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Twilight Raceday on Wednesday 17 December, we are screening everyone's favourite Christmas classic Elf on the big screen on the front lawn at 6pm.

🎄 Free entry and free movie screening
🎅 Santa and his elves sitting in their sleigh
📸 Roaming photobooth with free printed photos to take home
🧸 Elf on the Shelf meet-and-greet
🛋️ Beanbags and lawn seating provided (families are welcome to bring picnic rugs)

Families are welcome to bring their own picnic food, and we’ll also have food trucks plus a bar for parents to enjoy a drink while relaxing under the stars.

https://mrc.racing.com/calendar/2025/12/17/mornington-twilight-summer-series

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Twilight Raceday on Wednesday 17 December, we are screening everyone's favourite Christmas classic Elf on the big screen on the front lawn at 6pm. 🎄 Free entry and free movie screening 🎅 Santa and his elves sitting in their sleigh 📸 Roaming photobooth with free printed photos to take home 🧸 Elf on the Shelf meet-and-greet 🛋️ Beanbags and lawn seating provided (families are welcome to bring picnic rugs) Families are welcome to bring their own picnic food, and we’ll also have food trucks plus a bar for parents to enjoy a drink while relaxing under the stars. https://mrc.racing.com/calendar/2025/12/17/mornington-twilight-summer-series

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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD & COLOUR IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Winning entries will receive one of FIVE Arthurs Seat Eagle prize packs which includes a hamper of goodies and a return family pass to ride on the Eagle, valued at $150 each.

Download from link in bio!

Email entries to info@peninsulakids.com.au or PM your artwork to facebook.com/MorningtonPeninsulaKids.

Prize drawn on 14/02/2026. Winner will be notified by email.
Prize must be collected from Peninsula Kids offices during office hours,
9am-5pm, located at 1/15 Wallis Drive, Hastings VIC 3915 unless stated otherwise.

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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD & COLOUR IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Winning entries will receive one of FIVE Arthurs Seat Eagle prize packs which includes a hamper of goodies and a return family pass to ride on the Eagle, valued at $150 each. Download from link in bio! Email entries to info@peninsulakids.com.au or PM your artwork to facebook.com/MorningtonPeninsulaKids. Prize drawn on 14/02/2026. Winner will be notified by email. Prize must be collected from Peninsula Kids offices during office hours, 9am-5pm, located at 1/15 Wallis Drive, Hastings VIC 3915 unless stated otherwise.

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We are here to help: Did your childcare centre recently close down or is closed over December and January.

Little Grasshoppers have immediate availability in one of their Mornington & Mount Eliza Centres. Start as early as next week, give Elise a call in the enrolments department and she can help find a solution that works for you and your family.

Give her a call on 5978 0808

Don't let your child miss out on the Christmas Festive fun & dedicated summer fun program.

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We are here to help: Did your childcare centre recently close down or is closed over December and January. Little Grasshoppers have immediate availability in one of their Mornington & Mount Eliza Centres. Start as early as next week, give Elise a call in the enrolments department and she can help find a solution that works for you and your family. Give her a call on 5978 0808 Don't let your child miss out on the Christmas Festive fun & dedicated summer fun program.

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🚨We have over 60 prizes to pop under the tree and there’s something for everyone!
Enter NOW! Winners announced Dec 11th!
Pick up from our Hastings office. ✨🎅🏻

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🚨We have over 60 prizes to pop under the tree and there’s something for everyone! Enter NOW! Winners announced Dec 11th! Pick up from our Hastings office. ✨🎅🏻

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The countdown is on, school holidays are just around the corner and @acrokidsau is the place to be! 22nd & 23rd December and 5th-23rd January in Mornington and Braeside.

Reinvented full day programs designed for beginners to advanced skills, kids will learn cool acro and parkour tricks and make heaps of new friends.

Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/

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The countdown is on, school holidays are just around the corner and @acrokidsau is the place to be! 22nd & 23rd December and 5th-23rd January in Mornington and Braeside. Reinvented full day programs designed for beginners to advanced skills, kids will learn cool acro and parkour tricks and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/

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If you’re thinking about a unique Christmas present, a VIP ticket to Bluey’s Big Play stage show at @the_fac is an absolute winner!

Not only do you get to witness the magic of Australia’s favourite blue heeler live on stage, but a VIP package includes premium seating, exclusive merchandise, and even a meet-and-greet with Bluey.

Gifting an experience like this is a fantastic way to squeeze in some quality family time before the kids hed back to school and create lasting memories, which are often more meaningful than material gifts.

With Bluey’s popularity and the limited availability of VIP tickets it’s the perfect way to add a touch of Aussie cheer to the festive season.

For more info and tickets: https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Search-All-Events/Blueys-Big-Play-The-Stage-Show

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If you’re thinking about a unique Christmas present, a VIP ticket to Bluey’s Big Play stage show at @the_fac is an absolute winner! Not only do you get to witness the magic of Australia’s favourite blue heeler live on stage, but a VIP package includes premium seating, exclusive merchandise, and even a meet-and-greet with Bluey. Gifting an experience like this is a fantastic way to squeeze in some quality family time before the kids hed back to school and create lasting memories, which are often more meaningful than material gifts. With Bluey’s popularity and the limited availability of VIP tickets it’s the perfect way to add a touch of Aussie cheer to the festive season. For more info and tickets: https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Search-All-Events/Blueys-Big-Play-The-Stage-Show

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It's tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime!!!!!!

Check out the ‘go to’ houses in your neighbourhood and please let us know if you would like your home added or if you know of any other updates to this list.

Please email us at info@peninsulakids.com.au, comment below, or send us a DM via Facebook on Insta.

Head to link in bio!

#christmaslightmap #christmaslights #lovepeninsulakids

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It's tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime!!!!!! Check out the ‘go to’ houses in your neighbourhood and please let us know if you would like your home added or if you know of any other updates to this list. Please email us at info@peninsulakids.com.au, comment below, or send us a DM via Facebook on Insta. Head to link in bio! #christmaslightmap #christmaslights #lovepeninsulakids

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🚨🎤GIVEAWAY!!!! THE PIONEER OF ALL TRIBUTE SHOWS RETURNS TO MELBOURNE FOR AN EIGHTH SENSATIONAL SEASON Direct from Las Vegas Legends in Concert - The Palms at Crown Dates: January 8 to 24, 2026 Tributes to: Michael Bublé, Dolly Parton, Cher, Elvis Presley, Pat Benatar, Whitney Houston & Taylor Swift! We have 1x double pass to Thursday 8 Jan, 7.30pm performance!!! Tickets are valued at approx. $79.90 each. Just tell us who you're most excited to see in the comments below! Be sure to follow our FB and Insta pages and share this great opportunity to see an epic performance with your friends! We'll announce the winner in the FB thread on 8/12. ON SALE NOW!! https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/

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🎟️ GRAB YOUR TICKETS!
Melbourne’s most festive family adventure is officially back.

We had the pleasure of enjoying a magical opening night at @melbournes_christmaswonderland at Caulfield Racecourse.

You don’t want to miss this family experience.
There’s so much to explore from train rides for littlies, craft sessions, decorating delicious treats in Mrs Claus’ Bakery, roller-skating, high-fiving roving characters like Rudolph and The Carebears and of course jumping all your sillies out in the Snowman Igloo 🎅💛

It’s the ultimate way to jump into the Christmas spirit with the family—sparkles guaranteed.

Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au/
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#christmaswithkids #festive #christmaswonderland #christmastime #thingstodowithkids #lovepeninsulakids
#invited @cavanaghpr

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🎟️ GRAB YOUR TICKETS! Melbourne’s most festive family adventure is officially back. We had the pleasure of enjoying a magical opening night at @melbournes_christmaswonderland at Caulfield Racecourse. You don’t want to miss this family experience. There’s so much to explore from train rides for littlies, craft sessions, decorating delicious treats in Mrs Claus’ Bakery, roller-skating, high-fiving roving characters like Rudolph and The Carebears and of course jumping all your sillies out in the Snowman Igloo 🎅💛 It’s the ultimate way to jump into the Christmas spirit with the family—sparkles guaranteed. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au/ ————————————————————————— #christmaswithkids #festive #christmaswonderland #christmastime #thingstodowithkids #lovepeninsulakids #invited @cavanaghpr

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