a hilarious festive comedy that warms the soul and reminds us what Christmas is all about (while giving us a good laugh along the way).
Looking for festive things to do closer to home too? There are loads of fun things to do in Sydney this Christmas, like this series of Christmas Candlelight concerts. This season, you can choose between a tribute to festive movie soundtracks and classic Christmas carols.