Join us for Nocturne, a midwinter gathering of firelight and flavour.

Healesville comes to life after dark with extended hours, cosy in-store activations, tastings and winter specials.

Enjoy warming treats, ambient tunes and festive window displays as the town lights up after dark. Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win some incredible prizes from local businesses.

Traders along the main street and surrounds will offer special deals, warming treats and creative window displays.

Here's a taste of what's on:

·       Seasonal specials at Linen House, Artefact Gifts, Verso Books, Cicely, Glenda's Candle Gifts, Healesville Candy Emporium and Creswick Woollen Mills

·       Soups, dumplings, chestnuts, and wines from Payten & Jones at My Little Kitchen

·       10% off original paintings with a glass of champagne on arrival at The Pink Gallery

·       Fondue and sparkling wines at Cheesemonger Sophie

·       Birria tacos, hot buttered rum and wines from Giant Steps at Peachy

·       Glühwein and German fried potatoes at Gewürzhaus

·       Crafts and story time at Healesville Library

·       Retail specials and hot cherry tea from The Botanical Brothers at ZOTTI

·       A live arts experience by Yarra Valley Arts

·       Decorate your own paper lantern at Whimsical Creatives

·       Raclette over an open fire and toasted marshmallows at Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar

·       New gemstone jewellery, storewide reductions and complimentary whiskey hot chocolate at Silvermist Studio

·       Tea, bush tucker tastings and giveaways at Healesville Hotchpotch

·       Truffle fries and wine pairing, and free toasted marshmallows over the firepit at Monroe's

·       Hot crumbles, puddings and drinks at Nature's Cakes

·       Mini pies and sticky chais at Plum & Rye

·       Nocturne-themed live painting by Cindy’s Studio on the balcony at Main Street Pilates

·       Winter warming cocktails at Four Pillars Distillery, Herd Bar & Grill and Cavanagh’s Whisky & Alehouse

·       Curries and mac & cheese from Kitchen & Butcher

·       Warm spiced apple cider, hot chocolate, bratwurst on the BBQ, face painting for the kids and live music in the garden at Healesville Hotel

·       Food, drink and plant specials at The Hive Café: Freedom Healesville

·       Hot Toddy special at Cavanagh's Whisky & Alehouse

·       Free wine tastings from Serrat Wines, live DJ, Frosty's Food Truck and negroni on tap at Barrique Wine Store

·       Plus, sausage sizzles by Healesville CFA and Robyn Jane Children’s Centre

A community raffle with prizes donated by local traders will also be held on the night. Collect a stamp with every purchase from a participating business to enter the draw.