This festive season, the Sunshine Coast is bursting with opportunities to connect, celebrate and make memories.
Whether it’s chasing Santa’s surf boat, hunting for handmade treasures at a market or belting out your favourite holiday tunes under the stars, there’s a festive community event waiting for you.
Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Taylor Bunnag said across the Sunshine Coast, local streets, parks and beaches were set to sparkle as Sunshine Coast Council’s Festive Grants help to bring beloved community celebrations to life.
“Whether you’re joining a favourite event or discovering something new, there’s a place for everyone to share in the joy and connection that makes our region so special – especially at this time of year,” Cr Bunnag said.
“Through our Festive and Commemorative Events Grants, Council supports local groups to deliver much-loved traditional events and new favourites, ensuring every corner of our region shines bright with community spirit.
“This year, more than $136,834 has been allocated to community organisations to support a wide range of community-led Christmas festivities right across the Sunshine Coast.”
Check out the Sunshine Coast festive events near you
Here’s a snapshot of the wonderful events receiving Council support this festive season. Each one is a testament to the creativity, dedication and heart of our local community groups.
| Date | Location | Event details |
| 22 November | North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba | North Shore Community Centre Christmas Carnival. Santa arrives by helicopter, with live entertainment, craft workshops and plenty of family fun. |
| 23 November | Caloundra Rugby League, Plover Parade, Caloundra | Annual Steps Christmas party and festive celebration for children and young people with autism and other disabilities. |
| 28 November | Beerburrum Hall, Beerburrum | Beerburrum Community Christmas Party. Enjoy a puppet show, petting zoo, face painting, music, food and a visit from Santa. |
| 29 November | Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge, Sippy Downs | Santa Paws Christmas Market and Photos. Enjoy a pet friendly market and have your photo taken with Santa. |
| 30 November | 28 Mill Street, Nambour | Nambour TramFest Christmas Street Party. Enjoy live music, food stalls, market stalls and gifts from Santa. |
| 29 November | Double Bay Park, Parrearra (Kawana Island) | Movie by the Bay with face painting, sausages, popcorn and a screening of The Grinch. |
| 4 and 11 December | Nambour CBD | Nambour Twilight Christmas Shopping Trail, including special offers, prizes, food trucks and festive stalls. |
| 5 December | Bli Bli State School, Bli Bli | Bli Bli Community Christmas Carols. Sing along to carols and enjoy community fun. |
| 5 December | Mapleton State School, Mapleton | Mapleton’s Christmas Concert with live music, Santa, face painting, food and festive cheer. |
| 6 December | Montville Village Hall, Montville | Montville Christmas Market. Handmade gifts, gourmet treats, live music and holiday cheer in a charming village setting. |
| 7 December | Crummunda Park, Wurtulla | Currimundi Lights on the Lake Festival. A free family event with children’s activities, live entertainment, illuminated watercraft parade and laser light show. |
| 7 December | Yandina State School | A family-friendly community Christmas carol event with food trucks and fireworks. |
| 7 December | Glen Retreat Park, Marcoola | Seaside Shores Community Christmas Event with Zumba, face painting, puppet shows and a visit from Santa. |
| 11-14 December | Suncoast Church, Woombye | A ‘Christmas Carol’ a free and entertaining musical theatre production over four nights, with five showings. |
| 13 December | 47 Bray Road, Mooloolah Valley | Mooloolah Valley Christmas lights and barbecue with face painting, carols and a Christmas lights competition. |
| 13 December | Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra | Free, family friendly community Christmas carols event at Kings Beach. |
| 13 December | Glasshouse Mountains Hall | 2025 Glasshouse Combined Churches Christmas Carols. A local, free and family friendly Glasshouse Christmas Carol event. |
| 13 December | Diddillibah Hall | Diddillibah Community Carols event with Santa and entertainment. |
| 13 December | Forest Glen | GATHAA First Nations Christmas Twilight Market. A First Nations market featuring local stalls and entertainment. |
| 14 December | Buhk Park, Alexandra Headland | Christmas in Alex with Live music, food stalls, entertainment and a fireworks finale. |
| 14 December | Apex Camp, Twin Waters | Twin Waters Carols in the Park with food trucks, face painting, local music, Santa’s visit, and a pyrotechnic finale. |
| 14 December | Buderim Village Park, Buderim | Buderim Community Christmas Carols with family entertainment, food stalls and local performers. |
| 17 December | Village Green, Montville | Montville Carols on the Green with sausage sizzle, face painting and festive fun under the stars. |
| 17 December | Peregian Beach Surf Club, Peregian | Peregian Beach Christmas Carols with live music, carols, children’s entertainment, gourmet food stalls and a sky-diving Santa. |
| 19 December | Bokarina Boulevard Park | A family friendly and free Christmas movie and picnic event. |
| 20 December | Alexander Bluff Foreshore Park, Mooloolaba | A free family-friendly Christmas Carol event with traditional carols and entertainment. |
| 20 December | Mudjimba Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Mudjimba | Free and family friendly local community Christmas carols with Santa and entertainment. |
| 24 December | Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club, Mooloolaba | Santa’s Arrival at Mooloolaba Beach by surf boat, with treats, photos and fireworks. |
| 25 December | Nambour Community Centre | Christmas Community Lunch – Nambour |
| 25 December | Coolum Civic Centre, Coolum | Coolum HeARTs Community Christmas Lunch |
For more details, reach out to your local community group featured.
