This year's Christmas Tree Light Up events in the Northern Grampians Shire will be bigger and better than ever with the inclusion of twilight cinemas and a chance for residents to have their photo taken with Santa.
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Council's annual celebrations are being supported by the Youth Action Council, Grampians Toy Club and the State Government and will take place in Stawell, St Arnaud and Halls Gap in the lead up to the festive season.
The free events will include a barbecue, face painting, children's Christmas games, Christmas carols and a Santa photo booth, followed by the official lighting of each town's Christmas tree and a twilight cinema.
Mayor Cr Kevin Erwin said the Light Up Nights were an opportunity for council and the community to join together and get into the Christmas spirit.
"We know how busy this time of year can get, so it is particularly important to have an event where families can come and relax, socialise and enjoy some entertainment," he said.
"This year our Youth Action Council is assisting with the Light Up Nights and has come up with the fabulous idea of incorporating Christmas themed twilight cinemas, with a different movie screening in each town.
"We are really looking forward to seeing as many people as possible attend their local event and welcome in the festive season."
Residents are asked to bring their own chairs to the events. A limited number of beanbags will be available for hire for $5.
Stawell Christmas Tree Light Up - Town Hall car park. Friday, November 28. Movie screening: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (G).
St Arnaud: Christmas Tree Light Up Town Hall and Market Square. Saturday, November 29, 2014. Movie screening: The Flight Before Christmas (G).
Halls Gap Christmas Tree Light Up. Stoney Creek, Friday, December 5, 2014. Movie screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G).
Times: 6pm - Free barbecue and children's games; 7pm - Carols and face painting, 7.30pm - Santa arrives for photo booth; 8.30pm - Christmas Tree Light Up. 9pm - Twilight cinema.