Ho ho ho! This year's light up the tree is fast approaching. On Friday 29 November, join the community on Lower Thames Street to welcome in the festive season.

The Waitaki District Youth Council will be raising money for the food bank with a $2 sausage sizzle, there'll be food from That Food Guy, One Smart Coffee and Real Fruit Ice Creams.

Boogie on down with Fondue Party playing live, and get the kids face painted with Pop! Face Art.