It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... in July.
Canberra will be all about Christmas in July over the next few days, with lots of events to enjoy the festive season during the cold and cosy season of winter.
From now until Sunday, July 5, the National Triangle will transform into a glowing French-inspired winter Christmas village.
The village is at the Patrick White Lawns, between the National Library and Lake Burley Griffin, with fairy lights, mulled wine, snowfall moments, wooden chalets and festive winter experiences.
Visitors will also be able to book an open-air Fire Pit Cinema set beside the giant Fire Pit Garden, with classic Christmas movies on show.
Entry is free to wander around the chalets selling Christmas and winter-themed food and products. You can also book extras such as the fire pit and Christmas movie.
Entry to the magical snow lane is also free. There is also live music and roaming entertainment.
Opening hours are 4.30pm to 9.30pm on Thursday, July 2; 4.30pm to 10.30pm on Friday, July 3; 11am to 10.30pm on Saturday, July 4; and 11am to 9pm on Sunday, July 5.
Tickets and more information at www.christmasinjuly.com.au/canberra/
The Pearce Crafters Market is having its Christmas in July Market this weekend.
Opening hours are 10am to 3pm on Saturday, July 4 and 10am to 1pm on Sunday, July 5.
It all takes place inside Building 1 at the Pearce Community Centre, Collet Place, Pearce.
There will be winter woollies for sale for kids and adults among the Christmas-themed stalls.
There will be free Christmas-themed kids' art and craft activities at the South.Point shopping centre in Tuggeranong, from Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, July 19, every day from 10am to 1pm.
The South.Point train will also transform into a Christmas train playing Christmas songs for the two weeks. Tickets can purchased from the driver.
