Christmas is coming to Wyndham
Christmas is coming to Wyndham!
This festive season we’ve engaged a local artist and illustrator to create a uniquely Wyndham look and feel, to bring fun and joy to the community. The designs are being rolled out City wide and include the installation of photo boards which have been installed at the Piazza in the Werribee City Centre, Point Cook Town Centre and Tarneit Gardens Shopping Centre.
The three colourful photo boards feature native Australian animals, a platypus and orange-bellied parrot, which can both be spotted in Wyndham and are also endangered. The illustrations were created by local artist Catrice Lam who came to our attention via Wyndham City’s award-winning pop-up store MADE on Watton.
Residents can take selfies in front of the boards and upload to social using the hashtag #wyndhamchristmas.
The festive designs will feature prominently throughout Wyndham, including our city-wide flags and banners, social media and street decals.
Wyndham City Mayor Cr Peter Maynard said: “This festive season is all about celebrating and supporting local.”
“The new Christmas installation brings positivity to the Werribee City Centre. It is a welcome and colourful addition to the Piazza on Watton Street. I encourage our residents to stop, admire the artwork and take photos.” said, Mayor Cr Peter Maynard.
As well as having a bit of fun taking a selfie at the photo board , you can also enjoy the festive vibe by popping down to Christmas in Werribee City Centre between 10am to 4pm on the weekend of 18 and 19 December, to catch up with family and friends over brunch or lunch.
There will be lots of opportunities to browse and do your last minute Christmas shopping; there’s a MADE on Watton Christmas Market at Wyndham Cultural Centre; many of your favourite makers and new creatives too – featuring handmaid jewellery, beautiful ceramics, homewares, candles, gift cards and beauty products.
There will be roving entertainment, fun kids activities, face painting a visit from Santa and more. If you are out and about don’t forget to hashtag your snaps: #wyndhamchristmas
For more information visit: werribeecitycentre@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Some of the popular activities:
- Tonia T Boutique is kicking off the festive fun on Friday 17 December, at 7pm with a Fashion Parade
- Enjoy an outdoor art class with the Social Artist at the Piazza on Saturday 18 December, 12pm – 2pm. Bookings essential.
- Santa will be visiting Station Place both Saturday and Sunday (18-19 Dec) between 11am – 2pm
- Take the kids down to Wyndham Park to play Magical Park and catch some roving performers
- Go and see the team from Werribee Football Club in Wyndham Park and learn some footy skills from some of the best, you might even be lucky enough to pick up a prize
- Catch the Werribee Concert Band in Station Place
- It’s not Christmas, without Carollers! Catch a performance at the Piazza
- Take an educational walk along the Werribee River with the Werribee River Association
- Bring the kids to get their face painted. There will be three stations – Wyndham Cultural Centre, Piazza and Station Place
- Stilt walkers, buskers, roving performers and more will make the street come alive with festive cheer.