Bethlehem Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
Christmas magic is coming to Bethlehem!
‘A Starry Night in Bethlehem’ – Our Annual Christmas Market & Tree Lighting – returns on Saturday 28 November, and this year we’re making it bigger, brighter and more magical than ever, with an entire afternoon and evening of festive fun for all ages.
Starting from 2pm, come along and soak up the Christmas atmosphere with:
🎄 Market stalls packed with local makers and goodies
🍭 Food, sweet treats and, of course, candyfloss!
🎨 FREE face painting and balloon creations
📸 Festive photo booth
🎶 NEW! Prams & Jams kids’ dance parties
🎤 Live music and performances
🎁 Giveaways and spot prizes
🎅 Santa’s BIG arrival, plus FREE Santa photos!
✨ The Christmas Tree Lighting
🎪 Circus performers, kids’ entertainment and plenty more still to announce!
Market starts from 2pm
This year, our Christmas Market is moving to the grass field at the Centre entrance, giving us more room for market stalls, food, games, entertainment and plenty of festive fun. Spend the afternoon browsing the market, grab something delicious, let the kids get amongst the free activities, then stick around as the excitement builds towards Santa’s arrival and our big Christmas Tree Lighting.
🎅 Santa arrives at 6pm!
Santa is scheduled to make his BIG arrival at around 6pm, give or take a few minutes for reindeer toilet breaks! From there, the evening really comes alive with FREE Santa photos, circus performers, live entertainment, kids’ activities, Prams & Jams dance parties, giveaways and more. Come dressed up, get into the Christmas spirit and you could even score a spot prize. We’ve got lots of prizes to give away!
✨ Then, it’s time to light the tree
We’ll gather in the usual spot opposite Kmart for more entertainment and performances leading into the big moment.
At around 8.40pm, or as soon as the sun goes down, we’ll light up Bethlehem’s Christmas Tree and officially kick off Christmas in Bethlehem!
So bring the family, bring your friends, make an afternoon and evening of it, and join us for Bethlehem Town Centre’s biggest night of the year.
Saturday 28 November | From 2pm | Bethlehem Town Centre
Want to be a stallholder? Learn more here, or email info@bethlehem.co.nz.