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

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!

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.

27 December - 26 January, Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, Ipswich Tickets for Day Out With Thomas™: The Bubble Tour are on sale now! Meet Your Favorites: Say hello to Thomas the Tank Engine, Rusty & Dusty, and the ever-dignified Sir Topham Hatt in person! Bubble wonderland: Step into a magical bubble paradise! Enjoy bubble machines, a roaming bubble performer, an outdoor bubble play area, and our enchanting Bubble Dome filled with balloons for endless fun. Ride the Land Train: Hop aboard the Land Train for a delightful journey, and don’t forget to stop by for a fun face-painting session! Character Hunt: Grab your Thomas Passport and embark on an exciting Character Hunt throughout the museum. Arts & Crafts: Get creative with our bubble-themed arts and crafts, where imagination knows no bounds! Play Time: Dive into our Thomas play area, complete with the wooden track building for little engineers to enjoy. Live Performances: Don’t miss Sir Topham Hatt performing live alongside Thomas the Tank Engine for an unforgettable show! More information: https://theworkshops.t.qtix.com.au/events/0192c791-cb17-4795-f136-ce59523e35ec

Magic By Moonlight is coming to the Gold Coast this December 27 - January 26. Prepare to be captivated as the Broadwater Parklands transforms into a mesmerising wonderland of light and magic with 400 glowing installations and more than 30,000 twinkling bulbs, across four enchanting worlds! There's food trucks, live entertainment and a portion of ticket sales will go towards supporting Baby Give Back. More information: https://www.magicbymoonlight.com.au/

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