Christmas Guide
GIFT IDEAS, WHAT’S ON, SANTA PHOTOS & MORE
Season’s Greetings
JOIN US FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
GIFT CARDS
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift idea? Give the gift of choice with a Figtree Grove gift card. Redeemable at any participating retailer that offers Eftpos. Visit the Concierge desk to purchase yours today.
INDULGE
exchange for a gold coin donation (per gift). All proceeds go to Illawarra Cancer Carers.
Wednesday 18 – Tuesday 24 December 10am – 4pm
FOOD & DINING
Christmas is all about creating special memories and catching up with friends. Treat yourself to some tasty delights in-centre or grab something share-worthy, that’s delicious to go!
Alo Juice
Ariel’s
Bakers Delight
Chick ‘n Boba
Fantasy Donuts
Figgy Kebabz
HK Asian Kitchen
Jacaranda Café
San Choi Restaurant
The Coffee Emporium
CHRISTMAS ORDERS
Festive entertaining is easy with a Christmas order from your favourite fresh food stores.
The Corner Point Café
Tokyo Sushi
Wasabi
Wendy’s Milk Bar
Yummy Candy
Wasabi - Last orders 17 December
Tokyo Sushi - Last orders 19 December
Seafood Brother’s - Last orders 22 December
Located outside Unique Jeweller’s
WHAT’S ON
Free Family Events
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Step into the magic of Santa’s workshop! This festive space is the spot for families to enjoy fun filled Christmas activities and special events.
Located opposite Bay Audio
GENTLE ELF
This cheeky little Elf knows how to delight all ages, juggling up a storm, performing tricks and balancing unusual objects on his head to add some funny Christmas chaos to your day.
Saturday 23 November 10am - 1pm
KIDS CAROLS
Support our community and hear local primary school students from Mount Saint Thomas Public School singing Christmas Carols to share in the festive cheer.
Thursday 5 December 4pm – 4.30pm
FACE PAINTING
Our two trusty Elves add sparkle to Christmas and brighten little faces with festive kids face painting throughout the weekend.
Saturday 7 December & Sunday 8 December 10am – 1pm
ELVES IN THE KITCHEN
Embrace the magic of Christmas with reindeer biscuit decorating, festive cupcake decorating or building your own Christmas biscuit house.
Wednesday 11 December – Friday 13 December 10am – 1pm
CHRISTMAS ART WORKSHOP
Calling all mini Michelangelo’s! Come paint your own Christmas canvas to take home and hang on your wall with our lively, artistic Elves.
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 December 10am – 1pm
ROVING ENTERTAINMENT
MERRY BAUBLES
Join two very Merry Baubles as they dazzle in high-fashion glamour and festive charm spreading holiday magic wherever they roam, giving out delicious sweet treats.
Saturday 21 December 10am – 2pm
HOT AIR ELVES DUO
Two mischievous Elves zipping around on their hot air balloon bikes showing off their quirky circus antics and playful tricks!
Sunday 22 December 10am – 2pm
LETTERS TO SANTA
Write a letter to Santa and we’ll deliver it for you! If your little ones need help crafting, we’ve got you covered. Visit Santa’s workshop for cards, pens and paper to create your own special message to send. Don’t forget to include your name and address so Santa can reply!
Until Sunday 15 December
Mailbox located at Santa Set
MRS CLAUS STORYTIME WITH BAUBLE DECORATING & REINDEER FOOD STATION
Hear some much-loved Christmas stories from Mrs Claus while decorating Christmas baubles with sparkles, stickers and ribbons to hang on the tree. Top off the week by creating a magical treat bag for Santa’s Reindeer at the Reindeer food station.
Monday 16 December – Wednesday 18 December (Christmas Baubles decorating) 11am - 2pm
Thursday 19 December & Friday 20 December (Reindeer Food Station) 11am - 2pm
GENTLE ELF
Our cheeky Elf returns to the centre on his penny farthing, juggling up a storm, performing tricks and spreading festive cheer.
Monday 23 December 10am - 1pm
BED
Juniper $79.00
Tessa Crossback Cami & Lucy Short Diamond Dotz Christmas Night (52 x 67cm)
$69.99
Crunchy Coconut Prawns Orange Almond Cake
RECIPE BY Tina Newsome SERVES 4 people
INGREDIENTS
1kg green prawns, peeled & de-veined, tails left on
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
Oil for deep frying
Pinch of salt
Dipping Sauce
2-3 tablespoons lime juice
Plain Greek yoghurt
METHOD
1. Preheat deep fryer.
2. Combine Panko breadcrumbs, salt and coconut in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl and set aside.
4. Coat peeled prawns with beaten egg followed by panko and coconut mixture.
5. Deep fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Place on paper towel to drain.
7. Mix lime juice and yogurt in a bowl.
8. Serve with lime and yogurt dipping sauce.
RECIPE BY Angelina Stefanelli
INGREDIENTS
2 oranges washed
250g caster sugar
6 eggs
250g almond meal
METHOD SERVES 8 people
1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook the oranges in the boiling water for 2 hours. Drain and allow to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 160°C, grease & line a 22cm spring form cake tin with baking paper.
3. Beat eggs and caster sugar until combined.
4. Puree cooled oranges.
1 teaspoon baking powder Icing sugar to serve
5. Stir in orange puree followed by the almond meal and baking powder.
6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin and bake for 1-1 ¼ hours.
7. Allow to cool in tin, remove and dust with icing sugar.
8. Serve with dollop fresh cream if desired.
SANTA PHOTOS
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SENSORY SANTA PHOTOS
Tuesday 26 November 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 27 November 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 28 November 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 29 November 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 30 November 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 1 December 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday 2 December 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 3 December 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 4 December 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 5 December 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 6 December 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 7 December 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 8 December 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 24 November 8:30 am – 9:30 am Sunday 1 December 7:30 am – 8:30 am Sunday 8 December 7:30 am – 8:30 am
PET PHOTOS
Monday 25 November 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday 26 November 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monday 2 December 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday 3 December 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monday 9 December 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday 10 December 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 17 December 9am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 18 December 9am – 5.30pm
Thursday 19 December 9am – 9pm
Friday 20 December 8am – 5.30pm
Saturday 21 December 8am – 5pm
Sunday 22 December 8am – 5pm
Monday 23 December 8am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 24 December 8am – 5.30pm
Christmas Day CLOSED
Thursday 26 December 10am – 4pm Friday 27 December 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday 28 December 9am – 4pm Sunday 29 December 10am – 4pm
Monday 30 December 9am – 5.30pm Tuesday 31 December 9am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 1 January 10am – 4pm (Majors only) *Some store trading hours vary. Please check with individual stores for their most up-to-date trading hours or visit our website.
