This Christmas season, take advantage of the great Gold Coast weather with some outdoor fun. Gather the family, pack your picnic blanket, cushions or chairs and attend one of the many free local Christmas Carol evenings.

Photo credit: Surfers Paradise Community
Christmas in the Park - Pacific Pines9 December, 4-8pm, Central Park
Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines, Q 4211)
In addition to a dedicated Christmas Carols session, families will enjoy amusement rides, face painting, a giant inflatable snow globe, market stalls and a fireworks finale.
Ormeau Carols10 December, 4-9pm, Brien Harris Oval
Orange Mountain Road, Ormeau, Q 4208)
This beloved annual event offers free children's rides, various market stalls and singing of traditional and modern Christmas Carols. The evening wouldn't be complete without a visit from Santa and a fireworks finale.
Jacob's Well Carols
17 December, 5:30-8pm, Reisenwebber Park
Bay Drive, Jacobs Well, Q 4208)
Children's entertainment including Magician Awesome Adam, a visit from Santa, carols and fireworks spectacular.
Surfers Paradise Carols on the Beach
23 December, 6:30-8pm, Surfers Paradise Beach
(Surfers Beach, Surfers Paradise, Q 4217)
The event features a line-up of talented local musicians and dancers, culminating in a fireworks finale.
Norm Rix Park Carols by Candlelight
23 December, 5:30-8:30pm, Norm Rix Park
(119 Government Road, Labrador, Q 4215)
Live stage entertainment, food and drink outlets, an appearance
by Santa and fireworks.