Get Into The Christmas Spirit

Iceworld

If you’re not feeling super festive, or if you just want to add some extra cheer this year, there is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to try one of our ideas below!

BUNDLE UP AND GO ICE SKATING AT ICEWORLD

Picture yourself celebrating a northern hemisphere Christmas this year and enjoy some ice skating at Iceworld! With a cool internal temperature of 10˚C, your whole family can don their Christmas best to get into the festive spirit while enjoying an activity not often associated with sunny Queensland. Iceworld has two Olympic-sized ice rinks (located at Boondall and Acacia Ridge), both featuring fully stocked cafes serving everything from hot food to barista-quality coffee so you and the kids can take a break from the ice with a toasty treat. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL at https://www.iceworld.com.au/

GET A PHOTO WITH SANTA

Whether you go for an annual photo or just want to let the big guy in red know what’s top of your wish list, a visit to Santa is top of many a Christmas checklist. To find Santa in Brisbane, start with our list that also includes some free options. Click the link below for the list.

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CATCH A CHRISTMASSY SHOW AT QPAC

A Christmas Carol, the classic Charles Dickens tale, is returning to QPAC for the festive season! Featuring live music, yule-tide carolling, lavish costumes and, of course, snow, it is a large-scale, visual feast to set your spirits soaring. Click the link below to book now.

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Southbank Christmas Markets

Lyell Deer Sanctuary

SEE THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Even if you don’t string up lights yourself, seeing the displays of your neighbours or even driving to some of the many impressive displays around Brisbane is a wonderful way to spend a summer evening (or several). Get the Christmas Lights List by clicking the link below.

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A Christmas Carol

BROWSE A CHRISTMAS MARKET

Christmas markets are happening all over the city—the perfect place to find unique and handmade gifts, festive treats and many also have rides, Santa visits and other fun things happening! Click the link below for the list.

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VISIT SOME REAL DEER

Located near Samford Village, Lyell Deer Sanctuary has been a refuge for deer for more than 30 years. Challenge your Brisbane Kids to pick which deer might be helping Santa this year!

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Story Bridge

Victoria Park

HEAD TO A CHRISTMAS FARM

Choose your own Christmas tree to take home, or just visit to soak up the scent of pine needles and the festive atmosphere. The Granite Belt Christmas Farm’s main harvest weekend is 30th November and 1st December, but you can visit any day of the year!

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VISIT A CHRISTMAS SHOP

Brisbane has several Christmas shops, including the Christmas Shack (Virginia and Slacks Creek), Christmas Alight (Everton Hills) and Christmas Decorations Brisbane (Woolloongabba). TIP: Set a budget or a specific type of decoration you’re after before you head in.

GO TO THE CITY

The Christmas Tree in King George Square is always an impressive sight! At 22m high, it’s the centrepiece of Brisbane City’s decorations. From 10th to 24th December, City Hall will also be the backdrop for a nightly projected light display.

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PLAY CHRISTMAS PUTT PUTT

Until 31 December, families can have a jolly good time at Victoria Park’s magically decorated 18 hole course. It’ll be love at ‘frost’ sight with holes including Frosty’s Fairway, Gingerbread Village, Elf City and Santa’s Runway.

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WATCH A CHRISTMAS MOVIE

Are you into Elf, or Home Alone? Or is The Grinch or The Polar Express more your thing? Crank the fans or the AC and escape the Brisbane heat with a festive movie to get you in the Christmas spirit! Check out our must watch list to get you started.

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Christmas Shack

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Carols are synonymous with Christmas and, whether you have the one CD on repeat or a curated playlist, there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit! Check out our list of Christmas carol events in Brisbane to join the community fun.

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PUT UP CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Christmas lights are one of our favourite ways to decorate for the festive season. They don’t take up much space and you can go as minimal or over the top as you like, even including energy efficient solar lights - they’re all beautiful!

GET BAKING

With so many delicious Christmas treats to enjoy, from gingerbread and sugar biscuits to fruitcake, the scent of Christmas goodies baking in the oven is sure to invoke memories of Christmases past (and they make great gifts too!).