Christmas in the Villages: Chippendale, Waterloo, Green Square

Find your Christmas gifts in the villages among elves, multiple Santas, putt-putt, Nerf guns and plenty of art.
Jasmine Crittenden
December 09, 2014

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This year the CBD isn’t the only place where you can indulge in seasonal shenanigans. On December 13 and 14, twelve of the city’s villages will get their Christmas spirit on, with free drinks, free food, roving performers, in-store events, seriously discounted gifts and visits from Santa. More than 200 retail outlets are getting on the sleigh.

As you’d imagine, there’s a significantly artsy bent to Chippo’s take on Christmas. Arthole has an extravaganza planned, with live elves at work, putt-putt and Nerf gun challenges, prize competitions and not one but two Santas. Meanwhile, beautiful yet affordable exhibition Printed Matter will be offering 10% discounts, and at boutique gelato store Anita, you’ll be able to partake in unlimited homemade toppings with every frozen yoghurt purchase.

Pop down the road to Waterloo and you’ll find yourself immersed in bargains, giveaways and events. These include 50-70% off at Roylston House on Sunday; a free glass of pinot noir with every charcuterie board at Luke Mangan’s Mojo; free image consultations at Face Furniture with Emanuela, who’ll teach you which sunnies best match your face; and 50% off jewellery at Brenda May Gallery.

There’s also a villages-wide Instagram comp going on, which might see you jetting off to some long dreamt-of destination. Simply take a shot of your favourite shop window and tag it #sydxmas #bestwindow, for a chance to win a $2,000 QANTAS travel voucher. The business responsible for the most-tagged window will score $5,000 worth of adventures with Red Balloon. Both prizes are courtesy of American Express.

To discover more about festivities in Chippendale, Waterloo and Green Square this weekend, head to the City of Sydney’s Christmas in the Villages website.

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