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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Shop for unique festive gifts at the Christmas Markets at Summer Land Camels this November 2026. Located in Harrisville, this free country market features over 100 stalls, food trucks, live music, face painting, camel rides, and a special visit from Santa, offering local Brisbane families a delightful day out. Christmas Markets at Summer Land Camels […]
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Celebrate the start of the holiday season this November 2026 at The Made Local Christmas Market at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. Brisbane families can explore over 150 stalls of handcrafted gifts, jewellery, and ceramics, while parents and kids enjoy delicious food trucks, creative workshops, and a dedicated low-sensory shopping hour. The Made Local […] 
Kick off the festive season at the Christmas Twilight Markets at The Well this November 2026. Located in Upper Coomera near Brisbane, this family community event features over 30 market stalls, food trucks, live music, a petting zoo, reindeer food making, and a special visit from Santa for a fun evening with the kids. Christmas […] |
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Celebrate the festive season this November 2026 at the Maleny Handmade and Artisan Christmas Market, a scenic day trip north of Brisbane for families. Kids and parents can explore charming artisan stalls, discover unique handcrafted gifts, sample delicious holiday treats, and support local Hinterland makers at the Maleny Community Centre. Maleny Handmade & Artisan Christmas […] |
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Mount Maria College in Gaythorne hosts Christmas on the Green this November 2026. Local Brisbane families can browse an expanded holiday market for unique gifts, sip festive drinks, and enjoy classic tunes with friends before settling in for an outdoor Christmas movie night under the stars. Christmas on the Green - Market & Movie Night […] |
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Kick off the holiday season at the Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Market at Beenleigh Town Square this November 2026. Local families can spread out on the lawn to enjoy tasty street eats, listen to live music, shop over 100 artisan stalls, and meet Santa for a festive evening out. Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Market 2026 Beenleigh and […] |
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Discover unique handmade gifts and holiday treats this November 2026 at the Burnie Brae Christmas Market in Chermside, north Brisbane. Local families and kids can explore artisan stalls to find festive treasures, enjoy coffee and snacks, and keep little ones entertained with free face painting and hair braiding activities. Burnie Brae Christmas Market 2026 One-of-a-kind […] 
Shop with purpose this November 2026 at the Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market, held at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre in Nathan. Brisbane families can explore an air-conditioned venue packed with ethically sourced handcrafted gifts, toys, homewares, and festive decor, while enjoying free entry, easy parking, and an on-site café. Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas […] 
Step into a festive street wonderland at the Milton Markets Christmas Twilight in Milton this November 2026. Local Brisbane families can browse over 150 stalls packed with artisan gifts and gourmet treats while enjoying live entertainment, fun kids' activities, pop-up bars, and photos with Santa. Milton Markets Christmas Twilight 2026 Milton Markets Christmas Twilight is […] 
S.A.C Hall at Robina State High School hosts A Handmade Christmas Festival by Knitopia this November 2026. Local families can browse over 60 market stalls for unique handcrafted gifts, savor delicious food truck eats, and enjoy face painting, jumping castles, line dancing, and festive sing-along carols together. A Handmade Christmas Festival by Knitopia A Handmade […] |
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Find unique handcrafted treasures this November 2026 at The Gap Local Made Christmas Markets on Romea Street in Brisbane. Brisbane families can support local artisans across stalls showcasing ceramics, woodwork, and festive gifts, while kids enjoy face painting, lively entertainment, delicious bake sale treats, and lunch options on site. The Gap Local Made Christmas Markets […] |
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Celebrate the holiday season across Redlands Coast with the Redlands Coast Christmas Trail in November and December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this festive lineup features illuminated garden trails, free Santa photos, outdoor Christmas movies, carols, and community events that create magical memories for kids of all ages. Redlands Coast Christmas Trail 2026 Christmas […] 
Kick off the festive season at the Laidley Christmas Carnival along Patrick Street this November 2026. Families can explore a street wonderland packed with exciting rides, market stalls, food vendors, late-night shopping, and live entertainment. Laidley Christmas Carnival 2026 The Laidley Christmas Carnival is back and bigger than ever in 2026, with extended hours this […] |
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Kick off the holiday season this November 2026 at the Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market in north Brisbane. Local families and kids can explore over 200 stalls brimming with unique gifts, dance along at the kids disco, enjoy live seasonal entertainment, and savour delicious street food and sweet treats together. Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market 2026 Christmas […] 
Skip crowded shopping centres and find unique handmade gifts at the VEND Virginia Christmas Twilight Market in Virginia this November 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this free evening outing features local artisan pop-up stalls, delicious festive dinner options, seasonal cocktails, and fun activities to kick off your holiday shopping. Virginia Christmas Twilight Markets 2026 The […] 
Celebrate the festive season at the Wellington Point Village Christmas Festival this November 2026. Local Brisbane families can head down for a wonderful afternoon of community music, market stalls, and live entertainment. Kids will love the dedicated activity zone and a special visit from Santa. Wellington Point Village Christmas Festival The Wellington Point Village Christmas […] |
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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 […] |
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Celebrate the festive season at Christmas at the Village at Beenleigh Historical Village this December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this holiday event features over 40 market stalls, carols, food vans, hands-on craft activities, and Santa arriving on a classic 1940s firetruck for a magical evening out with the kids. Christmas at the Village […] 
Step into a twinkling festive wonderland this November and December 2026 at the Old Petrie Town Christmas Markets in Whiteside, north of Brisbane. Local families and kids can explore artisan stalls along historic lantern-lit pathways, hunt for handcrafted gifts, and enjoy tasty dinners from food vendors under the stars. Old Petrie Town Christmas Markets 2026 […] 
Soak up the evening festive atmosphere this December 2026 at the BrisStyle Twilight Christmas Markets, set against the historic backdrop of King George Square. Brisbane families can hunt for one-of-a-kind locally crafted gifts, chat directly with talented designers, and enjoy tasty street food alongside live music suitable for all ages. BrisStyle Twilight Christmas Markets BrisStyle […] |
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Jingle All The Bay in Sandgate, an exciting north Brisbane event for local families. Kids will love the free face painting, carnival rides, and spotting Santa during the street parade, while parents can browse over 120 market stalls and enjoy dinner from tasty food trucks. Jingle all […]
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Kick off the festive season this December 2026 with Christmas Carols and Markets at Aspley Hornets, an exciting community evening in north Brisbane for families. Kids will love the fun rides, festive face painting, and a visit from Santa, while parents can browse unique market stalls and grab dinner from food trucks. Christmas Carols + […] 
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 […] 
Step into an enchanted world this December 2026 at the Witches Christmas Market at the Petrie School of Arts in north Brisbane. Brisbane families can explore an extraordinary festive gathering filled with crystals, handmade artisan gifts, and fantasy treasures, offering kids and parents a magical, free holiday shopping experience like no other. The Witches Market […] 
Start the festive season at the Toorbul Christmas Markets at the Toorbul Beach Front this December 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this seaside morning outing features local market stalls, unique handmade gifts, native plants, fire trucks, raffles, a sausage sizzle, and delicious specialty drinks right by the water. Toorbul Christmas Markets 2026 The Toorbul Community […] 
Find unique, handcrafted gifts at The Handmade Expo Christmas Market at Tulmur Place in Ipswich this December 2026. Featuring over 100 artisan stalls, live music, and food trucks, local families can browse bespoke creations while kids enjoy free face painting, balloon twisting, giant bubbles, and a splash water zone. The Handmade Expo Christmas Market 2026 […] 
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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Faith Lutheran College in Thornlands hosts the Redlands Coast Collective Christmas Markets this December 2026. Local Brisbane families can explore curated artisan stalls packed with handmade gifts, vintage fashion, homewares, and unique toys. Enjoy delicious food and coffee at this dog-friendly community market while supporting creative local makers. Redlands Coast Christmas Markets 2026 The Redlands […] |
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