Jingle on your way

Contributed by Nicole Hilton

MALENY Commerce has been very busy writing lists and checking them twice to organise Maleny’s Late Night Christmas. 

  No matter what age there is something for everyone at this year’s event in Maple Street, Maleny on Friday, December 9, from 5-8pm.

The entire street – top to bottom – is participating.  

  Most of our retailers and cafes are staying open so you can enjoy some late-night shopping and a bite to eat.

Why not do a progressive dinner ending with a gelato or sorbet from Maleny Food Co served on the street by Rotary.  

  We have musicians on the stage area at Whit n Whimsey; and at Banksia House there’s going to be Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and the Raindogs, face-painting and kid’s storytelling.

Next door to Maple St Co-op will be another musician’s stage. There’s going to be a circus performer roaming along Maple Street and other musician’s stage in the forecourt of David Linton. 

  Maleny Lane is going to have free entry to a live music band playing and the Upbeat Rhythm ‘Carnaval’ drum band will be in the street!

Of course, it would not be Christmas without carols with the Maleny Singers  performing at the RSL from 6.30pm.  

Support local artists by shopping at the Handmade Markets in the community centre open from 3 to 8pm.

Waste Action Maleny (WAM) will have a stall on the grass area next to Peace of Green with upcycled Christmas decorations for sale plus activities for the kids to make their own. Visit the petting zoo and grab one of Apex’s famous garlic prawns at the Riverside Centre … and much more! 

  Don’t forget to purchase a $2 raffle ticket at the Kiosk for your chance to win a $500 Maleny Gift Card that can be spent at one or many of the 95 Maleny businesses registered that accepts the card.

Winning this would be the perfect end to a perfect late night in Maleny!