Christmas for the whole family!
Join us for Barnyard Christmas, an exciting new addition to our church’s growing Christmas calendar!
Step into the Christmas story with our fun and interactive Nativity Play. The play will last around 45 minutes and includes singing for everyone to enjoy.
Your kids can join in the action! As well as having kids cast in the play (if you’d like to join, click the ‘join in’ button below), we’ll have spare costumes for children aged 3–12 who want to play angels and shepherds. No prior sign-up needed—just come along, and we’ll get them ready to shine (if you’d like to do this, please aim to be at the church early by 30 mins to get into costume).
Oh, and here’s something magical: live animals will be part of the Nativity scene, bringing the story to life!
After the Play:
Head out to the church deck for a festive sausage sizzle, and meet the furry stars of the show at our kindy farm, where kids can pat and play with the animals under the supervision of trained staff.
There’s even more fun to enjoy, including:
Face painting
Christmas crafts
Pony rides (supervised by trained staff)
Our Barnyard Christmas will finish by 6 pm to suit families with young children.
Celebrate the season together in this joyful, festive event!
FAQs About Barnyard Christmas
1. Do we need to register beforehand?
No registration is required! Simply show up on the day. If your kids want to participate in the play, costumes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Is there a cost for the event?
The event is free, including the Nativity Play and activities. Merry Christmas!
3. What ages are the activities suitable for?
The event is designed for children aged 3-12, but older and younger siblings are welcome to join in the fun. The play is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
4. Do we need to bring anything for the Nativity Play?
Nope! We’ll have costumes available for kids aged 3-12 who want to participate. Feel free to bring your camera to capture the fun!
5. Will it be recorded?
The event will be live-streamed on YouTube, so if you have family or friends overseas who would like to tune it, here’s the link to our YouTube channel. After the event, the livestream will be accessible on our YouTube channel.
6. Are the animals safe for young children?
Yes, we are hiring our kindy farm from KidzZoo who are sending their trained staff along to the event to to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
7. What happens if it rains?
The event will go ahead rain or shine. The Nativity Play will be indoors, and wet-weather plans are in place for outdoor activities.
8. Is there parking available?
Yes, there is free parking onsite, but it is limited and it’s likely to fill up early. If possible, please consider walking or riding to the event.
9. Can we bring friends who don’t attend the church?
Absolutely! This event is open to everyone in the community. Bring your friends and neighbours along for a great time!
10. Will there be food options for dietary restrictions?
We’ll have gluten free options available, and vegetarian. If you have specific dietary needs, feel free to bring your own snacks or food. Please do not bring nuts or nut based products as there will be a lot of children around.
11. Is there seating for the Nativity Play?
Yes, there are around 200 seats in the church. So hopefully there will be room for everyone to get a seat.