Celebrate Christmas with your loved ones in the heart of a traditional Victorian-era Christmas. On Family Festive Day, Como House opens its doors for an afternoon of festive fun, creativity, and discovery.
Step back to the 1880s, explore the Seasons Greetings exhibition, and marvel at the toys, decorations, and traditions of Christmases past. Enjoy a picnic on the lawns, play classic games, capture keepsake photos, and make your own Victorian-style decorations to take home — including paper angels and cornucopias.
As the day winds down, take a short stroll to Como Park for the Stonnington Community Christmas Carols.
What’s On
- Craft Stations: Create paper chains, cornucopias, paper angels, and candle jar pricking.
- Optional Mini Workshops: Citrus decorations and wreath making ($5 per person).
- Lawn Games: Play on the Croquet Lawn.
- Photo Stations: Meet Father Christmas and capture festive family photos.
- Christmas Gift Shop: Browse unique gifts and seasonal treasures.
- Food & Drink: Purchase refreshments at Como Lane Café or bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.
What’s Included in Your Ticket
- Entry to Como House & Gardens.
- Hands-on crafting of traditional Victorian-era decorations inside the house.
- Festive photo opportunities: take your own photo by the Christmas tree, or have a family photo with Father Christmas (gold coin donation). Friendly elves will be on hand to help capture the perfect shot on your device for you to share or print as you wish.
- Access to lawn games and picnic areas in the grounds.
- Option to join mini workshops ($5 per person).
