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Christmas is coming to Mackay, and Harcourts MackTown is getting into the festive spirit with a month of family activities, exciting giveaways, free Santa photos and a little something for those doing it tough.
With a focus on bringing families together and spreading some Christmas cheer, the team is taking part in Star & 4MK’s 12 Days of Christmas, while also preparing to transform its premises into a colourful festive wonderland for Santa’s Sweet Shop.
Those interested can simply scan the QR code in-store at Harcourts MackTown to enter, with entries able to be submitted daily for additional chances to win. The lucky winner will be drawn on the 5th of December at Star & 4MK’s Carols in the Gardens.
There is also another family adventure up for grabs, with locals invited to visit Harcourts MackTown on the 24th of November, between 6am and 9am for the chance to win a family trip with Cruise Whitsundays.
But the Christmas celebrations don't stop there!
On the 4th and 5th of December, Harcourts MackTown will welcome local families into Santa’s Sweet Shop, a colourful Christmas candy wonderland complete with giant lollipops, candy canes and plenty of festive colour.
Designed to create a fun backdrop for family Christmas memories, the event will offer free Santa photos across two days, with each family allocated a five-minute booked session to avoid long queues.
Families are also encouraged to embrace the theme by dressing in matching Christmas outfits, with three prizes up for grabs in the Best Matching Christmas Outfit competition.
The first-place winner will receive a $500 voucher, followed by a $200 voucher for second place and a $100 voucher for third place.
Little ones will also have their own opportunity to get involved through a Kids’ Christmas Colouring Competition.
Beyond the candy-coloured decorations and family fun, the team is also making room for community kindness.
Families attending their Santa photo sessions are invited, although not required, to bring along a non-perishable food item to be passed on to Chances House, helping support locals doing it tough this Christmas.
With donations entirely optional and Santa photos remaining free, the initiative offers an opportunity for those who can contribute something extra while enjoying the merry season.
From family photographs and creative activities to holiday giveaways and community donations, Christmas at Harcourts MackTown is centred on bringing a little more joy to the Mackay community this year!
SANTA’S SWEET SHOP
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