This Weekend Dec 6-8

Christmas markets, movies & shows, Brisbane's first dedicated darts bar, an iconic deli reborn & cool new cafes and microbreweries are some of the top things to do this weekend in and around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON

The Cross River Rail Experience Centre

Explore the Cross River Rail Experience Centre, Brisbane's new fully interactive, fun & informative family attraction

Brisbane's favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is back - and this year, the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing getting lit!

A re-telling of L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of modern African-American culture

Visit the awe-inspiring Anzac Square and Memorial Galleries and delve deeper into Queensland’s military past

Get into the Christmas spirit at Sofitel Brisbane, with their renowned breakfast and sumptuous seafood lunch and dinner buffets, the perfect place for a festive catch-up

Santa Arrival Parade, Arndale Shopping Centre

Santa and his friends are arriving at Arndale Shopping Centre in Springwood this Saturday, December 7

MUST DO COMING UP

NYE Laneway Party

Brooklyn Standard and Fat Angel Sports Bar are taking over Eagle Lane for one massive NYE Laneway Party!

The thrill of the circus meets the mayhem of Mozart in this highly entertaining show designed for ages 3 and upwards

Join Patricia Ward Kelly for a fascinating look at the life of her late husband, the legendary Gene Kelly

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox comes to life on stage this summer school holiday at QPAC from January 9 to 18

French contemporary music royalty Nouvelle Vague return to Brisbane for a delightfully danceable edition of So Frenchy So Chic

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display and it's open to the public

WHAT'S NEW

Oche

Oche is Brisbane's first dedicated darts bar in an old heritage-listed Fortitude Valley mill

Goodfolk Cafe in Bardon is a charming child & dog-friendly cafe offering specialty coffee and all-day breakfast fare

Since 1975, this sliver of Italy in New Farm has kept locals supplied with their fix of cheese, cured meats, and more

Fick Brewing is a suburban, small batch brewery and bar found secreted away in industrial Northgate

Mr T's Bakery in Grange is renowned for their pies, sausage rolls, cakes & cupcakes

Hikari Ramen is an authentic Japanese-style restaurant serving home made Japanese tonkotsu ramen

Mama Malaya is a great little budget eatery in Underwood dishing up authentic hawker-style Malaysian fare

Little Lamb is a relaxing restaurant and tapas bar with an idyllic bayside location overlooking Redcliffe Jetty

Looking for the perfect space for your next function or special occasion? Then check out Brisbane Powerhouse

BEACHES BY THE BAY

Suttons Beach

A little strip of patrolled sand, Suttons Beach is one of the best swimming beaches on the peninsula

At the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs is this enchanting little bay with grassy stretches shaded by cotton trees, rock pools, modern white picnic shelters, BBQs and a playground