Saturday 7 December, 11am - 9pm, Distillery Road Market, Eagleby Get in the festive spirit while discovering a diverse and unique range of gifts this holiday season with Eat, Drink, Shop and be Merry, a Christmas event featuring over 75 local makers, artisans and creators at Distillery Road Market on Saturday the 7th of December from 11am - 9pm. The indoor and air-conditioned Market Hall will come alive with a pop-up Christmas market brimming with a variety of local vendors where shoppers will find hand-crafted jewellery, clothing and accessories, home decor, art, ceramics, plants, bath & body products, gifts for babies and children’s and more. On the day, there’s a special visit from Santa’s elves spreading their Christmas cheer, and Mr & Mrs Claus will drop by giving visitors the opportunity to nab a photo with their favourite Christmas personalities under a larger-than-life wreath, suspended above the Market Hall. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/S1vSfFn5zGu7Y1YY/

Saturday, December 7th, 3 PM to 5 PMThe Meeting Place: Oxenford Coomera Community & Youth Centre. 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. Join us for a special afternoon as The Meeting Place celebrates 20 incredible years with our traditional Family Fun Day, Christmas style! This event promises plenty of festive fun and community spirit, perfect for families and friends of all ages. Highlights Include:Purple Colour Run: Hosted by the Northern Gold Coast Rotaract Club at 4 PM. Join us in raising awareness for Domestic and Family Violence through this vibrant and meaningful activity.Jumping Castle: Bounce into the fun with our giant jumping castle!Face Painters: Transform into your favourite characters with our talented face painters.Animal Farm: Get up close and cuddly with the adorable animals at our petting farm.Free Snags: Enjoy delicious free snags on us—perfect for a fun family day out! More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/ZckWPLnskwnhNuaJ/

Saturday 7 December, 3 - 8.30pm, Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct The City of Logan Christmas Carols is the city’s biggest annual Christmas event, celebrating the magic and joy of the festive season. This FREE family-friendly event features hours of on-stage entertainment, festive activities, food trucks, and markets, all jam-packed into one magical day. We’ve levelled up this year with a new and improved site plan BYO picnic rug and low chairs and create your own space on the lawn (no tents, shelters or in-ground umbrellas) and settle in for a full afternoon and evening of festive fun This is a pet free event (except service animals). We thank you for your understanding. No booking required. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/qodR6XJ8rQWXbCjE/

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December, 3-8pm, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 74 Mudgeeraba road, Mudgeeraba Join us for a truly magical and completely free Christmas event on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December. The vision for Night in Bethlehem - Gold Coast is a seemingly simple one: to create a traditional looking village like you may have found in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago – all for FREE, where visitors will taste, touch, see, smell and truly experience what life could have been like on that sacred, holy night with wise men, donkeys and one very special baby. Guests can expect to feel and experience something different at Night in Bethlehem – Gold Coast. The free event will be split into two parts: A pop up village street scene and a 20 minute live nativity show. More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwpW4JK2F/

Saturday 7 December, 4- 8pm, Alicia Street, Southport Alicia Street Christmas Fair is back this December! This festive occasion organised by Division 6 Councillor Brooke Patterson will be a unique opportunity to bring together the local community, schools, businesses and residents in a great Christmas-style celebration in a perfect location. Held on Saturday 7th December 2024, the free family festivity will feature live music, market stalls, inflatable fun, local restaurant specials, games & activities, PLUS a visit from Santa Claus ! Come on down and join in the fun!

Saturday 7 December, 4- 8.30pm, Toolona Street, Tugun Tugun Lights Up returns in 2024 for its twelfth annual celebration! Dine under the stars at one of the fantastic local cafes or restaurants, check out the local business offerings, or visit the Christmas market stalls. Plenty of children’s entertainment on offer throughout the program with Santa making a special appearance! Presented by Division 14 Cr Gail O’Neill in partnership with Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank, Tugun Lights Up 2024 – a Tugun Progress Association event – will be a celebration not to be missed on Saturday 7th December 2024! Find out more at www.tugunlightsup.com.au

Saturday 7 December, 4 - 8.30pm Join us on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at Abbott Park, Parkwood, from 4 PM for an unforgettable evening of food, singing and entertainment. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate the spirit of Christmas, and give back—every ticket sold helps support those in need within our community. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever! Enjoy first-class entertainment and activities for all ages. Explore our vibrant Christmas Markets, buy a ticket in the Monster Christmas Raffle, indulge in delicious offerings from fabulous food trucks, and don't miss a special visit from Santa himself! Fireworks will be on at 8pm. Bring your friends and family. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B5meCr6aq/

Saturday 7 December, 5pm, Tallowwood Park, Upper Coomera Join us for our Highland Reserve tradition, hosted by Crosslife - a baptist church, and proudly sponsored by our friend and major sponsor Cr Donna Gates (Div 3 - City of Gold Coast.) along with Bert Van Manen MP. From 5 - 6:30pm there will be a variety of Family friendly activities including a visit and small gift from Santa for the kids. Food options available on site include - low cost sausage sizzle as well as food trucks, coffee and ice creams. From 6:30pm till approximately 7:45pm the Crosslife band with friends will host the Carols, a laid back, sing along to some traditional Christmas Carols (including the nativity story). So come along, bring your picnic blanket, nibblies, chairs and enjoy a great time at Christmas in Highland Reserve.

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

Saturday 7 December, 6.30pm, Lionel Perry Park, Surfers Paradise 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. Doors: 6.30pm Movie starts: 7pm Movie: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Sunday 8 December, 4-9pm, Brien Harris Oval, Ormeau You are invited to the Northern Gold Coast Carols! A FREE family event with pre-show entertainment, Santa, food vans, fireworks and more. Join us from 4pm at Brien Harris Oval. 4PM - Food Vans 6PM - Pre-Show 7PM - Empire Industrial Estate Northern Gold Coast Carols feat. Carolokee 8:30PM - Fireworks Shuttle buses will be operating to alleviate parking issues. Follow our page and keep up to date at www.northerngoldcoastcarols.com.au

Sunday 8 December, from 5.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta The lovable Cooly Carols is returning oceanside at Queen Elizabeth Park on Sunday 8 December from 5:30pm. Sing along to your all-time favourite carols, enjoy a delicious assortment of food trucks, the big man in red will be flying in and we’ll finish the night with a sparkling fireworks finale! Make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event (Santa has his parachute packed). Sea you soon at Cooly Carols presented by City of Gold Coast and supported by Twin Towns, Coolangatta Surf Club and 92.5 Triple M. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bn2v7PA84juJ98B/

Thursday 12 December, 4pm - 8pm, The Promenade, Robina Town Centre The Village Markets brings our award-winning boutique market to Robina Town Centre under the lights. Shop up to 50 creative stalls by local designers, artists, curators and more under the lights, alongside restaurants, live local music, family fun activities.

Fri 13 & Sat 14 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

Saturday 14 December, 12 pm - 6 pm, Distillery Rd Market, Eagleby This Christmas season, step into the festive magic at the Christmas Village Market – an indoor holiday marketplace at Distillery Road Market Hall that’s set to sparkle with the spirit of the season! On December 14th, from 12pm to 6pm, our market will bring together some of the finest artisans and makers, offering a curated selection of high-quality, handcrafted items perfect for Christmas gifting. What to Expect: Imagine wandering through rows of beautifully displayed artisan stalls, each featuring a range of unique and high-quality treasures – from handmade ceramics and jewellery to exquisite home décor, artwork, and other unique finds you won’t see anywhere else. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/18EY2yuxBy/

Saturday 14 December, 3 - 8pm, Bischof Park, Nerang Nerang's biggest party of the year to celebrate Christmas! Nerang Celebrates is back, bigger and better than before! Rides and fun activities (ride tickets just $2 each) Face painting Lavelle Street Christmas Markets Food trucks Sausage sizzle Local entertainment from 3pm Main Christmas Carols program from 6pm Santa arrives at 7.30pm Fireworks at 8pm

Saturday 14 December, 4 - 8pm, Waterfront Stage, Varsity Promenade, Varsity Lakes Come celebrate Christmas by the water this year with ‘Carols by the Lake 2024’. A truly unique festive celebration on Saturday 14th December from 4pm to 8pm at Varsity Lakes. This free event is proudly brought to you by Division 11 Councillor Dan Doran – City of Gold Coast, and will feature live stage entertainment, Christmas carols, Santa, Fireworks over the beautiful Lake Orr and much more! Something for everyone!

Saturday 14 December, 4pm - 9pm, Surfers Paradise Beachfront Sleigh what? Santa's coming to Surfers Paradise! Get ready for a Holly Jolly Beach Bash at the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Market! On 14th December from 4PM-9PM, we're turning up the Claus-ometer and spreading cheer far and near at Surfers Paradise! Jingle all the way down to the esplanade for a tree-mendous night of live music and roving entertainment for the whole family. Stroll through hundreds of bespoke makers and artisan stalls, offering up every item on your Chrissy wish-list. Rumour has it, Santa's ditching his reindeers to make a grand entrance on a specially-wrapped surfboard that he'll park right in the middle of the Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market! So get your elfie-sticks ready to snap some festive pics with the big man in red himself! Our elves have been busy curating a festive wonderland of goodies: Yule love our bespoke artisan handmade gifts Fa-la-la-la-fashion from local designers Elfies with Santa Live entertainment that's sure to sleigh Sweets and treats to satisfy every sweet tooth More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JMTnMvzuZ/

Saturday 14 December, from 4.30pm, Coomera Sports Park, Coomera It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and we know it won’t be a silent night on Saturday 14 December at the Carols in Coomera! Kicking off at 4:30pm at the Coomera Sports Park, bring the whole family along to this free, family friendly event where you can expect: A spectacular Christmas show Delicious food trucks Free kids activities A visit from the big man in red Getting there: As parking will be limited at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. Alternatively, hop on a bus and get off at Lorenzo Drive at Beattie Road. Carols in Coomera is presented by City of Gold Coast and supported by Westfield Coomera and 1029 Hot Tomato

Saturday 14 December, 5-9pm, Birnam Rural Fire Brigade, 3074 Beaudesert Beenleigh Road, Birnam Bigger and better than last year, including: Food vans, bushfire and emergency event information, Emergency vehicle displays, Interactive games, face painting and a jumping castle for ther kids, Christmas raffles with some great prizes, 'Garden of Lights' - a walk-through lights display with something for everyone. The most exciting Christmas Lights show you'll see this year! There may even be a visit from you know who! Shhhh!