If you are looking for places to visit Santa in Brisbane this year, you’re going to love my article! I have pulled together a tonne of local places across Brisbane where you can take your kids to see Santa. In the lead up to Christmas, there really is no shortage of opportunities places to visit Santa in Brisbane with your family!
Where to visit Santa
Shopping centres are great at helping the big fella out with this, welcoming him with parades, a secure park for his reindeer, and a comfortable chair to sit in from early November. But Santa is a magical tireless fellow who loves to delight children everywhere with his special guest appearances at community events, Christmas Markets, Christmas Carols, Christmas festivals and other Christmas events across Brisbane. If you want to know where to find Santa this year check out our guide below!
- Places to visit Santa in Brisbane City CBD
- Places to visit Santa in north Brisbane
- You can visit Santa at these local Christmas carols
- Places to visit Santa on the southside of Brisbane
- Places to visit Santa east of Brisbane
- Places to visit Santa in the western suburbs of Brisbane
- All the best places to see Santa this year!
There are so many places to visit Santa in Brisbane. Here is a brief list, but keep reading to find the full details!
- Santa photos at: David Jones, Westfield Shopping Centres, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Brookside Shopping Centre, Peninsula Fair, Myer at North Lakes.
- Christmas Carols at: Caboolture, Redcliffe, Sandstone Point, Pine Rivers, Sherwood.
- Christmas Markets at: Flagstone Twilight Markets & Community Carols.
- Christmas Festivals at: Jingle all the Bay – Sandgate, Jimboomba Christmas Brigade.
Places to visit Santa in Brisbane City CBD
Embark on a festive adventure in the heart of Brisbane city as we reveal a lineup of enchanting places where you can visit Santa and create cherished holiday memories.
Santa’s Stop Over | South Bank Parklands
Snap a festive family photo with Santa at the Flowstate precinct, where Santa’s friendly elves are ready to help capture the magic of Christmas for you on your phone. For those who have been naughty this year be prepared for a surprise at Santa’s Stopover from a well-known green man!
Entry to Santa’s Stopover is free however pre-registration is required on arrival at Flowstate. Meet Santa from 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 4.30pm daily from 14 – 22 December.
- When: 14 December – 22 December
- Where: Flowstate Precinct
Find out more about where to see Santa at South Bank here.
Santa photos at David Jones Queens Plaza | Brisbane CBD
Join David Jones this Christmas for a premium Santa photo experience with their magical Christmas sets and real-life Santas at Queens Plaza Brisbane. Receive your photo with Santa in a custom sleeve and a complimentary Santa Hat.
They also have a Sensitive Santa for children with sensory needs and Pawtraits (pet photography)!
Book your visit to Santa at David Jones here.
Places to visit Santa in north Brisbane
Here are the details of where you can visit Santa on the northside of Brisbane.
Morayfield Shopping Centre
Visit Santa in his magical woodland home at Morayfield Shopping Centre. Online bookings are essential, and sessions are booked out quickly. Please note that there is a small booking fee associated with securing your booking. Be quick to book a date and time that is convenient for you. All children visiting Santa will receive a free gift!
- When: 16 November – 24 December 2024
- Where: The Atrium near Prouds
Find all the details about booking your visit with Santa at Morayfield here.
Strathpine Centre
Santa has written his list, checked it twice and will be photo-ready at the Strathpine Centre for your family Christmas portraits this festive season. All children who visit Santa will receive a complimentary gift.
- When: 23 November – 24 December 2024
- Where: Outside The Coffee Club
Find out more on the about booking Santa photos at Strathpine Centre here.
Westfield Santa photos
Westfield Santa photos are one of the most popular places to get cute photos with Santa each year! While you are out shopping for Christmas earrings to match your new Christmas dress, why not stop in and get your Santa photos taken with the kids?
In Brisbane you can find Santa being snapped happily for Santa pics at the following northside Westfield locations:
Myer Santa photos North Lakes
Meet Santa and his Elves and get your Christmas photos taken! Book your personal 1-on-1 experience for you and your family. Meet Santa and his Elves, and get your 2024 Christmas photos taken!
- When: 6 December – 24 December 2024
There is more information on how to get your Myer Santa photos here.
Peninsula Fair
The man in the red suit has arrived and he has free gifts for everyone who visits! Plus, spend $30 or more at any specialty store to receive a free Santa photo! Valid until Friday 20 December 2024. Must present a receipt to redeem.
- When: 16 November – 24 December 2024
- Where: Outside Kmart
You can find the details of the Peninsula Fair Santa photos here.
Brookside Shopping Centre
Brookside is excited to welcome back Santa. Now is your opportunity to secure your place and capture that special moment with the jolly man in red. Santa photos are available every day from 14 November up until Christmas Eve. View the variety of photo packages available, starting from just $15. Bookings are online only and they strongly encourage you to secure your place as early as possible so you don’t miss out.
- When: 14 November – 24 December 2024
- Where: Santa’s Sleigh – Outside Target
Find out more about Brookside’s Santa photos here.
You can visit Santa at these local Christmas carols northside
- Jingle all the Bay – Sandgate
- Christmas Carnival – Sandstone Point
- Redcliffe Peninsular Christmas Carols
- Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols
- The Hills Community Carols – Ferny Hills
- Ascot Green Carols and Markets – Eagle Farm
Places to visit Santa on the southside of Brisbane
Here are the details of where you can visit Santa on the southside of Brisbane.
Shopping centres taking Santa photos on the southside of Brisbane
The Westfield shopping centres on the southside of Brisbane taking Santa photos are:
Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown
The sleigh will be back again! This year expect to find reindeer, larger-than-life presents, mistletoe and lots of Christmas Trees!
- When: 1 – 24 December, from 10am
- Where: Santa Set, Level 4 outside Kmart
You can find more information on Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown website.
Jimboomba Christmas Brigade | Jimboomba
Dress up the kids in Christmas theme and head down to Rotary Park from 4pm for Christmas carols, face painting, activities, The Grinch playing on the big outdoor screen, local food trucks, and meet Santa with the Jimboomba Rural Fire Brigade and police. This is a free community event hosted by Councillor Scott Bannan. Bring your family and friends for a magical day of fun, food and festive cheer! Get the details here.
- When: Friday 13 December 2024
- Where: Rotary Park
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
Flagstone Twilight Markets & Community Carols | Flagstone
Flagstone Twilight Markets will return in collaboration with a carol event on Saturday 14 December. Browse the boutique and handmade market stallholders to find great gift ideas just in time for Christmas. Delicious food trucks will be at the event to fill hungry tummies and Santa will be making a visit too! Enjoy the magical Christmas spirit as you listen and sing-a-long to your favourite Christmas carols.
- When: Saturday 14 December 2024
- Where: Flagstone State School
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
City of Logan Christmas Carols | Kingston
Get into the Christmas spirit and head down to the Kingston butter Factory Cultural Precinct on Saturday 7 December! This free, family-friendly event will have you singing along to all your favourite Christmas carols, enjoying rides and indulging in the fantastic variety of delicious foods available. You can even get a free photo with Santa! See our events calendar for more information.
- When: Saturday 7 December 2024
- Where: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
- Time: 3pm – 8pm
Multicap Christmas Carols and Markets | Eight Mile Plains
An afternoon of Christmas activities, gourmet food vendors, and free activities for the whole family! Pack a picnic blanket and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols. Santa will be making an appearance so keep an eye out! Find out more here.
- When: 7 December 2024
- Where: MultiCap, 269 Padstow Road, Eight Mile Plains
- Time: 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Places to visit Santa east of Brisbane
Here are the details of where you can visit Santa in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, including the Redlands.
Victoria Point Shopping Centre
Santa has combed his beard and pressed his jolly red suit and is ready to have you all visit him for photos at the Victoria Point Shopping Centre. Santa has allocated specific times if you are wanting to be part of his Sensitive Photo times and his Santa pet photos too.
- When: 25 November – 24 December 2024
- Where: Near Priceline
Bookings are required for all photos.
Places to visit Santa in the western suburbs of Brisbane
Here are the details of where you can visit Santa in the western suburbs of Brisbane.
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Is it really Christmas without a special photo with Santa? Capture the perfect family photo from 9 November to Christmas Eve.
For every family that books a photo with Santa this season, Indro will donate $1 to the Children’s Hospital Foundation as a part of our Gifts For Joy campaign to support families and kids in need. When visiting Santa World, each child will receive a token to place on a wishing wall as they exit the maze. This will help them tally their donations and share the message of giving with your child/children. After your photo with Santa, each child will receive a little treat.
Online bookings are essential. Please note that these sessions are booked out quickly.
- When: 9 November – 24 December 2024
- Where: Santa World, Level 1 near Coles
Find the details of getting your best Santa photos Indooroopilly Shopping Centre here.
Orion Springfield Central
Everyone’s favourite jolly man in red is back for your family Santa photo experience! Capture your Christmas moment in Santa’s Cottage from Monday 7 November! Choose a session that suits you. They are offering various experiences for the whole family.
- When: 24 October – 26 December 2024
- Where: Santa’s Cottage – Town Walk
You can read more about Santa photos at Springfield Orion Central here.
Centenary Community Carols | Middle Park
The Centenary Christmas Carols is a family-friendly evening with food vans, jumping castle, Santa’s sleigh, carols, live nativity scene, and fireworks. Plus this year you can test your skills on the mobile ninja warrior obstacle course.
- When: Sunday 1 December 2024
- Where: Peter Lightfoot Oval, Middle Park
- Time: 3:30pm – 8:15pm
Keep up to date on the event here.
All the best places to see Santa this year!
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