How good is Christmas? AND how good is Christmas in Hobsons Bay?

Well, let Mamma tell you about some of the fun things happening in the ‘hood.

Santa photos

Everyone loves a photo with Santa, and this year Santa is coming to Hobsons Bay! A full Christmas display/backdrop will be available with families invited to have their photo taken with Santa on the following dates:

Saturday 7 December 10am-1pm at Logan Reserve, Altona *
Saturday 14 December 10am-1pm at Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown
Saturday 21 December 10am-1pm at Paine Reserve, Newport

*Pets are also welcome to have their photos taken with Santa at the Altona location only.

Christmas photo boards

Cheesy Christmas photos are also on the cards this year! Six photo boards with holes for faces will also be available in the following suburbs with a competition for families that visit the locations. The competition will run from 1 – 24 December. Prizes are 5 x $100 vouchers for a local business of the winners choosing. T’s and C’s apply.

Christmas Picnics

Presented by Hobsons Bay City Council as part of the Pitch My Project program, Council will be hosting three Christmas picnics. The community will be invited to pack a picnic, bring a rug and celebrate the end of year with enjoy free music and entertainment.

Sunday 1 December from 12pm to 3pm at Brooklyn Community Hall, Brooklyn
Saturday 7 December from 5pm to 8pm at Paine Reserve, Newport
Saturday 14 December from 5pm to 8pm at Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook

Hobsons Bay has partnered with local artist Rachel Gyan to create these stunning window decals! The first one being at one of Mamma’s fave shops - Lucy in the Sky. The art really brings these windows to life! and is of local flora and fauna. Amazing.

And there are more popping up over Hobsons Bay - so keep your eyes peeled on your shopping expeditions!
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There are SO MANY great shops in Hobsons Bay - for any type of gift for EVERYONE, and for yourself. From toys, to fashion, to trinkets, jewellery, art classes, flowers and everything in between.