The One-Stop School Shop
School Holidays
One-Stop School Shop
Get organised, get inspired and get back-to-school ready at Casuarina Square. From fun school holiday activities for the kids to convenient shopping, helpful content and a major giveaway, everything you need for the new school year is right here.
The Ultimate Back-To-School Shopping Guide
Need help knowing where to start? Our Back-to-School blog is packed with practical tips, retailer highlights and smart shopping ideas to help families prepare for the new school year.
Discover must-have school essentials, great-value buys and inspiration to make back-to-school shopping easier — all while showcasing Casuarina Square as your one-stop destination.
Saturday 17 January – Tuesday 27 January | 10am – 2pm | Resort Node
Back-To-School Hub
Our Back-To-School Hub is designed to keep kids entertained while helping families ease back into school mode. Enjoy a range of interactive craft and play experiences created to inspire creativity, imagination and playful learning throughout the school holidays.
Children can take part in hands-on activities in the Resort Node, with a mix of free experiences and optional ticketed craft sessions available. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the holidays while getting into a back-to-school mindset.
Saturday 17 January – Sunday 25 January | Casuarina Square App
Ultimate Back to School Giveaway
Get the school year sorted with Casuarina Square!
From Saturday 17 January to Sunday 25 January, shop in-centre and you could WIN an Ultimate Back to School Pack valued at $1,000.
Designed to cover the school essentials families actually need, the prize includes a range of school items to have your child ready for the first day back.
The more you shop, the more chances you have to win — so make Cas your one-stop Back to School destination.
Promotion runs during Centre Trading Hours. Entries via the Casuarina Square App.
Operation Santa: Mission Accomplished
Operation Santa Countdown
Premiering Like a Holiday Action Blockbuster
AGENTS, STAND BY…
The weather threw a curveball — a full cyclone-level disruption — forcing Santa to take an
unexpected detour on his route to Casuarina Square.
But rest assured: our leading man in red is safe, sound, and has successfully touched down.
He may have missed the live arrival, but trust us… the mission only got more interesting.
Santa navigated intense winds, changed course mid-flight, and pulled off a covert landing that would impress even the most seasoned secret agents
Now it’s time for you to see exactly how he did it.
Incoming Footage Transmission…
Despite the cyclone chaos, our cameras captured Santa’s stealthy touchdown — and you’re invited to the
official Operation Santa Watch Party.
Prepare for: A top-secret re-route.
A cyclone dodge manoeuvre worthy of the Naughty & Nice Hall of Fame.
A smooth-as-snow landing at the centre.
Plus: proof that nothing stops Christmas magic.
Countdown to Video Release
The mission footage is secured, encrypted, and awaiting public release.
YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:
Stay locked in. When the countdown hits zero, you’ll witness how Santa outsmarted the storm (best viewed in landscape mode), rerouted his sleigh, and
still managed to sneak into Casuarina Square.
Black Friday Weekend At Cas
Events
Black Friday Weekend At Cas
Get ready for the biggest shopping event of the year: Black Friday Weekend at Casuarina Square!
It’s not just shopping, it’s a full-on festival of deals, fun, and family excitement. From exclusive retailer offers and pop-up experiences to live entertainment, kids’ crafts, and thrilling spend-and-win games, the centre will be buzzing all weekend long.
Catch all the hot deals and offers, test your luck in the Casuarina Square Cash Machine. Plus, one lucky shopper will win a luxury staycation at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort!
Bring the family, grab your shopping bags, and immerse yourself in the hype, this is your chance to shop, play and win in one epic weekend.
Date: Friday 28 – Sunday 30 November 2025
Don’t miss Black Friday Weekend at Casuarina Square where the deals are hot, the vibes are high, and the savings are next-level!
What’s On
Ultimate Back to School Giveaway
Enter to win a $1,000 Back To School pack!
17 January - 25 January
Back-To-School Hub
Hands-on craft and play activities to ease back-to-school routines.
17 January - 25 January
Heart Foundation Walking Group
Join the Heart Foundation Walking Group at Casuarina Square and enjoy a fun, social way to stay active.
Every Monday
