Preparing in advance can go a long way to protecting your home and yourself during a natural disaster. The more prepared, the quicker we bounce back afterwards. Come into CASTLETOWN and learn how to prepare and stay safe in the event of a natural disaster. The kids can enjoy FREE face painting while you chat to stall holders! 

Time: 9am - 4pm
Date: Saturday, 18 January 2020
Location: Starting in Target Forecourt

Face Painting
Time: 10am - 2pm

Preparing in advance can go a long way to protecting your home and yourself during a natural disaster. The more prepared...

Ssssssslither in and join us for Snakes Alive at CASTLETOWN! 

Enjoy daily snake shows from Ranger Dan & Ranger Jackie, snake handling sessions, photo opportunities, reptile face painting and a Snake Craft Village!

Venomous Snake Show
Time: 10-10:30am & 11-11:30am
Date: Monday 6 January - Friday 10 January & Monday 13 January - Friday 17 January
Location: Target Forecourt

Animal Handling and Photo Opportunity
Time: 10:30-11am & 11:30am-12pm
Date: Monday 6 January - Friday 10 January & Monday 13 January - Friday 17 January
Location: Target Forecourt

Craft Village
Time: 10am - 3pm
Date: Monday 6 January - Friday 17 January
Location: In Front of Flight Centre

Reptile Face Painting
Time: 10am - 12pm
Date: 11 & 12 January
Location: In front of Travel Associates

Ssssssslither in and join us for Snakes Alive at CASTLETOWN! 

Enjoy daily snake shows from Ranger Dan & Ranger Jackie...

CASTLETOWN have once again partnered with St Vincent De Paul for Operation Backpack!

Operation Backpack ensures local children in need receive the necessary items to get them back to school. Help make a difference by dropping back to school items in the donation box in front of Big W!

Items needed include:
Pen
Lead Pencil
Highlighter
Ruler
Eraser
Glue Stick
Lunch Box
Roll of Clear Contact
Note Pad
Water Bottle
Coloured Pencils
Pencil Case
Backpack

Time: Between regular trade hours
Date: 3 January - 24 January 2020
Location: In front of Big W

CASTLETOWN have once again partnered with St Vincent De Paul for Operation Backpack!

Operation Backpack ensures local...

We know you already have enough on your plate this Christmas - let us take the hassle of gift wrapping off your hands! 

The Salvation Army will be hosting a beautiful Christmas gift wrapping station outside JBD. Have your gifts wrapped for a gold coin donation, with all funds raised going to The Salvation Army and the fantastic work they do in the Townsville community! 

Dates: 7 December until Christmas
Location: In front of JBD
Cost: Gold Coin Donation

We know you already have enough on your plate this Christmas - let us take the hassle of gift wrapping off your hands! 
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Let the kids deck the halls this year with FREE Christmas craft at CASTLETOWN! There’s something new to make everyday. Build your own Santa, Reindeer or Christmas Elf and turn your house into the North Pole!

Cost: Free
Date: Friday 29 November - Friday 20 December
Time: 10am - 3pm daily
Location: In front of Zambrero's

Let the kids deck the halls this year with FREE Christmas craft at CASTLETOWN! There’s something new to make everyday....

Children and adults with special needs are invited to experience a sensory friendly morning with Santa!

CASTLETOWN's two Sensory Santa Photo session times are:
Sunday, 17 November 7:30am – 9:30am
Sunday, 24 November 7:30am – 9:30am

Please note this event requires bookings. Bookings can be secured by contacting Centre Management on 4772 1699.

Children and adults with special needs are invited to experience a sensory friendly morning with Santa!

CASTLETOWN's ...

Say ho ho hello to Townsville's most iconic Santa Claus as he arrives at his Magical Garden in CASTLETOWN! Come along and join in the fun on Saturday, 9 November for a day full of activities for the whole family! 

Santa's Arrival Parade will begin at 10am from the Target Forecourt featuring Townsville Community Groups, the Salvation Army Roving Band, Elsa & Anna, Mrs.Claus and many more!  Santa photos will commence at 12:30pm in Santa's Magical Garden.  This is a day you do not want to miss! Come and experience the Christmas magic at CASTLETOWN.

Date: Saturday, 9 November
Time: 10am start
Location: Target Forecourt

Say ho ho hello to Townsville's most iconic Santa Claus as he arrives at his Magical Garden in CASTLETOWN! Come along an...

THERE ARE NO MORE ONLINE BOOKINGS AVAILIBLE FOR 2019.

No booking? No worries! You can still walk in, line up and have your photo taken with Townsville's favourite Santa Claus! 
*Please note due to the popularity of Santa, walk-in times may be significant 

Please see Santa Photo session times below
*Please note Santa's daily hours are extended from December

November 
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9am - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

December
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

THERE ARE NO MORE ONLINE BOOKINGS AVAILIBLE FOR 2019.

No booking? No worries! You can still walk in, line up and have...

3...2...1...BLAST OFF! Let CASTLETOWN take the kids to the moon and back these school holidays! 

Join us daily from Monday, 16 September until Sunday, 6 October for an out-of-this-world Galaxy experience!!! Come in and enjoy the Space Hunt, Outer Space Craft Village and Solar System Room!

Weeks 1, 2 & 3
Outer Space Craft Village
Date: Monday, 16 September - Sunday, 6 October 
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Target Forecourt

Weeks 2 & 3
Solar System Room
Date: Monday, 23 September - Sunday, 6 October
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Between Loloma Jewellers and Typo

3...2...1...BLAST OFF! Let CASTLETOWN take the kids to the moon and back these school holidays! 

Join us daily from M...

Watch the kids become book worms as they experience Book Week at CASTLETOWN! Your favourite childhood books will be brought to life with four interactive stations that are sure to captivate the kids for hours. Come along for story telling & craft activities and don't forget to pickup the kids a Book Week costume while you're here!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Date: Monday 12 August - Friday 23 August
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Big W Forecourt

We're Going On A Bear Hunt
Date: Monday 12 August - Friday 23 August
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: In front of Best & Less

Dr. Seuss
Date: Monday 12 August - Friday 23 August
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: In front of Ambience Spa & Beauty

Once Upon A Time... 
Date: Monday 12 August - Friday 23 August
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Target Forecourt

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE!

Watch the kids become book worms as they experience Book Week at CASTLETOWN! Your favourite childhood books will be brou...