Here are all the late night shopping hours in Canberra this week so thank us later
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This is it, people. The final week before Christmas. Actually, it’s less than a week because Christmas Eve is this Saturday. Yikes.
Haven’t quite sorted that Christmas list yet? Whether you’re after something festive for your fur baby or an imaginative present for your family Secret Santa, here’s a handy guide to last-minute and late-night shopping across Canberra this week.
Canberra Centre
FESTIVE FUN
There’s plenty of festive fun to be had in-store, like Santa Photos or, Christmas shopping a more enjoyable experience with a pit stop at Contentious Character’s pop-up wine bar on the top floor of Canberra Centre.
Did someone say “mid-shop cheeseboard…?”.
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EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 22 December: 9 am–6 pm
Friday 23 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 9 am – 5 pm
Monday 26 (Boxing Day): 8 am – 6 pm.
Canberra Outlet Centre
FESTIVE FUN
Take a photo with Santa and friends, leave a gift under the Marymead Giving Tree or take part in a Christmas Scavenger Hunt in-store.
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday 22 December: 9 am – 6 pm
Friday 23 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 10 am – 4 pm
Capital Region Farmers Market
Head to EPIC for the Capital Region Farmers Market’s Christmas Market—the easiest way to sort your fresh fruit, veg, fish, meat and more for this weekend!
It’s all happening this Saturday 24 December from 7 am – 11.30 am at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC).
See capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au for more details.
Cooleman Court
FESTIVE FUN
Photos with Santa, making your own Reindeer food at the Reindeer Food Station and more are on offer at Cooleman Court this week. See coolemancourt.com.au/bestmas for all the details.
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 9 am – 5.30 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 9 am – 5.30 pm
Thursday 22 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 23 December: 9 am – 8 pm
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 9 am – 5 pm
Marketplace Gungahlin
FESTIVE FUN
Make sure to snap a photo with the big man in red, get your gifts wrapped for a good cause or get festive at a Christmas workshop this week at Marketplace Gungahlin.
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 22 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 23 December: 9 am – 9 am
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 9 am – 5pm
POP Canberra
Head to Lonsdale Street for late-night shopping every night until 25 December.
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South.Point Tuggeranong
FESTIVE FUN
Little ones can explore North Pole Lane while you pick up those last few presents and have them wrapped for a good cause (The Lion’s Club of Canberra!) at the charity gift wrap station.
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 22 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday 23 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 9 am – 5 pm
Westfield Belconnen
FESTIVE FUN
Until Christmas Eve, Westfield Belconnen is bringing the magic of the North Pole to Canberra. At Centre Court, guests can walk in a winter wonderland with ‘Let It Snow’ and kids can dance and play to the magical touch of snow that will be falling from level three.
Heading to the centre this Friday? Don’t miss out on Friday Night Christmas Carols and little ones can visit Santa’s Workshop for free Christmas workshops every day until 24 December from 11 am – 2 pm on Level One.
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 8 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 8 am – 7 pm
Thursday 22 December: 8 am – 7 pm
Friday 23 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 9 am – 5 pm
Westfield Woden
FESTIVE FUN
On 22 December, Christmas carols will be performed by the Australian Girls Choir, and naturally, Santa photos will be happening right up until the big day.
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday 20 December: 8 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 21 December: 8 am – 7 pm
Thursday 22 December: 8 am – 7 pm
Friday 23 December: 8 am – 10 pm
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 8 am – 5 pm
