Nightly from 6 - 24 December, M&G / The Star Grand Foyer, The Star Gold Coast Shows start: 5PM, 6PM, 7PM, 7.55PM Photo opportunities with the characters: 5.30PM, 6.30PM, 7.20PM Catch a 5-minute FREE show featuring a traditional mix of festive characters including a toy soldier, Mrs Claus and cheeky elf host. Specialty performers including hoop artists, acrobats and jugglers! After, step inside magical Christmas scenes and capture the ultimate festive memories with friends and family as you immerse yourself in their eight interactive festive-themed windows (Saks-style). More information: https://www.star.com.au/goldcoast/whats-on/festive

Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 December, from 12pm daily, Broadbeach Mall, beside The Oasis Shopping Centre Broadbeach Mall will transform into a magical gingerbread village to celebrate Christmas from 14-22 December! Kids can join in FREE festive workshops (bookings required), with Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Christmas Craft and Storytime Theatre. Santa will also be on site for FREE meet & greets with selfies (no bookings required) Adding to the festive fun, join The Oasis Treasure Hunt with clues around every corner! No bookings required. Limited spaces available.

Fri 20 – Tues 24 Dec, 10am - 1pm, The Strand at Coolangatta Head on over to The Strand at Coolangatta for their North Pole Bake House Workshop for Kids! Create unique food crafts where even the littlest Santa’s helpers can join in the fun of baking! Free for all ages, no bookings required. Elf cupcakes, Rudolf cookies, Gingerbread cookies, and Reindeer food...5 days of FREE kids fun!

Fri 20, Sat 21, Sun 22 December, 4pm - 10pm, Broadwater Parklands Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Christmas Markets GC from 4 til 10pm this December 20-22 at the Broadwater Parklands. Bring the whole family for a relaxing Christmas shopping experience. Wander under fairy-lit trees through a vibrant assortment of local small businesses offering unique artisanal goods and handcrafted gifts. Tantalize your taste buds with our delicious seasonal treats and gourmet eats. For three nights only, the Broadwater Parklands will transform into a Christmas wonderland with live entertainment and merry carollers filling the air with holiday cheer. The kids will light up with our giant inflatables, enchanting decorations and train rides. Santa flies in by helicopter for free photos with the kids every day at 5:30pm too More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/12FYsrJqyHX/

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 December, 4-7pm, Southport Church of Christ, 1 Griffith Way, Southport Get excited for a festive afternoon of family fun as we celebrate Christmas together on the Gold Coast! Join us for our free Southport Community Christmas Carols! From 4pm we’ll have free outdoor activities including: Sausage sizzle, Photo booth, Jumping castle, Face painting, Snow cones, Kids craft and more! At 5.30pm: Sing along to all your favourite Christmas carols from the comfort of our air-conditioned auditorium This event is 100% free! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. This production contains haze, strobe effects and loud music. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18Fusj2GQ6/

Saturday 21 December, 4 - 8pm, Country Paradise Parklands Country Paradise Parklands will come alive with Christmas cheer at the return of our famous Christmas markets with live entertainment, fun for the kiddos and of course SANTA! More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/s6vLUuWZL12gq59f/

Saturday 21 December, 4-9pm, HOTA, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Ho, ho HotA! The Gold Coast’s BEST Christmas Twilight Market is BACK on Saturday 21st December lighting up HotA and celebrating the silly season in style! HotA will be transforming into a magical market wonderland brimming with hundreds of gourmet street food stalls, unique, artisan handmade gifts and awe-inspiring live entertainment Even Santa and his little helpers will be making an appearance! So gather your Christmas crew, put on your dancing shoes and make sure you arrive hungry for an epic night dancing and feasting under the stars at HOTA Christmas Twilight Market! Unique Handmade Treasures Gourmet Festive Food Extravaganza Dazzling Holiday Decorations and Atmosphere Boogie-worthy Live Music on Stage Selfies with Santa Kids Activation for your little Elves Magical Roving Entertainment FREE entry More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/19etBu6VR8/

Fri 20 & Sat 21 December, 5 - 9pm, Dreamworld Get ready to jingle all the way to Dreamworld’s Christmas Night Market! Join us every Friday and Saturday from November 29 to December 21 for a sleigh-full of festive fun, including: Live tunes from the coolest Gold Coast bands Meet-and-greets with the jolliest Santa and Mrs. Claus  Kenny & Belinda's Tree-mendous Christmas Show – 6pm & &pm every night  Surprise visits from the cheeky Grinch himself  Roving Christmas characters spreading cheer  Mouthwatering festive food stalls All this merry magic is just $2 (FREE for kids under 13 and Dreamworld passholders)! Don’t miss the ultimate holiday bash—it's going to be a holly jolly good time! More info: https://www.facebook.com/dreamworldnightmarket