ON THURSDAY night, some very special guests will be at Springetts Arcade in Bowral.
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The arcade will hold a late shopping night Christmas Party until 8pm with specials, drinks and nibbles, face-painting and the chance to win a gift hamper valued at more $1000.
While they may not be building any snowmen, Anna and Elsa will be wandering around the arcade to meet the youngsters.
Santa will also be there to meet all the good boys and girls, and mums and dads can take their photo for free.
A group of young local musicians will perform in the evening to create a fun and festive atmosphere and keep shoppers entertained.
Simon's Gourmet Meats will have free sausage and ham tasting and $5 hot roast beef rolls will be sold to keep stomachs from rumbling.
Gourmet Affair will also be open to serve coffee and cakes and Lemon Zebra Kids will be doing Winter Wonderland photos for $15, with all proceeds going to BDCU Children's Foundation.
Smart Arts Face Painting will be at the arcade from about lunch time and will be there until the face paint runs out.
Arcade manager Tony Springett said this was the first late night shopping event the arcade had run for Christmas.
"We were looking for something different to do and it's also a way of combating the lack of parking we've had," Mr Springett said.
"Our friendly retailers have donated towards our Christmas Gift Hamper worth almost $1500 and each shop will have tickets to give away to anyone who makes a purchase after 5.30pm."
The hamper will be drawn at 7.45pm and the winner must be there to claim it.
Tickets will be drawn until there is a winner present.