Bring the kids along for festive fun and creativity at Runaway Bay Centre these school holidays. Children can enjoy making their very own Christmas decorations to take home.

The Broadbeach Mall will transform into a Christmas scene, to bring fun and free kid’s entertainment, such as gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and storytime.

Daytime festive fun –

• Workshops – decorate gingerbread cookies, try Christmas crafts, and enjoy enchanting storytime theatre.

Note: Bookings are required for each one-hour session, which includes all activities. Please arrive five minutes early, as tickets will be released if not present.

• The Oasis Treasure Hunt – pick up your treasure map from Gingerbread Village staff and follow the clues to uncover festive surprises around The Oasis.

No bookings required.

Santa and his merry elves will be ready to meet you in the Gingerbread Village. Snap your own free Santa selfie and share your Christmas wish list at Santa’s Post Office. No bookings required.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

The Broadbeach Mall will transform into a Christmas scene, to bring fun and free kid’s entertainment, such as gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and storytime.

Daytime festive fun –

• Workshops – decorate gingerbread cookies, try Christmas crafts, and enjoy enchanting storytime theatre.

Note: Bookings are required for each one-hour session, which includes all activities. Please arrive five minutes early, as tickets will be released if not present.

• The Oasis Treasure Hunt – pick up your treasure map from Gingerbread Village staff and follow the clues to uncover festive surprises around The Oasis.

No bookings required.

Bring the kids along for festive fun and creativity at Runaway Bay Centre these school holidays. Children can enjoy making their very own Christmas decorations to take home.

Santa and his merry elves will be ready to meet you in the Gingerbread Village. Snap your own free Santa selfie and share your Christmas wish list at Santa’s Post Office. No bookings required.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

The Broadbeach Mall will transform into a Christmas scene, to bring fun and free kid’s entertainment, such as gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and storytime.

Daytime festive fun –

• Workshops – decorate gingerbread cookies, try Christmas crafts, and enjoy enchanting storytime theatre.

Note: Bookings are required for each one-hour session, which includes all activities. Please arrive five minutes early, as tickets will be released if not present.

• The Oasis Treasure Hunt – pick up your treasure map from Gingerbread Village staff and follow the clues to uncover festive surprises around The Oasis.

No bookings required.

Bring the kids along for festive fun and creativity at Runaway Bay Centre these school holidays. Children can enjoy making their very own Christmas decorations to take home.

Santa and his merry elves will be ready to meet you in the Gingerbread Village. Snap your own free Santa selfie and share your Christmas wish list at Santa’s Post Office. No bookings required.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

Bring the kids along for festive fun and creativity at Runaway Bay Centre these school holidays. Children can enjoy making their very own Christmas decorations to take home.

The Broadbeach Mall will transform into a Christmas scene, to bring fun and free kid’s entertainment, such as gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and storytime.

Daytime festive fun –

• Workshops – decorate gingerbread cookies, try Christmas crafts, and enjoy enchanting storytime theatre.

Note: Bookings are required for each one-hour session, which includes all activities. Please arrive five minutes early, as tickets will be released if not present.

• The Oasis Treasure Hunt – pick up your treasure map from Gingerbread Village staff and follow the clues to uncover festive surprises around The Oasis.

No bookings required.

The big Christmas markets on the Gold Coast are returning to Macintosh Island Park with hundreds of stalls selling artisanal goods, handcrafted gifts, decorations, and gourmet food stalls. Decorated with festive lights through the trees, enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, shopping and a visit from Santa arriving in a helicopter.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

Santa and his merry elves will be ready to meet you in the Gingerbread Village. Snap your own free Santa selfie and share your Christmas wish list at Santa’s Post Office. No bookings required.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

Proudly supported by Division 10 Councillor Darren Taylor, bring the family along for a PG-rated showing of Arthur Christmas.

Adults $69, Kids $45

Relive the magic musical moments from beloved holiday movie classic, Love Actually. Christmas Actually will deliver all the hits from your favourite festive soundtrack, wrapped up with a sprig of holly and bucketloads of comedy and charm.

Bring the kids along for festive fun and creativity at Runaway Bay Centre these school holidays. Children can enjoy making their very own Christmas decorations to take home.

The Broadbeach Mall will transform into a Christmas scene, to bring fun and free kid’s entertainment, such as gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and storytime.

Daytime festive fun –

• Workshops – decorate gingerbread cookies, try Christmas crafts, and enjoy enchanting storytime theatre.

Note: Bookings are required for each one-hour session, which includes all activities. Please arrive five minutes early, as tickets will be released if not present.

• The Oasis Treasure Hunt – pick up your treasure map from Gingerbread Village staff and follow the clues to uncover festive surprises around The Oasis.

No bookings required.

Christmas in Coomera is bringing a full weekend of family fun and festive entertainment. Enjoy DJ dance parties, snow machines, games, face painting, market stalls, Hip Hop Santa performances and a North Pole Putt Putt Course. Children can see Santa on the stage, spot Rudolf and say hi to the Grinch.

Enjoy the waterfront festive night market at Broadwater Parklands, browsing a variety of stalls with food, gifts, fashion and festive decorations. Enjoy carols, live entertainment, a visit from Santa, a petting zoo and jumping castle.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

At Home of the Arts, explore market lanes and browse the region's gourmet street eats, desserts, boutiques, and unique gifts. Enjoy live music, roving entertainment and a visit from Santa.

Note: Parking is limited, but you can visit HOTA from Chevron Island via the Green Bridge.

The big Christmas markets on the Gold Coast are returning to Macintosh Island Park with hundreds of stalls selling artisanal goods, handcrafted gifts, decorations, and gourmet food stalls. Decorated with festive lights through the trees, enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, shopping and a visit from Santa arriving in a helicopter.

Santa and his merry elves will be ready to meet you in the Gingerbread Village. Snap your own free Santa selfie and share your Christmas wish list at Santa’s Post Office. No bookings required.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

The Broadbeach Mall will transform into a Christmas scene, to bring fun and free kid’s entertainment, such as gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and storytime.

Daytime festive fun –

• Workshops – decorate gingerbread cookies, try Christmas crafts, and enjoy enchanting storytime theatre.

Note: Bookings are required for each one-hour session, which includes all activities. Please arrive five minutes early, as tickets will be released if not present.

• The Oasis Treasure Hunt – pick up your treasure map from Gingerbread Village staff and follow the clues to uncover festive surprises around The Oasis.

No bookings required.

Bring the kids along for festive fun and creativity at Runaway Bay Centre these school holidays. Children can enjoy making their very own Christmas decorations to take home.

Christmas in Coomera is bringing a full weekend of family fun and festive entertainment. Enjoy DJ dance parties, snow machines, games, face painting, market stalls, Hip Hop Santa performances and a North Pole Putt Putt Course. Children can see Santa on the stage, spot Rudolf and say hi to the Grinch.

The big Christmas markets on the Gold Coast are returning to Macintosh Island Park with hundreds of stalls selling artisanal goods, handcrafted gifts, decorations, and gourmet food stalls. Decorated with festive lights through the trees, enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, shopping and a visit from Santa arriving in a helicopter.

Santa and his merry elves will be ready to meet you in the Gingerbread Village. Snap your own free Santa selfie and share your Christmas wish list at Santa’s Post Office. No bookings required.

Head to Currumbin for free community carols with live stage entertainment, roving performers, kids entertainment, a visit from Santa and a laser light show.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

From $89 general admission. One free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.

Snow on the Gold Coast? Enjoy a winter Christmas at Movie World, with the Joy to the World Christmas parade, themed precincts and access to rides at night including Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister.

From $50 - $100

Direct from Off-Broadway, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.

Adults: $49. Kids: $29

Sea World Cruises is bringing a festive Santa cruise experience for the kids, touring the residential canals as Santa waves from the deck. The family fun activities will include singing to Christmas carols, getting themed face painting and a free gift for each child. Bookings are required.

If you are without good food, great company or gifts for your children this Christmas day, you are welcomed to attend the Gold Coast Community Christmas Lunch.

Contact: goldcoastchristmaslunch@gmail.com