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Hands of Hope Christmas Fest
Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at the free Hands of Hope Christmas Fest across Willawong and St Lucia in Brisbane. Local Brisbane families and kids can enjoy carnival games, jumping castles, petting zoos, delicious food, and a special Christmas gift on arrival for the first 400 children attending.
Hands of Hope Christmas Fest
Hands of Hope’s much-loved Christmas Fest returns for another year of community celebration. Since 1998, this flagship event has brought Christmas cheer to Brisbane’s southwestern community. It’s a free celebration that brings people together to share the warmth and spirit of Christmas, with a day of heartwarming moments that remind everyone what the season is all about: love, hope and connection.
The festival is held at two locations. The St Lucia event is brought to the community by Hands of Hope and Councillor Penny Wolff from Walter Taylor Ward. At both events, the first 400 children receive a Christmas present on arrival, and there are raffle draws and plenty more to enjoy. Families are invited to come along with their friends and be part of a celebration that spreads hope this Christmas.
Willawong: what to expect
- Carnival games
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
- Jumping castle
- Petting zoo
- BMX airshow
- Sausage sizzle
- Carnival food
- Raffle draws
- A Christmas present for the first 400 children, given on arrival
- And more!
St Lucia: what to expect
- Carnival games
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
- Bubble performances
- Jumping castle
- Petting zoo
- Christmas carols
- Food trucks and stalls
- Raffle draws
- A Christmas present for the first 400 children, given on arrival
- And more!
Plan your visit
Hands of Hope Christmas Fest @ Willawong
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026, 3pm to 6pm
Where: Unidus Community Event, 204 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong QLD 4110
More information here
Hands of Hope Christmas Fest @ St Lucia
Date: Saturday 12th December 2026, 3pm to 6pm: Carnival activities, 6:30pm to 8pm: Christmas carols
Where: Guyatt Park, Hiron Street, St Lucia 4067
More information here
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