The Central Coast launches into the festive season on Thursday 1 December, with a fantastic array of Christmas offerings - designed to bring the community together and spread joy across the region.

The much-loved Christmas tree and wreath installations return, as do sparkling decorations, all of which will be on display across Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Toukley.

A series of seasonal events and activities will be available for the public to enjoy, including DIY Christmas photos, Christmas carols and other live entertainment, and of course, an opportunity to post a letter to Santa!

The festivities kick off on Thursday 1 December running until Saturday 24 December across the four town centres.

Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said individual businesses are also getting into the Christmas spirit across the four town centres with a trail of Christmas window displays.

“For the first time businesses located in Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Toukley are taking part in the festivities with a Christmas Window Display Competition,” Ms Smith said.

“Visitors and residents are encouraged to plan a ‘window display’ trail and vote for their favourite via a QR code for a chance to win a $250 gift card.

“Voting opens 1 December and closes 19 December 2022 with the winners announced 21 December 2022.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the Christmas activations will provide support and a boost for local businesses.

“Christmas on the Coast activities will bring festive joy to our community and I encourage locals and visitors to spend time enjoying and supporting the businesses in and around our town centres,” Mr Hart said.

Christmas calendar of events:

Thursday 1 – 19 December - Across the four town centres

Christmas Window Display Competition

Free

Saturday 3 December – Alison Road, Wyong

Wyong Community Christmas Carols and firework display

Presented by Community Bank Wyong

5pm – 9pm

Free

Saturday 3 December – The Village Green, Toukley

Tinsel Time in Toukley

Presented by Together 4 Toukley and Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

5pm – 9pm

Free

Saturday 3 – 12 December – The Village Green, Toukley

Christmas photos and post a letter to Santa

Refer to the program for times

Free

Wednesday 7 and Sunday 11 December – The Village Green, Toukley

Live Entertainment – Carollers

11am – 12pm

Free

Saturday 24 December – Kibble Park, Gosford

Christmas Eve Community Carols

Presented by Gosford Uniting Church and Gosford City Brass Band

6.30pm – 9pm

Free

Saturday 24 December – Memorial Park, The Entrance

Christmas Eve Carols in the Park

Presented by JC Entertainment

6pm – 9pm

Free

To find out more about Christmas on the Coast and other festive activities taking place this December, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/christmasonthecoast

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