Spot Santa out and about as he travels through neighbourhoods on a fire truck on a Santa Lolly Run spreading Christmas cheer in the lead up to Christmas Day. It’s a long tradition in some areas for Santa and his firefighter helpers to hand out lollies and give you and your family a wave.
Here is a list of participating brigades, both NSW Fire & Rescue and NSW Rural Fire Brigades who have organised Santa runs. Here is the Fire Brigade Santa Run list for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter, organised in date order.
Please note that all times are approximate due to potentially being called out to respond to calls. Check individual Facebook page for the latest updates. If we’ve missed one, let us know via a DM on Facebook or email us.
Massive thanks to all participating fire stations and to the businesses and families who donate lollies. It’s much appreciated and a great way to spread Christmas cheer!
Singleton Lolly Run
Monday December 1 – Friday 5 December 2025
The Singleton Fire Brigade Social Club, with the support of local businesses and the community, will again be taking Santa around the streets of Singleton sharing lollies to all who line the streets waiting to see him each afternoon. Please wait at your nearest corner and stand safely back from the edge of the road. The run runs from 4pm – 8pm with a different area covered each night.
For more information, visit the Singleton Lolly Run Facebook page.
Vacy RFS Santa Run
Saturday 6 December 2025
The Vacy RFS Brigade has been contacted by Santa and he has asked them to help him on his travels to see the children around the Vacy area.
They will be going around the streets of Vacy from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Please monitor the Vacy Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for specific timings for streets, weather updates, or Fire Callouts which may affect these times.
Santa Run by Cooranbong Rural Fire Service
Friday 12 December to Sunday 14 December 2025
Volunteer firefighters will be escorting Santa around Cooranbong over three days from Friday 12 December to Sunday 14 December.
- Friday 12 December from 4pm – Martinsville Road to Matthews Valley Road
- Saturday 13 December from 9am – From Red Hill St to the North and Freemans Drive (North). To the south, including South Avondale Road
- Sunday 14 December from 9am – All of Watagan Park and North Avondale Road
Watch the Facebook page for updates on his location and remember to listen for sirens and Christmas Carols.
For more information, visit the Cooranbong Rural Fire Service
Medowie Rural Fire Brigade
Saturday 13 December & Sunday 14 December 2025
Medowie Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their annual Santa Run again this year with Santa borrowing the fire trucks to deliver joy and lollies to all the young (and young at heart). The timings and maps which include the route Santa will take through Medowie will be published on the Facebook page.
For more information, visit the Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rutherford Lolly Run
Friday 19 December, Saturday 20 December & Sunday 21 December 2025
Rutherford Fire + Rescue holds their annual lolly run with a special guest Santa. This year, the dates are as follows:
- Friday 19 December – Telarah Area from 4:30pm
- Saturday 20 December – Rutherford / Aberglasslyn Area from 12pm
- Sunday 21 December – Rutherford / Aberglasslyn Area from 11am
There is a dedicated page that outlines the areas and streets the trucks will be going down as well as times. Please note, these dates are planned but may change at any time due to weather or being called to incidents.
For more information and updates, visit the Santa Lolly Run Telarah / Rutherford / Aberglasslyn page.
Santa Run by Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade (Morisset Peninsula)
Friday 19 December – Sunday 21 December 2025
Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade have confirmed they will be doing a Santa Run. Listen for the sirens and look for the fire truck.
- Friday 19 December – Santa’s festive journey begins in Bayside Village. He’ll travel from Catalina Road to Marconi Road then onto Ironbark Road and Main Road, ending at Campview for a short break. Then Santa will continue to Macquarie Street, Bridge Street, Rivergum Drive and Coorumbing Street. He will finish by exploring the Aquilo Estate.
- Saturday 20 December – Santa’s travel begin at Station Street. He’ll travel through the neighbouring streets before arriving at Grand Parade. Then it’s onto Harbord Street and its surrounding area. Following this he’ll visit Waikiki and its nearby streets before a lunch break. Afteer that, Santa travels to Windermere Park on his way to Morisset Park where he’ll visit Deer, Elk and Tapir Streets concluding at Trinity Point.
- Sunday 217 December – Santa starts bright and early in Yarrawonga Park. He’ll then head to Balcolyn and Silverwater before reaching Sunshine. After a break, Santa continues his journey to Brightwaters and the edge of Windermere Park. He’ll then wind his way through Shiraz Drive, Verdelho Street and Reisling Drive.
For more information about the route and timings, visit the Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont
Sunday 21 December 2025
Belmont Fire Station has confirmed that they will be doing a 2025 Santa Lolly Run going from Marks Point to Belmont North. They will try their best to get to as many streets as possible but unfortunately won’t able to attend all. Times to be confirmed.
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont Facebook page.
Santa Run by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 458 Teralba
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Teralba Fire Station is bringing the Santa/ lolly run back in 2025. They will be bringing Santa to Boolaroo, Teralba, Booragul, Woodrising and Marmong Point. More information to be posted closer to the date.
For updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 458 Teralba Facebook page.
TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2025
Santa Run by Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade
Saturday 7 December & Sunday 8 December 2024
For more information, visit the Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by NSW RFS – East Maitland Brigade
Sunday 8 December, Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December 2024
For more information and updates, visit the East Maitland Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by NSW RFS – Cameron Park
Wednesday 11 December & Thursday 12 December 2024
For more information and updates, visit the Cameron Park Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by Quorrobolong Rural Fire Brigade
Friday 13 December 2024
For more information and updates, visit the Quorrobolong Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Bolwarra-Largs Rural Fire Brigade
Sunday 15 December 2024
For more information, visit the Bolwarra-Largs Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by Thornton Rural Fire Brigade
Saturday 14 December & Sunday 15 December 2024
For more information, visit the Thornton RFS Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 255 Charlestown Santa Run
Monday 16 December 2024
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 255 Charlestown Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley Santa Lolly Run
Friday 20 December 2024
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 447 Swansea Santa Run
Friday 20 December 2024
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 447 Swansea Facebook page.
Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run
Saturday 21 December 2024
Check out the Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for a map of the route.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi
Sunday 22 December 2024
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi Facebook page.
Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run
Tuesday 24 December 2024
For more information, visit the Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Facebook event page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights
Tuesday 24 December 2024
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights Facebook page.
Information about Santa Runs
Not all stations can participate in a Santa Run as they don’t have the staff or fire truck availability. There are some NSW Fire & Rescue stations that have a permanent crew who need to be ready to respond and can’t be involved. Those NSW Fire & Rescue stations with on-call (Retained) Brigades attached are more likely to be participating.
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