Nothing beats wandering through Christmas markets and attending festive events throughout November and December, fully primed for the holiday season. Even without a lot of cash to splash, the joy of the jingle bells and carollers let you know that it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.
So, boil the kettle and prepare the honey. It’s time to warm your carolling pipes while we take you on a local exploration of Christmas culture.
Indoor Christmas Markets, Morayfield
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the Indoor Christmas Markets at Morayfield Sports & Events Centre. With more stalls and plenty of opportunities to support local businesses, it’s a chance to browse for Christmas gifts and pick up something special ahead of the festive season.
- Where: Morayfield Sports & Events Centre, 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield
- When: Saturday 28 November 2026
- Time: From 8am
Beachmere Christmas Market
Get your Christmas shopping sorted at the Beachmere Christmas Market. Browse a range of handmade gifts and goodies, pick up something special for Christmas and enjoy a $2 sausage sizzle. There’ll also be a big toy raffle.
- Where: Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Avenue, Beachmere
- When: Sunday 29 November 2026
- Time: 12pm–3pm
North Lakes Christmas Carols
With lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, everyone can get into the spirit of the season while enjoying performances, Christmas favourites and free activities and workshops. The North Lakes Christmas Carols will feature food stalls and, of course, a visit from Santa! The evening finishes with a fireworks display.
Pack a picnic rug and settle in for a festive evening with family and friends.
- Where: Kinsellas Sports Complex, 1 Innovation Place, North Lakes
- When: Saturday 5 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–8pm
- Cost: Free
Caboolture Christmas Carols
Join family and friends for the Caboolture Christmas Carols, a popular community event bringing people together to enjoy an evening of Christmas songs, free family-friendly activities and food. With plenty of space at its new home at QSEC this year, there’ll also be a special visit from Santa to keep the kids entertained
Pack a picnic blanket or chairs and enjoy a summer evening of Christmas celebrations.
- Where: QSEC (Queensland State Equestrian Centre), 1010 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture
- When: Sunday 6 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–8pm
- Cost: Free
Caboolture Historical Village Christmas Night Market and Lights
The Caboolture Historical Village will host its first Christmas Night Market and Christmas Lights event this December. Set within the grounds of the historical village, the event will give visitors an opportunity to browse stalls from local vendors and enjoy an evening of Christmas festivities. Keep an eye on Facebook as more details are announced.
Christmas lights
- When: 10, 11, 12 and 13 December 2026
- Time: 5pm to 9pm
- Entry: Gold coind donation
Christmas markets
- When: 12 December 2026
- Time: 5pm to 9pm
- Entry: Gold coin donation
Murrumba Christmas Spectacular
The sweet sounds of Christmas carols will bring the joy of Christmas to John Oxley Reserve for the Murrumba Christmas Spectacular.
Bring your little elves along for this very merry community event. Featuring food, live entertainment, kids’ activities and Christmas carols, you’re sure to get into the Christmas spirit. Don’t miss a visit from Santa for the kids too!
- Where: John Oxley Reserve, 2 Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
- When: Saturday 12 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–8pm
- Cost: Free
Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets
Redcliffe Parade will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland for the Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets. Get that Christmas wish list filled with handmade gifts from local artisans, and enjoy live music, roaming entertainment and plenty of festive fun.
There’ll also be children’s activities, food and drinks, and the chance to get a photo with Santa.
- Where: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
- When: Saturday 12 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–9pm
- Cost: Free entry
Christmas Carnival at Sandstone Point
The Sandstone Point Christmas Carnival returns on Sunday 13 December, bringing a day of festive fun to the waterfront.
From Christmas markets and food trucks to live music, family entertainment and kids’ rides, there will be plenty to enjoy. Children can also look forward to a visit from Santa and his real-life reindeer.
Gather with family and friends for a Christmas carol singalong, followed by a special performance from Craig Martin and His Swing Band, before the day wraps up with a fireworks finale.
- Where: Sandstone Point Hotel
- When: Sunday 13 December 2026
- Time: From 1pm
- Tickets: Check the Sandstone Point Hotel website for admission and ticket information. Children aged three and under receive free entry.
Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols
Celebrate the festive season at the Redcliffe Peninsual Christmas Carols, with an evening of live entertainment, Christmas songs and family-friendly activities. Enjoy food stalls, join in the carols and keep an eye out for a special visit from Santa. The evening will finish with a spectacular fireworks display.
Pack a picnic rug and gather your family and friends for this free community event.
- Where: Clontarf Beach State High School, 237 King Street, Clontarf
- When: Sunday 13 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–8pm
- Cost: Free
Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols
Sit back, relax and join in the carolling fun at the Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols. There will be lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, so bring your best vocals and a blanket to spread out, relax and enjoy a festive evening. There’ll also be a Santa’s Village where you can get a photo with Santa.
- Where: Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine
- When: Saturday 19 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–8pm
- Cost: Free
Christmas Carnival at Caboolture Showgrounds
Get ready for an evening of Christmas fun at the Caboolture Christmas Carnival. Browse market stalls, enjoy food and drinks, take the kids on the rides and soak up the festive atmosphere. There’ll also be a visit from Santa and a fireworks display to finish the evening.
- Where: Caboolture Showgrounds
- When: Saturday 19 December 2026
- Time: 4pm–9pm
- Cost: Free
Find Christmas markets and carols around north Brisbane area here.
