WANDER INTO WONDERLAND

It’s that time of the year when the tinsel takes over, the sweet sounds of carols fill the air, and excitement builds. This festive season, City of Palmerston pulls out all the stops.

WORDS RITA HORANYI 

STEP INTO A winter wonderland in the tropics, as Goyder Square transforms into the North Pole, complete with glistening snow, reindeer, sleighs and, of course, Santa. With a spectacular lighting display, rides on the Express Train, and an Arctic blast to keep you nice and cool, Palmerston’s Christmas Wonderland is the perfect place for that festive family outing. 

City of Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell, for one, is looking forward to it. 

“Christmas Wonderland is back and I’m ‘snow’ excited to see our community come together once again. It’s a magical week where families and friends can relax, have a laugh, and make memories that feel truly special. There’s something about this event that brings out the joy in all of us … it’s pure festive fun.” 

This year, City of Palmerston Library hosts daily Christmas craft activities inside its Elf Workshop, along with a photobooth for families to take a few festive snaps for the memory bank, and a dedicated space for writing letters to Santa – guaranteed to arrive on time. 

There’s also a low-sensory Christmas Wonderland session available, with lower lighting, softer music and fewer crowds, for those who prefer to have a little less stimulation as they soak up the magical atmosphere. 

With food trucks and live performances nightly, and plenty of sparkling lights to explore – both in the Square and draped across houses in the surrounding ‘burbs – Palmerston offers merriment aplenty this silly season. 

Christmas Wonderland 
WHEN TUE 16 – 23 DEC | 5-9PM 

Low Sensory Christmas Wonderland 
WHEN MON 15 DEC | 5-9PM 
AT GOYDER SQUARE 
COST FREE 
INFO palmerston.nt.gov.au