Christmas Markets GC is a free, three-night Christmas market at Broadwater Parklands in Labrador, on the Gold Coast, from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December. It has stalls, rides, live entertainment, carollers and Santa, from 4 pm to 10 pm.
This is the 14th annual event, run by the not-for-profit Christmas Spirit Group.
Dates and times
The markets run over three nights: Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December. The listed hours are 4 pm to 10 pm.
What’s on at Christmas Markets GC
- Stalls: local small businesses selling handmade and artisanal goods, gifts and festive treats, plus gourmet food.
- Santa: he arrives by helicopter, and photos with him in the Christmas Grotto are free.
- Rides and kids’ activities: amusement rides, giant inflatables, Christmas displays and a sideshow alley.
- Entertainment: live entertainment and carol singers.
- Christmas trees and lights: the organiser lists real Christmas trees and a display of lights.
Entry is free. Prices for food, stalls and rides are not listed by the organiser, so take cash or a card for the extras.
Who runs Christmas Markets GC?
The Christmas Spirit Group, a not-for-profit association, runs the markets. The organiser also runs a Giant Christmas Raffle, which asks for donations, and a Facebook giveaway for a Christmas hamper worth over $100.
You can contact the organiser on 0434 289 282 or [email protected], or follow the event on Facebook for updates.
Tips for a night at the markets
- Go early in the evening if you have little kids, since the program starts at 4 pm.
- Take cash or a card for rides, food and stalls, because entry is free but extras are not.
- Check the Facebook page on the day for any program changes.
Parking and facilities
Plan how you will arrive before you leave home, because the amount of parking is not stated.
The Experience Gold Coast listing shows a carpark and coach parking, public toilets and a parents room. Costs and capacity are not stated.
The event is listed as pet friendly, but you need to enquire with the organiser first. Accessibility details are not published, so ask the organiser before you go.
Is Christmas Markets GC good for kids?
The organiser describes it as family friendly. Kids get rides, giant inflatables and a sideshow alley, plus the Christmas Grotto with free Santa photos. There is also a parents room if you need a quiet spot with little ones.
Getting there
Broadwater Parklands is on Marine Parade, Labrador. It is about 1 hour by car from Brisbane CBD, without traffic.
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Nearby
- Evandale Parklands, Gold Coast – another Gold Coast park for the kids.
- Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens – a quiet daytime stop.
- 5 of the Best Markets in South East Queensland
- More Gold Coast days out
Quick answers
Is Christmas Markets GC free?
Yes. Entry is free, and so are Santa photos in the Christmas Grotto.
When are the Christmas Markets GC?
Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December, from 4 pm to 10 pm.
Where are Christmas Markets GC held?
At Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Labrador.
Does Santa come to Christmas Markets GC?
Yes, Santa arrives by helicopter and is in the Christmas Grotto for free photos.
Can I bring my dog?
The event is listed as pet friendly, but the organiser asks you to enquire first.
Are there toilets and parking?
Yes, the organiser lists a carpark, public toilets and a parents room.
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