Santa has officially arrived at The Levee Central in Maitland, welcoming in a season packed with festive fun, family activities and plenty of opportunities to shop local.
The bustling precinct is rolling out a full calendar of Christmas cheer this year, inviting locals and visitors to soak up the atmosphere with everything from Santa photos and mini markets to twinkling displays and creative window decorations.
Families can wander the strip, discover local makers and enjoy the simple magic of a community coming together for the holidays.
Santa will be stationed in his cosy festive living room at The Riverlink with the giant red present and the big green bow until Saturday, 20 December.
The Levee Shared Zone is also set for a major transformation when A Merry Little Christmas takes over on Saturday, 13 December. From 10am to 2pm, the space will shift into a village-style Christmas fair complete with gift stalls, local produce, festive decorations and of course, an appearance from Santa himself.
From late November, the precinct will shine even brighter with festive window displays curated by local businesses. Visitors can vote for their favourite via QR code or online, and one lucky community member will score a $300 voucher to spend at a Levee business of their choice.
Kids who can’t make it to a Santa session can still reach the North Pole by dropping a letter into Santa’s mailbox at The Riverlink. Letters can be posted until Saturday, 20 December, and families are encouraged to include a return address and phone number so Santa can send a reply before Christmas.
For full details on Santa photos, festive events and all the Christmas magic happening at The Levee, head to mait.city/Christmas.
