YOUR GUIDE TO FESTIVITIES

ON CROWN 2017Christmas

SANTA PHOTOGRAPHY4 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBERWollongong Central Level 1 Crown near KFCSanta will be in his enchanted grotto so come by and say hi or give him your wish list! You can also have your professional photo taken with Santa. We understand your pets are part of the family too, so book a photo session with Santa and your furry friends! Sensitive Santa photo sessions are also available for children that find the common hustle and bustle and sensory overload too much. To book and for a full list of times visit wollongongcentral.com.au

SANTA’S ARRIVALSATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 11AMWollongong CentralWelcome the season in true Christmas spirit by joining the arrival parade. Commencing at 11am on Level 1 Crown outside Rebel. There will be local community groups, playful elves, Samoyed dogs, Christmas characters, Mrs Claus and of course, Santa!

Follow the parade and enjoy the magical Christmas show. Santa will take you to his home in the Enchanted Grotto and will be available for photos until Christmas Eve. Plus enjoy free face painting and gingerbread decorating from 12pm - 4pm.

A WARM WOLLONGONG CHRISTMAS WELCOME

We hope you can join us for Christmas on Crown 2017. Seven fun-filled weeks of Christmas activities, performances, decorations and promotions happening right in the heart of Wollongong City Centre. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family and we look forward to seeing you here!

LIGHTING OF THE TREETHURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 5 - 9PMCrown Street Mall Amphitheatre StageCome join us for the lighting of the tree.

There’ll be some toe-tapping tunes, dancing and delicious food from the Eat Street crowd.

CHRISTMAS ONE DAY SALETHURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 9AM - 9PMCrown Street Mall & Wollongong Central Beat the crowds and get your Christmas shopping sorted early with special offers from all your favourite retailers, plus entertainment for the whole family. Sign up to the Wollongong Central e-newsletter to be first to hear about the special offers and event details.

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CAROLS ON CROWNWEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER 6 - 9PMUpper Crown Street Mall Sing-a-long with Santa and his helpers to all your favourite Christmas tunes.

Featuring the Gateway City Church choir and Wesley Church singers and your hosts from i98 FM. Bring a cushion or picnic blanket and some Christmas cheer to join the fun! City Centre stores and eateries will be open until 9pm.

With support from:

Uniting Church in Australia

MON 27 NOVEMBERSensitive Santa Photography 9am - 10am Santa Photography 10am - 5pm

TUE 28 NOVEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmSanta Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

SUN 3 DECEMBERSanta Photography 10am - 4pm In conversation with Tony Mott: WHAT A LIFE! Rock Photography Wollongong Art Gallery 1.30pm Free eventFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm

MON 4 DECEMBERSensitive Santa Photography 9am - 10am Santa Photography 10am - 5pm

TUE 5 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pm Santa Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

SUN 26 NOVEMBERSanta Photography 10am - 4pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm City Kitchen presents Tastes of the Illawarra by Cavea 12pm - 2pm

LAUNCHING CHRISTMAS AT WOLLONGONG CENTRAL FROM 11AM

MON 11 DECEMBERSensitive Santa 8am - 9am Santa Photography 9am - 5pm Tis the Season Wollongong Town Hall 11am

TUE 12 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmChristmas Serenade 12noon - 2pm Santa Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

SAT 4 NOVEMBER

SAT 25 NOVEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm Wonderwalls Festival Wollongong Writers Festival

SAT 9 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmWalking a Robot in Crown St MallFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm

SUN 10 DECEMBERSanta Photography 10am - 4pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm

SAT 2 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pm28th Annual City of Wollongong Bikers Toy Run 10.30am - 12.30pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm

TUE 19 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 6pmChalktalk Christmas 10am - 5pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmSanta Pet Photography 6.30pm - 8.30pm

SANTA PHOTOGRAPHY 1PM - 4PM FREE GINGERBREAD DECORATING 12PM - 4PM FREE FACE PAINTING 12PM - 4PM

SAT 16 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 5pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pm Christmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmcon voci presents That Younge Child Church on the Mall 4pm

SUN 17 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 5pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmRotary Christmas Raffle Draw 12pm

MON 18 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 6pm Sensitive Santa 8am - 9amFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pm

SAT 23 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 6pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmChalk Talk Christmas 12pm - 5pm

SUN 24 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 5pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pm

MON 25 DECEMBER

Christmas DayFree Community Lunch The Church on the Mall 12pm

TUE 26 DECEMBER

Boxing DayBoxing Day Sale 9am - 5.30pm

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PROGRAM OF EVENTS

THU 7 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 9pm The Wiggles - Wiggly Christmas Big Show! WIN 10am and 1pm wsec.com.auEat Street by Foragers 5pm - 9pm

FRI 8 DECEMBERFriday Forage 8am - 3pmSanta Photography 9am - 5pm

FRI 15 DECEMBERFriday Forage 8am - 3pmSanta Photography 9am - 5pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pm

WED 29 NOVEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmSanta Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

THU 30 NOVEMBERChristmas One Day Sale 9am to 9pmSanta Photography 9am - 9pmEat Street by Foragers 5pm - 9pm

FRI 1 DECEMBERFriday Forage 8am - 3pmSanta Photography 9am - 5pm

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FRI 17 NOVEMBERFriday Forage 8am - 3pmSanta Photography 10am - 4pm28th Annual City of Wollongong Giving Tree Launch 10.45am - 11.30am

WED 6 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmArtists’ Talk: Walking Upstream Wollongong Art Gallery 11am Free eventSanta Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

THU 14 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 9pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmEat Street Song 6pm - 8.30pm

THU 21 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 9pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmEat Street by Foragers 5pm - 9pm

FRI 22 DECEMBERFriday Forage 8am - 3pmSanta Photography 9am - 5pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pm

WED 13 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 4pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pmSanta Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

The information in this guide was correct at time of printing, but may be subject to change.

THU 16 NOVEMBERSanta Photography 10am - 8pm Eat Street by Foragers 5pm - 9pmChristmas Tree Lighting 5pm - 9pm

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WED 15 NOVEMBERSanta Photography 10am - 4pmSanta Pet Photography 4.30pm - 6.30pm

WED 20 DECEMBERSanta Photography 9am - 8pmFree Gingerbread Decorating 11am - 3pmChristmas Serenade 12pm - 2pm

Carols on Crown 6pm - 9pm

SWING INTO CHRISTMASTHE GINGERBREAD HOUSEWollongong Central, Level 1 CrownSet within Santa’s Enchanted Grotto, the life-sized Gingerbread House will bring a touch of spice for the sweet-toothed and young hearted. Snap a selfie or decorate your own Gingerbread Man with free workshops every weekend from 11am - 3pm.

CHRISTMAS WINDOWSCrown Street Mall After a popular debut last year, the windows of the ex-David Jones store on Crown Street Mall will again come to life. Be mesmerised as Santa’s elves set to work in themed workshops from 4 November until Christmas.

WOLLONGONG GIVING TREE LAUNCHFriday 17 November 10.45am - 11.30am Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre StageWe invite you to come and enjoy this traditional Christmas event and spread the joy. Each year Wollongong City Council calls for gifts from the community to ensure those children less fortunate enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Unwrapped gifts or gift cards for children 0-16 years can be received until 18 December. For collection points and more information visit wollongong.nsw.gov.au/christmas

28TH ANNUAL CITY OF WOLLONGONGBIKERS TOY RUNSaturday 2 December 10.30am - 12.30pm Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre StageHundreds of motorbike riders take part to bring toys for the Giving Tree which are then distributed in the Illawarra by local charities. This event is part of the Giving Tree which supports St Vincent de Paul and Anglicare who play an important role in helping make Christmas a special day for all children. Entertainment will kick-off in the Crown Street Mall from 10.30am with the motorbikes arriving at 11am.

EAT STREET SONGThursday 14 December 6pm - 8.30pm Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre StageCarols and songs of celebration by Out of the Blue Singers and the Arcadians Lamplighters Male Choir during Eat Street Markets. Popular women’s acapella choir Out of the Blue Singers thrilled audiences with their most recent show, Cabernet and Cabaret and The Arcadians Lamplighters Male Choir sang with 400 male voices in the spectacular concert ‘Let All Men Sing’ at WIN Entertainment Centre.

CHRISTMAS SERENADETuesday 12 December - Sunday 24 December 12pm - 2pm Lower Crown Street MallThere’s something curious in the lower Mall this Christmas. The piano maestro will serenade you with familiar tunes as you wander past. You might not be able to resist joining in!

CHALKTALK CHRISTMASTuesday 19 December 10am - 5pm Crown Street MallWatch the brilliance of a chalk art work appearing over one day. ChalkTalk artist Simon Thomas will take up residence on the pavers and bring some Christmas magic to the Mall.

CHALK IT UPSaturday 23 December 12pm - 5pm Crown Street MallBecome a chalk master yourself! Join in on the chalking fun and add your artistic flair to the masterpiece in the Mall.

CHRISTMAS SPARKLE Crown Street MallLocal artists Imogen Ross and Emma-Lee Crane have added a touch of Christmas colour to the mall. Don’t miss Imogen’s tree guards transformed and Emma-Lee’s glittering baubles!

CITY EVENTSWONDERWALLS FESTIVALFriday 24 - Sunday 26 November Upper Crown St Mall & various locations

Watch as large walls around the city are transformed into giant works of art curated by international, national and local artists. For more information visit wonderwallsfestival.com

WOLLONGONG WRITERS FESTIVAL Friday 24 - Sunday 26 November 40 Flinders St & Wollongong Art GalleryA range of writers and speakers, including Tracey Spicer and Tim Cope, tackle some of the biggest issues facing us. For more information visit wollongongwritersfestival.com

THE WIGGLES WIGGLY CHRISTMAS BIG SHOW!Thursday 7 December 10am and 1pm WIN Entertainment CentreYou’ll see The Wiggles, Santa Claus, dancing reindeers and for the first time ever, it will snow on stage! For tickets visit wsec.com.au

TIS THE SEASON THE NSW POLICE BAND Monday 11 December 11am Wollongong Town HallThe NSW Police band will delight with a mix of carols and contemporary pieces and the dance floor will be graced by Sydney’s Swing Katz. Come early and enjoy a free morning tea from 10am. Bookings 4224 5959 merrigong.com.au

CITY KITCHEN POP-UP EATERYWollongong Central, Lower Ground GatewayOpen Tuesday - SundayEnjoy food samples, cooking demonstrations, high tea and more. Plus every Sunday in November sample local produce from hatted chefs, Simon and Tom at ‘Tastes of the Illawarra by Caveau’. Visit wollongongcentral.com.au for full schedule and recipes.

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Saturday 16th December 4pm Wesley, Church on the MallPresented by con voci Music by Bennett, Holst, Poulenc, Sweelinck Join us to sing some of your favourite carols Admission: $20/$25. Bookings 4229 2117.

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PARKING & LOCATIONSCity Centre on-street parking is FREE on weekends, public holidays and after 4.30pm on weekdays.

Wollongong Central has over 2,000 car spaces across 3 convenient car parks. Enjoy your first 2 hours of parking free every weekend or 3 hours of parking for just $3.50 Monday - Friday.

For detailed transport and parking information visit wollongong.nsw.gov.au/parking or wollongongcentral.com.au

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WOLLONGONG CENTRAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HOURSOpen daily over the Christmas holiday period except Monday 25 December 2017 and Monday 1 January 2018.Shopping hours will be extended in the week leading up to Christmas.

OUT OF GIFT IDEAS?Surprise them with a Wollongong Central Gift Card. With over 200 retailers, as well as a wide variety of dining options, a Wollongong Central Gift Card is the perfect present.

Available to purchase from the Customer Service Centre, Level 1 Crown or online at wollongongcentral.com.au/giftcards

DON’T MISS THE BOXING DAY SALES STARTING FROM 9AM TUESDAY 26 DECEMBER!

Friday 15 December 9am - 5.30pm

Saturday 16 December 9am - 5pm

Sunday 17 December 9am - 5pm

Monday 18 December 9am - 6pm

Tuesday 19 December 9am - 6pm

Wednesday 20 December 9am - 9pm

Thursday 21 December 9am - 9pm

Friday 22 December 9am - 6pm

Saturday 23 December 9am - 6pm

Sunday 24 December 9am - 5pm

Monday 25 December CLOSED

Tuesday 26 December 9am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 27 December 9am - 5.30pm

Thursday 28 December 9am - 9pm

Friday 29 December 9am - 5.30pm

Saturday 30 December 9am - 4pm

Sunday 31 January 10am - 4pm

Monday 1 January CLOSED

Tuesday 2 January 9am - 5.30pm

GIFT WRAPPINGWe’ve got it all wrapped up with gift wrapping available for a gold coin donation at Gateway, Ground Level from 14 - 24 December, 10am - 4pm every day and until 8pm Thursdays. All proceeds go to Gateway City Church.

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