The magic of Christmas is set to return to the Central Coast this December, with a festive program of events and activities planned.
From dazzling Christmas decorations and festive entertainment to free Santa photos and carols, Central Coast Council and Destination Central Coast have curated the ultimate Christmas on the Coast guide on lovecentralcoast.com to help plan Christmas adventures across Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley and Wyong.
Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the guide had been curated to bring the community together and spread joy across the region.
“I’m really excited for all the festive events and activities taking place across the Coast this December, including the much-loved Christmas window display competition,” she said.
“Local businesses in Gosford, The Entrance, Toukley and Wyong will be getting into the festive spirit by decorating their shop windows.
“People visiting these town centres can explore the window displays and vote for their favourite via QR codes in the windows for a chance to win a $250 gift card.”
Voting opens on December 1 and closes on January 3, with winners announced on January 15.
“The town centres will also host larger-than-life Christmas installations, with Christmas trees in Gosford, The Entrance and Toukley, and wreaths in Terrigal and Wyong,” Smith said.
“There will also be free Santa photos, Christmas carols, live entertainment and the opportunity to post a letter to Santa.”
Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the planned Christmas activities across the region would provide great fun for families as well as promote thriving local businesses.
“Our holiday season events and activities celebrate and support our outstanding local businesses and allow the community and visitors alike to experience the unique charm of the Central Coast,” he said.
“We have a fantastic month-long program of free events for families, shoppers and visitors to enjoy.
“I look forward to joining the festivities across our region.”
Some of the free events to take place during December are:
From Sunday, December 1 – Christmas decorations in Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley and Wyong;
From Sunday, December 1 to Friday, January 3 – Christmas Window Display Competition in Gosford, The Entrance, Toukley and Wyong;
From Saturday, December 7 to Tuesday, December 24 – DIY festive photos and post a letter to Santa at The Gallery Container in Toukley (9am-4pm);
On Tuesday December 10, Friday December 13, Wednesday December 18 and Thursday December 19 – pet-friendly Santa photos at The Gallery Container in Toukley (check program for times);
From Friday, December 13 – giant star photo moment in The Entrance;
Saturday December 14 to Sunday December 22 – Christmas roving entertainment in Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance and Toukley (check program for dates and times);
On Saturday, December 7 – Tinsel Time in Toukley, presented by Toukley Neighbourhood Centre (5-9pm); Wyong Community Christmas Carols at Wyong High School, presented by Community Bank Wyong (5.30-9pm);
On Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Carols at Kibble Park, Gosford, presented by Gosford Uniting Church (6pm-9.15pm); Carols in the Park at Memorial Park, The Entrance, presented by JC Entertainment & Events (6pm-9pm).
Explore the full program and plan your Central Coast Christmas adventure at lovecentralcoast.com/christmas-on-the-coast
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