Christmas comes alive across Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in the Rum City and there are plenty of free, affordable and family friendly Christmas events taking place from now until Christmas. FULL LIST.
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Christmas has officially come to town with many of this year’s Christmas events launching across the region.
From Carols by Candlelight to Christmas themed movie marathons we have compiled all the best spots to get your jolly on this year.
See our list of events here:
Twilight Artisan Markets
Featuring emerging artists and hand crafted goods pickup some heartfelt Christmas presents at these festive markets.
Date: December 2.
Time: 5pm - 8pm.
Location: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery.
Cost: Free.
Paint and Sip - Pinot and Picasso Christmas Workshops
Get your creative juices flowing and create your own piece of Christmas decorations at Pinot and Picasso’s Christmas workshops.
Date: December 2-17
Time: Three sessions starting at 2:30 pm, 5pm and 6:30pm.
Location: Pinot and Picasso, 26 Targo Street, Bundaberg.
Cost: $49 - $59.
Movies in the Park - The Grinch
Curl up on a picnic rug and enjoy a classic Christmas tail on the Gin Gin Football Field.
Date: December 2.
Time: Gates open 5:30pm movie begins at 7pm.
Location: Gin Gin Football Fields, 45 Rangeview Rd, Gin Gin
Cost: General admission is free, however premium picnic packages are available for $60.
Carols by Glowstick
A fun and modern twist on the classic Carols by Candlelight, bring along the friends and family for a free night of fun.
Date: December 2.
Time: 4:45pm onwards
Location: Elliott Heads State School, 143 Breusch Rd, Elliott Heads.
Cost: Free.
Christmas Comedy Tour: Bundy Show
Get your jollies on at this touring comedian show, with four of the states most loved comedians.
Date: December 3.
Time: 7pm onwards.
Location: Old Bundy Tavern
Cost: General admission $29.90.
Movies in the Park - The Santa Clause
Bring along your best blanket and favorite movie snacks to watch The Santa Clause at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct.
Date: December 3.
Time: Gates open 5:30pm movie begins at 7pm.
Location: Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, University Dr, Branyan.
Cost: General admission is free, however premium picnic packages are available for $60.
Meals on Wheels Christmas Markets
Come and support a great local initiative while shopping for handmade and heartfelt Christmas gifts.
Date: December 3.
Time: 8am through to 1pm.
Location: 10 Eastgate Street, East Bundaberg.
Cost: Free
Encore Dance Concert
Bring your dance moves and support a local production and business on a journey through the classic Beauty and the Beast.
Date: December 3.
Time: 12:30pm and 6 showings.
Location: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Cost: Adults $40, Concession $34, Children under 14 $27.
Movies in the Park - Elf
Curl up under the stars with friends and family and laugh along to this merry Christmas classic.
Date: December 4.
Time: Gates open 5:30pm, movie begins at 7pm.
Location: Childers Show Grounds, 5 Ridgway St, Childers.
Cost: General admission is free, however premium picnic packages are available for $60.
Christmas Village
Come along and enjoy the spirit of the season at this year’s Christmas Village with stunning light displays and reindeers.
Date: December 8-11.
Time: 5:30pm through to 8:30pm.
Location: Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
Cost: $30 family, $15 adult and $7 children.
Christmas in the Park
Enjoy a relaxing night of live music, carols and food at Alexandra park.
Date: December 8.
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location: Alexandra Park, Quay Street.
Cost: Free.
Love Actually at the Paragon Theatre
Head along and watch a beloved Christmas movie with the whole family at the stunning Paragon Theatre.
Date: December 9.
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Paragon Theatre & Espresso Bar, 75 Churchill St, Childers QLD 4660.
Cost: $45 (tickets capped at 50 sales).
Carols by Candlelight
There’s nothing like a time old night of singing the night away under the stars.
Date: December 10.
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Location: Coral Coast Christian Church, 596 Windermere Rd, Windermere
Cost: Free.
XXXX Christmas Party Races
The final race day of the 2022 Bundaberg Race Club season, get your jollies on as you watch stunning horses race around the track.
Date: December 10.
Time: 11am to 5pm.
Location: Bundaberg Racecourse, 20 Maynard Street, Avenell Heights.
Cost: General entry $10.
Rusty Gate Community Market
Set in the gardens of the stunning Rust Gate Grove, head along for a night of shopping and a spectacular meal.
Date: December 16.
Time: 4pm to 9pm.
Location: Rusty Gate Grove, Bar and Winery, 1 Cottonwood Close, Doolbi.
Cost: Free.
Bethlehem Live
In an incredible recreation of the biblical Christmas story, step back in time to the birth of the reason for season.
Date: December 13-16.
Time: 6pm to 9pm.
Location: Bundaberg Central State School, 13 Crofton St, Bundaberg.
Cost: Free.
Moore Park Beach Christmas
With petting zoos, sandcastles and carols this promises to be classic night of Australian Christmas celebrations.
Date: December 17.
Time: 2pm to 8pm.
Location: Moore Park Beach.
Cost: Free.
Ability Diverse Program - Christmas
Head to the Bundaberg library and spend the morning making a bright and merry Christmas card for a loved one.
Date: December 19.
Time: 10am to 11am.
Location: Bundaberg Library, 49 Woondooma Street Bundaberg Central, QLD 4670
Cost: Free.
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