Christmas cheer is spreading all over the Gold Coast this year with preparations underway for the City's four festive annual events.
From the carols at Coomera, Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta to the interactive Christmas display at Broadbeach there will be an event nearby to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, each with their own unique spin.
"The City is spreading Christmas cheer this festive season with a choice of free events that will bring the whole family together," Mayor Tom Tate said.
"Santa Claus is coming to town and he wants all Gold Coasters to join him and sing along to our favourite Christmas carols.
"There is no shortage of events to get into the Christmas spirit with singing, dancing, family entertainment and of course the chance for the kids to meet the big man in red."
Cooly Carols
When: Sunday 8 December, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta
The southern Gold Coast's favourite beachfront Christmas event is returning to Queen Elizabeth Park, bringing a merry and bright night to Coolangatta.
Sing along to your all-time favourite carols, enjoy free family entertainment along with a delicious assortment of food trucks.
Cooly Carols is the only place on the Gold Coast where you will see the big man in red flying through the sky as he parachutes out of a plane and makes his grand entry to the event.
There will be Auslan interpreters on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience for everyone attending.
The night will conclude with a sparkling fireworks finale.
Santa has his parachute packed, and guests are encouraged to make their journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event.
The Cooly Carols is presented by City of Gold Coast and supported by Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts, Coolangatta Surf Club and 92.5 Triple M.
Christmas in Broadbeach
When: 14 to 22 December, 12pm to 4pm. Free festive workshops + 5:30pm to 8:30pm – free Santa meet & greet and selfies
Where: Broadbeach Mall, Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Broadbeach Mall is transforming in a magical gingerbread village to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with three workshops, Santa's Post Office, The Oasis Treasure Hunt and a Santa meet & greet.
The festive workshops will include gingerbread cookie decorating, Christmas craft and storytime theatre for the young ones.
Bookings are essential for the festive workshops and one booking will register children for all workshops over a one-hour duration.
Adding to the festive fun, join The Oasis Treasure Hunt with clues around every corner. No booking is required for this so see Gingerbread Village staff when you arrive for details.
Each evening from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Santa will be hanging out in the Gingerbread Village with his elves, ready to hear your wish lists and to get a selfie. No bookings required.
Christmas in Broadbeach is presented by City of Gold Coast.
Parking may be limited so consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.
Carols in Coomera
When: Saturday 14 December, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Coomera Sports Park, 53 Beattie Road, Coomera
Carols in Coomera will be the northern Gold Coast's biggest Christmas celebration for the whole family.
This free community event will include a spectacular Christmas show, delicious food trucks, free kids' activities plus a visit from Santa.
There will be Auslan interpreters on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience for everyone attending.
As parking will be limited, free Park 'n' Ride will be available from Westfield Coomera, Railway Road (opposite Coomera Train Station) every 15 minutes between 3pm and 5pm. Park in the blue rooftop carpark or yellow underground or purple carpark. The return shuttle bus will be every 15 minutes from 6pm to 8pm.
Carols in Coomera is presented by City of Gold Coast and supported by Westfield Coomera and 1029 Hot Tomato.
Carols on the Beach
When: Sunday 15 December, 5pm to 8pm
Where: Surfers Paradise Beach
Do the Jingle Bell Rock down to Surfers Paradise and enjoy the City's iconic Carols on the Beach with your feet in the sand and a whole bunch of free family-friendly entertainment.
This year's event will be a Christmas treat for the little ones, with not one but two featured performers.
Lenny Pearce, maker of toddler techno and one of the world's fastest rising artists in the electronic music scene, plus ARIA-winning Emma Memma, children's music and dance show extraordinaire will be taking the stage.
The always entertaining Matty J & Laura will be returning as hosts again this year.
Get ready to sing your hearts out to the best modern and traditional carols in a three-hour festival of Christmas fun, complete with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Auslan interpreters will be on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience.
Ride the G:Link to Cavill Avenue or make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event.
Presented by City of Gold Coast and supported by 90.9 Sea FM.
More details on all these events can be found at whatsongoldcoast.au/Christmas
