Countdown to Christmas

The countdown to Christmas has begun here in SJ, with a variety of festive activities planned in the coming weeks to wrap up an exciting year of events in the Shire.

From lighting up your street in the Christmas Lights Competition and writing Santa a letter, to discovering unique gifts at the Artisan Twilight Markets or joining in the fun at the Christmas Street Festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.

Download our Countdown to Christmas calendar and check out the full details below.

Letters to Santa - 18 November to 15 December

Did you know your letter to Santa can be posted to the North Pole from Byford Library?

Simply collect your special envelope to Santa from the Library, write a letter and drop it into Santa’s special letterbox at Byford Library between 18 November – 15 December.

Include your return address and post by 15 December to receive your reply direct from the North Pole!

Christmas Lights Competition - 18 November to 16 December

What says Christmas more than getting out in our amazing community exploring the stunning festive lights displays!

You can register to enter the competition between 18 November and 2 December! After this, entries will be photographed and put onto Your Say SJ for voting. Voting will then open at 3pm on 6 December and will close at 10am on 16 December. Be sure to get your votes in and find out who gets crowned in our competition!

Activate Byford Artisan Markets - 29 November

Activate Byford is delighted to once again host their annual Artisans Twilight Christmas markets, with a focus on local artisans and their fabulous creations!

Beat the December Christmas rush and find all your fabulous and unique gifts right here in Byford and experience the wonderful warm feeling of buying and supporting local artists.

The markets will be held on Friday 29 November from 4:30 - 8:30pm at the Byford Library carpark.

This event is proudly supported by Byford and Districts Community Bendigo Bank & the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

Christmas Tree Embroidery Workshop - 3 December

We've partnered with Embroiderers Guild of WA to present the Christmas Tree Workshop where you can create your own stitching project! For just $5 you'll be provided with all that you need to enjoy some fun Christmas embroidery. This activity will be held on Tuesday 3 December from 10am to 12pm at Byford Library.

Christmas Street Festival - 6 December

Kick off December in style at our annual Christmas Street Festival! Enjoy a magical night with Christmas-themed entertainers, a community concert, markets, food trucks and more!

Held on Friday 6 December from 4 - 9pm, watch Paterson Street turn into a Christmas wonderland. Don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa & his elves!

This event is proudly supported by Mundi Estate, Byford & Districts Community Bank, Doral, and Wormall Group.

Byford Carols - 7 December

For over 30 years, Byford Carols has been a landmark family event held every year. This year's event will take place on 7 December from 6:30pm at Briggs Park Reserve.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy this free festive event which includes carols, food trucks, and more! Santa Claus will also be paying a very special visit.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. No bookings required.

Youth Christmas Drop In - 11 December

Christmas never tasted so good! Come down and decorate your own delicious Christmas-themed cookies and brownies. Not into sweet treats? No stress, you can help make beef burger patties for the next day’s end of year BBQ Party.

This event will be held after school from 3:30 - 5pm at the SJ Youth Space, Briggs Park Pavillion. It's for youth aged 12-17 years.

Beeswax Foodwraps Christmas Gifts

Have fun making a couple of environmentally friendly, plastic-free beeswax foodwraps that you can give to a special someone this Christmas.

This activity will be held on Wednesday 11 December from 10am to 11am at the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre. Tickets are just $20.

Decorate Your Own Ceramic Christmas bauble

Join the SJ Library Team to Decorate your own ceramic Christmas Bauble to take home. This session will be held from 3:30pm to 5pm on Wednesday 11 December at Byford Library. It's free and suitable for ages five and over.

Youth Drop In: Christmas Party Edition - 12 December

Join us in the shade at the skate park with a BBQ to celebrate Christmas and the end of a long school year! Christmas-themed crafts for those who want to relax and unwind, or you can get involved in some games to win prizes! This event will be held from 3:10 to 5:30pm at the SJ Youth Space and Skate Park, Briggs Park.

Centrepoint Celebration of Christmas - 13 December

Celebrate the Christmas season at Centrepoint Church's free Festival of Christmas event in Byford! From 4 - 7pm, you can enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, a visit from Santa, and more!

This event is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

Entry is free but you must register to attend.

Fire Truck Santa Runs

Santa Claus is coming to town! Our volunteer bushfire brigades will be making their way around the Shire in their fire trucks with a special visit from Santa himself!

This Christmas, Santa and our Emergency Services teams will be Byford Brigade- 15 December

Oakford Brigade: 14 December

Jarrahdale Brigade: 15 December

Byford Brigade: 15 December

Serpentine Brigade: 21 December

Mundijong Brigade: 21 December

Don't miss Santa and our Emergency Services teams in your area this Christmas!

Nature Pixie Bush Christmas Story Time - 17 December

Join us at the Byford Library for an amazing Christmas adventure with Rebecca Flanagan! The Nature Pixie tells the story of the delightful little Pip and Rascal, the bush buddies who live in the tallest gum tree in Australia!

Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.

Kids Christmas Crafts

Join the SJ Library Team at Byford Library to create some Christmas crafts to take home. This workshop will be held from 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday 17 December. It's free to come along and suitable for ages six and over.

Homelessness We Care Christmas Dinner - 20 December

Are you spending this Christmas away from family, feeling the pinch, and looking for a free community Christmas celebration? Homelessness We Care and Byford Baptist Church have joined forces to bring together an amazing Community Christmas Dinner at Byford Baptist Church.

The event will run from 4 - 8pm and dinner will be served at 5:15pm.

A shuttle bus will be available from Byford Library on Southwestern Highway.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

SJ Christmas Movies: Arthur Christmas Screening

Come to the library on Friday 20 December for a FREE screening of Arthur Christmas. The move will start at 1:30pm and finish up by 3:30pm. All ages are welcome, however children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Popcorn is included but please bring a water bottle.