Where to go to see Santa in 2025
Starting in early November, Santa will be making his grand appearances all across Brisbane, from his throne at major shopping centres to festive markets and carol events. Whether your little ones want a memorable photo or simply want to share their Christmas wishes, there are plenty of chances to see the jolly man in red this holiday season.
From community Christmas markets to carolling celebrations, Santa and his helpers will be spreading cheer across Brisbaneโs neighbourhoods. Scroll down for a full list of Santa sightings in your area, and keep an eye out for frequent updates as we continue adding new events throughout the season!
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Christmas Events over Multiple Days in 2025
๐ Santa Visits The Farm
15 November โ 21 December (weekends only), 10am – 1pm | Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Applethorpe
Santa will be visiting the Granite Belt Christmas Farm every weekend from 16 November โ 22 December from 10am โ 1pm! Bring your camera and capture the magic of Christmas with Santa! No Bookings are required.
๐ Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree
28 & 29 November, 4:30pm โ 8:30pm | Raby Bay Harbour Park. Cleveland
The Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree is a free community event with live carols, roving performers, kidsโ rides, market stalls, food trucks, Santa photos, and a festive movie under the stars.
Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree details
๐ The Collective Markets Christmas Edition
12 – 23 December, 10am โ 9pm | South Bank Parklands, South Bank
Stroll through the fairy light-adorned stalls as you shop from a mix of traditional Christmas-themed products, including decorations, gifts, cards, toys, clothing, food and more.
๐ Santa at Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse Brisbane
Every Saturday & Sunday 10am – 2pm | Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse, Hendra
The big man himself will be visiting to take family photos and if you’ve been very good, maybe get a free sweet treat! First in, best dressed, so plan your weekend now to visit us and get into the spirit of Christmas! Don’t miss your chance to meet the jolly old man himself and tell him what you’d like delivered under your tree!
๐ Christmas Markets GC
19 โ 21 December, 4pm โ 10pm | TBA
Combining free family fun and relaxed Christmas shopping under fairy-lit trees, kids will delight in meeting Santa and seeing him arrive via helicopter, taking part in kids activities, delicious Yuletide treats and more.
Christmas Events on Specific Days in 2025
Saturday 8 November
๐ Santaโs Arrival Parade at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
11am – 12pm | Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
A magical Santa Arrival Parade fills the centre with festive performers, music and surprises. Families can spot elves, reindeer, dancers and Santa and Mrs Claus spreading Christmas cheer on every level.
Santaโs Arrival Parade at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Sunday 9 November
๐ Santa’s Arrival Westfield Chermside
10am – 10:30am | Westfield Chermside
Heโs made his list, and heโs checked it twice! Santa is on his way to Westfield Chermside for a very merry celebration. Join Santa and his friends for a magical parade full of music, dancing and cheer. The parade will tour the centre starting at The Santa Set, Level 1, near The Coffee Club.
Santa’s Arrival Westfield Chermside details
๐ Santa’s Arrival Westfield North Lakes
10am – 10:30am | Westfield North Lakes
Santa is arriving with festive friends for a fun-filled Christmas parade. Families can enjoy dancing, singing, face painting and photo opportunities as the centre transforms into a magical holiday celebration.
Santa’s Arrival Westfield North Lakes
๐ Celebrate Santa at Westfield Mt Gravatt
10am – 3pm | Westfield Mt Gravatt, Mt Gravatt
Santa is coming to town with Frosty, elves and festive characters. They will roam the centre, spreading cheer and posing for photos, creating magical Christmas memories for families.
Celebrate Santa at Westfield Mt Gravatt details
Saturday 15 November
๐ Santa’s Arrival Parade at Riverlink Shopping Centre
Riverlink Shopping Centre | North Ipswich, from 10am
Santa arrives at Riverlink with festive characters, roaming entertainment and free face painting and balloon animals. Families can enjoy the parade and then visit Santa for photos.
Santa’s Arrival Parade at Riverlink Shopping Centre details
Saturday 22 November
๐ Labrador Christmas Carnival
3pm – 8pm | Norm Rix Park, Labrador
The Labrador Christmas Carnival offers live entertainment, market stalls, food trucks and free kids’ activities, plus a visit from Santa. Families can enjoy festive fun and a magical night under the stars.
๐ Santaโs Arrival Parade @ Victoria Point Shopping Centre
Victoria Point Shopping Centre | Victoria Point, from 9:30am
Santa arrives at Victoria Point Shopping Centre with a lively parade featuring festive characters and music. Families can enjoy the roving entertainment as Santa and his helpers spread Christmas cheer.
Santaโs Arrival Parade @ Victoria Point Shopping Centre details
๐ Santaโs Arrival Parade @ Strathpine Centre
Strahpine Centre | Strathpine, 9am – 10am
Santa is coming to Strathpine with Mrs Claus and festive friends. Families can join the parade, dress in Christmas outfits, and celebrate together before visiting Santa at his throne.
Santaโs Arrival Parade @ Strathpine Centre
๐ Milton Markets Christmas Twilight Markets
4pm- 10pm | Milton Markets, Milton
Sleigh the night away with artisan handmade gifts, gourmet eats and drinks, spectacular Christmas cheer and decorations, live entertainment, snaps with Santa, kids activities and entertainment and more!
Saturday 29 November
๐ North Lakes Christmas Carols
4pm – 8pm | Kinsellas Park, North Lakes
Bring your best vocals and a blanket to spread out, relax and enjoy a magical evening including carols, free kids activities and workshops, Christmas fireworks, Santa Village, food trucks and some last minute Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets.
North Lakes Christmas Carols details
๐ Carseldine Christmas Markets
4pm- 10pm | Carseldine Markets, Carseldine
Sleigh the night away with artisan handmade gifts, gourmet eats and drinks, spectacular Christmas cheer and decorations, live entertainment, snaps with Santa, kids activities and entertainment and more!
Carseldine Twilight Christmas Market details
๐ Rotary Club of Mt Gravatt Christmas Fair 2025
4pm โ 9pm | Mount Gravatt Showground, Mount Gravatt
This a free family friendly event. There will be plenty of activities including market stalls, food trucks, carols at candlelight and a Christmas movie. Santa will be making a guest appearance.
Rotary Club of Mount Gravatt Christmas Fair details
๐ Jingle All the Bay
3pm โ 9pm | Brighton Street, Sandgate
See Sandgate Town Centre into a hype of free festive fun with a Christmas Street Parade, markets, Santa Claus, live entertainment, kids Workshops and photo booths and huge amusements and rides for the kids including a Train Ride and Animal Farm.
๐ Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets
9am โ 1pm | Foreshore Parkland, Coochiemudlo Island
Come on over to Coochiemudlo Island for our colourful Christmas Markets right next to the beach! You will find arts and craft, clothing, jewellery and decoration, food and a bit of music. There will be Christmas activities for the children as well as Santa photos and card making.
Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets details
๐ Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight
5pm โ 8pm | Runaway Bay Sports Fields
Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight offers live music, festive activities, food vans, roaming Christmas characters, and a visit from Santa, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display for families to enjoy together.
Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight details
Sunday 30 November
๐ Caboolture Christmas Carols
4pm โ 8pm | Centenary Lakes Park, Caboolture
The Caboolture Christmas Carols offer festive markets, food trucks, Santaโs Village with crafts and meet-and-greets, live carols from local performers, and a spectacular fireworks finale for families to enjoy together.
Friday 5 December
๐ West End Christmas Twilight Market
4pm โ 10pm | Davies Park, West End
Come along to West Endโs Twilight Market for an evening of fun festivities the whole family will love. The markets boast homemade stocking stuffers, delicious food from Brisbaneโs local gourmet chefs and your favourite Christmas music. Thereโs plenty of fun to be had for the kids too with Christmas entertainment, activities, roving entertainment, stiltwalkers and a visit from Santa.
West End Christmas Twilight Market details
Saturday 6 December
๐ Newport Christmas Pop-Up Market
9am -2pm | Endeavour Park, Newport
The Newport Christmas Pop-Up Market offers handmade gifts, food trucks and festive fun by the water. Families can meet Santa, enjoy free entry and soak up the Christmas spirit with pets welcome.
Newport Christmas Twilight Market details
๐ Christmas at Frascott
Frascott Park | Varsity Lakes, 4pm โ 8pm
Free festive fun for the whole family in Varsity Lakes. Beginning with a live stage of music and Christmas carols, market stalls, kids entertainment, food trucks and more! Then Santa Claus arriving alongside special Christmas character and school performances, and finishing with a spectacular live laser show at 8pm
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Samford Christmas in the Village
5pm โ 8pm | Main Street, Samford
The Samford Progress Christmas in the Village Community Street Festival is a family-friendly, volunteer-run event featuring live music, Christmas carols, Santa, kidsโ activities, street entertainment, market stalls, food trucks, and festive fun.
Samford Christmas in the Village 2025 event details
๐ Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets
4pm โ 10pm | Nundah Market, Nundah
Get ready to sleigh the season at Nundah Christmas Twilight Market! This isnโt your average Christmas eventโexpect a night filled with epic vibes, festive beats, and seriously delicious holiday treats!
Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets details
๐ Forest Lake Community Carols
4pm – 8pm | Forest Lake State School, Forest Lake
Forest Lake Christmas Carols offers a magical evening under the stars with live performances, market stalls, food trucks, free kidsโ activities, a petting zoo, Santa appearances, and a festive fireworks finale for families.
Forest Lake Community Carols details
๐ Beachmere Xmas Bazaar & Community Carols
4pm โ 7pm | Clayton Park, Beachemere
The Beachmere Bazaar is a free community event featuring live music, market stalls, family-friendly activities, and a special visit from Santa, offering a festive day of fun, shopping, and holiday cheer for all.
Beachmere Xmas Bazaar & Community Carols details
๐ City of Logan Christmas Carols 2025
3pm โ 8pm | Griffith University Logan Campus
The annual Christmas event at Griffith University Logan Campus offers live entertainment, kidsโ activities, free rides, Santa photos, food trucks, market stalls, and a festive fireworks finale for the whole family to enjoy.
City of Logan Christmas Carols 2025
Sunday 7 December
๐ Alicia Street Christmas Fair 2025
4:30pm โ 7:30pm | Alicia Street Christmas Fair, Southport
Alicia Street Christmas Fair – stage entertainment, with live music, a roving brass band, and festive Christmas carols. Plus market stalls, inflatable fun, kidsโ games and activities, and, of course, a special appearance by Santa. As the night unfolds, look out for the laser light show that will add an extra touch of magic to the evening!
Alicia Street Christmas Fair 2025 details
๐ Centenary Carols
3.30pm โ 7:30pm | Peter Lightfoot Oval, Middle Park
The annual Centenary Carols returns for its 38th year at Peter Lightfoot Oval. This free, family-friendly event features activities from mid-afternoon, followed by carols in the evening, with food trucks, entertainment, and a visit from Santa.
๐ Kids Christmas Party
Carina Leagues Club | Carina, 9am โ 12pm
Families can enjoy a magical morning of festive fun with showbags for kids, face painting, balloon twisting, rides, a petting zoo, snow cones, fairy floss, and a visit from Santa with free photos. Registration required
Friday 12 December
๐ Brookfield Bush Christmas
4pm โ 9pm | Brookfield Showgrounds, Brookfield
This free family event provides the community with an opportunity to come together and celebrate Christmas with live entertainment, great food, free rides for the kids and Christmas market stalls.
Brookfield Bush Christmas details
๐ Eumundi Christmas Night Market
Eumundi Markets | Eumundi, 4pm โ 8pm
The Original Eumundi Foodie Night Market offers families a festive evening under the stars with local food stalls, live music, Christmas carols, free kidsโ activities, and plenty of community cheer.
Eumundi Christmas Night Market details
๐ Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market
4pm โ 9pm | Surfers Christmas Markets, Surfers Paradise Foreshore
Grab your little helpers and head to the coast for a special Christmas Market on the beach, with live tunes, kidsโ activities, spectacular Christmas decorations and over 100 market stalls. Rumour has it, Santa’s ditching his reindeers to make a grand entrance on a specially wrapped surfboard
Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Markets details
Saturday 13 December
๐ Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets
4pm โ 9pm | Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Redcliffe Parade will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with kidsโ activities, sideshow alley, amazing market stalls, live entertainment and a magical fireworks display.
Redcliffe Twilight Christmas Markets details
๐ Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade
From 4pm | Bribie Island Canals, Bribie Island
Head along to Bribie Island and grab a spot along the canal to view the annual Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade where boats covered in Christmas lights travel around the canals to the delight of Brisbane Kids and their families. You may even see a special guest dressed in red aboard the boats! Food Trucks and Entertainment 4pm – 8pm Laser Show and Spectacular Christmas Lights Boats from 7pm
Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade details
๐ Carols on Kings 2025
4pm โ 8pm | Kings Beach Amphitheatre
Carols on Kings returns to Kings Beach Amphitheatre, offering live music, carols, festive activities, Santa visits, food trucks, and family-friendly fun, creating a joyful community Christmas celebration by the sea.
Sunday 14 December
๐ Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols
4pm – 8pm | Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine
Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols offer families festive fun with Twilight Markets, food trucks, Santaโs Village, live carols, crafts, face painting, and a spectacular fireworks finale to celebrate the season together.
Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols
Saturday 20 December
๐ Kenilworth Christmas Show
Kenilworth Showgrounds | Kenilworth, 3pm โ 8:30pm
The Kenilworth Christmas Celebrations return bigger than ever at the Kenilworth Showgrounds, offering families free kidsโ rides, food trucks, Santa visits, a fireworks and laser show, a festive raffle, and a magical community evening.
Santa will be spreading festive cheer at many Christmas markets and carols events across the region this season. Donโt miss the chance to meet him and capture magical moments with the family. Be sure to explore our Brisbane Kids Guide to Christmas. and browse the events calendar to plan your perfect festive outings.
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