Gold Coast Bulletin’s Jolly Big Guide to Christmas: What’s on, Christmas lights map
The Silly Season is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate on the Coast. Whether it’s Christmas parties, carols, or light displays, the Bulletin has you covered. MAP + WHAT’S ON
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The Silly Season is upon us! And there are plenty of ways to celebrate the festive season on the Gold Coast.
Whether it’s Christmas parties, community carols events or chasing the best lights display – the Bulletin has you covered.
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Christmas events around the Coast:
Christmas Markets GC
When: Dec 17 at 4pm to Dec 19 at 10pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands
Details: Over 100 stalls selling everything you need for a very special Christmas this year. Plus kids rides, gourmet Christmas foods, roving characters, glittering lights and so much more.
Mayors Christmas Carols
When: Dec 4 from 3pm to 9pm
Where: HOTA Outdoor Stage
Details: Two of Australia’s most loved performers, Kate Miller-Heidke and Dami Im, will perform with an all-Queensland cast of local support acts. Event is sold out. Register on the waitlist here.
Christmas Carnival & Carols
When: Dec 12 at noon
Where: Paradise Point Bowls Club
Details: Santa himself will be making an appearance, plus carols and live entertainment. The proceeds will go to The Sanctuary and Pride of Bettermen Inc.
Sanctuary Cove’s Carols On The Green
When: Dec 2 at 5pm
Where: Masthead Way, Hope Island
Details: Christmas Carols are set to fill the air at Sanctuary Cove, as locals sing along to their favourite Christmas songs at the annual Carols on the Green.
Surfers Paradise Twilight Christmas Market
When: Dec 11 from 4pm to 9pm
Where: Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Details: Get into the Christmas spirit under the twinkling lights and rock around to some jingling tunes.
Currumbin Community Christmas Carols
When: Dec 6 from 5.30pm to 8pm
Where: Galleon Park, 59 Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters
Details: This free event includes children’s entertainment, Santa appearance, laser light show, food trucks and local talent.
Christmas at Broadbeach
When: Dec 11 to December 19 between noon and 4pm daily.
Where: Broadbeach Mall
Details: Free event. Enjoy the most magical time of the year as Broadbeach transforms into a hive of Christmas activity! These school holidays, a spectacular gingerbread village awaits. Book your spot here.
Nerang Celebrates Christmas
When: Dec 11 3pm to 8.30pm
Where: Bischof Pioneer Park, Nerang
Details: Nerang Celebrates Christmas is a free community event for all ages. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and rides. Food vans, fairy floss and a sausage sizzle are available to feed your family. Then settle down to enjoy an evening of Christmas carols featuring a live band and local artists. Even Santa has this event on his calendar.
Alicia St Christmas Fair
When: Dec 11 4pm to 8pm
Where: Ron Short Park, 28 Alicia Street, Southport
Details: Alicia Street Christmas Fair is a new event that will bring together the local community, schools, businesses and residents in a great Christmas-style celebration in a perfect location.
Carols by the Lake
When: Dec 11 4pm to 8pm
Where: Lake Orr, 235 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes
Details: This free event will feature loads of free family fun including live stage entertainment, kids activities, water jet packs, delicious food, Christmas carols, Santa, and fireworks over the beautiful Lake Orr. Something for everyone!
Pacific Pines Christmas Carols
When: Dec 12 4pm to 8pm
Where: Pacific Pines Central Park, 149 Pacific Pines Blvd, Pacific Pines
Details: Enjoy this free entry event in the heart of Pacific Pines. The evening features talented local performers together with food trucks, market stalls, dress up competition, jumping castles and pop up playground.
Christmas Celebration with Nicole Parker-Brown & The Jazz Kings
When: Dec 4 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Lions Park – Jacobs Well
Details: Free Event – Come join Nicole Parker-Brown & The Jazz Kings at the Live & Well Christmas Party on Saturday 4th December from 1pm-4pm at Lions Park, Jacobs Well.
Christmas in the Village
When: Dec 3 from 5pm to 8.30pm
Where: Tamborine
Details: This annual event organised by the Tamborine Village Lion Club will mark 11 years of their services to the community and bring together the magic of Christmas to the Village.
Movie World’s White Christmas
When: Dec 3 to Dec 22
Where: Movie World
Details: Meet the newest member of the family, Gizmo, and explore enchanting precincts, your favourite rides by night and the iconic White Christmas Parade.
Varsity Christmas Market & Fair
When: Dec 5 at 2.30pm
Where: Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
Details: Market Stalls, Games, Face Painting, Jumping Castle, Buskers, Craft, Sausage Sizzle, Popcorn all with a Christmas Vibe.
Carols On the Broadwater
When: Dec 20 at 4pm
Where: Southport Yacht Club
Details: Fully booked out, but you can still join the waitlist. A family fun evening of live carols, face painting, games, and carollers overlooking the stunning Broadwater.
Annual Bonogin Christmas in the Park
When: Dec 4 from 9.30am to 11.30am
Where: Davenport Park, Bonogin
Details: As a thankyou to the Bonogin Community for your ongoing support, Kahlee Townsend would like to invite you and your family to join her for a morning of fun.
A Festive Masquerade Christmas Celebration
When: Dec 10 at 6.30pm
Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Details: Celebrate the festive season in style with corporate and social guests at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa’s Festive Masquerade Celebration. Bookings essential: goldcoasttickets.com.au/event/a-festive-masquerade-at-jw-marriott-gold-coast-13825
Kids Christmas Party
When: Dec 5 at 11.30am
Where: CSI Club Southport
Details: CSI Club Southport’s annual Kids Christmas Party VIP member exclusive entertainment & lunch package in The Function Centre. Tickets are limited, book here: via StickyTickets (Does not include booking fee) $13.50
A Red Hot Christmas Party 2021
When: Dec 10 at 9pm
Where: Cocktails Surfers
Details: Dress in red and expect a night of cocktails and candy canes as we bring in the festive season with our biggest bash of the year. Tickets are free. Register yours now at: https://bit.ly/3077Ctr
Locals Xmas Party
When: Dec 18 at 1pm
Where: Cecil Hotel, Southport
Details: Come for an end of year celebration. Have a nice tasty Xmas roast for $15
Christmas Eve at Bedroom
When: Dec 24 at 9pm
Where: Bedroom Lounge Bar Gold Coast
Details: Make sure you come in and get a photo with Santa as well as celebration the silly season.
Kids Christmas
When: Dec 19 at 5pm
Where: Benowa Tavern
Details: Santa’s elves are visiting Benowa Tavern this year and they’re bringing presents for everyone. All proceeds will be going to the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Kids Xmas Party
When: Dec 19 at 10am
Where: HOTA
Details: Southside Kids Christmas Party – This year we’re having a playful day behind the Home Of The Arts Theatre in Surfers. It’s on Sunday 19/12/21 from 10am-2pm.
Santa Selfie
When: Dec 5 from 5.30pm
Where: Southport Sharks
Details: Santa will be making a special appearance at Southport Sharks on Sunday 5th, 12th & 19th December between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Free Santa photo opportunity.
Drag Queen Bingo Christmas Edition
When: Dec 4 at 7pm
Where: Arundel Tavern
Details: This is the annual Christmas edition so dress festively. $35 per ticket – includes 5 games of bingo. 18+ event. Get your group together, this event always sells out quickly. Purchase your tickets by dropping into the tavern.
Home Alone Christmas family screening
When: Dec 17 at 6.30pm
Where: Yatala Drive-In
Details: One of the all-time Christmas classics is coming back to Yatala Drive-In. Bookings essential
Christmas Night at SinCity
When: Dec 25 at 11pm
Where: SinCity the Nightclub Gold Coast
Community Fun Day in the Park
When: Dec 11 from noon to 5pm
Where: Silver Bridle Park, Molendinar
Details: YWAM Gold Coast is hosting a Free Community Fun day to come together and celebrate Christmas this year, as a community.
Christmas Extravaganza
When: Dec 5 at 7pm
Where: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center
Details: Ticket includes a sensational 4-course dinner, festive theming, and a 4.5-hour beverage package. Be entertained by two amazing bands, bringing you all your favourite hits. Tickets: bit.ly/3iEmXqT
Burleigh Community Carols and Night Market
When: Dec 4 at 4.30pm
Where: 174 West Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads
Details: Doors Open at 4pm and Community Carols with BBQ and a Night Market kicking off from 5.30pm 8pm.
Have we missed your event or lights display? Email melanie.whiting@news.com.au to be included.
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