It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

There is a great range of events to celebrate Christmas with all the family this year. So here are our top picks of the different things to do to have a joyful Gold Coast Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IN BROADBEACH

It’s almost time for Broadbeach Mall to transform into a magical gingerbread village, to celebrate the most wonderful time of year! View event.

• Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 December
• FREE festive workshops from 12pm to 4pm daily (bookings required)
• FREE Santa selfies from 5:30pm to 8:30pm nightly (no bookings required)

The interactive gingerbread village will be located in Broadbeach Mall, next to Oasis Shopping Centre and play host to:

• Gingerbread cookie decorating
• Christmas craft
• Storytime theatre
• Plenty of jolly photo opportunities
• Santa’s post office (don’t forget to bring along your Christmas wish list to send to the North Pole)

9TH – 17TH DECEMBER

BROADBEACH MALL

CAROLS IN COOMERA

Who’s excited for the most magical time of the year? On Saturday 16 December be prepared to sing your heart out at the Carols in Coomera!

Kicking off at 4:30pm, bring the whole family along to the Coomera Sports Park to enjoy all the Christmas classics, as well as a festive kids show for the little elves in your life.

Devour your favourites from the delicious food trucks and let’s not forget the big man himself, Santa, who is extra excited for the short trip: from the North Pole to the Northern Gold Coast! View event.

16TH DECEMBER

COOMERA SPORTS PARK

CAROLS ON THE BEACH

Do you hear what I hear? Carols on the Beach is returning to the sands of Surfers Paradise! Matty J had such a merry time last year that he’ll be coming back to host, this time with Laura!

Your all-time favourite Christmas carols will be performed in a 2-hour jolly celebration of song and dance by an all Aussie line-up with one special international guest, travelling all the way from the North Pole! To top the night off there will be a sparkly fireworks finale!

Carols on the Beach is a free family-friendly event that that kicks off at 6pm. Make a weekend of it with a staycation or book the family in for dinner at a mouth-watering Surfers Paradise restaurant. View event.

17TH DECEMBER

SURFERS PARADISE BEACH

SKYPOINT’S CHRISTMAS IN THE CLOUDS

Celebrate the festive season high in the sky with a decadent Christmas buffet with all the trimmings at SkyPoint Observation Deck from 7pm-11:30pm on Friday 15th December 2023!

Join us for an unforgettable night of Christmas cheer including, Entry and Dinner at SkyPoint Observation Deck on a shared table depending on numbers booked, a Festive Christmas Buffet including live carving station, a 4.5 hour beverage package (Beer, Wine, Sparkling, Orange Juice & Soft Drinks) and Live Band. Cash Bar available for Spirit purchases on the night. View event.

15TH DECEMBER

SKYPOINT OBSERVATION DECK

CHRISTMAS AT THE OASIS

For something naughty and nice this Christmas, we recommend enjoying some cheeky eggnog, while putting your gingerbread house decorating skills to the test at The Oasis Shopping Centre. View event.

7TH – 22ND DECEMBER

THE OASIS SHOPPING CENTRE, BROADBEACH

WHITE CHRISTMAS AT MOVIE WORLD

Movie World’s White Christmas is back this December! 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. Book now.

Check out our Christmas Gift Guide!