A Very Epico Christmas
A Christmas celebration where generosity, community and kindness come together.
Every year, Epico brings together our community for a special Christmas celebration — creating a place where families, friends and neighbours can experience joy, connection and generosity.
More than just an event, A Very Epico Christmas is an opportunity to remind people that they belong and that our community is stronger when we show up for each other.
Celebrating Christmas together
Christmas is a season filled with hope, generosity and connection.
A Very Epico Christmas is designed to bring people together through great food, fun activities, entertainment and meaningful moments — creating memories for families and individuals across the Central Coast.
Whether someone is new to the community, celebrating with friends, or simply looking for a place to belong, everyone is welcome.
Last Year’s Celebration
Last year, our Christmas community event was a powerful reminder of what can happen when people come together with generosity at heart.
Through the support of our community, volunteers and partners, we were able to create a celebration filled with laughter, connection and moments that mattered.
On 13 December 2025, we hosted a special celebration for the children and families at Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital: A Very Epico Christmas!
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital provides a haven of comfort and care for families with a child receiving treatment. Just steps away from the children’s ward, the Family Room offers a peaceful space to rest, refresh and reconnect during some of life’s most challenging moments.
Through everyone’s generosity,
- We had 58 guests
- 45 Epico volunteers
- The gift fund was given an estimated 600 toys PLUS $5,375 (all of which was spent on gifts for the children, siblings, parents and RMR team)
- IN FACT, because so much was given, we are now able to give gifts to children in the hospital ward next week AND food vouchers for the RMR room to continue buying food for months to come!
More than an event — a community movement
A Very Epico Christmas exists because we believe generosity has the power to change lives.
This celebration is made possible through:
- generous sponsors
- passionate volunteers
- community partners
- people who believe everyone deserves to experience belonging
Together, we create a Christmas experience where people feel valued, welcomed and cared for.
Getting ready for this year’s celebration
Planning is already underway for the next A Very Epico Christmas, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
In the coming months, this page will become the home for everything you need to get involved. You’ll be able to:
- Register to attend
- Become an event sponsor
- Volunteer as part of the Epico team
- Donate or contribute towards the event
- Keep up to date with all the latest announcements
Whether you’re joining us for the first time, returning to celebrate with us again, or partnering to help make the event possible, we’d love to welcome you.
Together, we can create another unforgettable Christmas celebration for our community.
2025 Sponsors & Partners
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital provides a haven of comfort and care for families with a child receiving treatment. Just steps away from the children’s ward, the Family Room offers a peaceful space to rest, refresh and reconnect during some of life’s most challenging moments.
Open since 2013, the Gosford Family Room has welcomed more than 56,000 visitors, providing over 9,650 family visits each year. Inside, parents and carers can access kitchen and laundry facilities, showers, a comfortable lounge, and a dedicated play area for siblings — all completely free of charge.
The service helps ease both emotional and financial stress, saving families an estimated $37 a day in out-of-pocket costs such as meals, parking and travel. But its impact is far greater than dollars and cents — it’s about presence, compassion and the reassurance that families are not alone.
As one local mother, Rachelle, shared:
“Rocco has spent a lot of time in the hospital; it has been a huge support having the Family Room.”
Operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW, the Family Room is powered by the generosity of volunteers and donors who help keep families close when it matters most.
Learn more at rmhcnnsw.org.au.