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 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 […] |
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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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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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Experience festive magic at the Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets at the Frederick Marsden Youth Centre in Kallangur across four nights this December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this dog-friendly holiday market features over 140 boutique stalls, colorful light displays, food trucks, live entertainment, and amusement rides. Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets 2026 Decorative […]
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 […] |
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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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Celebrate the holiday season this December 2026 at the Cleveland Markets Christmas Market on Bloomfield Street, an easy morning outing for Brisbane families. Kids will love meeting Santa, getting their faces painted, and watching Christmas shows, while parents browse over 90 stalls filled with handmade gifts, festive goodies, and delicious food truck treats. Cleveland Markets […]
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Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Kawana Carols by the Beach, hosted at the Kawana Surf Club in Buddina. Sunshine Coast families and kids can spread out a picnic blanket along the sand to sing along to holiday carols, soak up the coastal community spirit, and enjoy seaside festivities together. Kawana Carols by […] |
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Celebrate the festive season seaside at Christmas Markets GC at Broadwater Parklands in Southport this December 2026. Local families can explore more than 100 craft stalls, feast at gourmet food trucks, meet Santa for free photos, and enjoy carnival rides and live holiday music right along the water. Christmas Markets GC 2026 Christmas Markets GC […]
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 […] 
Experience country festive magic at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival in Gatton this December 2026. Families can enjoy a Christmas stage show, market stalls, and delicious food vans, plus free face painting, a dedicated kids zone, and free photo opportunities with Santa and his real reindeer. Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival 2026 The Lockyer Valley Christmas […]
Experience festive magic at the Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets at the Frederick Marsden Youth Centre in Kallangur across four nights this December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this dog-friendly holiday market features over 140 boutique stalls, colorful light displays, food trucks, live entertainment, and amusement rides. Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets 2026 Decorative […] |
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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 […] 
Shop for unique holiday gifts this December 2026 at The Handmade Christmas Market, hosted under the iconic flying whales at Queensland Museum Whale Mall. Brisbane families can browse handcrafted ceramics, jewellery, and slow fashion directly from local artisans, making it an easy day out in South Bank for parents and kids. The Handmade Christmas Market […]
Experience festive magic at the Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets at the Frederick Marsden Youth Centre in Kallangur across four nights this December 2026. Perfect for local Brisbane families, this dog-friendly holiday market features over 140 boutique stalls, colorful light displays, food trucks, live entertainment, and amusement rides. Moreton Bay Christmas Village Markets 2026 Decorative […] |
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