Centrale and Whitgift's Christmas calender of events has been announced.

With family favourite Paw Patrol taking over last weekend, expectations are already high.

But the shopping centre's marketing manager Ian Harvey has high hopes.

"The festive season is a magical time of year for all the family, and we are delighted to capture that with these fantastic events," he said.

"Our Christmas Light Switch On event kicked off the festive season, with a grotto and interactive digital tree to explore whilst shopping in centre.

"We also continue to work closely with our community partners to provide gift wrapping services, a giving tree and carol singing program, which help to support local charities.”

The Christmas events will run on the weekend of November 25-26 and will continue from December 1 right up until Christmas Eve.

There will also be a Weenies Christmas cupcake workshop on December 3, 10 and 17.