Friday 22 November, 4 - 8pm (NSW Time), Jack Evans Harbour, Wharf St, Tweed Heads Bring the family and meet us on the Tweed Heads waterfront at sunset! There will be 15 popular food trucks to explore, serving up tantalising meals, snacks and sweet treats to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Whilst the market is in full swing there are water activities, fishing, stand-up paddle boarding and a childrens playground to enjoy. Come on down to Jack Evans Boat Harbour, bring a bean bag, blanket or chair, and enjoy a chilled out afternoon Every 2nd & 4th Fridays 4pm - 8pm More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/tSMKPTr1VDXh1ZRE/

Saturday 23 November, 9.30 - 11.30am, Farmhouse Early Learning & Kindergarten, Southport Get ready for a festive morning full of holiday cheer, family fun, and community spirit at our Christmas Family Fun Day! This event is open to all families in the area—bring the kids, meet our team, and experience the joy of Farmhouse! Activities: Pony Rides Christmas Face Painting Christmas Nature Craft & Playdough Stations Magic Reindeer Food Making Sausage sizzle Aussie Christmas Photo Stage Tours of our Centre More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/15YiWSiTpr/

Saturday 23 November, 12-4pm, Labrador State School Get ready for a fun-filled family day out at the Labrador Christmas Carnival! This year, we’re bringing a fresh twist to the festivities, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Enjoy: Free rides Live stage shows Face painting Food trucks Market stalls And so much more! Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of festive fun, entertainment, and Christmas cheer Entry is FREE, so mark your calendars, and let’s kick off the holiday season together!

Saturday 23 November, 5pm, Riesenweber Park, Jacobs Well What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids' activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts : 7pm Location : Riesenweber Park Movie : Despicable Me 4

Sunday 24 November, 10am - 2pm, Casuarina Grove, Broadwater Parklands Join Sparky for active and developmental fun and games the whole family can enjoy. The activities are suitable for all ages and abilities, including: - stilts - juggling sticks - balance games - throwing games - various games of strategy and skill. The event is free and you can come and go as you like.

Friday 29 November, 5 - 9pm, Tamborine Bearded Dragon Hotel Experience over 100 vibrant market stalls, knock off your Christmas shopping early, and enjoy a festive atmosphere like no other! Expect a HEAP of kids entertainment, meet our friendly donkeys, alpacas, and adorable goats, and dive into a night of fun, food, and shopping!!! Free Entry & Parking OVER 100+ Market Stalls Shop 'til You Drop at our HUGE twilight market event Meet & Greet our loveable donkeys, alpacas, and goats Live Music & Activities Stay & Play Accommodation Specials Unique gift ideas from over 100 local vendors Games and entertainment More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/HsgyrXUBZskfdR5r/

Fri 29 & Sat 30 November, 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

Saturday 30 November, 8am - 2pm, Broadwater Parklands It's that time of year and we are so excited to host our first Broadwater Christmas Market. This is the best opportunity for you to shop small this Christmas with our biggest market ever in 2 years! Apart from great vendors we will have delicious food & drink, live music, free kids craft area, lawn games and a visit from Santa!!! You don't want to miss this Family friendly, pet friendly, Christmas day out! More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/4aiY1u69bjrqra1y/

Saturday 30 November, 9am - 1pm, Mudgeeraba Community Centre Join us for a day of connection, food, and fun at the Mudgeeraba Community Centre. - Bubs & kids Pilates (please bring a mat) - Sausage sizzle - Kids entertainment and more! Bring your friends, family, and even your furry friends – everyone is welcome! Let's celebrate all that makes our community special.

Saturday 30 November, 5-8pm, Soccer Fields, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay Get ready for a night of festive fun with spectacular performances by talented guest singers, including Leah Lever, Sharon Rowntree, Glenn Shields, tenor Paul Gulinello, and choirs from local schools. Enjoy live music from a 7-piece band with a lively horn section, all while treating yourself to delicious bites from food trucks like Good Time Diner, Dinky D’s Donuts, and the Lions Club Christmas Sausage Sizzle and glow products. Plus, there’ll be sweet treats like fairy floss, popcorn, ice cream and shakes! For the kids, we’ve got free face painting and keep an eye out for Rudolph, Molly Kangaroo, Cookie Cookie, Frosty the Snowman and the one and only Santa Claus! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Christmas cheer, live entertainment, and family fun finishing with a fireworks spectacular! Proudly presented by Councillor Shelley Curtis, Division 4. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/14rMZGeep5/

Saturday 30 November, 5pm, Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids activities. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts: 7pm Movie: A Boy Called Christmas

Fri 29 & Sat 30 November, 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

Saturday 30 November, 6 - 8.30pm, HOTA Outdoor Stage In its thirteenth year, City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols is being staged at the HOTA Outdoor Stage and HOTA Parklands on Saturday 30 November and will be headlined by our very own Budjerah! Limited free tickets are available for the HOTA Outdoor Stage from 9am Monday 18 November and 7pm Tuesday 19 November. For those who miss out on tickets, we’re activating the HOTA Parklands from 4pm with large screens broadcasting the event, free family entertainment and delicious food trucks! No tickets are required for this area. Supporting Budjerah, we’ll have you dancing your socks off to your favourite carols performed by a fantastic line-up including: • Dami Im • Hot Potato Band • Warner Bros. Movie World’s Looney Tunes Christmas Show • Santa & more! The evening will commence at 6pm and conclude at 8.30pm with a spectacular fireworks finale! Gates open at 4pm. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/29BG3aaG5zKQx1xV/

Sunday 1 December, 8am - 1pm, 173 Ashmore Road, Benowa This fabulous market hosted by the Gold Coast Potters Association will have over 35 amazing art & crafters stalls, pottery demonstrations, delicious food, and music. - pottery plates, bowls, cups, vases, jugs, spoons, teapots, trinket bowls, sets, etc - stunning macrame & hanging baskets - Christmas decorations - scented candles, melts & diffusers - handcrafted bags & clutches - clothing, scrunchies, heat packs and jewellery - gorgeous homewares - paintings, artwork, mosaic - linocut stamps, cards & art - crochet, soft furnishings, quilts, cushions, placemats - mouthwatering treats & great coffee! Get mesmerized with some live loom weaving. Watch clay sculpture demonstrations. Grab a coffee and a little homemade goodie to nibble on while you visit our stallholders.

Sunday 1 December, 9am - 11am, Helensvale Station Join the G:link for the launch of the Rudolph Express on 1 December at Helensvale station from 9am to 11am. G:et ready Gold Coast! The Rudolph Express is back to spread some festive cheer this Christmas!! The Rudolph Express will be galloping across the Gold Coast from early December 2024 to early January 2025. Join us on 1 December to celebrate the launch of the Rudolph Express! We will have the Rudolph Express parked at the station, so you can G:et onboard and enjoy the Christmas spirit! It wouldn’t be a true Christmas celebration without Santa and his elves! Santa will join us onboard the Rudolph Express to listen to the children’s Christmas lists and take photos. His elves will join us on the platform for face painting and some Christmas fun! Don’t forget to #RudolphExpress when you share your photos! More info: https://ridetheg.com.au/catch-the-rudolph-express-this-christmas/

Sunday 1 December, 4 - 8pm, Frascott Park, Varsity Lakes ‘Christmas at Frascott’ is a free community Christmas celebration in Varsity Lakes. Presented by Division 11 Councillor Dan Doran – City of Gold Coast, this event will bring festive free fun for the whole family, beginning at 4pm with live stage of music and Christmas carols, market stalls, kids entertainment, food trucks and more! At 6pm we have Santa Claus arriving alongside special Christmas character and school performances, and finishing with a spectacular live laser show at 8pm! More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/15TmbPpHL3/

Sunday 1 December, 4 - 8.30pm, Central Park Oval, Hotham Drive The 2024 Pacific Pines Christmas Carols will be headlined by Guy 'Mutto' Mutton from Australian Idol performing with his band. Of course no Carols are complete without a visit from Gold Coast's singing Santa. Get ready for the most exciting and interactive Santa show in Queensland. Join Santa, Mrs Claus and Rudolf for a Christmas extravaganza that includes a mix of traditional carols and current pop songs. A spectacular fireworks display will complete what will be a brilliant night at 8.30pm. There'll be some fabulous food trucks with all different types of cuisines. The children will be excited for the free face painting and other free activities, so bring a picnic blanket or your camp chairs and come and join us at the Pacific Pines Christmas Carols for a wonderful evening out with the family. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/96zoA6f3ZxTd4xnL/

Thursday 5 December, 4 - 8pm, Ed Hardy Park, North Burleigh Join us for a wonderful afternoon and evening of free Christmas entertainment and fun at Ed Hardy Park this December. Presented by Division 12 Councillor Nick Marshall OAM, ‘North Burleigh Carols by the Sea’ will provide a festive mixture of children's activities, food trucks and markets from 4pm to 6pm; followed by Christmas staged entertainment including Carols, Community Groups and Live Music from 6pm, with fireworks to finish at 8pm. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/15ZgXXhYUT/

Thursday 6 December, 4.30 - 8pm, Studio Village Community Centre, Oxenford Come and join us for this years Studio Village Community Carols on Friday December 6th, bring a picnic and blanket.

Fri 6 & Sat 7 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