Canberra locals, keep your Christmas lights shining and your candy canes close, the Grinch is making his way around the capital, and he’s sticking to a surprisingly well-organised schedule.

Fresh off the huge success of the Grinch Meal at McDonald’s, he’ll now be popping up at select Canberra stores in the lead-up to Christmas.

Below is the schedule:

Tuesday 9th: Braddon 3:30-4:30pm & Belconnen 5:30:6:30pm

Wednesday 10th: Goulburn North 4:30-5:30pm & Goulburn South 6:00-7:00pm

Saturday 13th: Majura Park 11:00-12:00pm & Fyshwick 12:30-1:30pm

Sunday 14th: Molonglo 11:00-12:00pm & Weston 12:30-1:30pm & Erindale 2:00-3:00pm

Wednesday 17th: Charnwood 3:30-4:30pm & Kippax 5:00-6:00pm

Thursday 18th: Googong 3:30-4:30pm & Queanbeyan 5:00-6:00pm

Monday 22nd: Gungahlin 3:30-4:30pm & Braddon 5:00-6:00pm

Tuesday 23rd: Yass 3:30-4:30pm & Gold Creek 5:30:6:30pm