It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and with all the fun and festivity that comes with the season, there’s even more sparkle being added to the Gold Coast. So if you want to know about all things festive happening around town, from Christmas themed mini-golf to merry Christmas markets, read on!
Play A Round at Santa's Mini Golf
For a fun activity in the lead-up to Christmas, have a hit at the Club at Parkwood Village. The first nine holes are festively adorned with fairy lights and festive decor, while you have the option to stay and play a further 9 to hit the full 18. Putt from now until New Year's Eve. Find out more here.Drop a Note to Santa
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
The Village Markets - Burleigh Heads
Christmas Art & Crafters Market - Benowa
German Mini Christmas Market - Varsity Lakes
Hope Island Marina Christmas Markets - Hope Island
Marina Mirage Christmas Market - Main Beach
Varsity Christmas Market & Fair - Varsity Lakes
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