What to do in the Inner West this month
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13 Days of Christmas
This festive season, Northpoint Shopping Centre is launching their first ever 13 Days of Christmas. Inviting shoppers to enjoy more with exciting offers across retail and food. From November 28 to December 14, shoppers who spend $20 or more in a day centre-wide can select a free gift from the Pick-A-Present promotion courtesy of Northpoint retailers. They’ll also automatically go into the draw to win a $1,000 gift card.
When: Until Dec 14
Where: Northpoint Shopping Centre
Details: HERE
Parents with Prams Bay Run
The Parents with Prams walking group at Lilyfield runs on Mondays where they meet in front of Le Montage Café and walk the Bay. It’s a great way to meet other parents, get active and let your new bundle of joy enjoy the delights of the outdoors.
When: every Monday at 10am
Where: The Bay Run, meet outside Le Montage Café, 28 Frazer Street, Lilyfield
Details: HERE
Giant gingerbread train
Festive revellers will take the sweetest ride on executive pastry chef Anna Polyviou’s giant gingerbread train. A merry destination on Sydney’s Christmas calendar, Polyviou’s whimsical works of sweet art, festive high tea and pop-up treat store will delight adults and children alike. The hotel’s 4-metre gingerbread train and carriage combines over 1,000 kilos of gingerbread bricks, 500 kilos of lollies, 100 kilos of fondant, giant lollipops and candy canes, with oodles of cheery icing.
When: 7am to 9pm to Monday 31 Dec
Where: Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland St
Details: HERE
Festive high tea
Add a touch of festive magic to your seasonal celebrations with a merry festive high tea, created by executive pastry chef, Anna Polyviou. Delight in 3 tiers of mouthwatering sweet and savoury treats including the fluffiest buttermilk vanilla scones, with clotted cream.
Savour festive favourites such as Croque Monsieur, Yamba Prawns on a brioche roll, Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwiches and delicious Goat’s Cheese Brule. For sweet lovers, delight in Gingerbread Passionfruit Caramel dessert, Strawberries ‘N’ Cream Tart, Peach Melba and Christmas in a Jar with chocolate mousse.
When: every day, 11.30am to 6pm until 31 Dec 2018
Where: Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland St
Details: HERE
The ANZAC Legacy in NSW: Then and Now
2018 marks the centenary of the signing of the Armistice and in honour of all who fought and served in the First World War, the Parliament of New South Wales is proud to present The Anzac Legacy in NSW: Then and Now. Learn about the celebration, sorrow and commemoration that followed the end of the First World War. The exhibition presents a display of artefacts, photographs, rare documents, NSW honour rolls and a collection of the Parliament’s own Centenary Statements, delivered in both Houses over the last 4 years.
Also featured are the stories and experiences of Indigenous servicemen and the journey towards recognition.
When: Every day, 9am to 5pm until 31 January 2019
Where: 6 Macquarie St, Sydney
Festive high tea
The QVB has opened its doors to a Fairytale Christmas. Visit the centrepiece of Christmas in the City, the Swarovski Christmas tree. 24 meters tall, spanning 3 floors, covered in 100,000 crystal ornaments and 65,000 lights. On level 2, the QVB Enchanted Garden welcomes visitors amongst blooming wildflowers, woodland creatures and spellbinding lights to see Santa Claus.
In a first for the QVB, beloved pets are also welcome to join the annual family Christmas photo. Bookings now open. With an exclusive QVB Christmas brochure and online gift guide highlighting the picks of the season, bespoke QVB gift wrapping from the team at It’s a Wrap and Christmas workshops from our retailers, the QVB’s 2018 festive season brings the magic of Christmas to life in the most mesmerising way.
When: every day until Monday 24 Dec
Where: Queen Victoria Building, 455 George St
Originally published as What to do in the Inner West this month
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