Christmas in the Park is a free community Christmas afternoon at Mt Cotton Community Park on Valley Way, Mount Cotton, on Sunday 29 November from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm. It has food stalls, live local entertainment, prizes, a visit from Santa and face painting.
It is a village-style event for families, and entry is free.
Dates, times and cost
The event runs for four hours, 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm, on Sunday 29 November at Mt Cotton Community Park, 51-100 Valley Way, Mount Cotton. Entry is free. The listing advises bringing cash for food.
What’s on at Christmas in the Park
- Food from several stallholders and shopping centre businesses
- Live entertainment from local talent
- Prizes
- A visit from Santa
- Face painting
- A jumping castle
The photo gallery on the listing also shows rides, food trucks and stalls, but the organisers have not published a full program.
Making an afternoon of it
With a 3.30 pm start, you can arrive after lunch, work through the stalls and activities, and stay as the light fades. Santa, face painting and the jumping castle are the draws for younger children, while the live local acts and food stalls give adults a reason to linger.
It is a community event on a local park, so expect a relaxed, village-style feel rather than a large ticketed show. Prizes are listed, but the organisers have not said how they are won.
Planning your visit
- Time of day: the afternoon start and 7.30 pm finish suit younger children.
- Toilets: public toilets are listed.
- Accessibility: the listing says the event welcomes people with access needs, but gives no specific features. Contact the organiser if you need details.
- Dogs: the listing marks pets as “enquire”, so contact the organiser before bringing a dog.
- Contact: 0412 476 039 or [email protected].
If you are planning the day around it, the park is on Valley Way, and the event is on a Sunday, so there is no need to rush after work or school. Pack water, a hat and some sunscreen for the earlier part of the afternoon, and bring a light layer for after sunset. The listing says the event is family friendly and non-smoking.
Getting there and parking
Mount Cotton is about 40 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD. A carpark is listed, but the organisers do not say how many spaces there are or whether it costs anything, so arrive a little early. Check the Translink journey planner for public transport options.
Nearby
- Christmas Twilight Markets at Sirromet – a Christmas market up the road in Mount Cotton, on Saturday 19 December.
- Redlands Coast Christmas Tree Lighting at Raby Bay – the free tree lighting on the Redlands Coast.
- More things to do in Redlands
- What’s on in South East Queensland
Details can change, so check the organiser’s listing before you go.
Quick answers
Is Christmas in the Park Mount Cotton free?
Yes, entry is free. Bring cash for the food stalls.
What time is Christmas in the Park?
It runs 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Sunday 29 November.
Where is Christmas in the Park Mount Cotton?
At Mt Cotton Community Park, 51-100 Valley Way, Mount Cotton.
Is Santa there?
Yes, a visit from Santa is listed, along with face painting and a jumping castle.
Can I bring a dog?
The listing says pets are an enquiry, so contact the organiser first on 0412 476 039.
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