We are a week into December, are you in the Christmas Spirit yet? If not, here are some events that will be sure to get you in the festive mood.
Christmas Tree Harvest at Granite Belt Christmas Farm
Dates: Nov 30 – Dec 23
Highlights: Order your Christmas tree ahead, Santa visits each weekend leading up to Christmas (1st-3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, 23rd).
Decorated Trees in the Warwick CBD
Date: Dec 7
Details: Businesses, schools, and community groups decorate designated trees in the CBD. Wander around to witness the street fill with Christmas joy.
Heritage Train Ride from Warwick to Stanthorpe
Date: Dec 9
Booking: Reserve your spot with Southern Downs Steam Railway.
Twilight Santa Paws Fete
Date: Dec 9, 4-7 pm
Location: Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay
Highlights: Entertainment, local carollers, and a visit from Santa and the Grinch for festive selfies.
Christmas Tree Festival at St Mark’s Anglican Church
Dates: Dec 19-22, 5-7 pm
Details: Admire beautifully adorned trees, vote for your favorite in “The People’s Choice,” and enjoy a Twilight Christmas Gift Market on Dec 21.
Merry Mini Markets at Rose City Shopping World
Dates: Dec 6-9
Details: Daily stalls near Woolworths, diverse offerings, and photo opportunities with Santa.
Pick Your Own Christmas Strawberries at Eastern Colour
Dates: Dec 16-17
Details: Enjoy a family day out picking sweet strawberries at Eastern Colour. Perfect for Christmas celebrations. Bookings essential.
Stanthorpe Christmas Markets in the Mountain
Date: Dec 8, 8 am – midday
Location: Stanthorpe Showgrounds
Details: Local artisan handcrafted market featuring artists, crafters, farmers, makers, and growers.
Carols in the Park
Stanthorpe: Dec 8, 6 pm, Weeroona Park
Warwick: Dec 10, 6 pm, Leslie Park
Santa’s Storytime
Warwick: Dec 6, 10:30 am, Warwick Library
Allora: Dec 6, 3 pm, Allora Library
Stanthorpe: Dec 7, 10:30 am, Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre Kids Korner
Killarney: Dec 7, 3 pm, Killarney Book Exchange
Christmas Movie in the Park – “Elf“
Stanthorpe: Dec 16, 6 pm, Weeroona Park
Warwick: Dec 17, 6 pm, Leslie Park
