Must See Events

HARVEST SEASON CHRISTMAS PUTT PUTT

THE SNOW VILLAGE SPY: ESPIONAGE IN AUSTRALIA

Until 23 December @ Granite Belt Christmas Farm

Establish a new family Christmas tradition and wander through the paddocks to pick your own fresh Christmas tree, then feed Santa’s animals and visit Santa (weekends only).

Until 31 December @ Victoria Park

Hit a hole in one on Victoria Park’s festively decorated putt putt course that features Frosty’s Fairway, a Gingerbread Village, Elf City and Santa’s Runway.

Until 9 January @ Toombul Shopping Centre

Immerse yourself in a snow-filled winter wonderland this Christmas and celebrate the most magical time of the year surrounded by tons of real, fresh snow.

Until 6 February @ The Workshops Rail Museum

See genuine spy equipment and surveillance images, play the part of a secret agent in the interactive family trail and test your skills at codebreaking and reading invisible ink.

THE ENCHANTED GARDEN

1 - 23 December @ Roma Street Parkland

Weave through glittery displays and sensory wonders at The Enchanted Garden, Brisbane’s sparkliest Christmas family tradition, at Roma Street Parkland.

BUILT FOR SPEED

3 December - 30 January @ Ipswich Art Gallery

Design, build and race your own LEGO® hot rod, dragster or supercar down cool ramps and slick tracks, modify it for extra speed and race it again against all your friends.

STANTHORPE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

4 December @ Weeroona Park

Experience an explosion of live music, visual art and performances in the heart of the Granite Belt, with a cheeky roving circus, puppet shows and workshops just for kids.

NORTH LAKES CHRISTMAS CAROLS

5 December @ Kinsellas Park

Grab a blanket, spread out, relax and enjoy a magical evening with lots of family-friendly entertainment, including Christmas activities, markets, Christmas llamas, Santa, fireworks and more.

CHRISTMAS AT SANCTUARY COVE

6 - 11 December @ Sanctuary Cove

Watch Sanctuary Cove come alive with something for the whole family to enjoy, with a buggy parade, Santa and his sleigh, live Christmas shows and the Cove Christmas tree.

A BUSH CHRISTMAS

10 December @ Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

Take a candlelit (LED lights, of course) stroll through the bush, stopping to listen and sing Christmas carols along the way. Also has wildlife displays and Christmas craft.

CHRISTMAS IN IPSWICH

10 - 19 December @ Nicholas Street Precinct

‘St Nicholas Precinct’ will offer a spectacular immersive lights display and larger-than-life installations. This free event will include live entertainment, movies and festive food.

SENSORY MOVIE DAY

12 December @ selected Event Cinemas

Designed just for kids with sensory needs, watch Boss Baby: Family Business with the lights left on dim, the volume adjusted slightly and, most importantly, no judgement.

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

12 December @ Sandstone Point Hotel

Sing your favourite carols, shop at the market stalls, have fun on the kids’ rides, dine from the delicious food stalls, watch the fireworks and say hello to the man in red.

REDCLIFFE CHRISTMAS CAROLS

12 December @ Moreton Daily Stadium

Celebrate the festive season and sing along to your favourite Christmas songs, meet some llamas and Santa, have fun in a giant snow globe and watch the fireworks.

ARCHERY AT THE ABBEY CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST

13 - 17 December @ Abbey Museum

Come and try your hand at archery and enjoy a brief discussion on the history of archery, followed by several rounds of shooting at the medieval shields. Includes access to the Museum.

15 - 19 December @ Raby Bay Harbour Park

Enjoy a night full of festive fun, featuring Christmas carols, Santa photos, rides, activities and food trucks, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree and a Christmas movie.

LITTLE HUMPTY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

15 December @ Summerland Camels

Dress in your best Christmas outfit and enjoy feeding, patting and cuddling the camels, a farm tour, kids’ activities, Christmas flavoured gelato and Santa arriving on a camel.

CHRISTMAS CINEMA

18 - 23 December @ South Bank

Pack some festive nibbles and a picnic rug and settle in to watch beloved Christmas cinema classics, including Elf, Polar Express, Last Christmas and The Grinch.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

27 December - 23 January 2022 @ The Workshops Rail Museum

Meet everybody’s favourite engine, Thomas, along with The Fat Controller and all their friends, at a Thomasinspired hands-on exhibition every Thomas fan will love.

THE BIG BOUNCE

14 - 16 January 2022 @ Eagles Sport Complex

Jump through the largest touring inflatable event in the world, with the world's largest jumping castle, a bouncy sports arena, a giant obstacle course and an out of this world inflatable airspace.

AUSTRALIA DAY

26 January 2022 @ Sandstone Point Hotel

Slip, slop, slap for a fun day out in the sun with plenty to do for the whole family, including a 50m slip n slide, BBQ lunch, lamington eating comps, live music and entertainment all day.

BRISASIA FESTIVAL

1 - 20 February 2022 @ Various Brisbane Locations

Experience Brisbane’s largest Asian cultural extravaganza, featuring three weeks of outdoor activities, traditional entertainment and interactive cultural events in and around Brisbane.

LUNAR NEW YEAR

5 February 2022 @ Caboolture Town Square

Celebrate the year of the Tiger with traditional music, traditional food. Chinese Dragon dancing, cultural displays, cracker displays, pyro showcases, market stalls and workshops.

STANTHORPE APPLE AND GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL

25 February - 6 March 2022 @ Stanthorpe

Experience a true feast for the senses at a 10 day festival packed with family fun, including street parades, foodies markets, grape crushing, buskers and live entertainment.