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Home > Christmas Activities in Brisbane > Free Christmas Events in Brisbane (2025)

Free Christmas Events in Brisbane (2025)

Last Updated: November 6, 2025
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Free Christmas Events Brisbane 2025: Ultimate Family Guide to Festive Fun

Looking for free Christmas events in Brisbane 2025? 🎄

Table of Contents

  • Free Christmas Events Brisbane 2025: Ultimate Family Guide to Festive Fun
  • Free Christmas Event Calendar
  • Christmas Markets at Summer Land Camels
  • Christmas Twilight Markets @ The Well
  • Maleny Handmade & Artisan Christmas Market
  • Christmas on the Green – Market & Movie Night
  • Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets 2026
  • Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market
  • The Gap Local Made Christmas Markets
  • Redlands Coast Christmas Trail
  • Prince of Peace Community Carols
  • Laidley Christmas Carnival

This is Brisbane’s most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to family-friendly Christmas activities, carols, markets, and light displays, all free to attend!

From magical Christmas carols and Santa meet-and-greets to dazzling light trails and community celebrations, this guide helps families discover over 100 free Christmas events across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

  • Updated regularly: We’re adding new events all season long — from the Brisbane CBD to Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and the Gold Coast Hinterland.
  • Perfect for families: Every listing features free entry, family-friendly fun, and festive experiences kids will love.

Free Christmas Event Calendar

Christmas Markets at Summer Land Camels
07 Nov
07 November 2026

Christmas Markets at Summer Land Camels

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[...]

Summer Land Camels
8 Charles Chauvel Drive Harrisville, Queensland 4307 Australia
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Christmas Twilight Markets @ The Well
07 Nov
07 November 2026

Christmas Twilight Markets @ The Well

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[...]

The Well
58 Highland Way Upper Coomera, Queensland 4209 Australia
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Maleny Handmade & Artisan Christmas Market
13 Nov
13 November 2026

Maleny Handmade & Artisan Christmas Market

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[...]

Maleny Community Centre
23 Maple Street Maleny, Queensland 4552 Australia
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Christmas on the Green – Market & Movie Night
14 Nov
14 November 2026

Christmas on the Green – Market & Movie Night

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[...]

Mt Maria College Mitchelton
54 Propect Rd Mitchelton, QLD 4053 Australia
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Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets 2026
20 Nov
20 November 2026

Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets 2026

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[...]

Beenleigh Town Square
Cnr James Street and Kent Street Brisbane, QLD 4207 Australia
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Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market
21 Nov
21 November 2026

Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market

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[...]

Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre
Kessels Rd Nathan, QLD 4111 Australia
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The Gap Local Made Christmas Markets
22 Nov
22 November 2026

The Gap Local Made Christmas Markets

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,[...]

Romea Street, The Gap
Romea Street The Gap, Queensland 4061 Australia
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Redlands Coast Christmas Trail
27 Nov
27 November 2026

Redlands Coast Christmas Trail

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,[...]

various locations across Redlands
Queensland Australia
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Prince of Peace Community Carols
27 Nov
27 November 2026

Prince of Peace Community Carols

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[...]

Prince of Peace Lutheran College, Junior Campus
20 Rogers Pde West Everton Hills, Queensland 4053 Australia
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Laidley Christmas Carnival
27 Nov
27 November 2026

Laidley Christmas Carnival

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,[...]

Laidley CBD
Patrick Street Laidley, QLD 4341 Australia
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Know of a free Christmas event we have missed? Please email us [email protected] and we will add it to the website OR you could save us a lot of time and simply submit it via the register event button.

Don’t forget to check out our full Brisbane Kids Guide to Christmas for even more markets, carols, light displays and festive fun! 

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About the author, Ngaire Stirling

Owner and Founder of Brisbane Kids, Ngaire grew up in Brisbane and lives with her husband, 3 kids and many animals. She has marketing and teaching qualifications and spends her spare time growing vegetables and advocating for wildlife including koalas. She loves long summer days, bright starry nights and working on Brisbane Kids. Read more about us

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  1. Michael

    Are Santa’s Reindeer making an appearance this year?

    Reply
    • Ngaire Stirling

      HI Michael- we haven’t heard of any this year

      Reply
  2. Jan

    No Southbank Christmas Parade this year?

    Reply
    • Brooke Powell

      Unfortunately not!

      Reply
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