Christmas Community Events
SANTA’S ARRIVAL PARADE ORION SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL
Saturday 8 November 2025
9.00 am – 10.00 am
1 Main Street, Orion Springfield Central
Join Orion Springfield Central for a Wonder Full Christmas Parade – a magical free community event to officially welcome Santa and Mrs Claus to town!
floral wreath workshop
Saturday 15 November 2025
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Trevallan Lifestyle Centre, 77 Fernvale Rd, Brassall
In this hands-on workshop (1.5 to 2 hours), you’ll create a beautiful, natural wreath on a 30cm base, using a mix of fresh and dried materials. Perfect to hang on your front door all festive season.
SANTA’S ARRIVAL PARADE RIVERLINK SHOPPING CENTRE
Saturday 15 November 2025
10.00 am – 1.30 pm
Downs Street and The Terrace, North Ipswich
Experience a day full of Christmas cheer and watch Santa and his friends make their grand arrival to Riverlink Shopping Centre!
A magical Christmas pantomime
18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28 November 2025
Various times
Incinerator Theatre Complex, 15 Burley Griffin Drive, Queens Park, Ipswich
Santa, Santa! Where are you? is a magical pantomime written and directed by Kay McAllan, performed by the Daytime Theatre Troupe. The pantomime is perfect for children aged 3-8 years.
Toddler Disco, Tiny Feet, Big Beats!
Thursday 27 November 2025
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
UB’s Milk Bar, 126 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
Get ready to groove, giggle, and glow for a joyful afternoon of dancing, dress-ups, and disco lights designed for little movers and shakers. Expect bubbles, beats, and plenty of sparkle! Family-friendly. All welcome.
HOPE DELIVERED – A CHRISTMAS EVENT
1 December – 25 December 2025
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Cnr of Eileen Street and Glebe Road, Booval
Ipswich Uniting Church transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland with Christmas lights and tree displays. On Saturday 6 December see the Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir and Ipswich Model Band.
Link up and light up with focal community living
Tuesday 2 December 2025
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
20 Limestone Street, Ipswich
Entertainment by Focal’s Performing Arts and Dance Troupe (featuring performers with disability) and a live performance by Just Singing Community Music School. The Ulysses Motorcycle Club is bringing Santa for photos and collecting toy donations for the annual Toy Run. Plus loads of activities which are sensory-aware and support social connection for clients and families.
CHRISTMAS CHEER AT BOOVAL FAIR
Saturday 6 December 2025
From 10.00 am
Cnr Brisbane and South Station Roads, Booval
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Booval Fair! Captain Christmas, Mrs Claus, Buddy the Booval Kangaroo, Frosty, Rudolph and their festive friends will welcome Santa with a spectacular parade through the centre.
Enchanted Christmas Twilight Event
Saturday 6 December 2025
4.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Ipswich Showgrounds, Parker Ave, Ipswich
A fantastic variety of Christmas Stalls to find the perfect Christmas gifts. Plus plenty of activities for the kids, enchanting decorations, glittering festive lights, free activities, amusement rides, fun entertainment, Christmas Carols, and a special visit from Santa himself!
MARBURG SHOW SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
Saturday 6 December 2025
4.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Marburg Showgrounds, 45–55 Queen Street, Marburg
Experience Christmas in the country with family friendly activities and rides. Enjoy a special visit from Santa!
FRIENDSMAS TRIVIA AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH
Wednesday 10 December 2025
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
5 Union Place, Ipswich
Get ready for an evening of amazing food, great drinks, games and trivia at Hotel Commonwealth! The questions are fun – not hard – and will take you back through all the best bits.
FRANTIC, FESTIVE FROLICS
Wednesday 10 December 2025
10.00 am and 1.00 pm
Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
The Ipswich Seniors’ Concert Group invite you to join them for yet another astonishing spectacle of jollification with Frantic, Festive Frolics!
Supper with mrs claus at Booval Fair
Thursday 11 December 2025
5.00 pm
Cnr Brisbane and South Station Roads, Booval
Gather round, enjoy free milk and cookies, and listen as Mrs Claus shares heart-warming Christmas stories sure to delight kids of all ages.
ROSEWOOD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Friday 12 December 2025
5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Rosewood Showgrounds, 1 Railway Street, Rosewood
The much loved Rosewood Christmas Festival is back with market stalls, free rides, carols and a visit from Santa.
STITCH IN THE ‘SWICH CHRISTMAS COMEDY SPECIAL
Friday 12 December 2025
8.00 pm
Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
Another hilarious line up supported by the Sit Down Comedy Club to celebrate Christmas with a smile!
Christmas holidays fun pack at general public
13 December 2025 – 25 January 2026
37 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
Two awesome activities in one epic package for $29pp at General Public. A bowling and arcade pack is the perfect way to make the most of the Christmas school holidays. Visit General Public for details.
Sunday morning with santa at ewe nique
Sunday 14 December 2025
9.00 am – 12.00 pm (Santa at 10.00 am)
187 Missigs Road, Haigslea
Visit the animals at Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm with a special visit from Santa. There will be a sausage sizzle, ice blocks, cupcakes, cold drinks and lucky dips all to buy. Plus special Christmas pricing on animal feed buckets and each child will receive a small gift. Bookings essential.
ULYSSES CLUB ANNUAL IPSWICH TOY RUN
Sunday 14 December 2025
10.30 am
Brassall Shopping Centre to Ipswich Showgrounds
Join or support the 30th Ipswich Toy Run to raise funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and Ulysses Club Arthritis Fund. Proudly brought to you by the Ulysses Club Inc. – Lockyer Branch.
YAMANTO CENTRAL CHRISTMAS
15-24 December 2025
Business Hours
488 Warwick Road, Yamanto
Meet Santa at Yamanto Central! This Christmas, Santa is making a special stop at Yamanto Central for meet-and-greet sessions and festive DIY photo opportunities.
morning tea with mrs claus at Booval Fair
Monday 15 December 2025
10.00 am
Cnr Brisbane and South Station Roads, Booval
Join Mrs Claus and Buddy the Booval Kangaroo for milk, cookies and Christmas storytelling.
BOOKISH BAUBLES AND ORNAMENTS DROP-IN
15, 16, 18, 19 December 2025
Various times
Various Ipswich Libraries Branches
Create magical Christmas ornaments using recycled books! Cut, fold, decorate and learn how to turn old stories into new treasures. This hands-on workshop led by artisan Kate Roberts blends creativity, sustainability, and holiday cheer!
little humpty’s christmas party
Wednesday 17 December 2025
9.00 am – 2.00 pm
Summerland Camel Farm, Harrisville
A fun-filled Christmas Party like no other! With Christmas activities and a visit from Santa. Dress in your best Christmas getup and bring a camera to get the perfect Christmas shot with your favourite camel!
Christmas Disco Drop In
17, 18, 19 December 2025
Various times
Various Ipswich Libraries Branches
A fun filled disco drop in featuring a festive mix of Christmas songs and popular hits. With disco games it will be non stop fun with childrens DJ’s from G&M Event Group.
The Base – COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BBQ 2025
Thursday 18 December 2025
2.30 pm – 5.00 pm
15 Kingsford Street, Goodna
Kick off Christmas with a community BBQ including Santa photos, treats, dunk tank, jumping castle, face painting, music and so much more.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE GAILES COMMUNITY HOUSE
Saturday 20 December 2025
2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
2 Bruce Lane, Camira
Plenty of family friendly activities including petting zoo, photo booth, carols sing along and a visit from the jolly man himself.
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