Christmas on the Western Downs

Chinchilla Carols by Candlelight

Thursday 23^rd November 2023 7pm -8:30pm | Chinchilla Museum 

Chinchilla Big Band brings you Carols By Candlelight. Gates open from 6pm. Entry by Gold Coin donation. Free train rides, raffles, BBQ dinner and drinks avalaible for purchase. Prizes for the best Christmas outfit- Children & Adult.

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Christmas at Kogan

Saturday 25^th November 2023 5pm - 8pm | Kogan Memorial Hall

The Salvos Outback Connection Presents - Christmas @ Kogan. Free Family BBQ. Christmas Carols by the Salvation Army Brass Band. Live Country music with Ked & Coreena

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Christmas at Cameby

Saturday 2^nd December 2023 5pm | Cameby Hall 

Enjoy a BBQ dinner with the option to purchase soft drinks (cash only). Please contribute a dessert to share. Parents, don't forget to bring a wrapped and named gift (valued at $10) for Santa to present to your child.

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Chinchilla Community Christmas Celebration

Saturday 9^th December 2023 4pm - 9pm | Chinchilla Botanic Parkland 

Dalby Light Up Event

Friday 1^st December 2023 5pm - 8:30pm | Mary's Place

Join us for an exciting family-friendly evening at Mary's Place on Friday, 1st December starting at 5pm. Enjoy a variety of kid's activities, live entertainment, a special visit from Santa, the Mayoral tree lighting, an outdoor movie screening of 'Elf', and a delicious selection of food and drinks available for purchase. Don't miss this unforgettable night!

Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea & Carols

Sunday 3^rd December 2023 3:30pm - 6pm | Lake Broadwater Recreation Reserve

Head along to Lake Broadwater for a Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea and Carols to celebrate the start of the Christmas season, where you can bring your favorite Teddy and the family to enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, face painting, and the chance to find the Elves; plus, there will be a Coffee Van on site and a Giving Tree

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Dalby Community Carols

Saturday 9^th December 2023 3pm - 8pm | Dalby Showgrounds 

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Miles Christmas Carnival

Saturday 2^nd December 2023 4pm | Centenary Oval, Miles 

The Miles and District Chamber of Commerce, along with the Miles Senior Rugby League Club, is hosting a vibrant event featuring a market stall, a giant stocking draw, ham wheel draws, a bar & bbq, children's activities, face painting, laser skirmish, an emergency services display, and musical entertainment. Santa is scheduled to make a special appearance at 6:30 pm for photos and treats.

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Wandoan Christmas Carnival

Friday 8^th December 2023 6pm | Wandoan Main Street

Wandoan Community Commerce and Industry is hosting a Christmas Street Party!

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Condamine Christmas Tree

Sunday 10^th December 2023 4pm - 9pm | Condamine Sports Ground 

Enjoy festive fun at the Condamine Christmas Tree event with activities like a screening of 'Elliot the Littlest Reindeer' and delightful face painting for all to enjoy.

Tara Community Christmas Tree

Calling all businesses, community groups and individuals who would like to donate shopping vouchers to the Tara Community Christmas Tree. All vouchers will be distributed by the Tara Neighbourhood Centre to those in need before Christmas.Please drop off vouchers to the Tara Neighbourhood Centre by 1 December 2023. Contact the Tara Neighbourhood Centre for more information or if you are interested in being involved 4665 3508.

Date Claimer - Tara Bowls Club Cent Auction

Saturday 2^nd December 2023 5pm | Tara Bowls Club

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Meandarra Community Christmas Party

Friday 8^th December 2023 6pm | Dillon Park, Meandarra 

Come along and Celebrate Christmas in Meandarra. There will be plenty on offer with Ham Raffles, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Outdoor Movie, Dinner and Bar. Santa is Coming! So that Santa doesn't miss any child attending please RSVP to Stacey emboandstace@gmail.com 0429 332 119 by 30 November.

Tara Community Christmas Celebration

Saturday 16^th December 2023 5pm - 9pm | Jack Chappell Oval, Tara 

Residents are invited to come along to Jack Chappell Oval from 5pm to Celebrate Christmas and enjoy all of the free entertainment on offer! Free Kids Entertainment and Laser Skirmish, Live Reindeer, Facepainting and more! Plus a visit from Santa. Market Stalls and food and drinks available for purchase.

Operation Rudolph 2023

Sunday 17^th December 2023  6:30pm | Tara Town

Gather your friends and family, listen out for the emergency vehicle sirens and get ready to catch the lollies!

For Kids

• Christmas Craft Table - Wandoan Library - 11 - 22 December - Opening Hours
• Christmas Storytime - Dalby Library - 12 December - 9.30am
• Christmas Shrinkies - Dalby Library - 13 December - Opening Hours
• Snow Globe with Polymer Clay - Chinchilla Library - 13 December - 10am
• Christmas Gnomes - Miles Library - 14 December - 10-11am
• Christmas Craft - Chinchilla Library - 14 December - 10-11am
• Clay Christmas Ornaments - Dalby Library - 15 December - 3.30-4.30pm
• Make your own Christmas Decorations - Meandarra Library - 19 December - Opening Hours
• Christmas Storytime - Chinchilla Library - 19 December - 10am
• Christmas Baubles - Tara Library - 20 December - 3-5pm

For Adults

• Clay Christmas Earrings and Ornaments - Chinchilla Library - 4 December - 10am
• Christmas Earrings - Moonie Library - 5 December - 10am (Teens & Adults)
• Christmas Macrame Angels - Dalby Library - 11 December - 2-3pm (Teens & Adults)
• Paint a Christmas Glass - Tara Library - 13 December - 3-5pm

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