There’s a lot happening at Milford Shopping Centre in December! With extended late night shopping hours, Milford Shopping Centre can help you tick off that Christmas shopping list, as well as guarantee an evening of free entertainment to delight all ages.

Santa’s Workshop – opens 2nd December until 24th December

It’s time to let Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice. Santa and his elves arrive at Milford Centre on 2nd December and look forward to welcoming children to hear what’s on their Christmas list. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the festive season and create lasting memories that will be treasured.

Christmas Gift Wrap – opens 2nd December until 24th December

Let the team at Milford Centre make your Christmas shopping experience a tad easier by wrapping your Christmas presents for you. All you have to do is take them home and pop them straight under the tree.

Located opposite Kikki K and Coffee Club.

The Roaming Kitchen – the food trucks are back! Thursday 7th December 4pm-9pm

Back by popular demand, The Roaming Kitchen food trucks are returning to Milford Shopping Centre on Thursday 7th December starting at the earlier time of 4pm and finishing at 9pm. With double the number of food trucks compared to last time, live music and a chill-out area for the kids, this event is a community must-have. With summer kicking in, schools winding down and the holiday season on our minds what better way to get into the holiday mood. Bring your family and friends together for some delicious food (dishes are between $8-$12 each), smoothies and even a chilled beer or wine if you fancy it and enjoy quality time together. 

P.S. Santa’s Grotto will be open late too! 

Avène Skincare Demonstration - Thursday 7th December, 4pm – 9pm and Monday 18th December 3pm-7.30pm

Discover the most natural way to care for your skin.

Our skin is the largest organ on our body and many factors can influence its condition from environmental, diet, age, stress and more. Avène Skincare is a dermatologically based cosmetic skin care brand dedicated to all levels of skin sensitivity, from mildly sensitive to atopic (allergic). All Avène products in the range contain Avène Thermal Spring Water, endorsed by dermatologists worldwide for its soothing properties.

Avène Skincare demonstrators will be in-centre over two late night shopping days to offer their advice on how to look after your skin, provide tips on how to choose a skin care product for someone else and offer a free skin consultation using a hydration machine. So come along and chat to the experts, enjoy some free samples and exclusive offers available to Milford Centre shoppers only.

Jazz Pianist: Dr. Mark Baynes – Thursday 14th December 4.30pm -8.30pm and Wednesday 20th December 4pm – 7pm

“Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life.” (Art Blakey)

Take a load off your feet during your Christmas shopping and enjoy music by award winning jazz pianist Dr Mark Baynes. 

Mark has collaborated alongside some giants of jazz as well as touring on Broadway productions such as Chicago The Musical. Mark will entertain Milford shoppers with a selection of well-known pieces and even hopes to take a request or two. A great opportunity to sit down with coffee and cake from the Centre cafés and enjoy the music.

Variety Voices – Tuesday 19th December and Friday 22nd December both nights 5pm-7pm

The Milford Shopping Centre team is excited to welcome back Variety Voices who will enhance your shopping experience.

Variety Voices is a collection of talented young people from all walks of life who come together and have a whole lot of fun performing as a choir. Aged between 7-18 years, and led my professional musician and composer, James Doy, the group delight the crowds with their entertaining and inspirational performances. Performing over two late night shopping dates, come along to hear this talented choir of young people perform a range of songs – there’s something for everyone. 

Brett McGregor – Thursday 21st December, 6-8pm

Come along to Milford Shopping Centre on Thurs 21st December for what promises to be an engaging, entertaining and ‘tasty’ evening with Brett McGregor. Since winning Masterchef in 2010, Brett has produced three cookbooks, cooked at endless food demonstrations and continued to travel the world combining his love for visiting new places, trying new recipes and filming his television series Taste of the Traveller.

The ex-school principal who now resides in West Auckland is looking forward to tempting the taste buds of Milford residents.

“Milford Centre has a special place in my heart as we often visited the Countdown there during the filming of Masterchef; I’m looking forward to being back on the Shore."

Using recipes exclusively created for Milford Centre shoppers, Brett will show you how to prepare amazing dishes for the upcoming holiday season. But the fun doesn’t stop there as you will get the opportunity to taste everything that Brett cooks. Mmmmm….is your mouth watering already?

All events/entertainment are free and no bookings are required.

For up-to-date information visit www.milfordcentre.co.nz or visit the Milford Shopping Centre Facebook page.