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Carols, Santa visits top festive season highlights for Hume

Christmas is in full swing across Hume, with a calendar packed full of festive events leading up to December 24. Whether it’s carols, meeting Santa or a family day out, there’s something for everyone. Here’s where you can find Santa this holiday season.

Hudson, Lachlan and Chloe are getting ready for Carols by Candlelight in Craigieburn. Picture: Rob Leeson
Hudson, Lachlan and Chloe are getting ready for Carols by Candlelight in Craigieburn. Picture: Rob Leeson

The holiday spirit is in full swing across Melbourne’s north.

Hume Council has announced a range of events, installations and festivities across the municipality in the lead up to Christmas.

The hugely popular Carols by Candlelight event will return to Craigieburn on Saturday, December 7, followed by Christmas in the Plaza on December 14.

“The community will feel the spirit of the season when visiting our customer service centres,

leisure centres and libraries,” Hume Mayor Carly Moore said.

Hume Mayor Carly Moore has encouraged people to make the most of the festive season. Picture: Rob Leeson
Hume Mayor Carly Moore has encouraged people to make the most of the festive season. Picture: Rob Leeson

Sunbury will join in the festivities with Christmas on the Green on Saturday, December 14.

Small businesses have been encouraged to get in the holiday spirit as well by creating a memorable Christmas window display.

“Along with helping to spread the Christmas cheer, it is an opportunity for Hume businesses to encourage local shopping in the lead up to Christmas,” Cr Moore said.

The business with the Best Display will win an overnight stay at the Marnong Estate.

WHERE TO FIND SANTA

Broadmeadows Plaza: Santa will be available for chats and photos from November 30.

Watergardens Shopping Centre: You can find Santa now until Christmas outside Woolworths.

Craigieburn Central: Get your photo taken with Santa outside Big W until Christmas Eve.

Sunbury Square: Catch Santa from December 1 until Christmas Eve, daily from 11.30am to 5.30pm.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

CHRISTMAS IN THE PLAZA

Enjoy children’s activities, live music and roving entertainment at the Broadmeadows Civic Plaza. Santa and his helpers will be on hand to take photos and help finalise those Christmas wishlists.

When: Friday, December 13, 4.30-8.30pm.

Where: 1079 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows

HUME CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Kickstart the festive season in style at Hume’s Carols by Candlelight. Enjoy free entertainment from Johnny Ruffo, the Chantoozies and other amazing local performers.

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When: Saturday, December 7, 5-9.30pm.

Where: Craigieburn Anzac Park, cnr Marathon Blvd and Windrock Ave, Craigieburn

CAROLS ON THE GREEN

Come enjoy a free night of entertainment on the Sunbury Village Green. Enjoy live performances and children’s activities, hosted by the Sunbury Lay Ecumenical Committee.

When: Saturday, December 14, 5-8.30pm

Where: Sunbury Village Green, O’Shanassy St, Sunbury.

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