Christmas cheer across the Sunshine Coast
Get into the festive spirit this December and join carols, a party or see the boat parade!
Image from Kenilworth Christmas Celebrations
This year Sunshine Coast Council has provided support through the Community Grants program for more than 30 community-led Christmas events.
Some of the fabulous festive activities and events you can enjoy include:.
Mooloolah Valley Carols and lights
When: Friday 13 December
Time: 6 – 8.30pm
Location: Mooloolah Valley Community Centre, 47 Bray Rd, Mooloolah Valley
Bring your family and your picnic blanket and come along to the Mooloolah Valley Community Association’s Christmas Lights and Carols event!
Carols in the Caloundra CBD
When: Saturday 21 December
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Bulcock Street
Join the family friendly event and get the chance to meet Santa!
2024 Salty Carols
When: Saturday 14 December
Time: 3 – 8pm
Location: Jack Morgan Park, Coolum Beach
Coolum 'Salty' Christmas – A festive Salty Saturdays spectacular! FREE event – Fun for the whole family!
2024 Belli Hall Christmas Party
When: Saturday 14 December
Time: 4 – 8pm
Location: Belli Community Hall, 1170 Eumundi-Kenilworth Road, Belli Park
Mooloolaba Christmas Boat Parade 2024
When: Saturday 14 December
Time: 7pm
Click here for more information and to find the best viewing locations!
Kawana Carols by the Beach
When: Sunday 15 December
Time: 3 – 9pm
Location: 99 Pacific Blvd, Buddina QLD 4575
Kawana Carols by the Beach is a community-filled event bringing friends and families together for a fantastic afternoon and evening of free live entertainment from local community groups and professional singers.
With food vans, sideshow alley and Santa dropping by for a visit!
2024 Christmas in Alex
When: Sunday 15 December
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Alexandra Headland
The event includes music on-stage, low-cost rides for the kids and a visit from Santa.
Diddillibah Carols in the Park
When: Sunday 15 December
Time: From 5pm
Location: Ash Park, 658 Diddillibah Road
2024 Montville Carols on the Green
When: Wednesday 18 December
Time: From 6pm
Location: Montville Village Green, Memorial Cl, Montville
Come and join us, the MVA and the combined Range Churches, on the village green; bring the family, neighbours and friends, a picnic blanket, a basket of goodies and join in with the singing of some beautiful traditional Christmas Carols
Kenilworth Christmas Show
When: Saturday 21 December
Time: 3 – 8.30pm
Location: Kenilworth Hall
An unforgettable day of festive fun and community spirit to celebrate Kenilworth’s biggest Christmas show yet, along with the 100th anniversary of the historic Kenilworth Hall!
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Mooloolaba - 2024 Free Christmas Breakfast for the Homeless and Disadvantaged
When: Wednesday 25 December
Time: 7 – 10am
Location: Coast Guard HQ, 65 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Coolum HeARTS 2024 Community Christmas Lunch
When: Wednesday 25 December
Time: 12– 2pm
Location: Coolum Civic Centre
Coolum Hearts is once again putting on a Community Christmas Lunch.
Everyone is welcome to come along for lunch if you have nowhere to be, or just pop in to say Merry Christmas on the day.
For more information about Festive and Commemorative Events Grants or to apply in future, visit Council’s website.