And just like that, Christmas is almost here. Which means that festive cheer will spread across Campbelltown throughout November and December with a range of Christmas-themed family activities and events to enjoy.
This year’s program will see the return of popular Christmas favourites including Light the Tree, Rocking Around Campbelltown, Campbelltown Christmas Carols and new family activities at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands, Campbelltown Libraries and Campbelltown Active services.
“Christmas is a special time of year in Campbelltown, bringing everyone together in joyful cheer and celebration with a great program of jolly events,” said Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound.
“This year’s Christmas in Campbelltown program includes our community’s favourite events alongside a few brand-new activities, with plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved in the fun,” Cr Lound said.
“Whether you’re joining us at a local park, singing at the Carols, or cooling off at the Billabong, I encourage everyone to join us for another incredible year of Christmas in Campbelltown,” he said.
Light the Tree will return on Friday, November 27, from 6pm to 9pm, with family activities, live carols entertainment and an official lighting of the Christmas tree by Mayor Darcy Lound and the winner of the Christmas colouring competition.
Rocking Around Campbelltown will return on Saturday, December 5, from 9.30am to 4pm, with Santa and the Christmas convoy visiting these four local parks:
- Milton Park – 9.30am to 11.30am (Santa from: 10am to 11am)
- Koshigaya Park – 11am to 1pm (Santa from: 11.30am to 12.30pm)
- Rizal Park – 12.30pm to 2.30pm (Santa from: 1pm to 2pm)
- Dimeny Park – 2pm to 4pm (Santa from 2.30pm to 3.30pm)
The convoy will finish its journey at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium which will kick off, from 6pm to 9pm, with a night of live carols entertainment, workshops, inflatables and a 9pm fireworks show.
Festive cheer will extend to Campbelltown Library services with Christmas-themed activities for families to enjoy throughout December, including:
- Laser Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Ornament for Youth – Thursday 3 December
- Christmas Storytime – Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December
- Christmas Craft Workshop for Kids – Tuesday 15 December to Thursday 17 December
Families looking to escape the heat can enjoy Xmas Party in the Parklands at Campbelltown Billabong on Saturday 19 December, featuring a Christmas Treasure Hunt, from 11am to 11.10pm, Santa Meet and Greet, from 1pm to 3pm and large inflatable play equipment.
Residents looking to keep active can join the Campbelltown Active Christmas Super Group Class held at all Leisure services on Saturday 12 December, from 8.30am, offering a variety of exercises to get involved in.
Locals are also encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal from Wednesday 11 November to Thursday 17 December with donations accepted at both Campbelltown Civic Centre and Campbelltown Library services.
The full Christmas in Campbelltown events program is available on Council’s website.
