This festive season, the Sunshine Coast is bursting with community Christmas events for families. Whether it’s chasing Santa’s surf boat, hunting for handmade treasures at a market or belting out your favourite holiday tunes under the stars, there’s a festive community event waiting for your family.
Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said local streets, parks and beaches were set to sparkle as Sunshine Coast Council’s Festive Grants help to bring beloved community celebrations to life.
“Whether you’re joining a favourite event or discovering something new, there’s a place for everyone to share in the joy and connection that makes our region so special – especially at this time of year,” Cr Bunnag said.
Here’s a snapshot of the wonderful events receiving Council support this festive season.
Alexandra Headline carols, a Christmas community event on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Community Christmas Events 2025
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 November | North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba | North Shore Community Centre Christmas Carnival | Santa arrives by helicopter, with live entertainment, craft workshops and plenty of family fun. |
| 23 November | Caloundra Rugby League, Plover Parade, Caloundra | STEPS Christmas Party | Annual STEPS Christmas party and festive celebration for children and young people with autism and other disabilities. |
| 28 November | Beerburrum Hall, Beerburrum | Beerburrum Community Christmas Party | Enjoy a puppet show, petting zoo, face painting, music, food and a visit from Santa. |
| 29 November | Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge, Sippy Downs | Santa Paws Christmas Market and Photos | Enjoy a pet-friendly Christmas market and have your photo taken with Santa. |
| 29 November | Double Bay Park, Parrearra (Kawana Island) | Movie by the Bay | Movie by the Bay with face painting, sausages, popcorn and a screening of The Grinch. |
| 30 November | 28 Mill Street, Nambour | Nambour TramFest Christmas Street Party | Enjoy live music, food stalls, market stalls and gifts from Santa. |
| 4 & 11 December | Nambour CBD | Nambour Twilight Christmas Shopping Trail | Twilight shopping trail with special offers, prizes, food trucks and festive stalls. |
| 5 December | Bli Bli State School, Bli Bli | Bli Bli Community Christmas Carols | Sing along to much-loved carols and enjoy community fun for the whole family. |
| 5 December | Mapleton State School, Mapleton | Mapleton Christmas Concert | Christmas concert with live music, Santa, face painting, food and festive cheer. |
| 6 December | Montville Village Hall, Montville | Montville Christmas Market | Handmade gifts, gourmet treats, live music and festive cheer in a charming village setting. |
| 7 December | Crummunda Park, Wurtulla | Currimundi Lights on the Lake Festival | A free family event with children’s activities, entertainment, illuminated watercraft parade and laser light show. |
| 7 December | Yandina State School, Yandina | Community Christmas Carols | A family-friendly community Christmas carol event with food trucks and fireworks. |
| 7 December | Glen Retreat Park, Marcoola | Seaside Shores Community Christmas Event | Zumba, face painting, puppet shows and a visit from Santa. |
| 11–14 December | Suncoast Church, Woombye | A Christmas Carol – Musical Theatre Production | A free musical theatre production over four nights, with five showings. |
| 13 December | 47 Bray Road, Mooloolah Valley | Mooloolah Valley Christmas Lights & BBQ | Christmas lights and barbecue with face painting, carols and a lights competition. |
| 13 December | Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra | Kings Beach Community Christmas Carols | Free community Christmas carols by the beach. |
| 13 December | Glasshouse Mountains Hall | Glasshouse Combined Churches Christmas Carols | A free family-friendly carol event hosted by local churches. |
| 13 December | Diddillibah Hall, Diddillibah | Diddillibah Community Carols | Community carols with Santa and family entertainment. |
| 13 December | Forest Glen | GATHAA First Nations Christmas Twilight Market | A First Nations market featuring local stalls and entertainment. |
| 14 December | Buhk Park, Alexandra Headland | Christmas in Alex | Live music, food stalls, entertainment and a fireworks finale. |
| 14 December | Apex Camp, Twin Waters | Twin Waters Carols in the Park | Food trucks, face painting, local music, Santa’s visit and pyrotechnics. |
| 14 December | Buderim Village Park, Buderim | Buderim Community Christmas Carols | Family entertainment, food stalls and local performers. |
| 17 December | Village Green, Montville | Montville Carols on the Green | Sausage sizzle, face painting and festive fun under the stars. |
| 17 December | Peregian Beach Surf Club, Peregian | Peregian Beach Christmas Carols | Live music, children’s entertainment, gourmet food stalls and a sky-diving Santa. |
| 19 December | Bokarina Boulevard Park, Bokarina | Christmas Movie & Picnic | A free Christmas movie and picnic event for families. |
| 20 December | Alexander Bluff Foreshore Park, Mooloolaba | Mooloolaba Christmas Carols | Free family-friendly Christmas carols with entertainment. |
| 20 December | Mudjimba Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Mudjimba | Mudjimba Community Christmas Carols | Community carols with Santa and entertainment. |
| 24 December | Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club, Mooloolaba | Santa’s Arrival at Mooloolaba Beach | Santa arrives by surf boat with treats, photos and fireworks. |
| 25 December | Nambour Community Centre, Nambour | Christmas Community Lunch – Nambour | A welcoming Christmas Day lunch for the community. |
| 25 December | Coolum Civic Centre, Coolum | Coolum HeARTs Community Christmas Lunch | A friendly and inclusive Christmas lunch at Coolum Civic Centre. |
For more Christmas events, check out our huge CHRISTMAS EVENT GUIDE
