Festive celebrations at Elizabeth Farm

Celebrate the festive season at beautiful Elizabeth Farm with a full day of free activities, workshops and performances that bring the spirit of the holidays to life. Discover how colonial families decorated their homes for festive occasions, join an introductory tour of the property, and take part in hands-on craft sessions where you can create a decorative paper garland or make a fragrant traditional pomander.

Throughout the day, enjoy drop-in activities for all ages and relax in the historic gardens with live music performances. Pack a picnic, explore the house, and soak up the festive atmosphere across this much-loved Parramatta estate.

Workshops & demonstrations:

The Macarthur Festive Table – MHNSW Curator Dr Scott Hill shares how the Macarthurs set their table and decorated for a festive dinner

Festive Styling Workshop – Stylist and author Lucy Tweed guides you through simple festive styling ideas and ornament-making

Plum Pudding Demonstration – Culinary historian Dr Jacqui Newling demonstrates a traditional 1860s pudding recipe, with a copy to take home

Cocktail-Making Workshop – Trolley'd bartenders show you how to mix two seasonal cocktails using ingredients from the Elizabeth Farm garden