Maribyrnong City Council Christmas Program

Enjoy Maribyrnong City Council’s program of free Christmas activities from 13 November 2019 to 6 January 2020

PHOTO FUN Elf-Yourself

Take a photo of yourself transformed as one of Santa’s little helpers.

Boards will be on display during business hours throughout December at: Footscray Nicholson Street Mall, in front of Café Bulldog #shopfootscray ootscray Byron Street Plaza, F in front of Huxtaburger #shopfootscray arraville Pop Up Park, Y in front of the Sun Theatre #yarravillevillage est Footscray Library, W in the alleyway entrance #barklyvillage

3d Trick Art

Come play amongst the presents!

A mountain of gifts have been delivered to the laneway in Seddon between EST. 1906 and Lola Café bringing a little bit of ArtVo to the inner west.

How many children can you get on the present pile? We’d love to see your best photos with this fun 3D trick art installation #seddonvillage

Selfies With Santa Who doesn’t like to pose with the big guy in the red suit?

Central West Shopping Centre in Braybrook will have visits from Santa and his elf as well as free face painting and craft activities.

14, 15, 21 and 22 December between 11.00am – 2.00pm

Visit festivalcity.com.au for the full Christmas Program

FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS Braybrook Picnic in the Park

A Very Seddon Christmas

Art activities, face painting, animal experiences, an interactive children’s performance plus sausage sizzle followed by a movie under the stars.

Braybrook Community Hub, Churchill Ave, Braybrook

Roving entertainment, kids activities and Santa will fill the street with joy.

Charles Street, Seddon

Friday 6 December 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Face Painting in Seddon

Saturday 7 December 9.30am – 12.30pm Let Carmel from Faces Ta-dah give your kids a Christmas makeover after you grab some brekkie in Seddon Village.

Seddon Laneway, between EST 1906 and Lola Café off Charles St, Seddon

Kingsville Carols and Night Market

Thursday 12 December 5.30pm – 9.00pm An evening of family fun with performances from local musicians and primary school children.

Beavers Reserve, Wales St, Kingsville

Christmas in Yarraville

Saturday 14 December 3:30pm – 5:30pm Pitch Face Choir sing with students from Yarraville West Primary School plus Santa and his elf.

Pop Up Park, Ballarat St, Yarraville

Sunday 15 December 10.00am – 4.00pm

Carols in West Footscray

Saturday 21 December 2.00pm – 9:30pm Rides, face painting, craft activities, food trucks and fireworks plus Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves. Johnson Reserve, Essex St, West Footscray

Carols in Yarraville Gardens

Saturday 21 December 7.00pm – 10.30pm BYO blankets, picnics and singing voices to enjoy a night of carols with the Footscray–Yarraville City Band.

Yarraville Gardens, Hyde St, Yarraville

Children’s Christmas Party

Saturday 21 December 8.00am – 6.15pm Enjoy free swimming all day and experience the Children's Christmas Party with inflatables, give aways, entertainment and special visits from MACqua Man and Santa between 1.00pm – 4.00pm.

Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, Aquatic Dr, Maribyrnong

CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS Santa Mail Collect an Australia Post Postcard from a local community centre or library and write Santa a letter. Post your letter via a Santa Mailbox, located at the Footscray Town Hall and one of our libraries (Braybrook, Footscray, Maribyrnong, Seddon or West Footscray) before Friday 13 December and receive a response from Santa Claus himself.

Address your letter to: Santa North Pole 9999 Include a 65c stamp and your name and address to receive Santa’s response.

Schools' Christmas Trees We'd like to extend a warm thank you to the teachers and students from all 15 primary schools in the City of Maribyrnong who have contributed to our public decorations this year. Head to the Nicholson St Mall, Footscray and be delighted by their Christmas Tree art.

Colouring Competition Create Your Own Christmas Star Kids under 10 are invited to have a go at colouring our new Christmas stars for a chance to win a Christmas hamper of prizes including: Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre swimming passes, cinema tickets, art supplies and more. Tear out the colouring page opposite or find more templates at Maribyrnong City Libraries, local community centres and participating cafes. Competition dates are 8 November – 14 December with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd drawn on December 23. Drop completed entries to your nearest library or the Footscray Town Hall (cnr of Hyde and Napier streets, Footscray) for your chance to win.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED STAR TO FOOTSCRAY TOWN HALL OR YOUR NEAREST MARIBYRNONG LIBRARY SERVICE. Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Age: ___________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Phone Number: _____________________________________ Terms & Conditions: Entry is open for children under age 10. Winners will be selected by members of staff at the Maribyrnong City Council. All winners will be notified by telephone within three days of the competition close date. Competition dates are 8 November – 14 December. Prizes to be collected from the Footscray Town Hall.

Maribyrnong City Council is committed to its obligations in protecting your personal information pursuant to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001.

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by Maribyrnong City Council for the purpose of the 2019 Christmas colouring competition. The information will be used by Council for this primary purpose or directly related purposes. Council may not be able to assist/provide a service as a consequence should this information not be provided. Council will not disclose your personal information to any third party unless required to do so by law. Requests for access to and/or amendment of the information provided may be made to Council’s Privacy Officer on 9688 0200. For more information please refer to Council’s Privacy Policy, available for download from Council’s website.

MOVIE MAGIC Free Christmas Flicks Enjoy a Christmas film under the stars at our open air theatre. Arrive from 7.30pm with your picnic spread and rug and get comfy in time for an 8.00pm screening.

Elf

Gremlins (PG)

Skinner Reserve Braybrook

Maddern Square Footscray

Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

There will be a gold coin collection with all proceeds going to Screens without Borders.

(PG) Friday 6 December

Friday 13 December Maddern Square Footscray

Friday 20 December

More free films will be shown as part of the Saltwater Cinema program.

Check website for details.

Visit festivalcity.com.au for the full Christmas Program

SHOP LOCAL Seddon Makers Market Saturday 16 November 9:30am – 3.00pm

Get an early start to your Christmas shopping with over 80 stalls of quality handmade food, fashion, toys, homewares and art.

Seddon Uniting Church and Harris Reserve, Gamon St, Seddon

Maribyrnong Community Market Friday 22 November 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Browse 35 stalls selling artworks, jewellery, handicrafts and enjoy great food and entertainment at this little community market gem.

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, Maribyrnong

Yarraville Market

Saturday 7 & 14 December 10.00am – 4.00pm You’ll find a treasure or two amongst the fairy lights and charm of this terrific little indoor market full of gorgeous handmade products.

Masonic Hall, Corner of Canterbury and Willis St, Yarraville

Footscray Finds Market Sunday 8 December 9.00am – 2.00pm

Take home the unique, boutique and the handmade at this indoor market perfect for gift shopping.

The Line, 2 Yewers St, Footscray

Made in Braybrook Market Saturday 21 December 10.00am – 2.00pm

Join the collective of local artists and craftspeople at this pop up Christmas market for your last minute goodies.

Central West Shopping Centre, Ashley St, Braybrook

For all event details visit festivalcity.com.au #marimoments #myfestivalcity

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