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Fraser Coast Regional Council Festive Events

Fraser Coast Regional Council Festive Events
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Council has put together a list of all the Christmas events happening across the region to ensure you don't miss any festive fun!

Hervey Bay Christmas Tree Lighting
Official lighting of the Hervey Bay Christmas Tree. Join us for the Lighting of the Hervey Bay Christmas Tree during Food n Groove Fridays
WHEN: Friday 2 December, 4pm – 9pm
WHERE: City Park, Pialba (in front of the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery)
COST: Free

Makers Market
Shop local this Christmas and find the perfect unique gift at our Makers Market.
WHEN: Friday, 2 December 2022 from 4pm-8pm
WHERE: Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, 166 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655
COST: Free

Carols in the Park Maryborough
Live music, food trucks, family fun, plus a visit from Santa!
Carols in the Park returns to Queens Park, Maryborough in 2022.
Get in the Christmas spirit with Carols in the Park! Presented by the Maryborough Ministers Fellowship, enjoy local entertainment, singing, and plenty of food and drink options for the whole family.
Don’t forget your picnic blanket and your Christmas wish list, we hear there is a special guest appearance by the one and only, Santa! Get comfy and watch the Christmas Carols beginning from 6:30pm, with entertainment by local artists.
Finish off your night in true style by enjoying an impressive fireworks display from 8.00pm brought to you by Myatt Jewellers.
WHEN: Saturday, 3 December 2022 from 4pm-8pm
WHERE: Queens Park Maryborough, QLD, 4650
COST: Free

Carols in the Village
Family fun event at Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
WHEN: Saturday 3 December, 5pm gates open, Carols start 6pm
WHERE: 13 Zephyr St, Scarness
COST: Gold Coin Entry
Special visit from Santa, BYO blanket or chair, food and drinks available.

Christmas Twilight Markets
There's something for everyone at these festive markets, hosted by The Salvation Army.
Over 30 market stalls for you to browse and buy from, with all funds raised going toward purchasing a defibrillator.
There'll be fun activities for the kids, and of course, a visit from a pet-friendly Santa.
Enjoy a sausage sizzle, pick up some food and drink or tickle your sweet tooth with some baked goods. For the green thumbs, there's some plants for sale too.
WHEN: Saturday, 3 December 2022 from 2pm-7pm
WHERE: The Salvation Army, 11 Robertson Street, Urangan QLD 4655
COST: Free

Community Christmas Party
Proudly presented by the Burrum Heads Progress Association.
You're sure to have a great time! There will be:
- Chocolate wheel, raffles, leg ham prizes
- Snow cones
- Jumping castle and dry slide for children
- Free face painting
- Fairy floss
- SES bbq
- Licensed bar
- Mobile coffee van
- Lollies
and a very special visit from Santa!
WHEN: Saturday, 3 December from 3pm-7pm
WHERE: Community Hall - 41 Howard Street, Burrum Heads, QLD 4659
COST: Free

Poona Christmas party
Community Christmas event at Poona Hall
WHEN: Friday 9 December, 5pm – late
WHERE: Poona Community Hall, Snapper Dr, Poona
COST: Booking Essential

Poona Christmas party
Community Christmas event at Poona Hall
WHEN: Friday 9 December, 5pm – late
WHERE: Poona Community Hall, Snapper Dr, Poona
COST: Booking Essential
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