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What's on this Christmas?

What's on this Christmas?

Celebrate the magic of the season through two enchanting worlds – one timeless and elegant, the other vibrant and whimsical “A tale of Two Christmases’ invites you to experience the duality of holiday joy, where sophistication meets childlike wonder.

Santa’s Arrival Parade
Saturday 6th December
From 9am | Commencing near Grease Monkey

Kick off the festive season with Santa himself as he parades through the Centre! The parade will start near Grease Monkey and finish near MarketQuest, spreading Christmas cheer and excitement along the way. Don’t miss the magic!

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Santa Photos 📸
Sat 6th and Sun 7th, Sat 13th & Sun 14th, Fri 19th – Wed 24th December
11am – 2pm | Outside Big W
Cost a gold coin donation | Bookings essential!

Bring the kids to share their wishes, snap a photo on your own device, and receive a special gift from Santa! He’ll be in Centre on select dates only — book ahead to secure your spot.

Find out more here or lock in your time to see Santa here!
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Santa’s Breakfast 🍫🎅
Sat 6th and Sun 7th, Sat 13th & Sun 14th, Fri 19th – Wed 24th December
10AM – 10:45am | Outside Big W
Bookings essential

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus is coming to town for a festive breakfast! Enjoy delicious food, Christmas cheer and a special visit from the man in red!

Find out more here or secure your spot here!
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Christmas Workshops
Sat 6th and Sun 7th, Sat 13th & Sun 14th, Fri 19th – Wed 24th December
11am – 2pm | Near Chatkazz

Celebrate the sweetest events for your little elves this Christmas with activities from

Find out more here or secure your spot here!

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Community Gift Wrapping 🎁
29th, 30th November & 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December
10am – 4pm | Near Big W

We know that shopping for presents is only half the battle – the comes the wrapping, and that’s only if you remembered the supplies. To make things easier, stop by our Gift wrapping station near Big W and help support Kids in Care. For just a gold coin donation, you can have your presents beautifully wrapped, while also supporting those in need this festival season.

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Give a little, Gain a lot.
21st November – 21st December
Near Big W

This festive season, we’re giving back in more ways than one, by supporting Kids in Care and giving you the chance to win a $1,000 Centre Gift Card.

Find out more here.

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Twelve days of Christmas
12th – 23rd December

We’re spreading festive cheer with twelve incredible prizes in twelve days! Make sure you’re following @marketplacegungahlin on Instagram for your chance to WIN! Each day we’ll post a new prize. Simply follow us and tag a friend to enter! It’s that easy. Winners will be announced daily and can collect their prize in Centre.

Follow us on Instagram here.

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Christmas Carols
12th – 23rd December

To spread even more festive cheer, carolers will perform throughout the Centre on select dates in December.

  • Community Singing Group – Saturday 13th and 20th December, near Kmart and Big W, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • Anglican Church – Friday 12th and 19th December, near Santa’s setup at Big W, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Franklin Early Learning – Wednesday 10th December, near Marketquest, 3:00pm – 3:30pm

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