However, the hot weather didn't stop a large crowd of people from gathering in Civic on Saturday for the Christmas in Glebe Park festival.

Now in its second weekend, the festival is running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the lead up to Christmas, with this weekend's festivities focusing on free screenings of Christmas movies.

It's the first year the event has taken place in Canberra, replacing the large Christmas tree and multitude of lights seen in City Walk.

Saturday's festivities saw live music performances, Santa photos, the chance to decorate real Christmas trees as well as many Christmas lights.

An open-air cinema was also screening the modern Christmas movie classic Elf, with Home Alone to be screened on the Sunday.

Among those attending the Christmas markets were Calwell residents Courtney and Adam Bryant, along with their two children Amelie and Xavier.

Mrs Bryant said the family was looking to do something around Christmas time this year.

"The kids wanted to do something for Christmas, and we were going to come here to see all the Christmas trees and the lights as well," she said.

A week out from Christmas, the family said they had mostly had things sorted for December 25, with a family Christmas planned.

As well as Christmas festivities at the markets, goat yoga will also feature as part of the event on Sunday at 2pm.

The event's organiser Ashleigh Gleeson said the move to Glebe Park has paid off, with large crowds coming through the gates each weekend.

"It was better than we could have hoped," she said.

"Christmas is so busy, so it's nice to see families set up picnics, with no rush, no panic, people could take their time and enjoy the space."

The Christmas in Glebe Park festival continues on Sunday.