What's on in Ballarat this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Your guide to what's happening in Ballarat this Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December) and Christmas Day (Friday 25 December)

• Christmas Eve banquet at Moon & Mountain
   
• Christmas Eve party at Piano Bar Ballarat (from 6.30pm)
   
• Christmas Day coffees and cookies at Higher Society, with all proceeds donated to The OTIS Foundation (7am-10am)
   
• Berry Street Xmas Appeal at Johnny Alloo on Christmas Day, which will raise money to help improve the lives of children and families impacted by abuse, violence and neglect (8am-11am)
   
• Christmas Day takeaway coffees at Drive to raise money for The Soup Bus (8am-11am)
   
• Christmas Day lunch at the Golf House Hotel (midday) and Boatshed Restaurant (booked out)
   
• Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre's Christmas Lunch at Home hampers
   
• Mitchell Harris Wines at Home Christmas Feast
   
• Delish Kebabs & Fish N Chips at Delacombe Town Centre will be giving away free food and drinks to the homeless and people in need (12pm-2pm)
   
• Ballarat's Christmas decorations – including the floral reindeer, gingerbread house and giant shooting star – will remain on display until the first week of January. For details, visit christmasinballarat.com.au

Please note, the Ballarat Information Centre at the Ballarat Town Hall will be closed on Christmas Day but will reopen on Boxing Day at 10am