Darwin Shines Bright

Christmas come but once a year, and the busy elves at City of Darwin have a line-up of fun festive-themed events for the whole family.

^{By Jenna Kirkham}

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT kicks off celebrations, offering all your favourite Christmas classics, featuring the Carols Choir, the Band of the 1st Brigade, soloists, and Father Christmas, giving punters the chance to celebrate the silly season with song, dance, and a festive fireworks finale.

“Christmas is a time for our community to unite and rejoice, and what better place to celebrate the magic of the season than in our vibrant city,” says Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis.

“This year, we’re unwrapping a sleigh full of festive fun, with events for the whole family available across the municipality.”

Santa makes a quick stop at Casuarina Library before he sets up shop in the Darwin Galleria. Step into Santa’s Village and experience the wonder of Christmas with interactive activities by Fun in the Parks, face painting on Saturdays, and of course, a chance to meet Santa and snap a few pics with him and his jolly elves.

While busy at work around the Top End, Santa can still be found enjoying the tropical outdoors in Santa’s Fun on Wheels. Everyone’s invited to the Nightcliff Foreshore where a joyful procession of bikes, scooters, and skateboards parade by the seaside. Embellish your rides in as much Christmas bling as you can muster before looping back to Nightcliff Pool for a cool dip, with free entry until midday.

While escaping the heat or evading the rain, you might also come across a mischievous little elf hiding in the City of Darwin Libraries. Causing mischief and mayhem in each location, help track down this little troublemaker and enter this year’s Elf on the Shelf competition.

"Our Christmas program is filled with must-see activities and events that will make your season merry and bright,” says Vatskalis.

Carols by Candlelight
WHEN SUN 1 DEC | 4.30-9PM 
AT DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE 
COST BY DONATION

Elf on the Shelf
WHEN MON 2 – SAT 7 DEC 
AT CASUARINA LIBRARY
WHEN MON 9 – SAT 21 DEC 
AT CITY CENTRE LIBRARY

Santa’s Village
WHEN THU 5 – SAT 7 DEC 9AM-1.30PM, SAT 9-11AM 
AT CASUARINA LIBRARY
WHEN MON 9 – SAT 21 DEC (EXC. SUN) | 9AM-1.30PM 
AT DARWIN GALLERIA, SMITH STREET MALL

Santa’s Fun on Wheels
WHEN SAT 14 DEC | 9-11AM
AT NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE & POOL

INFO darwin.nt.gov.au