Festive Fun For Your Christmas Calendar in 2022

Play A Round at Santa's Mini Golf

The North Pole Mailbox will be ready to take Christmas wish lists and letters at Sanctuary Cove from December 1. Kids can craft their own messages at the stationery station, seal them with a kiss, and pop in the mailbox for a direct mail service to the North Pole. Find out more here.

Dreaming of a White Christmas?

So are your kids, so invite them to a magical evening at Warner Bros. Movie World, where a transformation has taken place and a wondrous winter wonderland awaits from December 3rd - 23rd. Main Street is covered in snow, lights create magical illuminations and the all-new ‘Joy to the World’ parade kicks off with floats from around the world. In addition, a selection of rides will operate in night mode, so bring the whole family for a fun and festive night out. Find out more here.

Have Yourself an Adults Only Christmas

With a glass of cheeky eggnog to help the creativity along, join the master bakers at Madison’s Café and Patisserie at the Oasis Centre for a naughty, but still very nice gingerbread house decorating session. Tickets are $90.00 pp, which includes wine and nibbles. Book here.

Let Them Eat Gingerbread

Not to leave the kids out, Madison’s Café and Patisserie invites all mini-master chefs to decorate their own mini Gingerbread houses to take home and share with their families also. Tickets are $25.00 pp and include a frosty milkshake. Find out more here. 

Christmas Markets GC - Broadwater Parklands

Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilights Market - Surfers Paradise

Pack your biggest Christmas shopping bag for this one, with over 100 stalls sharing all things Christmas along the Surfers Paradise Esplanade on Saturday December 10 from 4 pm to 9 pm. Find unique gifts to appease hard-to-buy-for family and friends, load up on handmade Christmas decorations, feast at the food stalls and have some helpers on hand who’ll enjoy the free entertainment, activities and Christmas vibe as much as you. Find out more here.

 

HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets - Bundall

This is one market you won’t want to miss, with a night of Christmas celebrations in store, unique gifts to peruse and plenty of places to get your fill of gourmet Christmas cheer. Live entertainment will keep the vibes pumped and the kids will have a ball with free entertainment and a visit from Santa. Find out more here.

The Village Markets - Burleigh Heads

Could there be a better way to end the year than picking up some last Christmas gifts while treating yourself to something new too? Make a beeline for The Village Markets' final shop of the season on December 18 from 8.30 am to 1 pm to find great local brands, listen to some of the coast’s best live music, power up on barista coffee, feast at food trucks and come home with a healthy holiday haul.  Find out more here.

Christmas Art & Crafters Market - Benowa

For a unique market with a range of gorgeous bespoke gifts, head to the Gold Coast Potters Association on Ashmore road on December 4 from 8 am to 1 pm to peruse homewares, jewellery, accessories and more all made by local artists. Find out more here.

 

German Mini Christmas Market - Varsity Lakes

Bringing a bit of Europe to the Gold Coast on November 27 (and in plenty of time for Christmas), Brezel Authentic Bakery will share their love of all things German Christmas with stollen, gingerbread cookies and apple punch. But you’ll also find unique hand-made gifts on offer from local artisans along with the Austrian Choir keeping festive spirits high. Find out more here.

Hope Island Marina Christmas Markets - Hope Island

 If you reside on the northern Gold Coast, find some joy at Hope Island Shopping Centre on December 10 from 4 to 7 pm when the Marina Christmas Markets arrive. In addition to the usual stalls, find festive additions and get ready for a special visit from the big man himself. Find out more here.

 

Marina Mirage Christmas Market - Main Beach

If you’ve left your shopping to the last minute (us too), you’ll be relieved to know Marina Mirage has your back, holding their last market of the season on December 23 from 6.30 am to 1.30 pm. You’ll find the freshest produce, succulent seafood, sweet treats, gifts and more. Plus if you haven’t got a Christmas outfit yet, Marina Mirage has some of the best boutique shopping on the Gold Coast. Find out more here.

 

Varsity Christmas Market & Fair - Varsity Lakes

Kick off December at the Varsity Christmas Market and Fair to fill your little helpers' hearts with all things festive with face painting, a jumping castle, craft activities and more. You’ll find plenty of stocking fillers to start your Christmas shopping off early plus pull into the popcorn stall or load up at the sausage sizzle for a fun afternoon out at Jim Harris Park on December 3 from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Find out more here.

 

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