Christmas Countdown at Midland Gate
The only place to see The Grinch this Christmas!
1–24 December | Daily Character Appearances | Free Family Entertainment
Midland Gate is bringing the magic of Christmas to life with a 24-day festival of festive characters, roaming entertainment, and magical moments for families throughout December.
From Monday 1 December through to Christmas Eve, the centre will come alive with daily appearances from beloved festive favourites including Rudolph, Frosty, Mrs Claus, adorable Bear + Rabbit, and of course, The Grinch, who you can only see at Midland Gate this Christmas.
Whether you’re shopping, visiting Santa, or exploring with the kids, Christmas Countdown offers joy, excitement, and free entertainment every single day.
⭐ Event Details
📅 Dates
Monday 1 December – Tuesday 24 December
⏰ Daily Times
- 11am–2pm (Mon–Sat)
- 12pm–3pm on Sundays (two characters appear)
- 5pm–8pm on Thursday 11 December & 18 December (two characters appear)
💚 Characters Appearing
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
- Frosty the Snowman
- Mrs Claus
- Bear + Rabbit
- The Grinch – ONLY at Midland Gate!
📅 FULL CHARACTER SCHEDULE
Week 1: Mon 1 – Sun 7 December
Mon 1: Frosty
Tue 2: Mrs Claus
Wed 3: Bear + Rabbit
Thu 4: Mrs Claus
Fri 5: Rudolph
Sat 6: Frosty + The Grinch
Sun 7: Rudolph + The Grinch (12–3pm)
Week 2: Mon 8 – Sun 14 December
Mon 8: Bear + Rabbit
Tue 9: Frosty
Wed 10: Rudolph
Thu 11: The Grinch + Mrs Claus (11–2pm & 5–8pm)
Fri 12: Mrs Claus
Sat 13: Frosty + The Grinch
Sun 14: Rudolph + The Grinch (12–3pm)
Week 3: Mon 15 – Sun 21 December
Mon 15: Frosty
Tue 16: Mrs Claus
Wed 17: Rudolph
Thu 18: Bear + Rabbit + The Grinch (11–2pm & 5–8pm)
Fri 19: Rudolph
Sat 20: The Grinch + Mrs Claus
Sun 21: The Grinch + Mrs Claus (12–3pm)
Week 4: Mon 22 – Wed 24 December
Mon 22: The Grinch
Tue 23: The Grinch
Wed 24: Mrs Claus + Rudolph
💚 Meet The Grinch – Only at Midland Gate
This year, Midland Gate is the exclusive destination in Perth to meet The Grinch.
Families can enjoy cheeky Christmas antics, fun interactions, and perfect photo moments as he roams the centre throughout December.
👉 Midland Gate is the only place to see him this Christmas.
🎁 Plan Your Visit
With Santa Photos, daily character appearances, and festive activations across the centre, Midland Gate is the perfect destination for your Christmas shopping and family day out.
📍 Midland Gate Shopping Centre
📅 1–24 December
🎅 Santa Photos available daily
💚 The Grinch: Exclusive to Midland Gate
❓ Christmas Countdown FAQs
Q: Is the Christmas Countdown free?
Yes — all roaming characters and entertainment are completely free.
Q: Where can I see The Grinch this Christmas?
Only at Midland Gate. He appears on multiple dates throughout December.
Q: What times do characters appear?
- Mon–Sat: 11am–2pm
- Sundays: 12pm–3pm
- Thurs 11 & 18 Dec: 5pm–8pm (extra appearances)
Q: Do I need to book?
No bookings needed — characters roam the centre.
Q: Where is Santa located?
At the brand-new Santa Set in front of ALDI, open daily.
Q: What characters will appear?
Rudolph, Frosty, Mrs Claus, Bear + Rabbit, and The Grinch.
Q: Can I take photos?
Yes — taking photos is encouraged and completely free.
Q: Is this event suitable for all ages?
Absolutely. The entertainment is family-friendly and perfect for kids.