The Canberra Centre is stepping up it’s game by creating a carefully selected range of activities and events for the 2017 Festive season.

In true Canberra Centre style, Masterclasses have been curated with the season in mind.  Megan Morton captivated her audience at the Christmas Table Styling masterclass sharing practical styling tips that won’t break the bank and will turn a dinner into a memorable and special event.  Later this week, two gingerbread house making classes are being held at the Level 1 Food court (Saturday 16^th December) where you can create and decorate your very own gingerbread centrepiece.

Megan Morton provided insight into creating memorable festive tables from what you already have at home

To help shoppers with their gift buying, a complimentary Champagne bar has been set up at the Monaro Mall and is live every Friday between 5 and 8PM and Saturday and Sundays between 12 and 3PM.

Kids have not been forgotten, and to bring the spirit of Christmas to life, a kid’s light-up installation has been set up at the Ground level of the centre near the City Walk Entrance.  Featuring an interactive Christmas tree and an area where kids (and adults) can pen a letter to Santa, you could rest your feet while the kids let their imagination run wild.

Don a pen and write a letter to Santa

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be roving Christmas entertainment throughout the Centre.

And a gift wrapping bar in the Monaro Mall lifestyle precinct will transform your gifts with beautiful paper for just a gold coin donation.  The proceeds will go to Red Nose, ACT and the bar is running until December 24.

So what are you waiting for? The festive season is only here once a year!

The festive season is on at the Canberra Centre (image courtesy of Canberra Centre)

What you need to know

The canberra centre will have special opening hours during the 2017 Festive season:

9am – 6pm – Saturday 16 December 2017 and Saturday 23 December 2017
10am – 5pm – Sunday 17 December 2017
9am – 6pm – Monday 18 December 2017 and Tuesday 19 December 2017
9am – 9pm – Wednesday 20 December 2017 to Friday 22 December 2017
9am – 5.30pm – Sunday 24 December 2017
Closed – Monday 25 December 2017
8am – 7pm – Tuesday 26 December 2017