Christmas in the Mall

• Santa Claus Photo Meet and Greet
• Mrs Claus Storytime Sessions
• Giveaway - Mini Christmas Plaster Painting Pack
• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - 7.30pm
• Movie screening - The Grinch - 7.45pm start
• Free Fairy Floss and Popcorn (while stocks last)
• Light Installations
• Entertainment -  live entertainment from 5pm with all your favourite Christmas tunes including St Lukes Choir and carollers with all your festive cheer

• Gingerbread Decorating
• Christmas Craft Workshops
• Letters to Santa
• Face Painting
• Balloon Twisting

Is this an 18+ event?

This is an all-ages event.

Is Christmas in the Mall free entry?

This is a free event.

Where is it located?

Christmas in the Mall is located at Macquarie Mall opposite Liverpool Westfields and Liverpool Plaza.

Address: Macquarie Street Liverpool 2170.

What time does the event begin?

Gates open at 5pm and the event finishes at 10pm.

The Sensory Friendly Session will commence from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Will the Liverpool Plaza and Liverpool Westfields be open during the event?

Liverpool Westfields will be open, for more information please see the Westfields website here.

Liverpool Plaza will be open, for more information please visit their website here.

Is this event COVID-safe?

Yes, this is a COVID safe event. We expect attendees and vendors to adhere to existing COVID-19 guidelines.

In the lead-up to the event, Council will continue to work closely with NSW Health and local authorities to ensure the event complies with COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. This might mean the event will be subject to capacity limitatations, and you may be required to provide your COVID-19 digital certificate as a condition of entry. Council will make this information available via our social media channels.

For vendors: Compliance with COVID-19 guidelines is mandatory for all participating vendors.

Each participating vendor is required to be registered as a COVID-safe business. Please do not attend the event if;

• you are showing symptoms or feeling unwell
• you have recently been in contact with a confirmed Covid case and have been ordered to self isolate.

Is there parking? / How do I get there?

There will be ample parking available near Macquarie Mall. We also encourage attendees to walk to site or use public transport. Please see details:

Liverpool Plaza Carpark – on-site. Free parking for 1.5 hours.

Bathurst Street Carpark – approx. 2 min. walk to site. Free after 6pm.

Warren Serviceway – approx. 5 min walk to site

Bus Routes - Interline Bus Service

Closest Train Station- Liverpool Station –followed by an approximate 8-minute walk to event site

Is there disabled access / parking at this event?

Accessible parking is available onsite please follow the traffic controllers and show your accessibility sticker upon arrival.

Email events@liverpool.nsw.gov.au to discuss your requirements with one of the event staff.

Will I be searched upon entry?

For safety reasons, Council staff, event crew and security reserve the right to check your bags upon entry. Please check our ‘prohibited items’ list below to ensure you are aware of what not to bring to the event.

Can we bring our own food?

You sure can, but why would you? There will be plenty of tasty and affordable food options on the evening. Food items will be priced to be family friendly.

Are there vegan / vegetarian / gluten free options?

There will be plenty of food options that cater for every dietary requirement.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

This is an alcoholic free event any alcohol brought onto site will be confiscated and authorities can be notified.

Can I smoke at the event?

No smoking will be permitted at the event.

Can I bring in Eskies / BBQs / Shade Structures?

For safety reasons, you are unable to bring your own esky / barbeque or shade structure. There will be plenty of seating available. We encourage attendees to bring their own picnic blankets & pillows.

What items are prohibited?

Items prohibited at Christmas in the Mall include:

• Alcohol and illicit substances of any kind;
• Glass bottles, glassware or breakable containers;
• Eskies, barbeques or shade structures;
• Weapons of any kind, including any item that can be used as a projectile;
• Knives or Scissors;
• Fireworks, sparklers or flares;
• Laser pointers;
• Drones or any other remote-controlled device;
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboards or skates;
• Animals (excluding service animals);
• Cameras and recording devices for commercial use (unless approved by Council); and
• Other items deemed by security, police or event coordinators as having potential to cause injury or public nuisance.

Can I take photos / film at the event?

Photos can be taken for personal use. We encourage attendees to submit a photo at the event to Council’s Instagram using the hashtag #LoveLivo.

Professional photography (including the use of tripods for safety reasons) will not be permitted on the night without prior consent from Liverpool City Council’s Communications team.

Contact Rachel de Bear, Liverpool City Council Communications Officer, if you have any queries – debearr@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

Will stallholders accept cash?

All stallholders will have EFTPOS facilities.

Are there ATMs on site?

No ATMs will be at the event site. If you require an ATM please head to Liverpool Plaza or Liverpool Westfields where they have them located in the shopping centre.

What happens if it rains?

The show must go on! If weather conditions become extreme and pose risk to attendees, performers and crew, the event may be cancelled. Notification will be provided via Council’s social media channels.

Media accreditation?

Media are requested to contact Rachel de Bear, Liverpool City Council Communications Officer, to receive accreditation to photograph, film or run interviews at the event debearr@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

Can I apply to be a stallholder?

Stallholder applications are open until close of business 11 November 2022 click here to apply. If you have any questions, please contact the Events team at events@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

Who can I contact if I have any further questions?

You can drop a line to the Events team at events@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.