Featuring great gift ideas, exclusive offers, and free entertainment, the Festive Finds in the City campaign will make the City Centre and Braddon the number one destination for holiday joy this Christmas.
Created by the City Renewal Authority with the involvement of business and property owners, Festive Finds in the City promises plenty of free fun with activities, entertainment, and events that will transform City Walk and surrounds into a wonderland of festive cheer.
The 'Festive Finds' curated gift guide is designed to support local businesses and simplify your Christmas shopping. The online catalogue showcases the top products and services from City Centre and Braddon businesses, helping Canberrans find the ideal present for their loved ones.
City Walk has become a magical "Christmas Walk," decorated from Garema Place to the Canberra Times fountain. Highlights include a 16-metre Christmas tree with a new topper, giant baubles, festive decorations, and fairy-lit lawns, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
To browse the gift guide, view the program, and learn more about the Festive Finds in the City campaign, visit festivefinds.inthecity.com.au. City Centre and Braddon businesses can submit their products, services, events, and experiences on the website until mid-December.
Decorations, deals, and festive programming will ramp up in December with free merry-go-round rides and additional uniquely Canberran Christmas displays. Don't miss the free family-friendly City Christmas Partyon 7 December, featuring live music, kids' workshops, party games, and food and drinks from City Walk favourites Central Social Club and Azima.
The 'Festive Finds' gift guide will also expand on 1 December to include 'cracking offers' – the specifically crafted Christmas deals to provide Canberrans with exceptional value for their holiday shopping.
Jennifer Ramsay, Acting Executive Group Manager, Enabling Operations, at the City Renewal Authority, said the campaign gives Canberrans the opportunity to support local businesses, find the ideal gifts for their loved ones, and immerse themselves in the joy of Christmas.
"Festive Finds in the City makes finding the perfect present and planning your holiday fun easy. The Festive Finds website features an array of amazing products, services, experiences from businesses in the City Centre and Braddon alongside free activities to keep the whole family entertained," said Ms Ramsay.
"The lead up to Christmas is a crucial time for many small businesses. Shopping locally is an important part of boosting our economy and provides a great opportunity for Canberrans to support each other.
"If you're heading to the city for Christmas shopping, celebrating with an end-of-year party, or capturing the annual family photo with Santa, make sure to take a stroll through the City Centre. There's plenty for people of all ages to enjoy."
