Get ready, Melbourne. The festive chaos is about to begin… and yes, your dog is 100 percent invited.

On Sunday 7 December, the legends at AAPS are throwing their annual Christmas Market & Family Fun Day in Keysborough – a feel-good, family-friendly, dog-approved celebration that raises funds for animals who need a little extra love this Christmas.

Think: cosy community vibes, wagging tails, and hot coffee in one hand while your pup drags you toward the Santa photo line. Bliss.

What’s on (aka: why your dog will drag you there)

  • 🎅 Paws & Claus Santa Photos
    Snoot Photography are donating their time to support AAPS. Cute, wholesome, and chaos-friendly.
    Book your spot early – these fill faster than a Labrador spotting a dropped sausage.

  • 🎁 Christmas Market Stalls
    Local makers, pet goodies, festive gifts. Perfect for humans and the four-legged VIPs.

  • Food + Coffee
    Fuel for humans. Sniffable excitement for dogs.

  • 🧒 Kids’ Fun Centre
    Because keeping small humans entertained = more time for dog pats.

  • 🐾 Shelter Tour (10.30AM)
    A rare behind-the-scenes look at how AAPS animals go from rescue to ready-for-their-forever-home.

Event Details

Location: 26 Aegean Crt, Keysborough VIC
Date: Sunday 7 December
Time: 10AM - 1.30PM
Entry: Gold coin donation

Why Should you go?

Because it’s the kind of Christmas magic money can’t buy: community vibes, happy chaos, helping animals, and a Santa photo your dog will definitely not sit still for. All proceeds support AAPS and their life-changing work for animals in need.