Must See Events

FEATURED EVENT

SUMMER OF SEALS

10 December - 31 January

Where: SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium Throughout the Summer of Seals, guests can learn how the team care for the marine mammals at the aquarium and get closer than ever before. Details: Ticketed event - book ahead online

FEATURED EVENT

ST NICHOLAS PRECINCT

9 - 18 December

Where: Nicholas Street Precinct See Nicholas Street Precinct transformed into a festive playground of lights, colour and magical moments, along with live entertainment, festive food and roving entertainment. Details: Free event

CHRISTMAS PUTT PUTT

11 November - 3 January

Where: Victoria Park Hit a hole in one on Victoria Park’s festively decorated putt putt course that features Chrissy Down Under, Deck the Halls, Santa’s Mailroom and Christmas Morning themed holes. Details: Ticketed event - book ahead online

AUSTRALIA IN SPACE

24 November - 14 May

Where: The Workshops Rail Museum Explore an exciting, hands-on experience that reveals how Australian innovations are used in space and the benefits space technologies bring to everyday life here on Earth. Details: Free exhibition with Museum entry

BRIAN ROBINSON LAG | MALU | DAPARR (LAND | SEA | SKY)

26 November - 23 April

Where: GOMA Be inspired by Australian artist Brian Robinson and make a woven angel fish using coloured paper strips or create a drawing by rubbing crayons over different carved designs. Details: Free event

SHERWOOD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

10 December

Where: Sherwood Arboretum Get into the festive spirit with carols, food stalls, market stalls, live entertainment, children’s activities, roving performers, a circus workshop, Santa Claus and much more. Details: Free event

THE LOTT BY GOLDEN CASKET CITY HALL LIGHTS

9 - 24 December

Where: King George Square Watch an amazing and beautiful Christmas show projected onto City Hall that will entertain all ages and is guaranteed to put everyone in the festive spirit. Details: Free event

A BUSH CHRISTMAS

9 December

Where: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre Enjoy an evening with native wildlife displays, a free sausage sizzle, Christmas crafts and a candlelit stroll through the bush, stopping to listen and sing Christmas carols along the way. Details: Free event

PLAY MOVES

10 December - 16 April

Where: Museum of Brisbane Dance, weave and move your way through six large scale installations, where every action you take makes the art around you grow, change and come alive. Details: Free exhibition

REDCLIFFE PENINSULA CHRISTMAS CAROLS

11 December

Where: Nathan Road Sports Complex Pack a picnic blanket or chairs and enjoy a magical evening with Christmas llamas, carols, food trucks and Santa’s Village, with kids’ workshops, free facepainting and a visit from Santa. Details: Free event

CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY

11 December

Where: South Ripley State Secondary College See The Voice grand finalist Faith Sosene sing live, as well as enjoy lawn games, novelty races, crafts, activities, food and drink vendors, Christmas market stallholders and live carols. Details: Free event

CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST

14 - 18 December

Where: Raby Bay Harbour Park Enjoy Christmas carols performed live on stage, kids’ rides and activities, food trucks, market stalls, lighting of the city’s Christmas tree, Santa and a Christmas movie on the big screen. Details: $5 entry (kids 12 & under are free)

SENSORY FRIENDLY DAY AT THE MUSEUM

15 December

Where: Queensland Museum Queensland Museum is creating a fun and supportive atmosphere that welcomes people on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges to the museum. Details: Paid & free exhibitions - bookings required

HOLLY JOLLY KIDS

17 - 22 December

Where: Little Stanley Street Lawns Dance along to everyone’s favourite Christmas carols at the Elf Sing-Along Dance Party, play lawn games, build a reindeer at the free craft station and make a wish on the wishing tree. Details: Free event

CHRISTMAS CINEMA

17 - 22 December

Where: River Quay Pack some festive nibbles and a picnic rug and settle in to watch beloved Christmas cinema classics, with movies for little Brisbane Kids at 6pm and bigger kids at 8pm. Details: Free event

CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE

18 December

Where: Northshore Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere on the water with festive boats parading down the river, and onshore with roving performance artists, live music, carols markets and more. Details: Mix of ticketed & paid activities

PINE RIVERS CHRISTMAS CAROLS

18 December

Where: Pine Rivers Park Sing along to your favourite carols, visit Santa’s village, have fun in a giant snow globe, join in the kids’ workshops, meet Santa and watch the fireworks finale all in one night. Details: Free event

FIRST 5 FOREVER QUEENSLAND BALLET STORYTIME

6 January

Where: Zillmere Library Find your inner ballerina at a special storytime based on Queensland Ballet’s Kindy Moves program; designed to support early literacy skills and stimulate the imagination.

Details: Free event - bookings required

OCEAN EXPLORERS

11 January

Where: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre Explore the oceans in VR at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, on a journey below the surface to learn about the oceans’ unique wildlife and how we can protect their environment. Details: Free event - bookings required

HELICOPTERS OPEN DAY

21 January

Where: Queensland Air Museum Attend the first ever Helicopters Open Day and see live demonstrations and engine runs, meet the pilots, explore the helicopters and fly ‘Herbie’ the helicopter, and earn a ‘pilot’s license’. Details: Tickets required