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Look out for the Festive Activations in Whitehorse!
During the 2025 Festive Season, the Investment and Economic Development Team is working to support economic growth.
Local shopping strips are hubs of activity. Encouraging interactions between traders and residents fosters a sense of community and place.
This festive season art has been identified as a link pin to promote connection and strengthen the community. Designs were on display on the shop front windows of businesses in Blackburn Station and Mont Albert Villages throughout December 2025.
Artist Profiles
Erika, founder of Erika & Her Kraft, creates joyful, cute window art for seasonal and custom occasions. She teaches art and craft to kids and adults, focusing on fun, creativity, and mindfulness. Passionate about helping others discover their own creativity, Erika believes everyone is creative.
Through her workshops and art sessions, she aims to bring joy, connection, and fulfilment to people’s lives through the power of art. Find Erika on Instagram @erikaandherkraft
Little Picture Window is a creative collaboration between a graphic designer, Sophie, and an artist, Emma. Together, they create window art, digital illustrations and murals that add colour and whimsical characters to a range of sites. They playfully combine folk-art styles with native animals and florals in a contemporary celebration of Australia’s native creatures.
Specialising in festive window art, Emma and Sophie collaborate with businesses to make each design truly one-of-a-kind! Find Little Picture Window on Instagram @littlepicturewindow
What’s on in our Retail Precincts?
Twilight Jazz Carols in Mont Albert Village on 12 December 2025
In partnership with the Mont Albert Village Business Association, Council invites you to enjoy Twilight Jazz Carols in the Village Plaza.
From 4.30pm families can paint festive windows, followed by live jazz, community carols 6.30–8.30pm, including a special visit from Santa.
More Information
For more information about the festive cheer and activations in our retail precincts visit the Think Local Buy Local page.
Think Local Buy Local
Following the Think Local Buy Local ethos, retailers and businesses can also support local to assist in growth of community spirit and bring awareness to surrounding businesses and precincts... because thinking and supporting local is everyone’s business. Spread the word about the festive window designs and encourage your customers to explore neighbouring precincts.
Want to be involved with Placemaking?
Do you have an idea on how to activate your local area or does your business wish to be involved in future placemaking initiatives and activations? Please contact the Placemaking Officer at placemaking@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Activation Pods
There is an open invitation for community groups, business groups and not-for-profit organisations to book Activation pods in Whitehorse. These spaces are offered free of charge for choirs, events or performances.
