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

Sunday 22 to Tues 24 Dec, 10am - 2pm, Benowa Village Shopping Centre Selfie with Santa Bring your cameras and snap your selfie with Santa. There's also a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 Coles gift cards.

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/

Tuesday 31 December, 5-9pm, Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade See the New Year in with your family and friends at Paradise Point Parklands The celebration kicks off at 5pm with free face-painting, electrifying performances from The Amplify Band, and the talented singers and dancers of Sheridan’s Studio 1. Watch the mesmerising Dancing Chinese Lions and grab a delicious sausage sizzle from the Lions Club while glow products light up the night! As the excitement builds, the grand finale arrives at 9pm with a mind-blowing fireworks show synchronized to music, lighting up the sky from three blast points!

Tuesday 31 December, 5-9pm, Seagulls Club, Gollan Dr, Tweed Heads West, NSW Celebrate 2024 at Our Family Fair! Join us from 5 PM for a fun-filled evening with Vinyl Revival, unlimited rides, a Magic & Circus show, and a dazzling Laser Light display. Free Entry Early Bird Unlimited Rides: $25 (until Nov 30, then $35) Schedule: - Vinyl Revival: 5-8:30 PM - Magic & Circus Show: 8:30-9 PM - Laser Light Show: 9 PM - Captain Thunderbolt: 9 PM-1 AM (Inside)

Tuesday 31 December, 5.30 - 8.30pm, Waterfront Stage, Varsity Promenade, Varsity Lakes Celebrate the last night of 2024 with Division 11’s ‘New Year’s Eve by the Lake’ event at Varsity! Proudly organised by Councillor Dan Doran - City of Gold Coast, bring your picnic blanket and enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, kids entertainment, and more, plus a fireworks display to finish over Lake Orr at 8:30pm!

Until 20 January, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Ready to ace your summer? Paradise Centre has transformed into a lively court of activity, celebrating all things summer! Here’s what you can expect 👇🏻 🏓 Table tennis: Free play, every day from 12pm-6pm in the beachfront dining precinct 🎧 DJ: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 2pm-6pm in the beachfront dining precinct 🍯 Sweet Giveaway Friday: We’ll be dishing out delicious treats every Friday from 2pm-4pm* to make your summer even sweeter. 🎾 Roving Stilt-Walking Tennis Players: Serving up fun and photo opps every Saturday and Sunday from 3pm-6pm.

Sat 18 January, 9am - 12pm, Paradise Point Parklands Break the school holiday boredom and treat the kids to this FREE event. Enjoy the giant water inflatables, bubble-play, DJ with kid's activities, face-painting and more. Cool down with free snow cones or purchase a sausage and drink to help fundraise for local community group More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/12DQot1RxRs/

21 & 22 January, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Entertain your little baker with a Krispy Kreme doughnut decorating session! Each child will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and use a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts however their heart desires. At the end of their session 20-minute doughnut decorating session, they not only get to enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but they will take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon and a certificate! DATES: 21 and 22 January 2025 TIMES: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm and 1.30pm daily LOCATION: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Paradise Centre, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise COST: $9.50 per child. Bookings are essential: https://paradisecentre.net.au/events/doughnut-decorating-at-krispy-kreme-these-holidays