One of Greater Bendigo’s most enduring and much loved events -  the Bendigo Telstra Stores Summer in the Parks program -  will be back this Summer bigger and better than ever and featuring more than 50 free or low cost events over December, January and February.

The program has something for everyone, from the very young to the not so young to enjoy including Christmas celebrations, outdoor cinema, music events, garden and nature tours and health and fitness activities.

Activities will kick off on December 4 with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Rosalind Park and a range of other community carol events.

December will culminate with a special family New Year’s Eve Pool Party at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre and not one, but two fantastic fireworks displays at approximately 9.15pm and midnight to ring in the new-year.

January will feature a terrific range of music and other events including Australia Day community celebrations throughout Greater Bendigo while February is all about outdoor cinema, the Chinese New Year Festival and a range of other terrific activities.

Summer is the perfect time to pack a picnic, visit our beautiful parks and gardens and enjoy the fantastic entertainment and activities on offer.

Please click here to download this summer's program.

Ensure you are kept up to date with all that Telstra Summer in the Parks program has to offer, visit the following for more information:

-    Visitor Information Centre  51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo
-    Online at www.bendigosummerintheparks.com
-    Summer in the Parks Facebook page
-    Twitter @BendigoSPARKS