[Christmas] Light Up Christmas With Kindness - Christmas in the Library 2023: Christmas Activities & Events

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and before you know it, the festive cheer will be spreading far and wide! Get ready to jingle all the way because Brisbane’s favourite Christmas acitivty, Christmas Putt Putt is making a dazzling return to Victoria Park in Brisbane.

With bells and baubles a plenty, you’ll love our magical christmas course from head to mistle-toe!

Bookings online are essential.

Adapted and created by Shake & Stir Theatre Co.
This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning to QPAC! Set to take over QPAC’s iconic Concert Hall in 2023, A Christmas Carol is a magical, grand-in-scale production brimful of song, humour, love, and lashings of festive joy – perfect for the entire family.
Complete with live music, yule-tide carolling, innovative video design, lavish costumes and, of course, snow, A Christmas Carol, is quite simply “the most uplifting theatrical experience you’ll have this year” (The Courier-Mail).

Celebrate the most magical and popular of holiday traditions as Queensland Ballet presents The Nutcracker.
The festive favourite returns for its eleventh year to captivate Queensland audiences once again with a dazzling winter wonderland where anything is possible. Fireplaces crackle, snowflakes flutter, and enchanted toys come alive to frolic and play to delight families of all ages this Christmas season.

Share in our magic this Christmas as Queensland Ballet presents its most cherished annual tradition for the whole family.

Finding the best Christmas Lights in Brisbane all depends on where you live, how much time you have and often how old your kids are. On the Brisbane Kids Christmas Lights list, you will find Christmas Lights in Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, North Brisbane, Logan City, South Brisbane, West and East Brisbane.

As the year draws to a close and our minds inevitably turn to the festive season one of the first items to be discussed amongst family and friends is what our plans are for Christmas Day Lunch. Brisbane has a range of different family-friendly places that are open for Christmas Day lunch and will take all the stress out of worrying about the organising, cooking and cleaning.
With an endless list of options, you can choose between a buffet-style, set menu, in a restaurant, by the river or even on the river and the best thing is a simple phone call and booking is all that you need to organise!
Many of the venues also include festive extras like carolers, Santa visits and even gifts for kids. These extras change from year to year but the below places are well known for hosting incredible family Christmas lunches in Brisbane.
Remember, you will need to get in quick if you want to secure your spot. Many places have waiting lists and tables booked already, even before their menu and details have been released.

Shop local this Christmas. We’ve got the ultimate list of Christmas markets in Brisbane this festive season, where you will be able to buy unique hand-crafted and hand-made Christmas gifts for the whole family.
Most of the Christmas markets in Brisbane have entertainment and many offer Santa photos, rides and other unique attractions. We have not listed all the features of every single Christmas market here but would encourage you to click on the link for a more detailed description of what to expect. This list will grow as Christmas approaches so keep checking back as we add more Christmas Markets to the calendar.

The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street Parklands. Brisbane’s annual immersive light and sound spectacular returns to share the Parkland’s nocturnal secrets in a dazzling celebration of nature from 25 November to 21 December 2022. Enjoy thousands of sparkling lights set out across several stunning installations as you wander through Brisbane’s pristine Roma Street Parkland.

Nothing puts you in the Christmas spirit faster than a few carols. Local events where the whole family can join in are being held almost every day throughout the festive season in Brisbane. We’ve grabbed the details of all of the Christmas carol locations across Brisbane that are worth going to and added it to this list so that you won’t miss a single opportunity to deck the halls this year.
Please remember to click through for more details as we all know too well that along with Summer comes Summer storms and weather may cause events be cancelled. Plus some events may require tickets this year.
We will be updating the events daily from now up until Christmas so make sure you check in regularly for new events!

Christmas by Starlight, Redlands Coast’s largest free community event, will be held on Saturday 16 December 2023 at Norm Price Park­ – Redland Showgrounds, Cleveland. The all-age family event will begin at 3pm with an afternoon of free activities for children, roving entertainment, rides, and face painting. Visitors will be treated to a range of food truck delights and merchandise stalls set up by local not-for-profit community groups and licensed commercial operators. Afternoon entertainment will also be held on the main stage as a prelude to the spectacular Christmas by Starlight concert. At approximately 8.30pm, the event will close for a five-minute firework display to be delivered by Mr Fireworks, subject to weather and other conditions.

Redland City Council will present the Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree event at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Friday 1 December 2023 from 5pm to 8.30pm.

The free event will feature live entertainment, photos with Santa, a Christmas movie in the park and the official lighting of the christmas tree.
The Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree is an alcohol-free event.

It's that time of year once again!
A standout event during Brisbane's annual festive celebrations is approaching—the Lord Mayor’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree, proudly presented by The Lott by Golden Casket.
The festivities will include live musical performances of cherished Christmas tunes, including a special performance by Dami Im, as Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner illuminates the impressive 22-metre tree- marking the beginning of the Christmas festivities in Brisbane!
The festivities kick-off from 6:20pm on Friday 1 December – get in early and plan your visit here.

Grab your family and friends and head to the Granite Belt Christmas Farm for a host of workshops and events.
From paint & sip, building a gingerbread house or potting your very own Christmas tree, there is some fun to be had for everyone!
Check out our EVENTS page to grab your tickets today.

Nothing puts you in the Christmas spirit faster than a few carols. Local events where the whole family can join in are being held almost every day throughout the festive season in Brisbane. We’ve grabbed the details of all of the Christmas carol locations across Brisbane that are worth going to and added it to this list so that you won’t miss a single opportunity to deck the halls this year.
Please remember to click through for more details as we all know too well that along with Summer comes Summer storms and weather may cause events be cancelled. Plus some events may require tickets this year.
We will be updating the events daily from now up until Christmas so make sure you check in regularly for new events!

Fri, Dec 15 - Carols at Gateway Mackenzie
Sat, Dec 16 - Carols at Gateway Mackenzie
Sun, Dec 17 - Carols at Gateway Mackenzie (Morning and Night services)
Sun, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Mon, Dec 25 - Christmas Day Service
Sun, Dec 31 - NYE Combined Sunday Service

There will be free rides and kid’s activities such as baby animal farm, rock climbing wall, jumping castle, inflatable slide and more!
Bring your picnic rug or camping chair and join us under the stars as we sing Carols by Candlelight.
At the conclusion of the Christmas Carols program, look to the sky and enjoy a colourful fireworks display.
Bring your own picnic basket with you or there will be food and drinks available for purchase at one of the food vendors. You can view more info below.

It's that time of year once again!
A standout event during Brisbane's annual festive celebrations is approaching—the Lord Mayor’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree, proudly presented by The Lott by Golden Casket.
The festivities will include live musical performances of cherished Christmas tunes, including a special performance by Dami Im, as Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner illuminates the impressive 22-metre tree- marking the beginning of the Christmas festivities in Brisbane!
The festivities kick-off from 6:20pm on Friday 1 December – get in early and plan your visit here.

Shop local this Christmas. We’ve got the ultimate list of Christmas markets in Brisbane this festive season, where you will be able to buy unique hand-crafted and hand-made Christmas gifts for the whole family.
Most of the Christmas markets in Brisbane have entertainment and many offer Santa photos, rides and other unique attractions. We have not listed all the features of every single Christmas market here but would encourage you to click on the link for a more detailed description of what to expect. This list will grow as Christmas approaches so keep checking back as we add more Christmas Markets to the calendar.

inding Real Christmas Trees in Brisbane is a tradition that many families relish as part of their Christmas plan. Indeed, no other day in the annual calendar is celebrated with as much anticipation, excitement and joy than that of Christmas and for many people, it is all they can do NOT to start stringing those lights and decorating their tree well before the twelfth month is upon us.

Christmas, for many people, is one of the most highly anticipated holidays of the year. If you want to brighten up your hearts and houses this Christmas, below is a list of where you can find Christmas Decorations in Brisbane.

From brightly coloured baubles and giant inflatable Santas to houses that are literally covered in timed lighting displays (be sure to be inspired by the best at Christmas Lights Brisbane), when it comes to Christmas decorations in Brisbane, there really is no holding back.

The biggest Brisbane Kids Christmas event list yet! There are just so many free Christmas events in Brisbane this year to get your whole family into the Christmas spirit. We will be updating the events daily from now up until Christmas so make sure you check in regularly for new events!

Deck the halls with boughs of cookies fal-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. The most wonderful time of the year is approaching and that means it is almost time for another KRTK Cooking Class. These holidays we have a crumbiling-good class in store for the beginners. The menu these holidays revolve around COOKIES. Who doesn't love a good cookie? The budding chefs will get to make the following christmas cookies 1) Gingerbread Men 2) Stained Glass Window Cookies 3) Iced Sugar Cookies While we can't promised that mass amounts of cookies won't be consumed during the class, we can promise that there will be bountiful gift bags to take home for the family to enjoy.

"On the first day of christmas KRTK released, a Dessert Christmas Cooking Class for me." As Christmas approaches, that means it is nearing closer to yet another festive KRTK cooking class. This year, the menu is Desserts and who doesn't love a good festive dessert? Parents, we certainly know you do and don't worry, there will be plenty of dessert to bring home for you to enjoy. The delicous desserts we will be tackling are... 1) Traditional Fruit Mince Pies 2) Trifle Cups 3) Reindeer Cake Pops We want to see the KRTK Kitchen as full as possible, so book in your spots NOW! This class is suitable for Grades 5 and above.

elcome THE Mrs. Claus when she drops into Cleveland Library for a special Christmas story time! Join us to celebrate the magic of the season with Mrs. Claus as she shares her favourite Christmas stories and rhymes along with a festive craft.

This event will run instead of the regularly scheduled Toddler time.

Free event. All materials included.

set your creativity free with this festive Christmastime craft craze! Kids can use their imaginations to create works of art, decorations and even gifts using Christmas-themed materials in this non-structured craft wonderland. Choose your materials from our massive selection and get crafting. We can't wait to see your sparkling creations!

Free event. All materials included.

Designed for ages 8 and up, this fun holiday-themed craft workshop will show children how to make an adorable little gnome ornament to place on their Christmas trees! Get in the Christmas spirit as you construct homemade ornaments and decorations made from pom-poms and other creative craft materials which your family will treasure for years to come.

For this holiday-themed arts and craft workshop, we will be using two favourite techniques, rainbow scratch art and coloured cellophane stained glass, to create unique Christmas trees. Join us for a engaging morning and design your very own Christmas tree artwork.

Fri, Dec 15 - Carols at Gateway Mackenzie
Sat, Dec 16 - Carols at Gateway Mackenzie
Sun, Dec 17 - Carols at Gateway Mackenzie (Morning and Night services)
Sun, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Mon, Dec 25 - Christmas Day Service
Sun, Dec 31 - NYE Combined Sunday Service

There will be free rides and kid’s activities such as baby animal farm, rock climbing wall, jumping castle, inflatable slide and more!
Bring your picnic rug or camping chair and join us under the stars as we sing Carols by Candlelight.
At the conclusion of the Christmas Carols program, look to the sky and enjoy a colourful fireworks display.
Bring your own picnic basket with you or there will be food and drinks available for purchase at one of the food vendors. You can view more info below.