12 Days of Free Festive Fun
09 December 2025
Get ready for 12 magical days filled with Christmas cheer at ECQ.
From outdoor movies and Santa’s Breakfast to festive workshops, roaming performers and giveaways, every day brings something new to enjoy.
All events are free.
No bookings required unless stated.
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 Dec | Kids Quarter - GrinchMESS | 11am – 2pm | Outside Candy Smash |
| Friday 5 Dec | Christmas Face Painter | 5pm – 8pm | ECQ Social |
| Saturday 6 Dec | Outdoor Christmas Movie - Home Alone 1 and 2 | 6pm – 8:30pm | ECQ Social |
| Home Heat & BBQ Free Weber Workshop | 10am - 1pm | ECQ XL | |
| Friday 12 Dec | Christmas Face Painter | 5pm – 8pm | ECQ Social |
| Saturday 13 Dec | Outdoor Christmas Movie - Elf | 6pm | ECQ Social |
| Outdoor Christmas Movie - Oporto Sampling | |||
| Sunday 14 Dec | Santa’s Breakfast. Booking required. | 8.30am and 10am | Outside Candy Smash |
| Monday 15 Dec | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming |
| Rooty Hill High School Performance | 5pm – 7pm | ECQ Social | |
| Tuesday 16 Dec | Kids Quarter - Christmas foods | 10am – 1pm | Outside Candy Smash |
| Frosty the Snowman Meet & Greet | 11am - 2pm | Roaming | |
| Wednesday 17 Dec | Gingerbread Man Meet & Greet | 11am - 2pm | Roaming |
| Thursday 18 Dec | Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming |
| Christmas Carollers | 4pm – 7pm | ||
| Friday 19 Dec | Bonus $20 Gift Cards | 11am – 2pm | Outside Woolworths |
| Ellie the Elf Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming | |
| Christmas Balloon Bending | 5pm – 8pm | ECQ Social | |
| Saturday 20 Dec | Bonus $20 Gift Cards | 11am – 2pm | Outside Woolworths |
| Baubles Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming | |
| Christmas Face Painting | 5pm – 8pm | ECQ Social | |
| Outdoor Christmas Movie - Miracle on 34th Street | 6pm | ECQ Social | |
| Sunday 21 Dec | Bonus $20 Gift Cards | 11am – 2pm | Outside Woolworths |
| Jumping Jolly Elves Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming | |
| Christmas Carollers | 4pm – 7pm | Roaming | |
| Monday 22 Dec | Santa Plate Decorating. Bookings Required | 10am – 2pm | Outside Woolworths |
| Bonus $20 Gift Cards | 11am – 2pm | Outside Candy Smash | |
| Frosty the Snowman Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming | |
| Tuesday 23 Dec | Gingerbread Decorating. Bookings Required | 10am – 2pm | Outside Candy Smash |
| Bonus $20 Gift Cards | 11am – 2pm | Outside Woolworths | |
| Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Meet & Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming | |
| Wednesday 24 Dec | Bonus $20 Gift Cards | 11am – 2pm | Outside Woolworths |
| Santa Meet and Greet | 11am – 2pm | Roaming | |
| Christmas Carollers | 11am – 2pm | Roaming |
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