Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland

 

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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  • Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols

    HOTA 135 Bundall Rd,  Surfers Paradise, Qld, Australia

    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 […]

    Free
  • Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols

    HOTA 135 Bundall Rd,  Surfers Paradise, Qld, Australia

    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 […]

    Free
  • Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers Paradise

    Surfers Paradise Gold Goast , QLD, Australia

    Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […]

  • Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers Paradise

    Surfers Paradise Gold Goast , QLD, Australia

    Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […]

  • Christmas in Broadbeach

    Broadbeach Mall Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia

    Step into a magical gingerbread village at Christmas in Broadbeach this December 2026. Gold Coast holidaymakers and local families can enjoy free festive workshops, hands-on cookie decorating, storytime theatre, and special evening visits from Santa, plus a special outdoor screening of Elf at Kurrawa Park. Christmas in Broadbeach 2026 Christmas in Broadbeach turns Broadbeach Mall […]

    Free
  • Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks

    Viney Park Cnr of Dreamworld Parkway and Yaun Street, Coomera , QLD, Australia

    Spread holiday cheer at Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks at Viney Park this December 2026. Northern Gold Coast and visiting families can gather from 5:30pm to grab food truck bites and join in kids activities, followed by free outdoor Christmas movies and a 8:30pm fireworks display each night. Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks Coomera Christmas […]

  • Christmas at Greenheart – Robina

    Greenheart Robina Parklands Stadium Drive, Robina, Queensland, Australia

    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 […]

  • Currumbin Christmas Carols

    Merv Craig Park 26 Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters, Queensland, Australia

    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 […]

  • Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers Paradise

    Surfers Paradise Gold Goast , QLD, Australia

    Unroll your beach towel for festive holiday magic at Surfers Paradise Christmas Flicks & Fireworks this December 2026. Oceanfront crowds can watch family favorite movies right on the sand starting at 7pm, capped off by a spectacular 8pm seaside fireworks display each Sunday night in the lead-up to Christmas. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks @ Surfers […]

  • Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks

    Viney Park Cnr of Dreamworld Parkway and Yaun Street, Coomera , QLD, Australia

    Spread holiday cheer at Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks at Viney Park this December 2026. Northern Gold Coast and visiting families can gather from 5:30pm to grab food truck bites and join in kids activities, followed by free outdoor Christmas movies and a 8:30pm fireworks display each night. Coomera Christmas Flicks and Fireworks Coomera Christmas […]

  • Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park

    Thorn Park, Miami Marine Parade, Miami, Queensland, Australia

    Celebrate New Year's Eve early this December 2026 with Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park. Local families and kids can jump aboard the New Year Express train, explore the Bubble Zone, and bounce on inflatables before settling in for tasty food truck treats and a 8pm beach fireworks finale. Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park […]

Event details can change. Always check with the organiser before heading out to any Brisbane or SEQ event, and let us know if anything needs updating at [email protected]