Santa Claus is coming to town, and everyone’s invited to snag a Santa selfie – even your pets.
Starting from Saturday 18 November to Christmas Eve Santa and his helpers will be available for photos in his new Grotto location near Kmart. Find all the times for Santa photos here.
Santa’s arrival kicks off a whole season of festive fun at Grand Central. Over November 18 to 19 there will be a variety of free activities in centre, including gingerbread and snow globe workshops, face painting and balloon artists. There will also be giveaways for the kids from Frosty, Rudolph, and their helpers. Kids, write Santa a letter and post it in Grand Central’s mailbox to make sure it gets to the North Pole. Find out all the info about the arrival weekend events here.
This year, for the first time ever, the best thing ever will happen. You can take your furry family members into the centre for a photo with Santa. These sessions will be held on Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 November from 5pm to 7pm, bookings are essential, be sure to secure your time with the Customer Service desk. Find out more info here.
And, for children who need a more low-key Santa experience, Sensory Santa sessions will take place on Sunday 3 and Sunday 10 December from 7.30am to 9.30am. Please book in for your session and find out more info here.
This year Grand Central are also sharing stories from locals about memorable Christmas gifts. Read all about the teddy who is 50 years old, and the duck who was purchased with pocket money in 1987 and get ready to feel all those Christmas feels. It really is the best time of year!
