From 3pm – 10pm, procure beautiful and unique wares at the Gift Market, which offers toys, homewares, fashion, jewellery, stationery and foodstuffs. LifeFlight Foundation will be wrapping gifts for a gold coin donation from 15 – 23 December in the Gift Market from 3pm – 10pm daily.
Listen to soulful live music at Village Beat at the Arbour View Café Lawns for half-hour sessions at 4.15pm, 5.45pm and 7.15pm. There is also the opportunity to sing-a-long at Carols by Twilight at River Quay with half-hour sessions taking place at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. Performers will change each evening, the program includes The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple, Hillsong, Voices of Birralee, Queensland Show Choir, In the Mood Four, Diva Productions Australia, Ensemble Diaspora with Brisbane City Sounds Choir, Australian Girls Choir and Starz Production Team.
On the promenade near The Wheel of Brisbane; take the little ones for a trackless train ride on the Xpress Fun Train (note: fees apply for this activity) and enjoy vibrant street-performers.
Kids will revel in free craft and dance activities, plus a visit from Santa in Stanley Street Plaza. The free kid’s activities will be open from 3-7pm daily, while Santa is onsite from 4-8pm daily. Head to the Little Days Out program page for the schedule of activities.
As the sun settles for the day, stake your place on Streets Beach and snuggle-up to your favourite Christmas films – the complete timetable is below and bookings are not required:
| Date | Film |
| Friday 15 December | 6:00pm Santa Buddies (G) 1hr 28mins8:00pm A Christmas Carol (PG) 1hr 35mins |
| Saturday 16 December | 6:00pm Arthur Christmas (G) 1hr 37mins8:00pm Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) 1hr 44mins |
| Sunday 17 December | 6:00pm The Flight Before Christmas 1hr 20mins8:00pm I’ll Be Home for Christmas 1hr 26mins |
| Monday 18 December | 6:00pm Saving Santa (G) 1hr 23mins8:00pm Miracle on 34th Street (1994) (G) 1hr 54mins |
| Tuesday 19 December | 6:00pm The Nightmare Before Christmas (G) 1hr 16mins8:00pm The Muppet Christmas Carol (G) 1hr 25mins |
| Wednesday 20 December | 6:00pm The Polar Express (G) 1hr 40mins8:00pm Jingle All the Way (PG) 1hr 29mins |
| Thursday 21 December | 6:00pm The Search for Santa Paws (G) 1hr 36mins8:00pm Fred Claus (PG) 1hr 56mins |
| Friday 22 December | 6:00pm The Santa Clause (G) 1hr 37mins8:00pm The Santa Clause 2 (G) 1hr 44mins |
| Saturday 23 December | 6:00pm Elf (G) 1hr 37mins8:00pm Home Alone (PG) 1hr 43mins |
Source: VisitBrisbane.com.au
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