Join us for a festive day of fun, starting with the iconic Warkworth Santa Parade and a host of activities for the whole family!

This year, things are a bit different. There won’t be any street stalls during the day, giving retailers a great chance to make the most of the morning and early afternoon before the Santa Parade kicks off at 2pm. 

Why not turn the 7th into a “Market Day”? Imagine every shop setting up a table out front, with retailers promoting the event to their networks. It could mean a bustling town filled with Christmas shoppers before the parade even begins—a win-win for everyone.

After the parade, head over to the Lucy Moore end of Baxter Street for the prizegiving, followed by live music and food trucks, a coffee cart, Mr Whippy, and face painting. The Family Fun Day offers old-fashioned games like the Egg & Spoon race, Sack race, and even a Carry Your Spouse relay—activities for all ages, free of charge.

It’s the perfect opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done, enjoy the festivities, and make a day of it with the whole family. The Carols in the Park will wrap up the evening from 7.30pm with the Warkworth Big Band—bring a picnic, grab a bite from the food trucks, and sing along under the stars.

12:00pm: Floats begin assembling on Baxter Street (via Percy Street).

2:00pm: The Santa Parade kicks off, winding its way down Queen Street, looping behind the Bayleys Building, returning to Queen Street, continuing down Kapanui Street, and onto Wharf Street, before making one more circuit along Queen Street and finishing on Baxter Street.

3:00pm: Prizegiving on the stage at the bottom of Baxter Street by Lucy Moore Park.

3:30pm onwards: Enjoy live music on the stage throughout the afternoon.

3:45pm: Family games kick off in the Baxter Street reserve. These activities are free of charge and weather dependent, so fingers crossed for sunshine!

7:30pm: Carols in the Park – a perfect way to close the day with festive cheer.

Food trucks and coffee carts will be located at the bottom of Baxter Street, offering a variety of tasty treats and hot drinks.

Bring the whole family along and enjoy a full day of Christmas celebrations in Warkworth!