Christmas is coming and the Central Coast is gearing up for the festive season.
Central Coast Council’s Christmas tree, decorations and wreath installations have returned to Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Toukley.
Council’s Christmas on the Coast continues from December 1-24 across the four town centres, with a series of seasonal events and activities including DIY Christmas photos, Christmas carols and other live entertainment.
Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said individual businesses are also getting into the Christmas spirit across the four town centres with a trail of Christmas window displays.
“For the first time businesses located in Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Toukley are taking part in the festivities with a Christmas Window Display Competition,” she said.
“Visitors and residents are encouraged to plan a ‘window display’ trail and vote for their favourite via a QR code for a chance to win a $250 gift card.
“Voting opens December 1 and closes December 19 with the winners to be announced on December 21.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart said the Christmas activations will provide support and a boost for local businesses.
“Christmas on the Coast activities will bring festive joy to our community and I encourage locals and visitors to spend time enjoying and supporting the businesses in and around our town centres,” he said.
Here are just some of the activities on offer.
On Saturday, December 3, a Wyong Community Christmas Carols and firework display will be presented by Bendigo Bank in Alison Rd from 5-9pm.
Also on December 3, Tinsel Time in Toukley will be presented on The Village Green from 5-9pm by Together 4 Toukley and Toukley Neighbourhood Centre.
Also at the village Green, Christmas photos and post a letter to Santa will be available at various times from December 3-12 and there will be live entertainment with carollers from 11am-noon on Wednesday, December 7, and Sunday, December 11.
Christmas Eve Community Carols will be held in Kibble Park, Gosford from 6.30-9pm (presented by Gosford Uniting Church) and Memorial Park, The Entrance from 6-9pm (presented by JC Entertainment) on December 24.
To find out more about Christmas on the Coast and other festive activities taking place this December, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/christmasonthecoast.
Source:
Media release, Nov 25
Central Coast Council