Celebrate Christmas – Free Local Community Events

Free Local Christmas Events

The Gap Santa Sleigh  

Rotary Santa Sleigh map

Paddington’s Terraces by Twilight 

  • Friday, 6 December, from 4pm-8pm 
  • Given and Latrobe Terraces, Paddington 
  • Late-night shopping, face painting, fun for the whole family, and a visit from Santa 
  • View the event here

The Gap She Shed Christmas Market 

  • Saturday, 7 December, from 3pm-7pm 
  • St Mark’s Anglican Church & Hall, Waterworks Rd, The Gap 
  • Christmas gifts, local arts, crafts, jewellery, hand-made and baked goods, and more 
  • See The Gap She Shed Facebook page for more details

The Gap She Shed Christmas markets

Christmas at Ashgrove 

  • Sunday, 8 December, 4pm festival; 6pm carols 
  • Ashgrove Baptist Church, Firhill St, Ashgrove 
  • Carols, markets, free rides, free BBQ, and more! 
  • View the event here

Christmas at Ashgrove

Christmas at Bardon Markets 

  • Sunday, 8 December, from 7am-12noon 
  • Corner of Baroona Rd and Rainworth Rd, Bardon 
  • View the event here

Rotary Carols by Candlelight – Ashgrove 

  • Saturday, 14 December, from 4.40pm-8pm 
  • Dorrington Park, Mirrabooka Road, Ashgrove 
  • An evening of traditional carols, children’s activities, food trucks, and a fireworks finale. 

Rotary Carols by Candlelight

Find more Christmas events happening in Brisbane here.

Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check closer to the event date for up-to-date information. 

Distribution Area

The map below shows our current distribution areas. Note: letterbox distribution is limited in some areas due to the availability of walkers. Bulk supplies are also distributed to key business and office locations in the area. We have The Western Echo Stands at 6 locations: The Gap Village; Planet Marketing office on Koorong Street, The Gap; West Ashgrove – Near Smokin’ Joes Pizza & Bar; Jonty Bush MP Office – Ashgrove; Enoggera Night Owl – Enoggera; and Bardon Village – near the Bardon Bakehouse.

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