This December, the Auburn Botanic Gardens is set to transform into a Christmas wonderland for one night only.
Cumberland City Council’s annual Christmas in the Gardens event is returning on Saturday, December 10. Decked out with a program full of festivities, the free family event will look to bring some long-awaited Christmas cheer to the Auburn Botanic Gardens from 5pm to 9pm.
One of the highlights of the night will be the North Pole Party, which will provide a line-up of entertainment on the main stage hosted by the Christmas fairy.
Visitors will be able to sing along to their favourite Christmas carols, be entertained by the Christmas ice wizard and pull out their dancing shoes to boogie at the Christmas Disco Party.
A special time of year for the local community, Cumberland City Council Mayor Lisa Lake said that the annual event will allow both residents and visitors to enjoy the garden.
“It’s been a big year, so it’s a great opportunity for the community to come together, spread some Christmas cheer and explore the Auburn Botanic Gardens in a festive way,” she said.
Santa and his elves will stop by to meet and take photos with all the good girls and boys at Santa’s workshop. Children will be able to decorate their own baubles as well as write Santa a letter with all their Christmas wishes and pop it into his mailbox.
Get creative at the Gingerbread Corner and decorate gingerbread cookies with plenty of sweets and toppings. Plus, the Gingerbread Man himself will make a very special appearance.
Giant candy canes will line Candy Cane Lane and a variety of food trucks will be serving up burgers, loaded fries, ice cream, fairy floss and more. There will also be stalls, children’s face painting, toys and show bags available.
Cr Lake said that the event is also a good opportunity to reflect on the year that was and enjoy some quality time together.
“This family friendly event will be a fun evening for all members of our community,” she said.
“It’s a great way to celebrate our diversity and reflect on everything we have accomplished throughout the year by spending time with our friends and family.”
Visitors attending the event are being encouraged to take public transport, with Council set to run free shuttle buses between Auburn Botanic Gardens and Auburn Train Station from 4.30pm to 9.30pm.
For more details, visit http://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/christmas-gardens.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.