Canberra’s 2023 late-night shopping hours, just in time for Christmas (you’re welcome)
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Tis ’the season to panic – because we hate to break it to you, but it’s exactly a week until Christmas.
And between trying to get through a pile of work before the year ends, catching up with loved ones, decorating the tree, planning Christmas lunch, and taking five minutes to catch your breath, finding time to pick up those pesky last-minute presents might sound impossible.
But don’t worry, if you haven’t quite sorted everything on your Christmas list – we’ve created this handy guide to last-minute and late-night shopping across Canberra this week.
Just remember that in all of the centres, individual store hours may vary – so make sure to plan ahead!
POP Canberra
If you want to squeeze in some hyperlocal shopping before breakfast or after dinner, POP has you covered!
They’re open from 7 am to 10 pm right up until Christmas at 27 Lonsdale St in Braddon – or download the POP app to shop local from your phone!
Hunter & Siren
Looking for a last minute gift for the fashion lover in your life? Hunter & Siren is open late for Christmas!
Pop in from 11 am – 8:30 pm Wednesday 20 until Friday 22 December and 10 am – 2 pm on Christmas Eve.
Canberra Centre
FESTIVE FUN
Make the most of the Santa photography sessions which will be running right up until Christmas Eve (including Sensitive Santa, Santa Pet, and Baby’s First Santa sessions). It promises to be a merry memory to keep!
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 9 am – 6 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 9 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday 22 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 23 December: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday 24 December: 9 am – 5 pm
Canberra Outlet Centre
FESTIVE FUN
From having your presents hand-wrapped in return for a donation to Marymead to photos with the man in red and adorable kid’s activities celebrating different decorations from different cultures, there’s plenty of Christmassy fun for the whole family.
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 10 am – 6 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 6 pm
Friday 22 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Saturday 23 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 24 December: 10 am – 4 pm
Westfield Belconnen
FESTIVE FUN
Christmas is in the air at Westfield Belconnen – and to help you celebrate the season, you can enjoy local choirs, make the most of the gift wrapping station, make some Christmas craft and so much more…
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 22 December: 8 am – 10 pm
Saturday 23 December: 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday 24 December: 8 am – 6 pm
Marketplace Gungahlin
FESTIVE FUN
Marketplace Gungahlin is overflowing with festive cheer and there are plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. Here’s a jolly guide to the Christmas program!
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 22 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 23 December: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 24 December: 9 am – 4 pm
Westfield Woden
FESTIVE FUN
Did someone say Gin-gle Bells Pop-up Bar? To embrace the festivities these holidays, Westfield Woden has plenty of festive activities for the whole family. And personally, we think trying some jolly spirits before grabbing the last of your presents sounds like perfection.
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 22 December: 8 am – 10 pm
Saturday 23 December: 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday 24 December: 8 am – 6 pm
South.Point Tuggeranong
FESTIVE FUN
Take the kids to a gingerbread-themed village in South.Point to get them into the Christmas spirit right up until Sunday 24 December. There will be a series of craft workshops, roaming Christmas characters and heaps of toys to play with!
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 22 December: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 23 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 24 December: 9 am – 5 pm
Cooleman Court
FESTIVE FUN
Cooleman Court is sprinkling some Christmas magic this year with Santa photos and the Communities at Work gifting appeal – a special fundraiser that helps to bring Christmas to people who might otherwise miss out. While picking up goodies for the big day, why not drop off a small donation?
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday 18 December: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 19 December: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 20 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday 21 December: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 22 December: 9 am – 8 pm
Saturday 23 December: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 24 December: 10 am – 4 pm
Feature image: Ben Calvert Photography.
