CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED AT CENTRE CITY
The Centre is bursting with festive fun, magical moments, and plenty of holiday cheer. From Santa’s grand arrival to gift wrapping, elf shenanigans, photo moments, free festival transport, and more.
Here’s everything happening this season to help you celebrate in style.
2025 CHIRSTMAS HOURS
WHATS ON?
Santa Arrival Event – Dec. 11th (5pm – 8pm)
Mark your calendars for an evening of live music, facepainting, balloon animals and the arrival from the Big Guy himself. Santa will be making his grand arrival at Centre City!
Santa’s Workshop
Step into Santa’s Workshop on Lv 1 for a timeless Christmas photo, a warm hello from Santa himself, and plenty of festive shenanigans courtesy of his cheeky helpers. No bookings needed! Photos by French Photography.
Workshop Hours:
Thurs 11 Dec | 5pm – 8pm | Santa’s Arrival |
Friday 12 Dec | 10am- 5pm |**5.00pm -6.00pm | **Pawtraits (booking essential) |
Sat 13 Dec | 10 am -4 pm |** 4.00pm -5.00pm | **Pawtraits (booking essential) |
Sun 14 Dec | 11am -3pm | |
Mon 15 Dec | 10am -5pm | **5.30pm -6.30pm | **After Hours Sensory Sessions |
Tues 16 Dec | 10am -5pm | **5.30pm -6.30pm | **After Hours Sensory Sessions |
Wed 17 Dec | 10am -5pm | |
Thu 18 Dec | 10am -7pm | |
Fri 19 Dec | 10am -7pm | |
Sat 20 Dec | 10am -4pm | |
Sun 21 Dec | 11am -3pm | |
Mon 22 Dec | 10am- 6pm | |
Tue 23 Dec | 10am -3pm | |
Wed 24 Dec | 10am -3pm |
**Pawtraits are back on Dec.12th/13th – Bookings are essential and can be found here.
**Santa Sensory Sessions will be conducted after hours on Mon Dec 15th & Tues Dec 16th (5:30 – 6:30 pm) – Bookings are essential and can be found here.
Santa’s Letterbox
Level 2 – Bring the kids to write a letter to Santa, enjoy Christmas colouring-in, and receive a free candy cane from our management office!
Waffle The Elf
Waffle the Elf has gone rogue in the Centre and Santa needs your help to track him down! He’s been spotted causing all sorts of mischief, so bring the kids in, follow the clues, and help Santa get his wayward elf back to the North Pole where he belongs.
Share The Holiday Moments
Share the fun of the holiday season with your friends, family, and followers. Take a photo with our beautiful Christmas Tree, or one of the other new moments throughout the Centre – make sure to tag us in your moments and you could be in to win some spot prizes throughout the season.
Charity Gift Wrapping (Dec.12th -24th)
Wrap up the festive vibes with our gift-wrapping services, exclusively for Centre City shoppers. The Taranaki Health Foundation returns as our gift-wrapping charity. Located inside of Santa’s Workshop.
Festival Of Lights – Free 2 Hour Parking & Shuttle Bus Service (Dec.20th – Jan.24th)
Easy park & free ride to the TSB Festival of Lights. Park in Centre City’s car park & catch the festival bus every half hour to the festival, plus get your first two hours of parking FREE!* see website for more details3
