Find your Christmas moment.
Santa, songs, fireside warmth and little acts of giving. Spend a little time together.
Friday, December 18
4–8 pmThe gathering begins
Gates open, local market, festive bar and firepits. Santa welcomes families; children’s crafts and Food Bank collection begin.
A little acoustic warmth
Live acoustic music and time to explore the Giving Grove and Wishing Tree.
A little light in the winter
A gentle seasonal light and lantern moment as darkness settles over the gardens.
Community sing-along
Gather around the fire and lend your voice. Familiar songs, neighbours and a warm welcome for everyone.
Groundswell Fireside
Fireside music, s’mores, hot chocolate and a last wander through the local market.
Saturday, December 19
11 am–5 pmHello, Saturday
Market, Food Bank collection, Groundswell Fireside and children’s crafts open. Santa is ready for your own family photos.
Music in the gardens
Live music and a children’s / community choir moment. Final performance times to be confirmed.
Fill Your Christmas Table
A spotlight on local farms, growers, bread, Christmas baking, preserves and festive food.
Community sing-along
Come together for our favourite shared Christmas moment. All voices welcome.
A little giving, a big thank-you
Very Local Christmas raffle hamper draw and a thank-you to our neighbours, makers and partners before we close.
One Valley. Many voices.
The community sing-along is part of Christmas at Groundswell whether the final event runs for one day or two. Times and performances are proposed and subject to final confirmation.
Your family. Your photos.
Find Santa among evergreen greenery, red berries, burlap, soft faux furs, dried oranges and wooden crates. Warm white lights bring a gentle glow to our timber Christmas nook.
Take your own photos. Free, or by a suggested gold coin donation.
Groundswell Fireside
Firepits, s’mores and hot chocolate.
Giving Grove
Trees decorated by local schools and community groups.
Wishing Tree
Write your festive cheer, gratitude, hope or wish for the Valley.
Kids’ Crafts
Space for small hands to create.
Local Makers
Gifts with a local story.
Festive Cash Bar
Seasonal drinks, subject to permit.