Cape Breton Island 
Woody the Talking Christmas Tree is returning to Mic Mac Mall this Saturday!
Credit: Mic Mac Mall
Woody is an iconic part of Mic Mac Mall’s history, introduced to the public sometime in the early 1980s. He retired in 2007, mainly due to safety concerns and the extensive repairs that were needed to Woody’s 56-foot-tall frame.
According to Wikipedia, Mic Mac Mall is Atlantic Canada’s largest enclosed shopping mall. In 2021, it was acquired by Halifax developer Joe Ramia.
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The new mall owners decided to restore the talking tree and Woody returned in November 2021 with a makeover to his appearance to the delight of the locals and the ‘horror’ of the internet (thanks to Jimmy Fallon).
Woody returns to Mic Mac Mall for the third year on November 18, 2023.
You can participate in the “Wake Woody Up” celebrations on Saturday.
Santa Claus is set to make a grand entrance at the shopping center alongside Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Santa will greet families and lead the tradition of waking up Woody the Tree with the help of the crowd.
Attendees can enjoy free Woody face painting, treats, and live entertainment.
The Boston Christmas Tree will also make a special appearance before heading to its final destination in Boston.
The newly opened Woody Store, located next to Guest Services, will offer items whose proceeds benefit the IWK Foundation. On November 18, event attendees will receive a free seedling with growing instructions to keep Woody’s spirit alive at home.
Wood The Talking Tree – 2023 Hours
What:
Arriving alongside Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency at 10:00 a.m., Santa Claus, arrives home to the shopping centre through Entrance #3, greeting children, friends and families along the way to Centre Court, where he will then lead the holiday tradition of waking up Woody with the help of the cheering crowd.
When:
Wake up Woody: Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hours: November 18th-December 23rd, 2023
- Monday to Saturday: 12 pm -7 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm.
Where: Mic Mac Mall, Entrance 3 and Centre Court, 21 Mic Mac Boulevard, Dartmouth
How Much: Free admission
