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/

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.

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

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!

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/