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Every year the Myer Christmas windows in the city are the thing everyone looks forward to most. This year the theme is Toy Story. They started on 7 November at the Myer store on Bourke Street, and it’s completely free.
The windows run from 7 November 2026 to 5 January 2027, every day from 10am to 8pm. You don’t need a ticket, you just turn up at the Myer Bourke Street store (314–336 Bourke Street) and look. This is the 71st year of the windows, and there are six of them this time, telling Woody’s Christmas story with Buzz, Jessie, Rex and the rest.
Opening Day Queue
I came after work, and I came on purpose. Maybe because it was the first day, there weren’t too many people, but there was still a small queue. I think it’s going to get busier and busier from here. David Jones next door might be closing soon too, so I’d expect more people to end up at Myer later on.
The Windows
Look closely and you can see the detail and how faithfully everything is recreated. Nothing was done in a sloppy way just because it’s only up for a short time. Myer’s Christmas windows have never let me down. I took a lot of photos, so here’s what’s in a few of them.
The Toy Story Present-Wrapping Window
This one is the toys wrapping presents, and it’s a mess in the best way. Jessie is on the left, pulling a big curl of striped peach and yellow wrapping paper. Rex is in the middle with a giant pair of scissors next to him, and Slinky Dog is peeking out behind. Hamm the piggy bank sits at the front. Buzz is standing there with strips of torn paper in his hand, right beside a huge blue tape dispenser.
There are little green army men scattered around the floor, wrapped gift boxes with flowers and stars on them, a roll of pink wrapping paper covered in cacti, and some white jacks lying on the wooden floor.
On the right is the Christmas tree, and it’s not a normal tree. It’s made out of lots of big, soft white balls, like giant cotton balls or snowballs, stacked up into a tree shape, with a big red bow on top and green and red ribbons wrapped round it. It’s a really clever idea, and I’ve never seen a tree like it.
The Alphabet Blocks Window
The other window I photographed is full of old-fashioned alphabet blocks. Woody is standing right on top of the blocks, with Buzz next to him, and his brown cowboy hat is sitting on the blocks below. Bo Peep is on the left in her pink polka dot dress and bonnet, next to a rainbow stacking ring toy on the floor.
The three green aliens are standing on the other pile of blocks, and one of them is wearing a little red Santa hat. There’s a wooden staircase on the left with a gold garland wrapped round the banister and some big green holly leaves, and on the right a shelf full of books. It feels like you’re looking into Andy’s room.
Logo Windows and Photo Tips
Each window has the Toy Story Christmas logo on it, with “Christmas” in red letters. Because it’s glass, the windows pick up reflections of the buildings across the mall. You can see the Royal Arcade in both of my photos. It looks pretty, but it can get in the way of the scene, so move around and try a few angles to find one where the toys show up clearly. Standing closer to the glass also helps.
Don’t Leave Yet, Go Downstairs
After you’ve seen the windows, don’t rush off. There’s a sign by the entrance telling you more Christmas play awaits at the Disney and Pixar Toy Story Play Zone in the basement. There’s Toy Story merchandise down there, and interactive scenes you can take photos in. There’s even a DIY activity where you make your own Forky. The activities run at set times, so check the times first.
If You Don’t Know Where to Take the Kids at Christmas
If you don’t know where to take the kids over the Christmas period, this is a great place to wander and take photos and soak up some Christmas feeling.
Myer Christmas Windows
Myer Bourke Street, 314–336 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
7 November 2026 to 5 January 2027, daily 10am to 8pm, free
If you want somewhere to eat afterwards, our OMO Cafe review is a CBD laneway spot, and our Miyama Melbourne and Nana’s Green Tea reviews cover two more. For another free option with little kids, see our Forest Hill Chase play area, and our VIC school holidays and term dates for 2026 page helps with planning the break.
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