The Paddington Christmas Festival is back this December! The highly anticipated annual event, where local traders come together to spread the merriest vibe and boost community spirit, is taking place on Friday, the 6th of Dec 2019 from Given Terrace all the way to Latrobe Terrace.
Similar to last year, Paddington Christmas Festival will be packed with activities, live entertainment, music and other amusements for children and adults. Stores along the shopping precinct will be carrying out heaps of gimmicks, including an assortment of festive food and unique products for sale.
Check out what’s in store at this year’s Paddington holiday event so you can carefully plan your family’s itinerary:
| TIME | WHAT | WHERE |
| 4:00 p.m. | Face Painting | Cr Peter Matic’s Office, Space Property & The Shop on the Corner |
| Dumplings | Kathmandu Newa Chhe’n | |
| Doggy Christmas Market (dog gifts) | Atticus Finch | |
| Donut Stall | Sassafrass of Paddington | |
| Flukey Ukulele Band | Artisans Jewellers | |
| Christmas Paintbox with Communify | Little Bird Books | |
| Crazy Hair | Ed Hair Hope | |
| Kids Corner | Movement Principle Pilates | |
| Small Goods Tasting (Christmas ham) | Conroy’s Butcher | |
| Chilli Contest & Live Portraits | Cafe 107 | |
| The Gift of Health (shoulder rubs) | Head Above | |
| Snow Cones | The Work Well | |
| Santa Letterbox | Fordesphysio | |
| Sausage Sizzle & Petting Zoo | BrisWest Centre | |
| Jewellery Making | Thousand Island Dressing | |
| Kate Knapp Book Signing | Flowers of the World | |
| Kids Beauty | Beauty on Latrobe | |
| Mistletoe Photobooth | Travel Masterpiece | |
| Santa Claus | Hummingbird | |
| Mr Curly AKA Linsey Pollak (musical performance) | Trammies Corner | |
| Stilt Walkers (entertainment) | Various locations | |
| Blue Roo Theatre (entertainment) | Various locations | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Lil J’s Vintage Markets (pre-loved clothing sale | Merlo |
| Aperitivo (food and drink) | Il Posto | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Dumplings | King Tea |
| Beer & Wine Tasting | Hai Hai | |
| Blues (live music) | Remy’s | |
| Alcohol Tasting | Spiros | |
| Express Styling Sessions | Sol Hair | |
| Danibelle’s Musicadium | Paddington Central Pharmacy | |
| Choir & Cocktails | Naim | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Danibelle’s Musicadium | MiColor |
| 7:00 p.m. | Balkanics (live music) | BrisWest Centre |
To make it more fun for the kids, they can secure an interactive passport to fill with stickers and stamps that will be handed out from each of the locations.
This event will also coincide with the lighting of trees along Paddington’s shopping precinct to signal that the holiday is indeed full swing.
Shop for gifts, feast on treats, have fun with your group and simply enjoy a great night out amidst the flurry of light displays and the joyful sound of carollers. There’s always something for everyone at the Paddington shopping precinct but this Christmas festival is such a special time — you won’t want to miss it!