Get Joyful this season with Christmas and New Year activities around Robina
It’s that crazy time of year again when our favourite fat man looms on the horizon and we start to plan our hard-earned time off. You don’t have to travel far and wide to partake in the holiday festivities – insideR has pulled together a scrumptious variety of Christmas lunches and other jolly events happening right here in and around Robina.
Sing along with the whole family and the Division 11 community
Carols by the Lake (Saturday December 8, 4-8pm)
This year’s Carols by the Lake will be held at the Waterfront Stage at Varsity Promenade. Presented by City of Gold Coast Councillor, Hermann Vorster, it’s a festive family event with traditional carols, an overflowing of community spirit, and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Orr. Celebrations will feature live music, glow sticks, food trucks, festive stalls, free kids’ activities and, of course, jolly ol’ Santa Claus!
Read our interview with Carols by the Lake MC, Paul Burt here.
Christmas with a choral twist (December 16, 3-4.30pm, Robina Community Centre)
Take a break from tradition and experience Christmas with a twist. Hosted by Gold Coast City Choir, this year’s concert will feature beautiful and fun Christmas songs that have some surprises and interesting twists! Come and sing along and enjoy a contemporary take on traditional Christmas carols.
Entry is $10.
Find out more at the Gold Coast City Choir website.
Celebrate Christmas all-month-long or enjoy an early Christmas lunch
Christmas at Robina Town Centre throughout December
Throughout the month, Robina Town Centre is transforming into a Christmas wonderland. Take part in various events such as DIY Christmas gift workshops, Christmas crafts for kids, extravagant wreath making, gift wrapping… and to top it all off, there will be photos with Santa in the new-look enchanted forest for children… (and even pet photos with Santa on The Promenade – see below!).
Click here for the a full list of Robina Town Centre Christmas activities
Santa Photos … let us count the ways in Robina this Christmas
The annual Christmas tradition of Santa photos is well underway across Gold Coast City and the new and improved Enchanted Forest at Robina Town Centre beckons, with the opportunity to have your family photo taken with Santa, amongst the magical forest backdrop.
Families have the option of booking a Fast Pass – no more lining up with tired toddlers and cranky babies! Skip the queue by reserving a time and date that suits you. Alternatively, wait a week or so and head on over during Robina Town Centre’s week of extended trading hours. For photo packages, pricing and booking, visit Robina Town Centre Santa Photos.
For something a little fun that breaks with tradition, Robina Town Centre also offers Awkward Christmas Portraits. Back by popular demand, these free Thursday night sessions help your family create some fun, new #awkies traditions. Don a Christmas sweater, style up your best mullet with a stunning wig and pull out the scrunchies, then bust out your most memorable pose for a Christmas photo to trump all others. Located on the Ground Floor near Sephora, the awkward Christmas portrait sessions are on Thursday 13 and Thursday 20 December from 5pm to 9pm. When you’re done with shopping and posing, head on over to the ‘Treat Yo’self’ Bar for a complimentary champers and a couple of sweet treats.
Finally, Robina Town Centre has recognised the call of the millennials who choose pets over parenthood. Families can now have their prized pets included in their family Christmas memories. For the first time ever, Robina Town Centre offers Santa photos for your family pet, with Santa all set up to pose with your pooch or the animal you call your own this weekend only.
Bring your prized pooch or furry friend along to the Promenade at Robina Town Centre this Saturday 8 December between 6pm and 8pm or Sunday 9 December between 5pm and 8pm to capture a pet pic that captures your heart this Christmas.
Housekeeping alert – bookings for the Santa pet photos are essential and no pets are permitted inside Robina Town Centre so be sure to read over the terms and conditions and park according to Robina Town Centre’s instructions to ensure you enter the Promenade by the external entry only.
Christmas lunch specials all December at Robina Tavern
At Robina Tavern – On the Lake, they believe Christmas lunch shouldn’t just be held on one day…but through the entire month of December! The tavern won’t be open for Christmas Day, but instead, will be celebrating the season every weekday in December. Enjoy a two-course roast lunch for only $15. The baked ham and turkey roast with roast vegetables will put you right in the festive spirit … topped off by the Aussie Christmas classic pavlova or pudding for dessert!
http://www.robinatavern.net.au/
Hand over cooking on Christmas Day, to relax with your loved ones
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Dog & Parrot Tavern
Enjoy Christmas lunch with family and friends at the freshly renovated Dog & Parrot Tavern. Their huge buffet is sure to have something to suit everyone’s taste. This spectacular buffet wraps up with a visit from Santa himself and includes a free gift for every child.
Adults cost $105, seniors $99, children 4-12 $52.50 and kids aged three and under are free.
https://www.dogandparrot.com.au/
Jazz up Christmas Day with an Italian Christmas at Spaghetti and Jazz
Indulge in a marvellous Italian family-style Christmas lunch. Enjoy a glass of champagne or beer upon arrival, before diving into a four-course festive feast. After lunch, stick around and celebrate with live entertainment by special jazz musician guests Col Atkinson, Wil Sargisson and more.
Visit Spaghetti and Jazz here to book.
Help those in need this Christmas season: Donate a Plate
Local charity Walk With Us supports the homeless, disadvantaged, youth, lonely, domestic violence and sufferers of mental health. They are hosting a free Christmas Eve lunch for those doing it tough on the Gold Coast. The lunch, feeding approximately 200 Gold Coast residents, is held from 11-2pm on 24 December at Albert Waterways, Cnr Hooker Blvd and Sunshine Parade, Broadbeach. This fourth annual Christmas lunch will include a yummy three course lunch, complemented by live entertainment and a visit from Santa.
Spots are filling fast so get in touch if you’d like to attend or volunteer. To book please call 0413086646, or email info@walkwithusgc.com.au – including your name, gender, and age if you are booking for under 16s.
How can you help? Every tax deductible donation of $20 will provide a plate and a place at the lunch for someone in need, offering a little extra light and love at what must be a very tough time for many. Please dig deep and help via the link below:
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A LUNCH FOR SOMEONE IN NEED FOR JUST $20
! ATTENTION BARBERS: Walk With Us are looking for 2 barbers that can donate time to cut hair and trim beards for the Christmas Eve lunch for 2018. If you or anyone you know can help please contact Walk With Us on 0413 086 646.
Walk With Us also host a dinner for the homeless every Monday night at Fraglely Hall in Burleigh. Well done to all involved in this fantastic cause which aims to improve the lives of homeless people and also to remove the stigma for those in tragic.
Find out more https://www.walkwithusgc.com.au/
See in 2019 with a bang – Celebrate New Years Eve in Robina
Celebrate the year that was and the excitement of a new year to come by the lake, on The Promenade at Robina Town Centre.
From 4pm til 10.30pm Robina Town Centre will turn on the fun on 31 December 2018 with an amazing night of live music and entertainment, followed by fireworks to kick-start the New Year.
Fireworks are at 9pm.
