Surf Coast Shire is celebrating the festive season with Christmas events taking place over two weeks.
Torquay’s Gilbert Street will host a Share the Surf Coast Spirit event from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, December 7, including face painting, buskers, a gift-wrapping station and a visit from Santa.
Anglesea’s town centre will also host an event full of decorations and carols on December 14 from 10am to 1pm.
Surf Coast Shire councillor Paul Barker said the events were a great way for people to support and shop at local businesses.
“Christmas is a special time for many people and early December is a popular time to start thinking about buying gifts,” he said.
“I’m eager to hear how these two events go so we can explore how we might expand into other shopping precincts across the shire in years to come.
“We know that a strong summer in our peak visitor season can be pivotal for local businesses, but we’d also love to see a wave of local support whenever possible.
“Rather than travelling to shopping centres outside of our municipality, it’d be great if our community could do their Christmas shopping closer to home, here in the Surf Coast Shire.”
Council will also install Christmas stars in Torquay’s town centre on Bell St, Gilbert St and The Esplanade, along with a Seasons Greetings billboard near council’s office at the entry to Torquay.
