This free family-friendly event from 5pm to 9pm, will see the gardens decked out in the spirit of Christmas and accompanied by a line-up of entertainment on the main stage, The North Pole Party.
Visitors will be able to sing along to their favourite Christmas carols, be entertained by the Christmas Ice Wizard and pull out their dancing shoes to boogie at the Christmas Disco Party.
Mayor Lake said it’s been a big year, and this will be a great opportunity for the community to come together, spread some Christmas cheer and explore the Auburn Botanic Gardens in a festive way.
Santa (pictured) and his elves will be busy at Santa’s Workshop, meeting and taking photos with all the good girls and boys while they decorate their own baubles and write a letter to Santa to pop into his mailbox.
Another attraction will be the Gingerbread Corner where children can meet the Gingerbread Man and get creative with decorating their own gingerbread cookies.
It wouldn’t be Christmas in the Gardens without a trip down Candy Cane Lane, where giant candy canes will be on display and a variety of food trucks will be serving up burgers, loaded fries, ice cream, fairy floss and more. There will also be stalls and children’s face painting, toys, showbags and more.
Mayor Lake says it’s also a good opportunity to reflect on the year that was and enjoy some quality time together.
“This family friendly event will be a fun evening for all members of our community, it’s a great way to celebrate our diversity and reflect on everything we have accomplished throughout the year by spending time with our friends and family,” she said.
See the full program at cumberland.nsw.gov.au/christmas-gardens
