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Sharing glad tidings and festive cheer throughout the Gladstone Region with a calendar of events and activities:
Appeals, Carols, Celebrations, Markets and Toy Runs throughout the Gladstone Region.
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Gladstone Region
AnglicareCQ is excited to launch the Adopt-a-Family Christmas Hamper Appeal to support local Central Queensland families and individuals going through tough times.
Together, let's make a difference.
Together, let's make a difference.
Location:
Gladstone Region
Gladstone Regional Council has joined with Gladstone Today to present the community with a Christmas Lights Trail for 2024.
Let's make the Gladstone Region shine!
23 Nov - 6 Dec 2024.
Let's make the Gladstone Region shine!
23 Nov - 6 Dec 2024.
Location:
Gladstone Region
Write Santa a letter or draw him a picture and he'll personally reply.
Post your letter in the mailboxes on display at your local library!
Mail closes Saturday 7 December.
Post your letter in the mailboxes on display at your local library!
Mail closes Saturday 7 December.
Location:
ARTmatters, 3 Pitt Street, Gladstone
Join us in making a difference by adopting a family in need. Adopting a family for Christmas is a meaningful way to share love, happiness, and generosity with those less fortunate.
Location:
Creative Ground Art Cafe, 2 Pine Street, Builyan
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Boyne Valley to Builyan. Check out the markets, do some weekend shopping, grab a coffee and a snack.
Last Sunday of the month. 9am-12pm
Last Sunday of the month. 9am-12pm
Location:
Chapman Park, 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
Set up from 7am - Calliope Rodeo Grounds.
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Location:
Creative Ground Art Cafe, 2 Pine Street, Builyan
We are pleased to be hosting our next ‘Welcome to the Gladstone Region Morning Tea’ in the beautiful Boyne Valley, in conjunction with the Boyne Valley Country Markets.
9am-12pm Sun 24 Nov 2024
9am-12pm Sun 24 Nov 2024
Location:
4 King George Street, Mount Larcom QLD
Bring along a project, but it's okay if you don't - we all love a chat. Bring along a friend too, and if you wish, some morning tea to share.
Doors open at 9am - last Tuesday of each month.
Doors open at 9am - last Tuesday of each month.
Location:
Chapman Park, 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
Entry a Gold Coin donation which will give you a ticket in a gate prize.
Free sausage sizzle for Primary School students and younger.
Free sausage sizzle for Primary School students and younger.
Location:
ARTmatters, 3 Pitt Street, Gladstone
Market stalls, food stall, licensed bar, live music, beautiful gardens.
Gold Coin Entry | Live Music | Licenced Bar
4pm-8pm Saturday 30 Nov 2024
Gold Coin Entry | Live Music | Licenced Bar
4pm-8pm Saturday 30 Nov 2024
Location:
Benaraby Progress Association Inc - Hall
Discover something truly special while shopping at your local makers market.
10am-1pm, Sat-30 November 2024
10am-1pm, Sat-30 November 2024
Location:
Mount Larcom Showgrounds
Annual Christmas Fair for the Mount Larcom and District communities.
4pm Saturday 30 November 2024
4pm Saturday 30 November 2024
Location:
1770 Getaway, 303 Bicentennial Drive, Agnes Water, Agnes Water
Welcome to our Getaway Garden Artisan Market.
Come along & bring the whole family for a fun event
8am-1pm Sun 1 Dec 2024
Come along & bring the whole family for a fun event
8am-1pm Sun 1 Dec 2024
Location:
Bray Park
Annual Carols by Candlelight for the Boyne Tannum community. Wet weather alternative venue - TSSHS Assembly Hall.
4.30pm Sun 1 Dec 2024
4.30pm Sun 1 Dec 2024
Location:
Benaraby Progress Association Inc - Hall
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Afternoon at the Benaraby Progress Hall.
Food and drinks available - Sausage Sizzle and soft drink/water.
4pm-7pm, Sunday 1 Dec 2024
Food and drinks available - Sausage Sizzle and soft drink/water.
4pm-7pm, Sunday 1 Dec 2024
Location:
75 Dawson Highway, Gladstone Central Qld 4680
Local Farmers/Flea market in the Gladstone Central Plaza - Kmart Carpark (undercover parking)
7am-12pm First Sunday of every month
7am-12pm First Sunday of every month
Location:
Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held every Sunday in school and public holidays at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.
(8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Location:
Boyne Tannum Community Centre
Come and join us for an afternoon of craft and entertainment as we celebrate the 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Extravaganza.
3.30pm-4.30pm, Wednesday, 4 December 2024
3.30pm-4.30pm, Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Location:
Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Parkland A
Get ready to jingle all the way! Join us for a fun evening of Christmas Carols, market stalls and the lighting of the CBD Christmas Tree.
4pm - 8.30pm Friday, 6 December 2024.
4pm - 8.30pm Friday, 6 December 2024.
Location:
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
Live entertainment, great food and a huge variety of market stalls.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Location:
Calliope Primary School, Calliope QLD 4680
Calling all to COME, SELL, SHOP
Are you decluttering before Christmas? Making more room for the new Christmas gifts?
Sat 8am-12pm Sat 7 Dec 2024
Are you decluttering before Christmas? Making more room for the new Christmas gifts?
Sat 8am-12pm Sat 7 Dec 2024
Location:
Miriam Vale Bowls Club
Come and join us for a night of fun and Christmas celebrations!
5pm Sat 7 Dec 2024.
5pm Sat 7 Dec 2024.
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
All motorcyclists welcome and asked to bring a new toy or non perishable food item for the needy.
Pillions must be at least 8yrs old and able to reach pillion footrests.
Riders arrive by 9am
Pillions must be at least 8yrs old and able to reach pillion footrests.
Riders arrive by 9am
Location:
1770 Getaway, 303 Bicentennial Drive, Agnes Water, Agnes Water
Come and celebrate the joy of Christmas with the Agnes Water community.
A free event for the whole family.
4pm Sun 8 Dec 2024
A free event for the whole family.
4pm Sun 8 Dec 2024
Location:
Calliope River Historical Village
Come along to our Country Markets and discover the wonders of the Village while you browse the stalls and enjoy the food/drinks on offer.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission
Children Free, Adults $2 admission
Location:
Miriam Vale Lion Park
The Lions Club Christmas Lights Competition is back this year covering Miriam Vale and Bororen.
Judging: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Judging: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Location:
56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Whether it’s a trip down memory lane or something more recent, we present a show for everyone to enjoy. All aboard the Christmas train, “Chattanooga Choo Choo!”
Morning tea from 10am, Show time 11am
Morning tea from 10am, Show time 11am
Location:
Gladstone Region
Explore the region, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play.
The school holiday program is a collaborative program which features events and activities across all Council facilities
The school holiday program is a collaborative program which features events and activities across all Council facilities
Location:
Many Peaks, Boyne Valley
SANTA LOLLY RUN - Starting at Many Peaks Police Station @ 3pm, traveling to Builyan, Ubobo and finishing at Nagoorin Hall.
From 3pm Sat 14 Dec 2024
From 3pm Sat 14 Dec 2024
Location:
Ferguson Park, Gladstone Turf Club, Dawson Highway, West Gladstone
Get ready for a day of fun & friendly competition at our Family Fun Race day! A perfect event for the whole squad to enjoy together.
Free kids entertainment from 11am
Free kids entertainment from 11am
Location:
Dennis Park, Boyne Island Q 4680
Boyne-Tannum community Christmas party Sponsored by Tannum Senior Seagulls!
From 5pm Saturday 14 December 2024
Stall holders wanted!!
From 5pm Saturday 14 December 2024
Stall holders wanted!!
Location:
10 Chapple Street, Gladstone Central 4680
Annual toy drive to raise toys and non-perishable food for Gladstone Women's Health Centre for families needing extra help over Christmas.
4pm-7pm Sat 14 Dec, 2024
4pm-7pm Sat 14 Dec, 2024
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
The Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday is hosting their Charity Market at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Make an exciting Christmas ornament from seeds and pods from the Gardens.
Free, bookings are full.
10am-11am Mon 16 Dec 2024
Free, bookings are full.
10am-11am Mon 16 Dec 2024
Location:
Gladstone Region
Gladstone Regional Council facility operating hours will change during the Christmas and New Year period.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Drop into the Gallery & Museum with the kids and make some Christmas Cards for the festive season!
10am-4pm 17 & 18 Dec 2024
10am-4pm 17 & 18 Dec 2024
Location:
Tom Jeffery Park, Agnes Water
Get ready for a festive day out at the Handmade Twilight Market Agnes Water - It's Christmas!
Our market is happening, rain or shine!
Free entry, Sat 21 Dec 2024 from 3pm
Our market is happening, rain or shine!
Free entry, Sat 21 Dec 2024 from 3pm
Location:
Tannum Sands - Boyne Island
Boyne Tannum Emergency Services will be escorting Santa around Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and close surrounds on Monday 23 December from 2pm.
Donations of individually wrapped lollies welcome!
Donations of individually wrapped lollies welcome!
Location:
Calliope Racecourse
Racegoers will flock to JS Neill-Ballantine Park on Boxing Day for the running of the 111th Gold Cup race meeting.
Thursday 26 December 2024 - Gates open 11am
Thursday 26 December 2024 - Gates open 11am
Location:
Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Parkland A
Gladstone Regional Council’s free New Year’s Eve Party returns!
We are spending the last sunset of 2024 by the water to bring in the new year.
5pm-midnight, Tuesday 31 December 2024
We are spending the last sunset of 2024 by the water to bring in the new year.
5pm-midnight, Tuesday 31 December 2024
Location:
Gladstone Region
Gladstone Regional Council proudly presents the annual Festival of Summer from Monday, 13 January – Friday 17, January 2025.
Tickets on sale 9am, Monday 25 November.
Tickets on sale 9am, Monday 25 November.
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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