The festive season is here

The Sunshine Coast has festive cheer in abundance this season, so gather your friends and family and enjoy a host of activities that are sure to get you in the holiday mood.

With the help of the festive program, you will easily find information on large-scale events, decorations and a stack of localised community celebrations.

From bright banners adorning light poles, Christmas trees in 25 locations and lights galore, not to mention the community carols, there will be plenty of events to enjoy during this year’s Sunshine Coast festive season.

In fact, this year alone, through its festive grants program, Council is supporting 30 unique and local events right across the region. There is something for everyone.

To find an event, simply visit the Sunshine Coast Events website events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au This all-inclusive events website comprises everything from community carols and markets to Council and commercial events.

The Festive Garden

Fireworks

Festive banners

Buderim Community Carols

The site is free to use and free for organisers to list their Sunshine Coast events. Here are just some of the upcoming activities to mark on your holiday calendar.

Buderim Community Carols
Host: Buderim War Memorial Community Association
When: December 11, 5.30pm
buderim.com/carols-by-candlelight

Kawana Carols by the Beach
Host: Kawana Nippers, Kawana Surf Life Saving
When: December 18, from 3pm
facebook.com/KawanaCarolsByTheBeach

You'll find details of Council’s main festive events including The Festive Garden at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanical Garden, which is on from December 16 through to December 20.

Plus, don’t miss our New Year’s Eve celebration, which is being held in Mooloolaba on December 31 from 5pm to midnight. See 2022 out with a bang – there will be firework displays at 8.30pm and midnight. You will also find a family zone with Paw Patrol, big bubbles, interactive glow shows, food trucks and live music.

There will also be a Beach Zone with a free bungy trampoline for under 18s, a youth stage with live DJs and the amazing Red Frogs.

Plan your journey home. Organise a lift legend, download or update your ride share apps or visit TransLink.

Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve 2022 in Mooloolaba is a Council event, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Police Service and other Emergency Services-SES, QFES, Red Frogs, QAS and QEMS).

For more information about Sunshine Coast Events or to list your event, visit events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au