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elebrate in the City CChristmas Christmas. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it! And this year you can jump right into the silly season and get into the spirit of the season thanks to City of Newcastle, when their team of elves light up Wheeler Place with a giant Christmas tree and free entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights during December. Come along and take a photo with Santa and his elves and stick around for the family-friendly live entertainment including carol singers, a brass band and more. If you fancy a bite to eat, dine amongst the fairy lights at the Civic Café & Bar, which will be open for food and drinks, including some of the best pizza in Newcastle.
There's no better way to soak up some festive fun in the city as we revel in the magic of Christmas once more. Check out the familyfriendly entertainment and grab a photo with Santa and his elves from 6pm until 8pm each night: • Friday 3 December - Bella Vocé carol singers • Saturday 4 December - The Rehab Brass Band • Friday 10 December - The Little Scallywags • Saturday 11 December - Hannah Indigo stilt walkers • Friday 17 December - The Marching Koala’s and Julie Logan Music • Saturday 18 December Novotones Choir
Celebrate Christmas in the city Enjoy free entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening before Christmas at the Christmas tree in Wheeler Place from 6pm to 8pm. whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
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Santa Photos 2021 CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Charlestown Square is offering COVID Safe Santa photos this year! Located in Charlestown Square Wish Catching Outpost located in Centre Court outside Myer on Level 1. In addition to traditional photos with Santa, Charlestown Square also has Sensitive Santa photos, Pet photos and Cringeworthy Christmas Set photos available. On now until Friday 24th December 2021. Bookings are essential. Visit www.charlestownsquare.com.au CRAFT COOKIES & CO GRINCH PHOTOS Book a 4 minute session and snap your own photo’s with Crafty Cookies & Co. Use their Christmas scene for your families photo’s or opt in to take a photo with the Grinch! Saturday 11th December Location: East Maitland. Bookings are essential. Visit www.facebook.com/craftycookiesandco1 for more info. HUNTER VALLEY SANTA The most popular Santa in the region, Hunter Valley Santa is back again this year! Bookings are snapped up quick so keep an eye on their Facebook page for new timeslots. Walk-ins are welcome from the 2nd of December. Location: 159 Swan Street, Morpeth NSW 2321. Visit huntervalleysanta.com.au for more information. JADYBUGS SANTA ON THE BEACH If you’re after something a little different this year, JadyBugs has Santa Photos on the beach. Take a socially distanced photo with Santa in shorts and thongs! Location: Your choice of Blacksmiths, Catherine Hill Bay, Redhead or Naru. Visit www.jadybug.com.au for more info. SHOPPING CENTRE SANTA PHOTOS Jesmond Central: On now until 24th Dec Maitland Riverside Plaza: Wed, Thurs & Sun until 19th Dec Marketplace Raymond Terrace: On now until 24th Dec Stockland Glendale: On now until 24th Dec Stockland Greenhills: On now until 24th Dec Terrace Central: On now until 29th Dec The Levee Maitland: Thurs, Fri & Sat until 18th Dec Westfield Kotara: On now until 24th Dec
