Looking for some festive fun with your toddler?
Fun Things for Toddlers have you covered with our list of upcoming Christmas Events and Activities in and around the Gold Coast.
Merry Christmas Toddler Mum’s, Dad’s and Caregivers. 🎅🎄🤶
Christmas Carols Gold Coast 2021
Get your jingle on this holiday season.
There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than singing Christmas Carols with your toddler!
Check out Fun Things for Toddler’s list of 2021 Christmas Carols in and around the Gold Coast.
Westfield Coomera Santa Arrival Parade
WHEN: Saturday, 13th November 2021 at 11am and 1pm
WHERE: Westfield Coomera: 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera QLD 4209
Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their merry friends as they parade throughout the centre, bringing festive cheer from 11am and then again at 1pm!
The parade will travel throughout the whole centre, before Santa settles in to his new home for the next few weeks.
Everyone is sure to get a glimpse of the man in red, so find a spot and give him a wave as he passes by!
Westfield Helensvale Santa Arrival Parade & Party
WHEN: Saturday, 13th November 2021 from 10am to 1pm
WHERE: Westfield Helensvale: 1-29 Millaroo Drive, Helensvale QLD 4212
With help from his trusted elves, Santa has made his list and has checked it twice. Now it’s time to join us as we welcome Santa in style to Westfield Helensvale on Saturday 13 November!
Santa’s Arrival Parade: Come along and watch Santa’s Arrival Parade! Santa and Mrs Clause will be joined by a marching band, acrobatic elves, roller-skating reindeer characters, stilt walkers, toy soldiers, festive characters, Christmas carolers and more as they march throughout the whole centre (from Coles to Woolworths and back to The Playground) from 10am – 10:40am.
After the parade, join us in The Playground for an epic Christmas Playground party. A DJ will be spinning some yuletide tunes and there will be free fairy floss and roaming Christmas characters to take selfies with from 11am to 1pm.
Mrs Claus’ Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, 13th November 2021 and Sunday, 14th November 2021
WHERE: Hyperdome: Corner Pacific Highway and Bryants Road, Loganholme QLD 4129
Mrs Claus is coming all the way from the North Pole to help Santa set up for his first weekend at Hyperdome!
To celebrate Santa’s arrival, join Mrs Claus in her magical workshop for FREE Christmas activities like cookie decorating, balloon twisting, take-home crafts and of course, getting to meet the one and only, Mrs Claus.
Workshops will be held every 20 minutes between 9am – 1pm in the Market Room (in front of Coles).
Workshops are for children aged 5 – 12. Parent/guardian supervision is required. Limited participants per session. Bookings are essential.
Coomera Christmas Passport
WHEN: Launching Saturday, 13th November 2021
WHERE: Westfield Coomera: 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera QLD 4209
Little explorers will pledge to experience as many fun activities as they can to complete their passport. Each activity completed in the Christmas Passport will earn an activity stamp. Collect 16 stamps to complete your passport.
Snap and show a photo of you completing the activity to Westfield and/or event staff to verify and collect your stamp. You can collect activity stamps from Customer Service near H&M, Gift Wrapping Station, Characters at Rudolph’s Birthday and Cookie Decorating with Mrs Claus and roaming Christmas characters.
Once you have collected 16 stamps present your passport to Westfield staff at the Customer Service Desk to redeem your official ‘I’ve completed my passport 2021’ stamp. PLUS for the first 50 Westfield Plus members to complete 1 x Westfield Coomera Christmas Passport will win 1 x Mini Kids Play Pass. T&Cs apply. Limited to 1 x claim per member.
Santa’s Putt Putt Parkwood
WHEN: From Friday, 19th November 2021 to Friday, 31st December 2021
WHERE: The Club at Parkwood Village: 76-122 Napper Road, Parkwood QLD 4214
Santa is coming to visit The Club with his Santa’s Putt Putt starting on November 19th. 🎅
Head down and enjoy 18 holes of the best mini golf on the Coast, with the first 9 festive holes all themed and styled to create an awesome experience for the whole family. ❄️☃️
Suitable for adults & children of all ages. Children aged 3 years and under – FREE.
Naughty or Nice List Westfield Coomera
WHEN: From Friday, 19th November 2021
WHERE: Westfield Coomera: 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera QLD 4209
Have you been naughty or nice this Christmas? Find out by visiting our display in the Fresh Food Precinct, near Woolworths. Take a seat and push the button to see if you’ve made it on Santa’s list.
More details coming soon.
Santa’s Arrival Parade at Beenleigh Marketplace
WHEN: Saturday, 20th November 2021 from 10am
WHERE: Beenleigh Marketplace: 114-118 George Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Get festive and celebrate the arrival of Santa at the free Beenleigh Marketplace Christmas Parade. You won’t want to miss the festive celebrations as we welcome Santa and his friends 🎄✨
Santa will be joined by Mrs Claus, Rudolph, Frosty, the Christmas Fairy, Gingerbread Man and so much more! There will also be free face painting and a balloon modeller.
The parade will commence outside Commonwealth Bank, near the Food Court, and make its way through the centre before Santa officially opens for photos at 11:15am.
Following the parade, the entertainers will be in Centre until 1pm allowing customers to meet the characters and get a photo. So put on your best Christmas outfit for a morning of memories!
Christmas Lights Gold Coast
Another great Christmassy thing to do with your toddler is to jump in the car and check out the awesome Christmas Lights around the Gold Coast but it can be hard to know where to find them.
These great Facebook Pages help us plan our Christmas Light Adventures:
Christmas Lights Ormeau,
Christmas Lights Pimpama
and Gold Coast Christmas Lights.
Note: Some of our sources have told us that Candy Cane Lane/ Forest Oak Drive Christmas Lights in Upper Coomera are NOT going ahead again this year.
The Pines Kid’s Club ‘Breakfast With Santa’
WHEN: Saturday, 20th November 2021 from 9am to 10am
WHERE: Shingle Inn The Pines: K P McGrath Drive, Elanora QLD 4221
Join us for an exclusive breakfast with Mr & Mrs Claus for our Pines Kid’s Club members.
Children will receive a juice and pancakes topped with ice-cream as well as the chance to spend quality time with the jolly man himself.
This is a FREE event however numbers are limited so bookings are essential so reserve your place early to avoid disappointment.
Awkward Portraits at Robina Town Centre
WHEN: Various Sessions from Friday, 26th November to Friday, 24th December 2021
WHERE: Robina Town Centre: Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina QLD 4230 (Ground Level, next to Guess)
Awkward Christmas Portraits are back in town for another year with a revamped backdrop! Throw on a Christmas sweater and a scrunchie and prom-hug your fam, BFF’s or partner to snap the ultimate #awkies Christmas portrait, the season’s must-have Insta upload. Make sure to bring your own props to make it extra awkward!
WHEN:
Fri 26 Nov 11am – 3pm
Sat 27 Nov 11am – 3pm
Sun 28 Nov 11am – 3pm
Thu 2 Dec 4pm – 8pm
Sat 4 Dec 11am – 3pm
Sun 5 Dec 11am – 3pm
Thu 9 Dec 4pm – 8pm
Sat 11 Dec 11am – 3pm
Sun 12 Dec 11am – 3pm
Thu 16 Dec 4pm – 8pm
Sat 18 Dec 11am – 3pm
Sun 19 Dec 11am – 3pm
Thu 23 Dec 11am – 9pm
Fri 24 Dec 11am – 3pm
COST: FREE
Santa’s Arrival Parade The Strand at Coolangatta
WHEN: Saturday, 27th November 2021 at 10am
WHERE: The Strand at Coolangatta: 72-80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Join us to welcome Santa with our Santa Arrival Parade!
Commencing on Griffith Street at 10AM and finishing at our Christmas Beach Shack. Santa will be bringing his magical elves and reindeer. Plus, the festive music will be bringing the magic to life. Stand back and watch as the festive season arrives at The Strand.
FREE Craft at Christmas Beach Shack The Strand at Coolangatta
WHEN: Saturday, 27th November 2021 to Friday, 24th December 2021, 11am to 2pm
WHERE: The Strand at Coolangatta: 72-80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Let’s get crafty this Festive Season!
FREE daily Christmas craft at the Christmas Beach Shack.
Get festive and decorate your own Christmas bag, stocking and Santa. The kids will be sure to have a Merry time!
Christmas in the Village-Lions Twilight Markets & Xmas Carols
WHEN: Friday, 3rd December 2021 from 5pm to 8.30pm
WHERE: Tamborine Memorial Hall Grounds: 2760 Waterford Tamborine Rd, Tamborine QLD 4270
This annual event organised by the TVLC will mark 11 years of their services to the community and bringing together the magic of Christmas to the Village.
This years event will conjoin to celebrate Tamborine Memorial Hall Centenary and the Tamborine District Citizens Association’s 40 years Service to this Community. There will be a Hall Memorabilia Stall & cutting of cake by TDCA President Syd Norman will take place @ 5:45 all are welcome to join in this community celebrations…
Bring a Blanket or Chair. Food available for purchase @ the Lions Food Stall in the Hall. Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings available to purchase at the Lions Cake Stall.
Live entertainment : Satin Sounds with local talent, SongByrds Choir and Sharyn Smith on the Piano.
Kids are invited to dress as elves.
Twilight Markets @ 5pm
Christmas Carols @ 6pm
Santa arriving @ 7pm
Free glow sticks & Popcorn @ Lions Community Table
Free Fairy Floss donated by TVLC @ Tamborine Bulletin Stall.
12 Hams of Christmas Raffles will be drawn from 6:30pm throughout the night..
So please collect your tickets from Tamborine Produce Shop, call 0401217347 or buy them on the day..
$2 per ticket or $10 per book of five tickets.
White Christmas at Movie World
WHEN: Friday, 3rd December 2021 to Monday, 22nd December 2021
WHERE: Movie World: Pacific Motorway, Oxenford QLD 4210
Bring the whole family and join in a wonderful Christmas celebration like none other, at Movie World’s White Christmas.
Be captivated by a dazzling display of lights, an enchanting street parade and magical live performances.
During White Christmas, there is more to enjoy than ever before!
Meet the Christmas Fairies, snap an awkward family photo, experience your favourite rides at night and a whole lot more!
Create Christmas memories to treasure forever.
White Christmas is unforgettable with amazing experiences that will delight the whole family.
Switching on the lights of the Ormeau Christmas Tree
WHEN: Saturday, 4th December 2021 from 4pm to 8.10pm
WHERE: 11 McCreadie Road, Ormeau Hills QLD 4208
This event has been designed to bring some Christmas cheer to the community.
With local school choirs and the Gold Coast City Brass Band playing Christmas carols and songs
Food trucks will be there with a variety of tastes for everyone.
Tugun Lights Up 2021
WHEN: Saturday, 4th December 2021 from 4pm to 8.30pm
WHERE: Toolona Street, Tugun, QLD 4224
SAVE THE DATE! Tugun Lights Up returns in 2021 for its ninth annual celebration! Dine under the stars at one of the fantastic local cafes or restaurants, check out the local window displays and special offers, or visit the Christmas market stalls.
Plenty of children’s entertainment on offer throughout the program with Santa making a special appearance!
Presented by Division 14 Cr Gail O’Neill in partnership with Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank, Tugun Lights Up 2021 – a Tugun Progress Association event – will be a celebration not to be missed on Saturday 4th December 2021!
Christmas Event & Movie Logan Village
WHEN: Saturday, 4th December 2021 from 3pm to 9pm
WHERE: Logan Village Green: 11-15 Logan Street, Logan Village QLD 4207
The Logan Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Logan Village Community Centre Inc proudly presents a Family Fun Afternoon on the Logan Village Green.
Kicking off at 3pm with our wonderful local market stall holders, Logan Village Lions Club BBQ, and The Yarrabilba Community Association with their movie screening as the sun goes down.
There will be games and activities to play – Come walk amongst the stalls and stay for the family friendly movie.
Gingerbread Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, 4th December 2021 and Sunday, 5th December 2021
WHERE: Hyperdome: Corner Pacific Highway and Bryants Road, Loganholme QLD 4129
Join us in the Market Room (in front of Coles) to decorate your own gingerbread cookie.
There will be 6 workshop time slots running per day from 10am to 12.50pm.
This workshop is for ages 5 – 12. Parent/guardian supervision is required. Limited participants per session. Bookings are essential to ensure social distancing is maintained.
Christmas at The Club, Parkwood
WHEN: Sunday, 5th December 2021 from 5pm
WHERE: The Club at Parkwood Village: 76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood QLD 4214
Come down to The Club this December the 5th and celebrate Christmas in style with this fun and FREE event 🎄
Bring the family along for:
🎅 A visit from Santa
🎷 Christmas Carols performed VerseOne Music & Christmas Music
📩 Send your “Letters to Santa” Letterbox
Christmas Week At Sanctuary Cove
WHEN: Starting Monday, 6th December 2021 at 10am
WHERE: Sanctuary Cove: Masthead Way, Hope Island QLD 4212
Eat, drink, shop and be merry this festive season and join in the fun across a host of celebratory events at Sanctuary Cove.
There will be interactive displays that will be scattered throughout Sanctuary Cove to provide the perfect backdrop for your festive photos. Jump into Santa’s Sleigh, stand under the huge Christmas Tree or next to the giant Christmas Present. This year you can even post a letter to Santa by dropping it into the new North Pole mailbox.
Enjoy live entertainment and carollers as they roam the Sanctuary Cove streets bringing festive joy, with daily giveaways and prizes.
Spend the day with Santa, Elves and Christmas fairies enjoying free gelato and sweet treats.
Both kids and pets can visit Santa, take a photo and capture a special Christmas memory with the family. Pet photos can be taken with Santa on Saturday 11th December, 10am-12pm
Bunnings Pimpama Christmas Night Markets
WHEN: Thursday, 9th December 2021 from 6pm to 8pm
WHERE: Bunnings Pimpama: 2 Yawalpah Road, Pimpama QLD 4209
Get into the spirit and shop with your local community. Free activities and fun for the whole family.
🎄 Santa visits
🎄 Petting zoo
🎄 Sausage sizzle
🎄 Popcorn
🎄 Fairy floss
🎄 Stalls from local community and not-for-profit groups
Further details please call 5547 2600
Jimboomba Christmas Brigade
WHEN: Friday, 10th December 2021 from 5pm to 8.30pm
WHERE: Rotary Park: Cusack Lane, Jimboomba, QLD 4280
In the spirit of Christmas and in support of the Jimboomba Fire and Rescue Service, Logan City Council has teamed up with local community groups and businesses to bring the new Jimboomba Christmas Brigade event to life.
Dress up the kids in Christmas theme and come down to Rotary Park:
🦌 Meet Santa and the Jimboomba Fire Brigade
🦌 Christmas face painting and activities by Rotaract Club
🦌 Christmas arts & crafts at Dorrington House by Quota
🦌 Movie in the park
🦌 Local food trucks
🦌Enjoy Christmas Carols by JC Family Church
At 6.30pm there will be a screening of Christmas movie, The Grinch (2018) on the big screen in Rotary park, don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket and or folding chairs.
Parking is located at vacant block next to Now & Zen Op Shop – Cusack Lane.
Registration is essential.
Free Christmas Entertainment at The Oasis
WHEN: Friday, 10th December to Saturday, 18 December 2021. Daily 11am to 2pm
WHERE: The Oasis Shopping Centre: 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Come along as The Oasis turns into a wonderland of fun, with free entertainment for the whole family happening daily.
Experience festive singers, magical performers, and free face painting.
Christmas in Broadbeach
WHEN: Saturday, 11th December to Sunday, 19 December 2021. 12pm–4pm daily.
WHERE: Parking at The Oasis Shopping Centre: 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
FREE FAMILY FUN THIS CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁
Enjoy the most magical time of the year as Broadbeach transforms into a hive of Christmas activity.
These school holidays, a spectacular gingerbread village awaits from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 December, 12pm–4pm daily, with FREE festive activities for the whole family.
There’ll be gingerbread cookie decorating, create your own Christmas tree decorations, story time theatre and plenty of photo opportunities. Bookings are essential.
With 3 hours FREE parking at The Oasis, make a day of it by indulging in some retail therapy and getting a bite to eat with the special offers. Come back in the evening to take a stroll back through the gingerbread village from 4.30pm to enjoy the evening lights.
Nerang Celebrates Christmas
WHEN: Saturday, 11th December 2021, Entertainment from 3pm
WHERE: Bischof Pioneer Park: 38 Nerang Street, Nerang 4211
Nerang Celebrates Christmas comprises of community minded volunteers who wish to give back to their local community by providing an annual Christmas event.
Christmas Entertainment from 3pm. Traditional Carols and Santa at 6pm. Fireworks Finale 8.30pm.
Purchase tickets for $2 rides, Drinks, Fairy Floss, Sausage Sizzle and a Variety of Food Stalls.
Movies Under the Stars: Elf, Pimpama – Free
WHEN: Saturday, 11th December 2021, Entertainment from 6pm
WHERE: Pimpama Sports Hub: 139 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama QLD 4208
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!
The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer right across the city.
Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available.
Doors Open: 6pm, Movie starts: 7pm
Christmas Concert and Movie Night
WHEN: Saturday, 11th December 2021 from 4pm to 8pm
WHERE: Beenleigh Town Square: 1 Kent Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Come along to Beenleigh Town Square for a free Christmas themed event for the whole family.
🎶 A special live singing and dancing Christmas show
💃🏼 Community performance by Step Right Dance
🦌 Screening of animated film Elliot The Littlest Reindeer
🎮 Interactive retro games on the big screen
🖌️ Face painting.
🌟 Bring your own chair or picnic rug.
🌟 Dress up the kids in Christmas theme.
🌟 Food trucks onsite, get local takeaway or bring your own food and drink. 🍔🍟🥤
🌟 Alcohol and pet free event.
Christmas in Highland Reserve
WHEN: Saturday, 11th December 2021 from 5pm to 8pm
WHERE: Tallowwood Park: Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomera QLD 4209
From 5 – 6:30pm the Highland Reserve Community Group will be hosting a variety of Family friendly activities. Then from 6:30pm till approximately 7:45pm CrossLife Upper Coomera Church and friends will host Simply Carols, a laid back, sing along to some traditional Christmas Carols.
So come along, bring your picnic blanket, chairs and enjoy a great time at Christmas in Highland Reserve.
Thanks to long time supporters Cr Donna Gates and Mark Boothman MP.
Christmas Family Night at Southport Sharks
WHEN: Sunday, 12th and 19th December 2021 from 5pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Southport Sharks: Olsen Avenue & Musgrave Avenue, Southport QLD 4215
It’s a fantastic night out for kids… whether they’ve been naughty or nice.
At Southport Sharks we love hosting a Christmas night for the whole family so from 5pm on Sunday, 12 December & Sunday, 19 December you will be able to enjoy:
🎄 Christmas themed buffet dinner
🎄 Kids Christmas Show by LOL Crew
🎄 FREE face painting
🎄 Christmas Goodies for the Kids
🎄 Christmas Carols
🎄 Special appearance by Santa Claus and his friend, Mr Sharky
Bookings are essential and can be made via OpenTable.
Free Christmas Craft for Kids
WHEN: Monday, 13th to Friday, 17th December 2021 from 10am to 1pm daily.
WHERE: Westfield Helensvale: 1-29 Millaroo Drive, Helensvale QLD 4212
Get festive and creative with our free Christmas-themed craft sessions from 13 – 17 December from 10am – 1pm daily in The Playground.
Each day will be a different fun and festive activity including Christmas bauble making, Santa hat decorating, Santa Sacks creations, Christmas cards and more!
This activity is exclusive to Westfield Plus members.
Kids Toy Raffle & Visit From Santa!
WHEN: Tuesday, 14th December 2021 at 5pm.
WHERE: Burleigh Bears Leagues Club: 80 Pacific Avenue, Miami QLD 4220
From 5pm we will have a Jumping Castle, Face Painting, PLUS a visit from Santa & the elves 🎅
We have 28 prizes to be won, including our three Major Prizes:
🥇 Nintendo Switch Console
🥈 Apple AirPods
🥉 Ryze Drone
⏰ Drawn Tuesday the 14th December from 6.30pm.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW at reception, for $5 each!
Free Craft Workshop – Make your own Christmas Cards
WHEN: Tuesday, 14th December 2021 from 11am to 3pm.
WHERE: Broadwater Parklands (next to the Bouncy Pillow)
Make your own beautiful Christmas greeting cards with this free and fun workshop.
Suitable for kids ages 2+
No bookings required.
Located at Broadwater Parklands next to the bouncy pillow.
Free Kids Cupcake Decorating Workshops
WHEN: Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th December 2021 from 10.30am to 12.30pm daily.
WHERE: Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre: 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Sprinkle some cheer around this Christmas at our FREE kids reindeer cupcake decorating workshops*.
Times: 10:30am and 11.30am sessions daily
Location: Chevron Laneway, ground floor
*Bookings not required. Suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years. Parent of guardian to remain with child at all times.
Christmas Craft Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday, 15th December 2021 from 10am to 1pm
WHERE: Pacific Pines Town Centre: Cnr Pacific Pines Boulevard & Pitcairn Way Pacific Pines 4211
Bring the kids for some Christmas crafty fun on Wednesday 15th December 2021!
Create your very own Gingerbread Christmas Ornament or Beaded Candy Cane that you can take home to decorate your Christmas tree!
Cost: $5 per child + ticketing fee – receive a $5 OFF Foodie Voucher to spend on the day!
Lights Out – Family Night
WHEN: Thursday, 16th December 2021 from 3pm to 7pm
WHERE: Pimpama City Shopping Centre: 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama QLD 4209
Join us when we dim the Centre lights and our Christmas Tree, Train and Christmas Village will light up with a computer controlled light show. 6:30pm (for 30 minutes)
We have a roving Choir, Cornerstone Chorus singing traditional Christmas carols between 5pm-7pm.
Santa and his helper will be available for family photos (on your own device) from 3pm – 7pm as well as FREE face painting, popcorn and balloons.
Kids Christmas Party
WHEN: Thursday, 16th December 2021 from 6pm
WHERE: Dog & Parrot Tavern: 2 Scottsdale Drive, Robina QLD 4226
It’s that joyous time of year again when we find out who’s beeen naughty and who’s been nice.
Bring the kids down to the Dog and Parrot Tavern on Thursday December 16 to join in for our Kids Christmas Party from 6pm.
There will be face painting, games and prizes for the best dressed elves as well as an early visit from Santa before he heads to the Town Centre for some Insta worthy Photo ops.
Christmas Tree Crafts
WHEN: Thursday, 16th December 2021 from 9am to 1pm.
WHERE: Broadwater Parklands (next to the Bouncy Pillow)
Keep those little hands busy over the holiday season and get creative making Christmas tree decorations.
Twenty-minute workshops on every half an hour.
No bookings required.
Located at Broadwater Parklands next to the bouncy pillow.
Christmas Fireworks at Westfield Coomera
WHEN: Thursday, 16th December 2021
WHERE: Westfield Coomera: 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera QLD 4209
Enjoy a Fireworks show so big it will be seen from the North Pole.
More information coming soon.
Carols By Candlelight & Twilight Markets
WHEN: Friday, 17th December 2021
WHERE: Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum: 205 Main Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Find local handmade gifts at our annual Twilight Christmas Markets, then enjoy Carols By Candlelight under the stars in the Historical Village grounds.
*Gold coin donation entry, per person. Gates open 4:30pm. Carols from 6pm. Bring a blanket.
*Market stalls still available. Call 07 3382 0608 to book.
Home Alone – Christmas Family Screening @Yatala Drive In
WHEN: Friday, 17th December 2021 at 6.30pm
WHERE: Yatala Drive-In: 100 Stapylton Jacobs Well Road, Stapylton QLD 4207
One of the all-time Christmas classics is coming back to Yatala Drive in on Friday 17 December | 6.30pm. Book Now!
Santa Breakfast at The Strand at Coolangatta
WHEN: Saturday, 18th December 2021 8.30am to 11.30am
WHERE: The Strand at Coolangatta: 72-80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Join Santa for a FUN FILLED morning of Christmas festivities and even better breakfast featuring Santa! Sit back and let the kids enjoy a choice of pancakes or bacon and eggs. PLUS, a juice or soft drink.
Free for the The Loop Members. Bookings Essential.
Movies Under the Stars: The Polar Express, Southport – Free
WHEN: Saturday, 18th December 2021, 7pm to 9pm
WHERE: Broadwater Parklands, Southport
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!
The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer right across the city.
Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available.
Doors: 6pm Movie starts: 7pm
If weather is uncertain, phone 07 5581 7016.
Parkwood Kids Christmas Party!
WHEN: Saturday, 18th December 2021 at 1pm
WHERE: Parkwood Tavern: Corner Olsen & Wintergreen Drive, Parkwood QLD 4214
A fun day for our families, as we say thank you for another year of support.
Breakfast with Santa!
WHEN: Sunday, 19th December 2021 from 9pm to 11pm
WHERE: BigTop Playhouse: 24 Kohl Street, Coomera QLD 4209
Join us for a Special Breakfast with Santa!
Cost: $20 per child which includes Pancakes with Santa, extra treats, printed photo with Santa in our Winter Wonderland and unlimited play.
Ormeau-Pimpama Santa Run
WHEN: Sunday, 19th December 2021 from 1pm to 4.20pm
WHERE: Various stops. Route through Ormeau and Pimpama (see details below)
Santa and his helpers from the Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade and Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama will be completing the annual Ormeau-Pimpama Santa run. A big thank you to Ormeau Village who are again helping with donations towards the event.
This year it will be on Sunday 19th December 2021 with the first stop at the Hilltop Park Ormeau Ridge at 1pm.
2021 Stops (Times are approximated and are a guide only)
1. Hilltop Park, Ormeau Ridge (Landsdowne Dr) 1:00pm-1:20pm
2. Norfolk Village Football Club (Halfway Dr) 1:30pm-1:50pm
3. Pincally Crescent Park, Jacobs Ridge (Pincally Cres) 2:00pm-2:20pm
4. Ormeau Village Coles (Eggersdorf Rd) 2:30pm-2:50pm
5. Ormeau Pimpama Tennis Club (Mirambeena Dr) 3:00pm-3:20pm
6. Gainborough Parklands (Kosciuszko Ct) 3:30pm-3:50pm
7. Bimbimba Park (Gainsborough Dr) 4:00pm-4:20pm
The popular Santa 🎅🏻 tracker will be once again available this year and the link posted on the day of the run.
Christmas Family Night at Southport Sharks
WHEN: Sunday, 19th December 2021 from 5pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Southport Sharks: Olsen Avenue & Musgrave Avenue, Southport QLD 4215
It’s a fantastic night out for kids… whether they’ve been naughty or nice.
At Southport Sharks we love hosting a Christmas night for the whole family so from 5pm on Sunday, 12 December & Sunday, 19 December you will be able to enjoy:
🎄 Christmas themed buffet dinner
🎄 Kids Christmas Show by LOL Crew
🎄 FREE face painting
🎄 Christmas Goodies for the Kids
🎄 Christmas Carols
🎄 Special appearance by Santa Claus and his friend, Mr Sharky
Bookings are essential and can be made via OpenTable.
Kids Christmas at Benowa Tavern
WHEN: Sunday, 19th December 2021 from 5pm
WHERE: Benowa Tavern: 117 Ashmore Road, Benowa QLD 4216
Santa’s elves are visiting BenowaTavern this year and they’re bringing presents for everyone.
Super fun games with prizes , Christmas movies, mega raffles, and prizes for best Christmas costumes.
It’s a fun adventure for the whole family. All proceeds will be going to the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Christmas at The Park Coomera
WHEN: Sunday, 19th December 2021 from 4.30pm
WHERE: The Park Coomera: Shop MM7 Westfield Coomera, 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera QLD 4209
Hosted by Robert James MC. This Christmas, join The Park Coomera for 3 hours of magic.
Entertainment includes:
🎅 Christmas Carols sung live by Lily Jade, Samara, Gabby B and Emaleigh Walker.
🎅 Face Painting
🎅 Balloon Show
🎅 Gold Coast Drumline
🎅 Make A Wish Foundation Raffle
🎅 Tahnee and The Treehouse Dancers.
🎅 Santa and Rudolf Grand Finale
Santa Claus Live From The North Pole [ONLINE]
WHEN: Monday, 20th December 2021 at 2pm
WHERE: Online Event
Santa Claus Will Be Coming To You Live From The North Pole & He” Be Giving Away Presents.
Join Santa’s Group Here To Put Your Children’s Names On Santa’s Nice List Where Santa Will Choose At Random Lots Of Lucky Children Who Will Receive A Special Free Gift.
Lights Out – Family Night
WHEN: Thursday, 23rd December 2021 from 3pm to 7pm
WHERE: Pimpama City Shopping Centre: 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama QLD 4209
Join us when we dim the Centre lights and our Christmas Tree, Train and Christmas Village will light up with a computer controlled light show. 6:30pm (for 30 minutes)
We have a roving Choir, Cornerstone Chorus singing traditional Christmas carols between 5pm-7pm.
Santa and his helper will be available for family photos (on your own device) from 3pm – 7pm as well as FREE face painting, popcorn and balloons.
Santa Photos And Christmas Mini Sessions Gold Coast
Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a happy snap of your toddler and Santa!
We have done all the research for you and here is the Fun Things for Toddlers 2021 list of Santa Photos and Christmas Mini Sessions on the Gold Coast!
