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 November 2026 at the Prince of Peace Community Carols at Prince of Peace Lutheran College in Everton Park. Brisbane families can roll out a picnic rug on the junior campus oval to enjoy sing-along carols, charming dance and musical performances by students, and tasty dinner options from local food trucks. […] |
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The Runaway Bay Sports Fields light up this November 2026 for the Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight. Families can spread out a picnic rug to sing along with a seven-piece live band, enjoy free face painting, meet roving holiday characters, and greet Santa before a festive fireworks show at 8pm. Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight […] 
Discover unique handmade treasures at the QAGOMA Christmas Design Market this November 2026, held at the GOMA Forecourt in South Brisbane. Brisbane families and kids can explore over 80 independent makers offering jewellery, ceramics, and festive decorations, with free entry, undercover stalls, and special morning gift bags making holiday shopping effortless. QAGOMA Christmas Design Market […]
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Sing along to holiday favorites at the Gold Coast Mayor's Christmas Carols at HOTA Outdoor Stage in Surfers Paradise this November 2026. Local families can enjoy two magical nights of free festive entertainment, live music, and Christmas cheer, bringing the whole community together for this popular annual celebration. Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2026 The […]
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Enjoy festive holiday fun at Christmas in the Park at Mount Cotton Community Park this November 2026. Local Brisbane families can gather for an evening of live stage entertainment, delicious local food options, market stalls, and fun rides, complete with community carols and a special visit from Santa. Christmas in the Park Mount Cotton Christmas […]
Sing along to holiday favorites at the Gold Coast Mayor's Christmas Carols at HOTA Outdoor Stage in Surfers Paradise this November 2026. Local families can enjoy two magical nights of free festive entertainment, live music, and Christmas cheer, bringing the whole community together for this popular annual celebration. Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2026 The […]
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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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