Shire supported events happening this month
December marks the beginning of Birak, the Wadandi season of youth, and the start of summer in the South West. The longer, sunnier days call us outside to enjoy this incredible place we’re fortunate to call home, and to kick of the festive season connecting with family and friends on Wadandi Boodja.
And that’s exactly what’s on offer at the Love Christmas, Love Margaret River Street Party. We’re thrilled to be the major sponsor of this community-led initiative organised by Radio Margaret River (RMR) which will see Margaret River’s Main Street come alive for a vibrant community celebration on Thursday 18 December.
This is just one of the FREE community events we’re proud to support this month to bring people together and our shared spaces to life, while strengthening our local businesses, artists and community groups. Check out the full list below!
5 Dec – Margaret River Christmas Carols
Grab your family and friends, bring a picnic rug, and head to the Margaret River Senior High School Oval to sing under the stars and celebrate the spirit of the season.
6 Dec – Composting with Worms Workshop
Learn how to set up and maintain a worm farm, reduce waste, and claim your worm-farm rebate!
6 Dec – Leeuwin Biddi Trail Opening
Join us to celebrate the opening of this new scenic path connecting Dead Finish (near the Augusta Boat Harbour) to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Bring your walking shoes, bikes or walking prams.
12 Dec – Bye School, Hello Pool Party
For our final Rec Connect of the year, we're opening the pool exclusively for high schoolers aged 12 to 18. Think poolside DJ beats, new pool inflatables and good times.
13 Dec – SAMM Fest
Our annual FREE youth festival featuring skate, basketball, art workshops, live music, food vans and mental-health resources, shaped by our Community Development Trainee and the Margs Youth Collective. Free bus from Augusta.
15 Dec – Disability Disco
Get ready to move and groove at this fun-filled event where everyone’s welcome, in celebration of International Day of People with Disability.
18 Dec – Love Christmas, Love Margaret River Street Party
Margs Main Street transforms for the biggest party of the year. Expect live music, DJs, extended trading hours, cafés and bars spilling out onto the street, a colourful parade with fire truck and a very special visitor in red.
19 Dec – Augusta Christmas Carols
Head to the Colour Patch foreshore from 4–7pm for Augusta’s annual Christmas Carols, featuring the Augusta Ukuleles, the Riverbugs and a special visit from Santa. A wonderful community evening for all ages.
There’s also an exciting line-up of performances and exhibitions at Margaret River HEART | Nala Bardip Mia, including the unmissable Elders in Our Community exhibition – the result of a local intergenerational project highlighting the stories of some of our older community members, running until December 17.