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Central Stories - Late Night Christmas Shopping.
Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Region: Alexandra
Dates: Fri, 28 November 2025 - Fri, 19 December 2025 @ 4pm - 8pm.
Friday 28 November, 4–8pm
Friday 19 December, 4–8pm
Santa will be in his grotto from 5.30–7.30pm both nights, with a photographer on hand for festive family photos.
Free Christmas Crafts for Kids! Bring the tamariki along for, christmas card making, ornament decorating and writing letters to Santa. There will also be a reindeer clue hunt through the museum.
A selection of local artisans will be in-store, so you can chat with the makers themselves. Browse beautiful Central Otago creations including pottery, jewellery, art, wooden homewares, books by local authors, and more—perfect for Christmas gifting.
A selection of imported French and Italian cheeses will also be available to purchase both evenings.
And on 19 December only, treat yourself to Central Otago wines and fresh locally-grown cherries.
Come along, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and support local this Christmas!
Location
Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra
December 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 7 December 2025 @ Dec 2nd, 2pm & Dec 7th, 5pm. | 3 | 4 | 5 | Centra Cinema - Met Opera 2025-26: La Sonnambula.Sat, 6 December 2025 - Tue, 9 December 2025 @ 6th & 9th Dec, 1pm. | |
Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 7 December 2025 @ Dec 2nd, 2pm & Dec 7th, 5pm. | 8 | Centra Cinema - Met Opera 2025-26: La Sonnambula.Sat, 6 December 2025 - Tue, 9 December 2025 @ 6th & 9th Dec, 1pm. | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Central Stories - Late Night Christmas Shopping.Fri, 28 November 2025 - Fri, 19 December 2025 @ 4pm - 8pm. | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |