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Happy Hume Holidays

Hume is set for a happy holidays, with the area bursting with action across the festive season.

Hume’s Christmas Calendar is headlined by Carols by Candlelight, which returns on Saturday, December 2 at Craigieburn ANZAC Park from 7pm – 9.30pm, with pre-event activities from 5pm.

The exciting Make Hume Shine competition will return alongside dazzling decorations across the municipality for everyone to enjoy from mid-November.

On Wednesday, December 6, both Aitken Hill and Newbury community centres will be hosting a gingerbread decorating event from 10am to 11.30am, and at the Kalkallo community centre on Friday, December 8 from 3pm to 4.30pm.

A build your own bear activity will be ran at Aitken Hill, Newbury, and Mickleham South community centres throughout the weekdays.

There is a special Christmas storytime at the Craigieburn Library on Tuesday, December 12 from 11.15am to 12pm.

On Saturday, December 9, Greenvale’s Christmas in the Park is held in the picturesque Greenvale Gardens.

The festivities include acoustic music by local artist Freddie Gibson, an engaging animal farm for children, face painting to transform into favorite Christmas characters, Christmas arts and crafts, delectable food and coffee options, a giant bubble workshop, and the exciting opportunity to meet Santa and his Elf.

Don’t forget to bring a picnic rug for a joyous and fun-filled day at the park.

Gerald Lynch

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