Santa pet photos and gingerbread decorating: Your ultimate guide to Christmas at Westfield
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Grab your Santa hat, it’s finally Christmas season at Westfield!
The decorations are up, we can already taste the mince pies and carols are serenading us at every step.
With longer hours and COVID safe measures in place, Westfield is committed to making your Christmas experience safe and magical. Enjoy visits with Santa, Christmas snow and plenty of festive workshops that are sure to make this silly season feel effortless. And speaking of effortless, we’ve simplified your shopping plans by dividing activities by centre—so whether you live northside near Westfield Belconnen or southside and closer to Westfield Woden, you can see at a glance what’s happening at each centre.
Read on for your ultimate guide to Christmas at Westfield—no matter where you live.
Westfield Woden
As the one-stop shop for shopping, relaxation and fun in Phillip, there’s plenty to check out this Christmas season. With new stores coming to the centre, and delicious new dining options (including Grease Monkey, Hanok Korean BBQ and Super Bao Express), embrace the festive fun and enjoy everything Westfield Woden has to offer.
Santa Photography
Create a Christmas memory and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Woden. The much-loved tradition of visiting Santa will be balanced this year with ensuring the health and safety of customers—and of course, Santa and his elves. Santa is also setting aside some time to create a sensory-friendly environment.
The Sensitive Santa photography sessions run before stores open, when the centre is quieter, so that families can have their photo in a relaxed setting.
Pet Photography
Why should your four-legged friends miss out on all howl-iday fun? While Pet Photography sessions are currently booked out, keep an eye out for the paw-fect opportunity for a Santa photo with the whole family.
Santa’s Breakfast
Who doesn’t love a Christmas themed breakfast? Join Santa Claus to enjoy a menu of tasty treats whilst enjoying a stunning Christmas show performance! It will be a morning like no other and you can even follow Santa to his Santa Set to have a magical photo taken for an additional cost.
Gingerbread Man Decoration Workshop
Join in the Christmas fun with a gingerbread decorating workshop! Children will join Mrs Claus and her trusty helpers to decorate their very own gingerbread man with icing, lollies and other sweet treats!
Roaming Christmas Entertainment
Westfield Woden is bringing the festive season to life, right before your eyes. Santa’s special visitor will be travelling to Woden to provide roaming entertainment in the lead up to Christmas.
Gift Wrapping
Wrapped for time and just want your wrapping out of the way? Don’t stress, Westfield has the perfect solution for you! Visit the Gift Wrapping Station located on Level One Westfield Woden for all your gift wrap needs. All proceeds go to local community charities.
Santa Squad AR Game Experience
Join the Westfield Santa Squad adventure! Santa and his elves need your help to deliver Christmas in our free fun-filled online mini games. Visit the Santa Squad Stations located on Level One and scan the QR code to start playing.
Westfield Belconnen
With brand-new retailers joining Westfield Belconnen, there’s never been a better time to hit the shops. Enjoy Taj Indian Masala, City Chic, Nails & Lash Salon, Champion Chicken & Tea, Yogurberry and Fox & Roo Kids while keeping an eye out for some new editions, including Oscar Wylee, Moe & Co, Celebrity Ink and ShareTea, all opening before Christmas.
Santa Photography
Tis’ the season to make merry memories! Book your photo with Santa at Westfield Belconnen and enjoy the magic you know and love with a COVID-Safe Santa experience.
Pet Photography
Make it a very furry Christmas at Westfield Belconnen. Bring your pets along for a Santa photo with the whole family and deck them out in their best festive outfits for an extra special merry memory.
Let it Snow
Have you been wishing for a white Christmas? The forecast this Christmas is snow at Westfield Belconnen! Bringing the magic of the North Pole and letting it snow every weekend from Saturday 13 November until Christmas, join in on the fun from 11am until 3pm every Saturday and Sunday. There will also be face painting available for Westfield Plus members!
Gift Wrapping
Already have enough on your plate this Christmas? Let Westfield Belconnen take the hassle of gift wrapping off your hands. For a donation to one of the amazing charity partners, you can have your Christmas presents gift wrapped for your loved ones.
The Belconnen Summit—new kids playground
An exciting Christmas gift awaits…The Level One kids’ playground is having a makeover! Discover the new concept and the locally inspired theming in preparation of a day out with the kids.
Before heading out, make sure to make the most of every shopping trip by downloading the Westfield Plus app and receive three hours of free parking, member exclusive offers and more!
Of course if you want to avoid the crowds, shop online using Westfield Direct and pick up your purchases via Click & Collect…Just don’t forget to treat yo’elf.
