Franklin House Christmas

The annual Christmas fundraiser for historic home Franklin House is on this weekend. Carols and Cake will be held Sunday, December 15, at 2pm, $10. The Tamar Valley Voices will sing carols, and the ever-popular Franklin House fruit mince pies and Christmas cake will be served. Bookings are essential, on 63447824, for catering purposes. All funds raised from this event go towards the day-to-day running and maintenance of Franklin House.

World Street Eats

International flavours

Following on a successful market debut, World Street Eats is back for Round 2 on Sunday, December 15, at Civic Square from 10am to 2pm. Try different cuisines and street food and eat your way around the world: from Pad Thai to Brazillian Pastel, the Dutch biscuit Stroopwafel to Spanish Paella or Korean Spicy Chicken. Shop as you dine by paying the little Makers corner a visit, to grab yourself a pair of handmade earrings or some sustainably sourced candles - there's also a corner for young ones to stay occupied while you shop, and Santa will visit from 11am to 1pm.

Geraldine Hickey

Fresh Comedy Christmas

The Fresh Comedy Christmas Spectacular is headlined by Geraldine Hickey (as seen on The OXFAM Gala, Have You Been Paying Attention? Comedy Up Late, The Project, and co-host of a breakfast radio show), plus local supports. It's on Friday, December 20, at 8pm, at Boag's Brewery Bar, $25 through Trybooking and $30 on the door.

Tamar shopping

Grindelwald Spectacular

Grindelwald is gearing up for its biggest Christmas event ever with the Grindelwald Christmas Spectacular on Saturday, December 14. There will be a grand Christmas light display with the entire Swiss Village lit up, Santa visiting at 6pm and 7pm, free pony rides and face painting, jumping castle and jumping pillow - and of course, lots of market stalls including food and drink. After dark, about 9pm, there will be a free outdoor screening of Christmas movie Elf. Plus, post a letter to Santa at the special big red mail box.

The Secret Garden

Ballet & Dance Arts Tasmania

See this beloved story told through dance at the Princess Theatre on Saturday, December 14, at 2pm. More than 100 performers will take to the stage and peer through the vines at this production from Launceston Ballet & Dance Arts students. Tickets cost $29.50 through the Princess Theatre or theatrenorth.com.au

Fun with Frozen 2

Family day at Star Theatre

Head down to the Star Theatre on Sunday, December 15, for a Frozen 2 Family Fun Day. From 10.30am to 11.45am there will be face painting, colouring-in, and giveaways for best dressed. The two morning session times of Frozen 2 will be 9am and 11.15am so the fun day can be enjoyed after the first session or before the 11.15am session.