Stuck on ideas for the school holidays? South Bank will come alive with festive flicks and dancing elves, while Ipswich has just opened a mega skate park for the kids.
This Christmas, there are lots of things to do in Brisbane and Ipswich. South Bank will have movies and dancing elves. Ipswich just opened a mega skate park for the kids. So if you’re looking for something to do during the school holidays, these places would be great!
- Catch a Christmas movie at South Bank with outdoor screenings of family favourites from December 17th – 222nd.
- Enjoy some festive cheer at the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Ipswich, featuring classic cars, floats, marching bands and more from 9th – 11th December.
- Check out the new skate park at Riverlink Shopping Centre in Ipswich, which includes a mini ramp, beginner bowl, rail and stairs with handrails.
- Take part in festive workshops like gingerbread-house making, Santa photos and arts & crafts at the Brisbane Christmas Markets in South Bank.
- Go on a carol cruise along the Brisbane River with family and friends, while singing your favourite festive tunes and admiring the twinkling lights of the city skyline.
- Join Santa and his elves for breakfast at The Workshops Rail Museum, or host your own special dinner event with a professional chef cooking up a traditional feast.
- Discover Brisbane’s enchanted Christmas gardens featuring spectacular displays of twinkly lights and decorations from November 19th – December 24th.
The South Bank Christmas Show
ELFIES! is a family-friendly Christmas pantomime that will have everyone in stitches. With two shows nightly at 5.30pm and 7pm, from 17-22 December, it’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Tickets start at only $6 per person and there are discounts for families and groups of four or six. So gather your friends and family and head to South Bank Parklands for a fun-filled festive evening!
Brisbane City Christmas Tree
King George Square
The Brisbane City Christmas Tree is a big tree that goes in King George Square. It’s a tradition that started in the 1950s. The tree will stay there from Friday 25 November to Sunday 8 January.Parents of young children should bring their kids to experience the Brisbane City Christmas Tree. It stands 22 metres tall, making it one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. This is a great time for parents to explore downtown Brisbane and create lasting memories with their families! You can take some amazing photos around the tree, or have a picnic on King George Square lawn.Don’t miss out on this festive occasion in Brisbane City – get your family together and come down to King George Square this holiday season! Share your experiences under the hashtag: #ChristmasInBrisbane.
The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights
King George Square. 9 Dec, 2022 – 25 Dec, 2022
The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights is a great place to see Christmas lights in Brisbane. The City Hall will be lit up with different colors and it will look very pretty. You can watch it every 15 minutes from 7:30pm to midnight from Friday 9 December to Saturday 24 December. It’s best viewed from the center of King George Square.Take the kids to see Santa’s reindeers saving Christmas, narrated by Brisbane local, The Order of Australia recipient and Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell. It is sure to be an experience they won’t forget. They’ll get to learn about how different cultures celebrate Christmas in a fun way while seeing all the pretty lights.So come down with your family and friends during this festive period and enjoy the magical display of lights that will surely bring out the holiday spirit in everyone! #ChristmasInBrisbane ?? ?❤️
Shiloh Church Carols
Shiloh Church will have a Community Christmas Carols on Saturday, December 17th from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. There will be performances from local schools and a special guest appearance from Santa! Face painting, food trucks, and more fun activities will be available for the whole family. This is a great opportunity for parents of young children to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy all that Shiloh Church has to offer. The evening will be filled with festive carols performed by guest artists accompanied by the Shiloh Music Team, so bring your singing voices! We look forward to seeing you there!
