The Sanctuary Cove Christmas Carnival will feature nine whimsical days of entertainment and free festivities including pony and village train rides, jumping castles, face painting, animal farms, roving entertainers and open-air movie nights on December 13 and 20, where families can bring their picnic blankets and enjoy a night’s entertainment under the stars.

Two of Australia’s leading children’s entertainers, Nickleby and The Magic Castle, will amuse the little ones with a special daily Christmas Magic Show, staging a number of spectacular illusions, tricks and magical animals, stopping at nothing to draw smiles, laughs and pleasantly surprised faces.

The Sanctuary Cove Christmas Carnival will treat visitors to a festive foodie feast, Moonlight & Mistletoe, from 6:00 pm on Saturday December 13, featuring an evening with Christmas-inspired menus at restaurants throughout The Marine Village, including Black Angus Bar & Grill, Dragon Cove Chinese Cuisine, Thai House, Jonez on Food and George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant.

Stunning at any time of the year, The Marine Village is even more spectacular during the Sanctuary Cove Christmas Carnival, decked-out and lit-up to create a festive wonderland.