Find the best family-friendly events happening across Brisbane and South East Queensland. From free community events and school holiday activities to festivals, markets and live shows — updated regularly so you never miss a thing.
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols by the Sea in North Burleigh. Local families and kids can explore a dedicated children's zone with inflatables, bubbles, and craft activities, before settling in for stage carols, roving performers, delicious food trucks, a visit from Santa, and evening fireworks. Carols by the Sea - North […]
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Celebrate the festive season at the City of Logan Christmas Carols at Griffith University Logan Campus this December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this free event features live stage entertainment, market stalls, food trucks, free kids' rides, free Santa photos, and an exciting fireworks finale to wrap up the night. City of Logan Christmas […] 
Celebrate the festive season at The Hills Community Carols this December 2026 at George Willmore Park in Ferny Hills. This free family event features live Christmas carols, market stalls, food trucks, a kids' zone with face painting, a visit from Santa, and a spectacular fireworks finale for local Brisbane parents and children to enjoy. The […] 
Celebrate the holiday season this December 2026 at the Pacific Pines Christmas Carols, an easy day trip south of Brisbane for local families. Kids will love the free face painting, stage carols, and a visit from Santa, while parents browse market stalls, enjoy tasty food trucks, and catch the fireworks finale. Pacific Pines Christmas Carols […] |
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Caboolture Christmas Carols 2026 The City of Moreton Bay is set to sparkle with festive cheer as the Caboolture Christmas Carols take place this year at QSEC (Queensland State Equestrian Centre). This much-loved celebration marks the second of five signature Christmas carol events across the region, bringing families, friends, and neighbours together for a magical […]
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Mark a 39-year tradition on your holiday calendar with the Centenary Community Carols at Middle Park's Peter Lightfoot Oval this December 2026. Local parents and children can explore bustling markets, bite into food truck treats, catch up with Santa, and enjoy an evening of cheerful caroling under the open sky. Centenary Community Carols 2026 The […]
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Sing Christmas carols with a live orchestra at Carols on the Lawn at Rocks Riverside Park in Seventeen Mile Rocks this December 2026. This free family event features market stalls, face painting, and a barbecue dinner, offering Brisbane kids a budget-friendly holiday celebration. Carols on the Lawn at Rocks Riverside Park Carols on the Lawn […] 
Celebrate Christmas this December 2026 at the Jacobs Well Community Carols at Riesenweber Park. Local families and kids can enjoy an evening of live carols, children's activities, market stalls, and food vans, before meeting Santa and watching the night sky light up with a spectacular fireworks display. Jacobs Well Community Carols Celebrate Christmas with live […] |
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. Local families and kids can pack a picnic blanket to sing along to favourite carols, meet Santa, Mrs Claus, and Rudolph, browse handmade gifts, and watch the spectacular fireworks finale. Carols on the Lawn and […] |
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols on Kings, hosted at the Kings Beach Amphitheatre in Caloundra. Sunshine Coast families and kids can spread out a picnic rug by the water to enjoy an outdoor evening of live carols, local stage performances, delicious food trucks, and a special visit from Santa. Carols on […] 
Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at the Springfield Carols at Robelle Domain, an easy evening outing for Brisbane families. Kids will love seeing special guests Bluey and Bingo, meeting Santa, and singing along to carols, while parents browse market stalls, sample food trucks, and watch the fireworks display. Springfield Carols 2026 Springfield’s much-loved […] |
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Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols 2026 Celebrate Christmas in Moreton Bay with an evening of carols, entertainment and family fun at Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols. This free community event is a chance to gather family and friends and enjoy Christmas cheer close to Brisbane. Enjoy a stage program packed with live entertainment, free family activities and […] |
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QPAC’s longest running event, Spirit of Christmas, returns this December to the iconic QPAC Concert Hall for uplifting seasonal song and much-loved Christmas carols. Joining them for their most celebrated concert of the year are four extraordinary Australian and New Zealand artists: internationally acclaimed New Zealand-Tongan tenor Filipe Manu, whose career has taken him to […] |
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Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols Enjoy a summer evening of carols, laughter and Christmas cheer at Pine Rivers Park. Gather family, friends and neighbours for Pine Rivers Christmas Carols, a free community celebration in Moreton Bay. Sing along to your favourite carols, enjoy festive entertainment and Christmas favourites, and keep the kids busy with free […]
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Celebrate the holiday season at Christmas at Greenheart in Robina this December 2026. This free festive event features Christmas markets, food trucks, face painting, and kids crafts, along with live carols, roving performers, a visit from Santa, and a fireworks finale at the parklands. Christmas at Greenheart - Robina This community celebration invites families to […] |
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Celebrate a decade of holiday cheer at the Currumbin Christmas Carols at Merv Craig Park in Currumbin Waters this December 2026. Local families can pack picnic chairs and head down for free live stage entertainment, festive music, roving performers, market food stalls, a visit from Santa, and a spectacular laser light show finale. Currumbin Christmas […] |
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