At a glance
- When
- Saturday 7 November 2026, 10am to 11am
- Where
- Starts at Santa’s Village, Level 1, at the bottom of the HOYTS escalators, Westfield Carousel, 1382 Albany Highway, Cannington
- Route
- Past David Jones, round the corner into the Food Court, past Myer, down towards San Churro, back to Santa’s Village
- Parking
- Free for the first 2 hours; 4 hours free for Westfield members who add their number plate to the Westfield app
- Who it’s for
- Families who want a spot on the parade route at Westfield Carousel
- What to do now
- Plan to be on Level 1 before 10am, pick a car park by entrance, and book a Santa photo online if you want one
- Last checked
- Monday 2 November 2026, against the Westfield Carousel event, opening hours, parking and getting here pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The price of Santa photo packages; any traffic changes around Albany Highway
Santa arrives at Westfield Carousel in Cannington on Saturday 7 November 2026. The parade starts at 10am at Santa’s Village on Level 1 and finishes back there by 11am, according to the centre’s event page. Parking is free for the first two hours. Western Australia does not use daylight saving, so all times are Perth time (AWST, UTC+8).
What is the route of the Santa parade at Westfield Carousel?
Westfield says the parade begins at 10:00am at Santa’s Village, at the bottom of the HOYTS escalators on Level 1. Santa and his “merry friends” sing and dance through the centre and arrive back at his big red chair at 11:00am. The route Westfield names, in order:
- Down past David Jones
- Around the corner and into the Food Court
- Around past Myer
- Down towards San Churro
- Finish at Santa’s Village
The parade has cheeky elves, skating baubles and nutcracker toy soldiers. Once everyone has arrived, Westfield says roaming performances by the elves, giant presents and skating baubles run around the centre from 10am to 11am, starting at Santa’s Village. The page carries the note “upcoming events are subject to change”, so look at it again on the morning.
Where do I park for the Santa parade?
Westfield Carousel uses number plate recognition instead of paper tickets. Non-members get two hours free. Westfield members who have added their number plate to the Westfield app get four hours free. For a one-hour parade plus shopping, the two free hours covers most visits.
| Stay | Non-member | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | Free | Free |
| 2 to 2.5 hours | $3.00 | Free |
| 2.5 to 3 hours | $5.00 | Free |
| 3 to 3.5 hours | $7.00 | Free |
| 3.5 to 4 hours | $9.00 | Free |
| 4 to 4.5 hours | $11.00 | $7.00 |
Rates are as published on Westfield’s parking page on 27 October 2026, and the daily maximum is $35.00. Non-members who stay past two hours pay at a pay station, enter their number plate, and the boom gate opens automatically at the exit. For the Food Court, which the parade passes, Westfield lists Level 1 Car Parks 1, 2 and 3, with the entrance on Cecil Avenue. The Myer and Target car park (Car Park 6) is on Level 1 with its entrance on Grose Avenue.
How do I get to Westfield Carousel by bus or train?
From Cannington railway station, Westfield says four buses stop outside the centre, a trip it describes as taking 2 minutes:
| Route | Departs from |
|---|---|
| 34 | Stand 7 |
| 100 | Stand 6 |
| 206 | Stand 5 |
| 507 | Stand 3 |
Westfield also lists Routes 72, 177, 202, 203, 207, 208, 229, 294, 508 and 509 from Cannington Station. From the city, SuperBus Route 930 runs from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Shepperton Road and Albany Highway, and Route 220 leaves the Perth Busport. The page gives no weekend times, so check the Transperth journey planner. By car, the centre is reached by Liege Street, Cecil Avenue, Carousel Road and Grose Avenue. There is a taxi rank near the entrance off Carousel Road and a second outside the Nando’s entrance on Grose Avenue.
Can I get a photo with Santa at Westfield Carousel?
The event page says you can book a photo with Santa, with options including Sensitive Santa and pet photography. The centre’s news page, as of 27 October, lists Family and Friends, Pet and Sensitive Santa sessions. The pages read for this guide give no prices or session times, so they are not confirmed here.
What are Westfield Carousel’s opening hours?
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday 31 October | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday 1 November | 11am to 5pm |
| Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 November | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday 5 November | 9am to 9pm |
| Friday 6 November | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Saturday 7 November | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday 8 November | 11am to 5pm |
The centre’s page showed these hours on 2 November. The Concierge Desk, near Portmans and Myer, is on 08 9458 6344 during shopping hours. For shoppers who find crowds hard, Westfield runs a quiet time every Tuesday from 10:30am to 11:30am with lights dimmed and music volume adjusted, and it has a sensory-friendly map.
If you also want the new stores, see our guide to the nine new stores at Westfield Carousel.
Sources
- Westfield Carousel — Celebrate Santa’s arrival (checked 31 October 2026)
- Westfield Carousel — Opening hours (checked 2 November 2026)
- Westfield Carousel — Parking (checked 27 October 2026)
- Westfield Carousel — Getting here (checked 27 October 2026)
- Westfield Carousel — News (checked 27 October 2026)
Featured image: the Albany Highway facade of Westfield Carousel (photo: Samuel Wiki / CC0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Westfield or its tenants. Event details, parking rates and opening hours can change; check Westfield Carousel’s website or call the Concierge on 08 9458 6344 before you visit.