Places to Visit Santa in Brisbane
Where to go to see Santa in 2020
Santa will be taking his throne from early November at locations all across Brisbane, but as we all know this will look a little different this year. Whether it is for a photo socially distanced 1.5m from his throne, or just to let him know what tops their Christmas wish list this year, here are the best places for your Brisbane Kids to visit with the jolly man in the red suit in 2020. Be sure to scroll down to see all of the places to see Santa in your area of Brisbane.
We will be updating the events daily from now up until Christmas so make sure you check in regularly for new events!
Christmas Events over Multiple Days
Free photos with Santa at Big W
Big W | Australia Wide, 7 & 8 November, 11am – 3pm
Head into your local Big W store and get a free Santa photo. Big W would like you to rest assured, yours and Santa’s safety is our highest priority and they have a number of measures in place to help you feel comfortable with this offer. As an alternative to a Santa photo, Big W are also offering a free family Christmas print you can order online. Details can be found at Big W Santa Photo Day
Santa Visit’s The Farm
Granite Belt Christmas Farm| Applethorpe, 5- 20 December, 10am – 1pm Weekends only
Santa will be visiting the Granite Belt Christmas Farm every weekend in December from 10am – 1pm! Bring your camera and capture the magic of Christmas with Santa! No Bookings required, just follow social distancing. Find out more here Santa Visits the Farm
Santa Selfies
David Jones Queens Plaza| Brisbane CBD, 3- 24 December, 12pm – 5pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
Keep your eye out for Santa instore at David Jones Queens Plaza, as he wanders around taking selfies and offering special inside information on how he travels around the world in one night. Santa will be practicing physical distancing using a special photo prop to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone he meets this Christmas. Find out more here Santa Selfies
Santa on Tour
Various Ipswich Suburbs| Ipswich, 4- 6 and 11- 13 December, 4.30pm – 9pm
This year Santa and his helpers are taking Christmas to the suburbs to help spread the Christmas cheer. A socially distanced Santa, performers and characters will be popping up around Ipswich. The big blue double decker bus will be cruising Christmas lights locations and making surprise stops along the way. Find out more here Santa on Tour
Saturday 21 November
All About Handmade Christmas Market
Moggill State School | Moggill, 1pm- 5pm
Get ready for a great afternoon of Christmas shopping at the All About Handmade Christmas Market. There will be over 40 stores selling everything from jewellery, candles, clothing, homewares, skincare, toys cards and lots more. All About Handmade Christmas Market details
The Rotary Club of Mt Gravatt’s Christmas Market and Carols
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds | Mt Gravatt, 4pm- 9pm
This fantastic family-friendly FREE event with kids’ activities, amusement rides, jumping castle, rock wall, face painting, Christmas gift stalls, street food, carols, live music, a Christmas movie and a visit from Santa is definitely not to be missed. The Rotary Club of Mt Gravatt’s Christmas Market and Carols details
Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Market
Redcliffe Parade | Redcliffe, 4pm – 9pm
Saturday 28 November
The Handmade Expo Christmas Market Ipswich
Tulmur Place Precinct | Ipswich Central, 9am – 2pm
Come and join in the festivities of Christmas at this huge grand opening, with over 100 beautiful Handmade stalls, live music, food trucks, picnic areas, water play area, even Santa will be visiting with goodies for the children. The Handmade Expo Christmas Market details
Sunday 29 November
Caboolture Christmas Carols
Caboolture Centenary Lakes | Caboolture, 3pm- 8pm
This fantastic family-friendly FREE event with kids’ activities, carols, twilight markets, an appearance by Santa, food trucks, workshops and fireworks. Caboolture Christmas Carols details
Friday 4 December
Jingle All the Bay
Sandgate Town Centre | Sandgate, 6pm – 9pm
Enjoy shopping at the Christmas Market as well as live entertainment, a meet and greet with Santa, a winter wonderland laneway, Whoville themed area with entertainment, free kids activities, rides and a street parade. Jingle all the Bay details
Saturday 5 December
Nundah Christmas Twilight Market
Station Street | Nundah, 4pm – 10pm
From 4pm ’til 10pm you’ll be slinging gourmet eats and drinks, stuffing your Christmas stockings with unique, handmade gifts, shimmying to live music and tiring the kids out with elf-approved fun and a visit from Santa. Nundah Christmas Twilight Market details
Sunday 6 December
North Lakes Christmas Carols
Kinsellas Park | North Lakes, 3pm – 8pm
Bring your best vocals and a blanket to spread out, relax and enjoy a magical evening including carols, free kids activities and workshops as well as some last-minute Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets. North Lakes Christmas Carols details
Christmas Twilight Market Spectacular
Dunamis Church | Tanah Merah, 5pm – 7pm
Kicking off at 5pm, the markets will include stalls selling fresh produce, handcrafted gifts, boutique clothing and mouth-watering food. Plus the lighting of a 5ft Christmas tree, Christmas Carols by renowned Opera Singer Lisa Lockland-Bell and a special guest appearance by Santa. Christmas Twilight Market Spectacular details
Saturday 12 December
Flagstone Twilight Market and Community Carols
Flagstone State School | Jimboomba, 5pm – 8.30pm
Shop at the boutique and handmade market, eat from your favourite food truck and visit Santa while you sing-a-long to the festive Christmas carols. Please note tickets are required for the carols area and to meet Santa. Flagstone Twilight Market and Community Carols details
Saturday 19 December
Christmas Carnival
Sandstone Point Hotel | Sandstone Point, 12pm – 8.30pm
Tis’ the season to be jolly and celebrate with a day full of festivities including markets, food stalls, kids rides, entertainment, Christmas carols, fireworks and of course a visit from Santa! Christmas Carnival details
If you know of somewhere Santa will be we haven’t listed on the website then please email us [email protected] and we will add it to the website OR you could save us a lot of time and simply submit it via the register event button on the front page of the website (top right hand side).
Make sure that you don’t miss any of the other fun and family-friendly Christmas events in Brisbane; take a look at our Brisbane Kids Guide to Christmas.
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