Festive Finds in the City
December Delights in Canberra’s City Centre!
Celebrate Christmas in Canberra and the holiday season as the city centre lights up throughout December with decorations and entertainment. This annual event offers a wonderful mix of free and affordable activities, exclusive shopping deals, and family-friendly fun designed to spread festive cheer while supporting local businesses.
Enjoy free merry-go-round rides daily on City Walk, explore the thoughtfully curated Festive Finds gift guide featuring discounts and special offers, or shop and enter the ‘Find and Win in the City’ competition for a chance to take home fantastic prizes.
Highlights include roving entertainment every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon during the first three weekends of December, a free plant giveaway on December 6, and a City Christmas Party on December 15 that’s not to be missed.
Don’t forget to explore Braddon and the City Centre for unbeatable food, family bundles, and retail promotions exclusively available during this festive season.
What’s On:
- Find and Win in the City: Shop, upload your receipt, and enter to win major prizes (1-31 December).
- Free Merry-Go-Round Rides: City Walk, 1-24 December.
- Roving Entertainment: Friday-Sunday afternoons, first three weekends of December.
- Free Plant Giveaway: City Walk Christmas Tree, 6 December.
- City Christmas Party: City Walk, 15 December, 4-10pm.
Looking for accommodation?
Stay in the centrally at Novotel in the CBD and continue the fun with our indoor swimming pool, family sized spa, and sauna. Start the day with a delicious breakfast buffet and end the day toasting to the celebrations at First Edition Canberra with our new dinner menu showcasing fresh produce sourced locally and from the surrounding regions.
Book now at Novotel Canberra and celebrate the season with joy, community spirit, and festive fun in Canberra.