Nothing beats wandering Christmas markets and attending festive events through November and December, fully primed for the holiday season. Even without a lot of cash to splash, the joy of the jingle bells and the carollers let you know that 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.
North Lakes Christmas Carols
With lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, everyone can get into the spirit of the season while enjoying performances by local community groups and schools. The North Lakes Christmas Carols will feature plenty of free activities and workshops, roving performers and of course a visit from Santa! You can even do some last-minute Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets.
- Where: North Lakes Sports Fields
- When: Saturday 29 November, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
Caboolture Christmas Carols
‘Tis the season to be jolly this Christmas in the Moreton Bay Region, so be sure to head along to the Caboolture Christmas Carols. Pack a picnic blanket or chairs and jingle your way down to Centenary Lakes Park in Caboolture for a truly magical evening.
- Where: Centenary Lakes Park
- When: Sunday 30 November, 2025
- Time: 4pm-8pm
Christmas Alleyway Night Market
Head to the club for the Christmas Alleyway Night Market on Friday 5 December from 5pm–9pm and get into the festive spirit with a fun night out for the whole family. Enjoy live solo music, roaming kids’ entertainment and face painting, browse handmade market stalls for festive gifts, and indulge in delicious treats from food trucks and beverage stalls.
Bring your family, friends and even fur babies to celebrate the season, with exclusive members’ promotions on the night. Don’t forget to make a gold coin donation to support Footprints Community and their SUSO initiative while soaking up the Christmas cheer!
- Where: 36-42 Flinders Parade, North Lakes
- When: Friday 5 December, 2025
- Time: 5pm
Murrumba Christmas Spectacular
The sweet sounds of Christmas carols will bring the joy of Christmas to John Oxley Reserve on Saturday 6 December for the Murrumba Christmas Spectacular.
Bring your little elves along for this very merry, carols community event. Featuring food trucks, stage entertainment, kids’ activities and of course 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
- When: Saturday 6 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
Beachmere Xmas Bazaar & Community Carols
Shellacken and Kiani entertain, artist and artisan and local producer market stalls, face painting, classic vehicles, acrobatics and gymnastics, community BBQ and food vendors
- Where: Clayton Park, 10-26 Biggs Ave, Beachmere QLD 4510
- When: Saturday 6 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm
Beachmere Bazaar
Head to Beachmere Christmas Bazaar and Community Carols for an evening of fun entertainment. There’ll be market stalls, great music, coffee and BBQ, as well as acro displays, classic cars and more! A great way to bring in the festive season.
- Where: Clayton Park
- When: Saturday 6 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 7pm
Beachmere Indoor Christmas Market
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a local indoor market, with Beachmere Community Hall hosting this special indoor Christmas market. You’ll have your opportunity to enter a raffle or two, you can explore one of the many shopping stalls to choose from, explore the food carts, and of course, you can’t miss out on the crafts! Not only is it an enjoyable afternoon for the entire family, but it’s for a great cause! The organisers are donating profits to the Phoudini Project to help fund support devices for children in need.
- Where: Beachmere Community Hall
- When: Sunday 7 December, 2025
- Time: 12pm – 4pm
A Morning With Santa
If your little one has a long list of wants and wishes to whisper into Santa’s ear or simply wants to meet the big guy in person, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to spend an exciting morning with Santa. Tickets (for children aged 3-12) cost $40, but the event includes face painting, Christmas cookie decorating, and a DIY Christmas ornament kit to take home. Don’t worry, there’s a handy relaxation station for parents to refuel with biscuits and brews.
- Where: Sports Central Caboolture
- When: Saturday 13 December, 2025
- Time: 10:30am
Redcliffe Christmas Carols & Markets
Celebrate the festive season with the annual Redcliffe Christmas Carols & Markets at Moreton Daily Stadium with twilight markets, food stalls, Christmas Carols and more! Take a stroll under festoon & festival lighting and enjoy local crafts, jewellery, handmade goodies, toys and more.
- Where: Nathan Road Sports Complex
- When: Sunday 7 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm-8pm
Redcliffe Markets Christmas Twilight Markets
Redcliffe Parade will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland for the Christmas Twilight Markets. Get that Christmas wish list filled with the bespoke goods from our makers and jingle in the bushels of fun with roaming entertainment, live tunes and side-show alley.
- Where: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
- When: Saturday 13 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
Christmas Carnival Sandstone Point
Brace your elves! The annual Christmas Carnival is coming to Sandstone Point Hotel on Sunday 14th December! From 2pm enjoy markets, food stalls, kids’ rides, entertainment, Christmas carols, fireworks, and of course a visit from Santa!
- Where: Sandstone Point Hotel
- When: Sunday 14 December, 2025
- Time: 1pm
Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols
Sit back, relax, and join in the caroling fun at the Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols from 4pm. 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 magical evening. There is a Santa’s Village with a Santa for photos and fireworks at 8pm.
- Where: Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine
- When: Sunday 14 December, 2025
- Time: From 4pm
Christmas Carnival
Get ready for an evening of fun, with rides, market stalls, food, drinks, and so much fun! The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display, but that gives you ample time to explore the different market stalls operated by local businesses, sample the culinary delights on offer, and wash it all down with a hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows and cream. Of course, Santa will make an appearance for the littles ones still looking for a photo op.
- Where: The Caboolture Showgrounds
- When: Saturday 20 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
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