‘Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through Gold Coast City, it was bustling and bubbling and sparkling and pretty!
For many of us, today, Friday 19 December 2014 marks the last day of work for the year and the beginning of our festive, summer holiday break.
Celebrate the commencement of a well-earned end of year break with some of the exciting Gold Coast City events taking place across the weekend and over the Christmas and New Year period.
Broadwater Parklands will host Christmas Markets tonight and throughout the weekend, featuring shimmering Christmas lights, the magical sounds of Christmas carols and a delectable range of once a year, indulge yourself, gourmet Christmas treats. For last minute shoppers, expect unique gift ideas and Christmas wares for all your family and the big man in red, Santa, will be stopping by via helicopter at 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Celebrate the end of the working year with multiple music events across Gold Coast City. Burleigh Brewing Co. hosts Friday Brew Jams tonight, featuring Deadmans Creek or see Karl S. Williams rock the Soundlounge with a funky mix of blues meets banjo, old American style.
Grab something local and hand-made for your Christmas gift list this weekend and soak up the market vibes with the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets tonight (and every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night), the Gold Coast City Organic Farmers Market at Miami this Sunday and the iconic Village Markets on Sunday at Burleigh Primary School.
Round out the weekend by celebrating Christmas Gold Coast City style with Surfers Paradise Carols on the Beach this Sunday night (21 December 2014). The biggest carols event in the city, Surfers Paradise will be buzzing with Christmas song and spirit, featuring local Australian artists, a visit from Santa and a spectacular fireworks finale.
If the working year hasn’t quite finished yet for you and you’ve run out of time for Christmas shopping, never fear – Robina Town Centre is here and open late. Click here to view Robina Town Centre’s extended trading hours until Christmas.
Whatever your Christmas schedule, be sure to step out this weekend with your family and enjoy all that Gold Coast City has to offer.
