Community Events Noticeboard
Discover church and not-for-profit community events from across Brisbane.
Brisbane Scavenger Hunt: Brisbane’s Perfect Recipe
You may have wondered, what’s Brisbane’s secret recipe for creating such an amazing city? Come with us and find out! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace-up your walking shoes and get ready to experience the city like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations, no tour guides, and fun for all ages.
Community
Christmas Lights Displey
We are from the Vietnamese Darra Uniting Church. Our annual Christmas lights display is back this year with more lights, more props and more treats this time. We are officially turning the lights on from 1/12/21-24/12/21. Our lights will be on from 7 pm -10 pm unless there is a big rain and due to safety reasons we can’t turn them on. There will be opportunities for you to enjoy lights with some snacks/foodies that we fundraise to create a better light show each year.
We are one of the 4KQ finalists this year!! We hope you are just excited as we are! Come and say hi.
Christmas
Reverse Garbage QLD School Holiday Workshops
Bring the kids along to one of our family-friendly 90-minute Eco Art Workshops.
Our activities are suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years. If you have an Under 4 who’d like to join their siblings, call us up before booking to see whether we can arrange an alternative activity for your child during the workshop.
Our themes for December include:
Christmas Sleigh … Christmas Stockings … Fluffy Beasts … Summer Festival Hats … Make A Kite
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Reverse Garbage QLD’s Mini Maker Tours
Take the journey of creative reuse on one of our 20-minute Mini Maker Tours for Kids.
We’ll be hosting 20-minute Mini Maker Tours of our warehouse from 10am on:
Thursday 9th of December
Thursday 16th of December; and
Tuesday 21st of December
In our 20-minute tours learn about why we do what we do, what we collect and how to turn our collectables into a mini piece of art in our interactive Gallery Space at the end of your tour.
Sign up on-line with a $10 deposit (+ a $2 donation to Yalari), which will be redeemed in-store as a $10 voucher to go towards the purchase of raw materials.
Recommended for children aged 4 to 10 years of age. Children under 6 or with special needs must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer.
Arts & Crafts
Carols in the Park Mitchelton
FREE entry, parking and live entertainment for ages including face painting, rides for the kids and roving entertainers, this event has become the must-attend event for thousands of families since it began in 2015. This year, gorgeous Christmas Market stalls will also be there so you can get your Christmas shopping done as well.
There’s a huge stage with sound and lighting, a visit from Santa followed by fireworks at 7.45pm. Bring a picnic rug, chairs and enjoy the atmosphere and the delicious food vendors. All welcome.
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Festival of the 9 Lessons and Carols
Enjoy an evening of celebration and reflection this Christmas time.
Featuring a performance by the Brisbane City Temple Band of The Salvation Army.
The Festival of the Nine Lessons and Carols will be lead through by Festival Orchestra and The Halls Music.
Admission is Free.
Christmas
Handel’s Messiah – City Tabernacle Baptist Church
Be inspired by this moving presentation of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and join in the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus finale.
Join us for excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, the quintessential Christmas classic that has been delighting audiences for over 250 years.
Telling the story of Christ’s birth, life, passion and resurrection, this most glorious choral music never fails to inspire audiences as it is presented all around the world each Christmas.
A gathered Tabernacle Choir will combine with some acclaimed soloists, Alison Saunders, Ron Morris, Ronan King-Rose, Daniel Smerdon and the Sinfonia of St Andrew’s for two free presentations on Saturday 11 December at 7:00PM and Sunday 12 December commencing at 6:30pm.
Admission is by FREE ticket only.
Join us on Saturday 11 December at 7:00pm.
FREE Tickets available at https://messiah-ctbc-11.eventbrite.com.au
A limited number of wheelchair accessible seats are also available. Please contact the event organiser or the Church Office (details below).
FREE parking is available on both evenings in the multi-storey carpark at 51 Astor Terrace (off Upper Edward Street).
All are welcome. For further information contact the City Tabernacle Baptist Church Office on 3831 1613.
Be inspired by this moving presentation of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and join in the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus finale.
Join us for excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, the quintessential Christmas classic that has been delighting audiences for over 250 years.
Telling the story of Christ’s birth, life , passion and resurrection, this most glorious choral music never fails to inspire audiences as it is presented all around the world each Christmas.
A gathered Tabernacle Choir will combine with some acclaimed soloists, Alison Saunders, Ron Morris, Ronan King-Rose, Daniel Smerdon and the Sinfonia of St Andrew’s for two free presentations on Saturday 11 December at 7:00PM and Sunday 12 December commencing at 6:30pm.
Admission is by FREE ticket only.
Join us on Saturday 11 December at 7:00pm.
FREE Tickets available at https://messiah-ctbc-11.eventbrite.com.au
A limited number of wheelchair accessible seats are also available. Please contact the event organiser or the Church Office (details below).
FREE parking is available on both evenings in the multi-storey carpark at 51 Astor Terrace (off Upper Edward Street).
All are welcome. For further information contact the City Tabernacle Baptist Church Office on 3831 1613.
Christmas
IAfrika Christmas Fundraiser
IAfrika is a grass roots organisation working with children living on the streets in Nairobi, Kenya. Our mission is to see every child rescued, rehabilitated and reintegrated back I to their families and communities through the life changing message of the Gospel. Join us on the 11th December for our Christmas Fundraiser! You’ll hear inspirational stories, get the opportunity to browse our stalls, participate in a silent auction, dance to some African Christmas songs and enjoy dessert on us. Suitable for the whole family Registrations are FREE and via Eventbrite. Hope to see you there!!
Christmas
The 2021 Annual Ipswich Toy Run hosted by Ulysses Club Inc – Lockyer Branch
The Lockyer Branch invites you, your family, and friends to join us for the 25th Ipswich Toy Run to raise much needed funds and donations for the causes we support in any or all of these ways:
• Participating in the ride
• Donating a toy, present or non-perishable food item
• Showing your support of Santa and the motorbikes as we follow the parade route.
In aid of:
• Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
• Ulysses Club Arthritis Research Fund (UCARF)
Ride Details:
Start Venue: Prime West Brassall Shopping Centre, 68 Hunter St, Brassall
Finish Venue: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich
Registration: From 8:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Ride Departs: 10:30 AM Sharp
Cost: Free or $20 per person (payment entitles you to BBQ Breakfast, a Patch or Pin)
Fundraiser
iSEE CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Join iSEE CHURCH for our annual Christmas Carols event, celebrating “There is a Saviour’!
There are two fantastic shows: 4:30pm + 6pm. With fun for the whole family, food, and a special guest for the kids, it’s a great night out!
Tickets are $5 each, with kids under 2 free.
Christmas
Handel’s Messiah – City Tabernacle Baptist Church
Be inspired by this moving presentation of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and join in the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus finale.
Join us for excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, the quintessential Christmas classic that has been delighting audiences for over 250 years.
Telling the story of Christ’s birth, life , passion and resurrection, this most glorious choral music never fails to inspire audiences as it is presented all around the world each Christmas.
A gathered Tabernacle Choir will combine with some acclaimed soloists, Alison Saunders, Ron Morris, Ronan King-Rose, Daniel Smerdon and the Sinfonia of St Andrew’s for two free presentations on Saturday 11 December at 7:00PM and Sunday 12 December commencing at 6:30pm.
Admission is by FREE ticket only.
Join us on Sunday 12 December at 6:30pm.
FREE Tickets available at https://messiah-ctbc-12.eventbrite.com.au
A limited number of wheelchair accessible seats are also available. Please contact the event organiser or the Church Office (details below).
FREE parking is available on both evenings in the multi-storey carpark at 51 Astor Terrace (off Upper Edward Street).
All are welcome. For further information contact the City Tabernacle Baptist Church Office on 3831 1613.
Christmas
Christmas Lights 2021
EXPERIENCE THE WONDER AND JOY OF CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR AT BRIDGEMAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EVENT!
With a Christmas Show, Bethlehem Story, Tunnel of Light, Food Stalls, Soul Op Shop, Christmas Forest and Additional Activities for Kids, it is sure to be a night of unforgettable fun.
Christmas
Riverlife’s Christmas Extravaganza
Join us at our annual free Christmas Extravaganza for an immersive walk-through Christmas journey, featuring an interactive light display, markets and food trucks.
This is a great way to celebrate the good news of Christmas with family and friends.
Wed 15 Dec + Thur 16 Dec – Christmas Light Display
Fri 17 Dec + Sat 18 Dec – Night Markets + Food Trucks
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Christmas Carols at Gateway Mackenzie
Join us for Carols at Gateway Mackenzie this December as we celebrate the Christmas season!
Everyone is welcome to come along for a spectacular experience full of your favourite carols to sing along to and more. Bring along the whole family for a wonderful time together.
Friday, 17 Dec at 6:30pm
Saturday, 18 Dec at 6:30pm
Sunday, 19 Dec at 10am & 6:30pm
Arrive early for food trucks and family fun from 5pm each night
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Western Suburns Clayworkers Annual Exhibition: Visions in Clay
The Western Suburb Clayworkers are a keen community of potters who meet together and create handmade ceramics in Sherwood. The annual exhibition, Visions in Clay, is being held within the Botanical Gardens in the Richard Randall Art Studio over the 18th – 19th of December. Free entry and all art pieces will be for sale. Come see the creations made throughout 2021 by the wonderful Western Suburbs Clayworker artisans.
Exhibition
Christmas Festival
Join us for our annual Christmas Festival and Carols!
The Festival will run from 2pm until 7pm. There will be fun for the whole family with free jumping castles, face painting, kids crafts, activities and live music. Plus speciality coffee at The Park, food trucks and more.
The Carols services will run at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Tickets for your preferred show can be reserved at www.bpcc.com.au. Seating will be allocated and bookings are essential, please arrive a little early to find your seat and remember to have your ticket ready.
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Christmas Carols at Hertford Street
Come and join us for our Dinner and Christmas Carols evening! This year has been another massive year with many ups and downs. Join us as we enjoy connecting with one another over a free meal, and singing and hearing about the hope we can hold onto as 2021 comes to a close.
The evening starts at 5:30pm with a free dinner including dessert and drinks in our outdoor courtyard. At 7pm, we will begin a time of informal carols singing and also be reminded of a certain hope in the midst of an uncertain year found in the birth of Jesus.
It’s a great time of the year to get together, so tell your family, friends and neighbours to come along too! We would love you to register for the event to help us with catering numbers. If you forget to register, we are still able to accommodate walk-ins on the night.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Christmas Carols – Around the World
In 2021 we are going around the world with our Carols night at Life&Legacy Church! We may have been restricted from travelling overseas but nothing will stop us heading around the world that night!
Our preferred email and website:
[email protected]
www.lifeandlegacy.church
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2021 The Shed Community Carols
The Shed Australia Co annual Carols will be streamed live on facebook and YouTube 7pm on Sunday 19th December. We have a stellar line-up of Australia’s performers ready to grace the stage and get you singing along to all your favourite Carols.
Artist Line Up
– Zeek Power
– Angela Fabian
– Ellen Reed
– Justin Geange
– Cindy-Leigh Boske
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City Prayer Gathering
Join us to pray for the city of Brisbane as we start 2022!
The annual City Prayer Gathering is an opportunity to gather with Christians from all denominations with one heart and one prayer for our city.
This is an open event for all churches in Brisbane and everyone is welcome!
This event will also be live streamed. To watch the live stream, head to https://www.youtube.com/riverlifebaptistchurch/live
Church
Roman Week – Kids Dig it!
It’s a Roman Revival at the Abbey!
Let your kids travel back in time this coming January MMXXII to Ancient Rome at the Abbey Museum.
There will be loads of fun activities on offer including Archery, Roman Legionary training, excavating a Roman dig, creating a mosaic image and making an edible Roman road! Also there are Roman games and crafts to explore and enjoy. Our programs are facilitated by experienced and knowledgeable instructors. We offer a fun, hands-on and safe learning environment for children. These programs are best suited for children between 5 and 12 years of age. However, there will be activities available for little Romans, aged 3 – 5 years, with parental assistance.
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is one of Moreton Bay Shires’ cultural gems. The Museum holds a remarkable collection of artefacts from around the world that children can explore and discover while participating in a Museum Treasure Hunt.
Exhibition
The Brisbane Race (for kids with autism)
The Amazing Race meets independent living skills. This 1 Day program will encourage teenagers in developing independent living skills. Along the way, they will have to complete tasks to get the next Clue.
This program will give participants the chance to experience:
– Public Transport, both bus and train
– Finding items in the grocery store
– Finding items in the library
– Find a business in a building
– Looking up public transport timetables
Education
AMPLIFY Conference
AMPLIFY, Australia’s largest children, youth and family ministry conference, is coming to you on March 5, 2022.
After the success of the hub-model in 2021, AMPLIFY will once again be held across multiple venues and online!
So frontline ministry workers can be reached across the country.
Mark your calendar now, and start spreading the word to your team!
Conference
DigiMarCon Australia 2022 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition
The 6th annual DigiMarCon Australia, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Australia, returns March 22nd and 23rd, 2022 to the iconic Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.
Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.
You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!
Onsite Safety: Your safety is our TOP PRIORITY! Our qualified team is dedicated to ensuring a great experience at our in-person events, and that includes providing a COVID-Safe, clean and hygienic environment for our delegates.
100% Money Back Guarantee: Booking your ticket is RISK-FREE. You can cancel and get a full refund up until 30 days before the event.
At DigiMarCon Australia 2022, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.
Be a part of DigiMarCon Australia 2022 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions, networking, and more in a safe and hygienic environment!
Conference