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, 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/

Sunday 22 December, 10am - 2pm, Pimpama City Shopping Centre Experience the magic of Christmas with Santa and our winter wonderland train display. You can take FREE memorable family photos with Santa, and don't miss out on FREE festive face painting!

Sunday 22 December, 1 - 4.30pm, Ormeau & Pimpama Area Santa's helpers from the Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade and the Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama are preparing for this popular event again for 2024. The event this year will be held on Sunday 22nd December. See route details here: https://www.facebook.com/ormeausantarun

Sunday 22 December, 3- 8pm, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds The annual Mudgeeraba Twilight Christmas Market is back! Market Stalls, Food Trucks, Live Music, Christmas Carols, Free Kids Craft Area and of course a visit from the one and only Santa.

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/