With less than a week until Christmas, Gold Coast City businesses are beginning to shut down for the Christmas break, which means holidays! Make the most out of your weekend and finalise your Christmas shopping, relax with friends and family, and enjoy some music and entertainment.
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER
Christmas Markets
This weekend, get your last minute Christmas gifts and gourmet Yuletide treats from 4pm – 10pm at Broadwater Parklands. Activities including arts and crafts, family portraits inside a snow globe, free Santa photos, and an outdoor Christmas movie will entertain the whole family.
For more information visit christmasmarketsgc.com.au or contact Nicole Thomsen on christmasmarketsgc@gmail.com or 0434 289 282
Date: Friday 20 December – Sunday 22 December
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Broadwater Parklands
Cost: Free
Friday Brew Jams at Burleigh Brewing Co
Celebrate the end of the working week and the start of the Christmas holidays at Burleigh Brewing Co. Burleigh Brewing Company is the only craft beer production facility of its kind in Queensland, and takes pride in being a responsible corporate and community role model with progressive eco-friendly programs and practices.
Friday Brew Jams gives new and emerging artists the opportunity to perform their original music live on the Gold Coast.
Date: Friday 20 December
Time: 5pm – 8:30pm
Location: Burleigh Brewing Co, 17A Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads
Cost: Free
Comedy in the Basement ft Harley Breen
Harley Breen presents a hilarious standup at the Basement at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. In his sprightly re-enactments of suburban machismo, or the late night frustration of a midnight radio quiz, Harley gives sharply observed insights into emotions everyone experiences.
If you’re organising a special event like a birthday or hens party, check out the dinner and show packages available. To book visit www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/whats-on-items/comedy-in-the-basement-harley-breen or call the Box Office on 5588 4000.
Date: Friday 20 December
Time: Doors open 6:30pm, show begins at 8pm
Location: The Basement, The Arts Centre Gold Coast
Cost: $25 singles, $22 group, $79 dinner and show.
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
Stuart James Memorial Raceday
Enjoy a day at the races at the Gold Coast Turf Club this Saturday. To book a dining package or for more information email info@gctc.com.au or call 5538 1599.
Date: Saturday 21 December
Time: 10am
Location: Gold Coast Turf Club
Cost: General admission $12
Carols on the Broadwater
Santa will be arriving by boat all the way from the North Pole this Saturday for live entertainment and Christmas Carols, just before he sets off on his journey to deliver presents to children all around the world. Live entertainment, a roving choir and face painting will kick off at 3pm, and the Southport Yacht Club restaurant will be open for dinner.
Date: Saturday 21 December
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Location: Southport Yacht Club, Main Beach
Cost: Free
Gold Coast City Christmas Lights
Pack the family into the car, program your GPS, relax and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer while doing a tour of the Gold Coast City Christmas Lights.
Some of the best light displays around Robina include:
Mudgeeraba
Mudgeeraba Market Centre, 3 Swan Lane
Merrimac
24 Red Ash Court
Tallai
Tallai General Store, 1 Tallai Road
Varsity Lakes
47 Gerona Circuit
7 Clematis Court
Burleigh Waters
104 Dipper Drive
49 Dipper Drive
13 Jabiru Avenue
Tugun
85 Kitchener Street
7 Coolara Street
Wagwan Street to June Street
Date: Any time
Time: After dark!
Location: Various
Cost: Free
SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER
Run Swim Series at Burleigh Heads
The Bluhat Burleigh Swim Run is a fun fitness event open to everyone from aspiring athletes to those just looking to get some exercise and have a good time. You can even complete the event in a team of two. The event comprises 400m of swimming and 3.84km of running.
The Zarraffa’s swim leg begins off Burleigh Beach, finishing with the Running Shop run leg. Simply register in front of Burleigh Lifeguard Headquarters on the day. Don’t forget your swimmers, goggles, running shoes, hat, towel, sunscreen and water bottle.
For more information visit www.burleighswimrun.com.au or contact Ty Dowker on burleighswimrun@gmail.com or 0413 148 470.
Date: Sunday 22 December
Time: 6am rego for 6:30am start
Location: Burleigh Lifeguard Headquarters
Cost: $15 per person, or $20 per team or $40 a family.
Coolangatta Beachfront Markets
The Art and Craft markets have been running on the Gold Coast for over 20 years, and market goers continually find ingenious, weird and wonderful gifts and souvenirs. Over 150 stalls will be selling their best and most original Australian-made goods.
For more information visit www.artandcraft.com.au or contact Art and Craft on the Coast on info@artandcraft.com.au or 5591 6360
Date: Sunday 22 December
Time: 8am – 2pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Cost: Free
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