Christmas is just over five weeks away. Yep, you have just five weeks to prepare for the avalanche of arrivals of family members close and distant, plan Christmas lunch and find (and wrap!) presents for your brother/sister/loved one/neighbour/hairdresser/friend’s dog etc. It can be a stressful – not to mention expensive – time of year. But Christmas shopping is an art you can master, with a little help from Melbourne Central. The shopping centre will kick off ‘The Art of Christmas’ celebrations this Thursday 21st November, with its highly anticipated ‘One Day Shopping Festival’ jam-packed full of unique and exciting events as well as over 200 retailer offers.
From the launch of the Melbourne Central Stylist Program, to free movie screenings, pop up beauty bars, latte art demonstrations, food trucks and discounts, add it to your calendar and book the day off work – you don’t want to miss it!
Here are our picks of the best events in the program.
Melbourne Central Stylist Program Launch
To celebrate the official launch of the centre’s stylist program, book a styling session with one of four top Melbourne stylists Raquel Ryan, Elaine Marshall, Sally Mackinnon and Prue Chilcott and get fashion tips and tricks over a glass of Domaine Chandon. Plus, register at www.melbournecentral.com.au for the chance to win a 2-hour styling session and gift cards.
From 6pm – Level 2, outside Witchery
Jurlique Beauty Bar Pop Up
Need a pamper after all that shopping? Make your way to the Jurlique Pop Up Beauty Bar for complimentary beauty treatments.
From 10am – Shot Tower Square
Caribbean Belize Bar
After you’ve pampered yourself, head over to our other favourite kind of bar for the launch of the new and refreshing summer drink, ‘Belize’. A delicious mix of coconut water and rum, relax and mingle in the Caribbean surroundings with your Belize in hand.
From 6pm – Level 2, The Corner
Hoyts Free Movie Screening
Enjoy a free preview screening of ‘One Chance’ complete with free popcorn. It’s only available to the first 250 who register at Melbourne Central’s website, so get clicking!
10:15am sharp = Level 3, Hoyts
Food Trucks
Melbourne, your favourite food trucks have returned! For your taco, burger or bagel fix, visit McIntyre Alley to nourish yourself before/after/during your Christmas shopping spree.
11:30am – 3:30pm – Taco Truck & Beatbox Kitchen
4:30pm – 9:30pm – Round The Way Bagels Burgers
Easily accessible by public transport, Melbourne Central is located in the heart of the CBD, on the corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets.
