Have yourself a merry little Christmas – neon lights, a gin bar and adopt-a-reindeer workshops
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Christmas is the most magical time of year – but for families with kids big and small, how can you keep the Christmas spirit alive for everyone?
This December, Westfield Woden is making your Christmas dreams come true with festive events set to entertain every member of the family.
From a free G&T from The Canberra Distillery, to making your very own plush reindeer to adopt and take home, here’s how Westfield Woden is making the festive season extra special.
Merry Bright Bites and Neon Lights
Lighting up your December (literally), you can’t miss the Insta-worthy Christmas neon light installations on Bradley Street.
Perfect for exploring after a delicious dinner at one of the many eateries in the precinct, customers will also have the opportunity to collect five kinds of neon lights giveaways including Christmas wands, Santa masks and Santa headbands (while stocks last) when they dine and spend $50 at participating dining retailers in the lead-up to Christmas.
While you’re exploring the lights, share your Christmas spirit by posing and snapping the perfect pic. Share it to Instagram and tag @westfieldwoden, including the hashtag #merrybrightbites and you could go into the draw for a chance to win a $100 Westfield Gift Card, with the winners announced on 30 December. Terms and conditions apply.
Make sure to grab a snap at this merry and bright addition.
Tuesday 10 until Friday 27 December| Bradley Street Dining Precinct | More information here.
The Canberra Distillery Pop-Up Bar
Operating Friday to Sunday, Westfield members can get an early Christmas present with The Canberra Distillery bringing some Christmas spirit. Popping up until Sunday 22 December with samples of their delicious range, customers can sit back, relax and pick a tipple of their choice from four different gin varieties including original, blood orange, summer and French Earl Grey.
Until Sunday 22 December. Open Friday’s 12pm – 8.30pm, Saturdays 12pm – 4.30pm and Sundays 12pm – 3.30pm | Level 1, Centre Court | More information here.
Santa Photos
It’s not Christmas until you’ve had your annual family photo with Santa – and to help keep the moment magical, Westfield Woden is offering a range of sessions and packages to suit every budget and family.
From Family and Friends sessions for gathering big groups of loved ones, to Sensitive Santa for those who need a more sensory-friendly environment for children with sensory challenges, there’s something for every kind of Christmas lover.
And when we say the family, we really do mean the whole family. There’s also Pet Photography sessions for your four-legged friends, so you can create the paw-fect Christmas memory. Don your best matching outfits and book your spot now.
Dates and times vary | Level 1, David Jones Court | Book here.
Santa’s Breakfast
Are you looking to make a special Christmas memory with your child? How about booking them into an exclusive breakfast with the man in red himself? That’s right – we’re talking about breakfast with Santa.
Along with a delicious breakfast, families will enjoy a stunning Christmas performance (which we promise any adults in attendance will also love). For only $10 per child, it’ll be a magical memory that will last long after the event is over. Seats are very limited, and are exclusive to Westfield members, so book now!
Saturday 8 December, 8.30am and 10am and Saturday 14 December, 8.30 am and 10am | Level
1, near Cotton On | Book here.
Adopt-a-Reindeer Workshop
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, but what if you could make your very own Rudolph? This December Westfield members and their families can create and take home their very own Christmas companion at Adopt-a Reindeer workshops.
The perfect bonding activity, you’ll come home with an adorable new furry friend in what might be the cutest Christmas activity of the season. Bookings are essential, and there are limited spots available so dash to it!
Wednesday 18 until Sunday 22 December, 11 am – 1 pm | Level 1, near Cotton On | Book here.
Drop & Shop with HOYTS
Need to bring the kids along while you shop? Drop them off at HOYTS, for their ‘drop and shop’ service which will be running in the lead-up to Christmas. Exclusively for Westfield members, children will be treated to a movie ticket and delicious snacks all while being looked after by professional childminders. The best part, it’s only $10!
Find out more here.
But wait—there’s myrrh
And that’s just the beginning! Westfield is totally sleighing Christmas with Westfield members able to enter the daily Giftmas prize draw, alongside the chance to win the Ultimate $10k Gift Bundle with prizes from MECCA, rebel, David Jones, EB Games and more.
You can also support and give back to some wonderful community organisations with community gift wrapping in-centre from 13- 24 December and an array of other jolly activities.
To make the most of what’s happening at Westfield Woden this December, download the Westfield app and enjoy member benefits, promotions, special events and more. We promise that it will make your Christmas magical.
For more information, visit westfield.com.au
