Christmas at Wollongong Central 2026 – Santa's Arrival Parade, Santa Photos & FREE Festive Family Fun!

From Santa's Arrival Parade and magical Santa photos to festive photo opportunities, gift wrapping and community giving, there's something for the whole family to enjoy at Wollongong Central this festive season.

Whether you're Christmas shopping, making special memories with the kids or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, Wollongong Central is bringing plenty of Christmas cheer to the heart of the Wollongong CBD!

Santa's Arrival Parade – Christmas Fun for the Whole Family! Sunday 8 November, 10am - 11.30am.

Santa is coming to Wollongong Central! Gather the kids and join the excitement as Santa arrives with festive entertainment and Christmas fun for the whole family.

A wonderful opportunity to kick off the festive season and share in the Christmas magic!

Check Wollongong Central's Christmas program for parade dates and details.

Santa Photos at Wollongong Central – Make Merry Memories, 8 November - 24 December

Visit Wollongong Central's all-new Santa Set and create beautiful Christmas memories with the kids.

Whether it's your baby's first Christmas, an annual family tradition or a special visit to meet Santa, it's a festive experience the whole family can enjoy.

Book your Wollongong Central Santa photos here

Give for Good – Wollongong Christmas Giving Tree Appeal, on now until 15 December.

Share a little Christmas kindness and help make the festive season brighter for local families in need.

Wollongong Central is supporting The City of Wollongong Giving Tree Appeal, encouraging the community to give back this Christmas.

Get the kids involved in the spirit of giving and help spread some Christmas joy throughout the Illawarra.

Christmas Shopping, Festive Photos & Family Fun

Make a day of it at Wollongong Central!

Enjoy festive photo opportunities, get your Christmas shopping sorted, explore gift-wrapping options and soak up the Christmas atmosphere in the heart of Wollongong.

Celebrate Christmas in Wollongong with festive family fun, magical memories and plenty of Christmas cheer at Wollongong Central!