It’s a double whammy for Canberra’s favourite local retailer POP Canberra this weekend, and the Canberra community is invited to celebrate.

“We absolutely love an excuse for a fun time any time. And this weekend we have two big excuses to party. It’s our fifth birthday, and Christmas is just around the corner,” says POP Canberra’s Founder, Gabe Trew.

“We’re all getting a little silly as it’s the season for it, and we’re inviting everyone in for a big celebration of local creators.

“With over 250 local makers selling their wares at POP, we’re all about spreading the ‘shop local’ love this Christmas and this is a great time for Canberrans to come and enjoy the festive cheer, some party food, a drink or two on us – and, of course, grab some locally-made Christmas shopping while they’re at it,” Gabe smiles.

POP Sleighs is open to all ages and will feature live music, free donuts and gelato, free drink samples from local wineries and distilleries, along with drinks for the little ones. This lively event will also offer lucky door prizes and double the POP points for every purchase made in store.

POP Sleighs will be held this Saturday 2 December from 11am to 2pm at POP Canberra, 27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon.

POP will be open from 7am to 10pm every day from 1 to 24 December.

For more information about POP Canberra, visit www.popcanberra.com.au or follow POP on social media @popcanberra