Santa comes to town

Aleah,7, Arianna,4, and dog Jazzi were excited to meet Santa last week. (Damjan Janevski) 306811_02

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Taylors Lakes.

Watergardens is brining festive cheer to the community by installing a Christmas tree and filling Town Square with snow, bringing a taste of the North Pole to the shopping centre.

From Sunday, November 13 to Christmas Eve, Santa will take up his official residence outside Best & Less, so families can take a beloved snapshot to remember the Christmas of 2022.

There are also photo sessions available to cater for babies celebrating their first Christmas, early morning sessions for children who may be sensitive to lots of sounds, as well as pet Santa photos.

In support of Ronald McDonald House, Watergardens is providing a Christmas gift wrapping station to get all those last-minute presents wrapped by volunteers.

A child-minding centre, Stay n Play, is open to all shoppers on selected dates and times leading into Christmas.

“We have made the centre a one-stop shop for all things Christmas. We can’t wait to start welcoming everyone in, making their experience as relaxing as possible, while continuing to spread the Christmas spirit throughout Watergardens,” centre manager Trish Gardiner said.

“Our local community is so supportive, all year round, so we’re thrilled to be able to give back during the festive season.”

Details: watergardens.qicre.com/Promotions/2022/10/Christmas/Santas-Street-Party