Spread Christmas cheer at upcoming festive events throughout December

Published on 27 November 2025

The Gladstone Region is ready to embrace the Christmas spirit with four fantastic community events designed to delight all ages.

Kicking off the season is the annual Letters to Santa initiative.

NAUGHTY OR NICE: Children can post a letter to Santa and receive a personal reply.

From now until Saturday 6 December, children can drop their handwritten letters into special mailboxes at any of the seven Gladstone Regional Libraries.

Be sure to post your letter by the deadline to receive a personal reply from the North Pole!

Next, gather your family and friends for the joyous 2025 Santos GLNG Mayor's Carols, proudly supported by 4CC.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: The 2025 Santos GLNG Mayor's Carols will take place on Friday 5 December.

The evening takes place on Friday 5 December from 4pm-8.30pm at the GPC Marina Parklands where attendees can enjoy Merry Markets, food vendors, all the main stage entertainment including headline acts Jaymon Bob (Australian Idol) and Olivia Coe Fox (The Voice Australia), with fireworks to cap off the night.

The 23rd Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Extravaganza will be held at the Boyne Island Library on Wednesday 10 December from 3.30pm-4.30pm.

COLOURFUL: Come along and decorate the Boyne Island Christmas tree on Wednesday 10 December.

This free, one-hour session invites locals to help decorate the library's Christmas tree.

Finally, plan your family outings around the spectacular displays on the official Christmas Lights Trail.

GLOWING: A Christmas Lights Trail map will be published in Gladstone Today on Thursday 11 December.

The map of participating homes and businesses across the Gladstone Region will be published in Gladstone Today on Thursday 11 December, allowing you to embark on a self-guided tour of the best holiday decorations at your leisure.

Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au and search for the above events to find out more.