Santa Arrives at Westfield Chermside to Start the Festive Season

Get ready! Santa is arriving at Westfield Chermside, bringing Christmas cheer and a calendar full of holiday activities, starting with a festive parade throughout the centre.



On Saturday, 10 November, families can catch Santa’s parade at Westfield Chermside from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. He will be joined by Rudolph, Frosty, the Gingerbread Man, and other characters spreading festive joy.

Santa’s arrival will kick off a season of Christmas events and community-focused celebrations at Westfield locations across Queensland, including family photo sessions and other holiday experiences. 

Westfield Chermside Santa Claus
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Santa Photography Sessions

Along with the parade, Westfield Chermside will offer various Santa photography options designed to make the season accessible and enjoyable for all families. Bookings are now open for traditional Santa photos and specialised sessions such as “Auslan Santa” and “Sensitive Santa.” 

The Auslan Santa sessions allow children who communicate with Auslan to meet and share their Christmas wishes directly with a Santa fluent in Auslan, supported by an interpreter and additional helpers. 

Sensitive Santa sessions are designed for children with sensory sensitivities and take place in a quieter environment before the stores open. Additionally, pet photography sessions are available for families who want festive photos with their pets.

Westfield Chermside Santa Clause
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Booking Details and Extended Hours

Families can reserve their Santa photo sessions online through the Westfield website to make sure they get all the benefits. Santa photography will be available at Westfield Chermside from 10 November until Christmas Eve, 24 December. Westfield will also offer extended trading hours, beginning on 14 December, to accommodate holiday shopping needs in the lead-up to Christmas.



Published 8-Nov-2024

Capture Christmas Moments at Westfield Chermside

Come and create unforgettable Christmas moments! With an array of photo packages available, it’s time to secure your booking to meet Santa at the Santa Photography set, located at the Level 1 Centre Court in Westfield Chermside.

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This year, Westfield Chermside has tailored its offerings to suit everyone:

Family and Friends

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Gather your loved ones, whether it’s family, friends, sports teams, school groups, or coworkers. There’s an online booking system with various photo session times and packages to accommodate your group size.

Sensitive Santa

Westfield Chermside understands that everyone should have the opportunity to meet Santa. Sensitive Santa offers a relaxed, sensory-friendly experience. These sessions occur before stores open, providing a peaceful atmosphere suitable for children with sensory sensitivities. Remember to book online; it’s essential for these special sessions.

Auslan Santa

Continuing their tradition of inclusivity, Westfield Chermside offers Auslan Santa, where children who use Auslan as their primary form of communication can communicate directly with an Auslan-fluent Santa. Developed in collaboration with Deaf Australia, these sessions feature extended times and include helpers and an interpreter to assist. Ensure you book your Auslan Santa experience online; online bookings are vital.

Pet Photography Sessions with Santa

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Your beloved pets are part of the family, and they can join in the holiday fun. Make sure to book online as these sessions fill up quickly. Please note that walk-ins are not available. Dress up your pets in their festive best to create a memorable Christmas keepsake.



Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit at Westfield Chermside.

Book your Santa Photography session online today and make lasting memories that will warm your heart for years to come.

Published 29-October-2023