Support local independent and small businesses and get your Christmas shopping done at the same time with these great festive markets and events!
Christmas Market at The Soul Nook Collective
Saturday 25 November, 9am-2pm
89-93 Queen St, Marburg
At the stylish Soul Nook Collective annual Christmas Market, you’ll find artisan wares, food trucks, interactive stalls and entertainment. There’ll also be free flowing coffee, cakes and a mocktail bar to keep you refreshed!
Marburg Christmas Carnival
Saturday 2 December, 4pm-8pm
Marburg Showground
The Christmas Carnival at Marburg Showgrounds is sure to get everyone feeling jolly! There’ll be an abundance of market stalls, free rides and activities for the kids, an animal farm, face painting, and fireworks. Plus, a special appearance from Santa himself!
Holly Jolly Christmas Markets
Saturday 2 December, 4pm-9pm
Ipswich Showgrounds
This special Christmas Twilight Market is the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done in one swoop! The Showgrounds will be twinkling with glittering festive lights and enchanting decorations, with a whole host of free activities for the whole family, from amusement rides to Christmas carols, market stalls and more.
Handmade Expo Christmas Extravaganza
Saturday 2 December, 9am-1pm
Tulmur Place
The Handmade Expo is hosting one final market for the year, giving you a chance to stock up on artisan and locally-made goodies before Christmas. With over 100 stalls featuring jewellery, clothing, homewares and gift items, it’s one of the best markets in the southeast.
Springfield Markets
Sunday 17 December, 9am-4pm
Orion Springfield Central
The Springfield Markets is another great spot for pressie inspiration, with artisan stalls, music, food and more. Regular stallholders’ products range from Christmas decorations to terrariums, plants and handmade fairy houses, spices, jams and oils, hair accessories, toys and baked treats, the list is endless!
Twilight Markets at Orion Springfield Central
Friday 22 December, 9am – midnight
Orion Springfield Central
Just three days out from the big man in red’s arrival, the Twilight Markets at Orion Springfield Central will kick off at 9am and run until midnight, coinciding with late-night trade at the shopping centre. A great opportunity to grab any last-minute gifts!
We hope you enjoy these festive-themed markets and have a very Merry Christmas!