DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK IN NOOSA 19 - 26 DECEMBER 2024
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Get in the festive spirit and find out what's happening in Noosa this holiday season, with details on Christmas events, markets, where to see Santa, as well as restaurants that are having special Christmas lunches and New Year's Eve celebrations.
Virtual Welcome to Country | Daily 7pm
To recognise and celebrate the Kabi Kabi people's connection to Noosa, a unique telling of their own Welcome to Country has been created in a powerful 6-minute virtual audiovisual experience that screens at the Noosa Visitor Information Centre, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads every night at 7pm. Free.
Around Noosa Shire | Free Holiday Services
Selected buses, including the 065 Go Noosa Loop Bus, are free from 14 December 2024 to 27 January 2025. Includes services 626, 627, 628, 629 & 632. For timetable information visit Translink.com.au or call Translink on 13 12 30.
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT | GIFT WRAPPING IN NOOSA
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE | HASTINGS ST.
Christmas gift wrapping now available for just a gold coin donation - open to everyone! Plus loads of merchandise & products from local Noosa businesses provide the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones.
SUNNY KIDS GIFT APPEAL
NOOSA CIVIC SHOPPING CENTRE
Give the joy of Christmas to vulnerable children in our community by sharing a gift or donation. They request the gifts are new and in the original packaging. Please ensure gifts are non-violent toys and are left unwrapped for SunnyKids to choose what's best for the children they support. Visit noosacivic.com.au.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
NOOSA CIVIC SHOPPING CENTRE
Capture the magic of your little ones, or furry friend, meeting Santa this Christmas. Find Santa at his traditional grotto until 24 Dec. Bookings for Santa Photos are recommended, and essential for the Sensitive Santa and Santa Paws sessions. Plus Santa Letters, charity gift wrapping, Christmas gift guide, $500 shopping spree draw & more at noosacivic.com.au.
NOOSA GIFT CO.
SHOP ONLINE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!
Noosa Gift Co. is taking orders now for Christmas and have new limited stock. Perfectly packaged gift boxes curated with a collection of gorgeous products from local businesses. See the new Aqua Noosa Collection at noosagiftco.com.au.
NOOSA CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION
3 DEC - 1 FEB | STUDIO ONE NOOSA
Experience the talent, craftsmanship and vision that define Noosa’s artistic community. Be inspired, connect and celebrate the beauty of creativity. Opening night Friday 6 December from 5pm. Call: 0481 155 287.
ECLECTICA ART AWARDS
5 DEC - 12 JAN | COOROY BUTTER FACTORY
Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre’s popular annual members' exhibition sees the galleries full to the brim with more than 230 diverse artworks from talented local artists. All artworks will be available to purchase. More info & workshops.
NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
9 NOV - 2 FEB | RIVERSIDE 9 PELICAN ST. TEWANTIN
‘DUAL VISION’ - highlights the powerful documentary work of award-winning photo journalist Rob Maccoll plus dynamic fashion & celebrity photography of his son Andrew.
‘ONE THREAD MANY LOOPS’ - features Mieke van den Berg's exploration of domestic life through a vast installation of red thread.The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm. Free entry.
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER
KB’s | Karaoke 9pm – late
RACV Noosa Resort | Bird Dog Boys 5 - 9pm
4 Pines Noosa | Hey Hey Trivia 7pm, DJ Darcy Diffey from 10pm
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER
Peppers Noosa | Andrew Lawson 4 – 7pm
Moto | Bruno Chucho 5:30 – 9pm
RACV Noosa | Mo’ Swagger 5pm – 9pm
KB’s | Latin Night w. James Sinclair & Lil Schill 9pm - late
Village Bicycle | Nuraini 5:30pm, Greg Sara & De saint 8pm
Noosa Lawns Club | Soni 5:30pm - 8.30pm
Noosa Boathouse Lawn | Live music from 4:30 - 7:30pm
Noosa Heads SLSC | Live 8.30pm - late
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
Peppers Noosa | Mauro Milani 4 – 7pm
RACV Noosa Resort | David Lee Music 5 – 9pm
Village Bicycle | Will Clift 7:30 – 9:30pm
Habitat Noosa CootharaBAR | Stuart Salangsang 5pm
KB’s | DJ Night from 9pm
Miss Moneypenny’s | DJ Avor, Sat. 2 – 5pm
Noosa Heads Surf Club | DJ, Sat. 9pm – Late
Zachary’s Hastings St | Live music from 6:30pm
4 Pines Noosa | DJ 10pm Beach Road #awesomedj 10pm
SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER
Theo’s Social Club | Vinyl Sundays 4pm
Peppers Noosa | Jaryd Puttergill 4 – 7pm
Village Bicycle | Chubbyt 5pm
RACV Noosa Resort | The Surfing Mariachies4 - 8pm
KB’s | Quiz Night 9 – 12pm $100 Prize
Noosa Heads Surf Club | Surfie Sundays 2-5pm
Apollonian Hotel | Live music 12 – 3pm
4 Pines | Live music 7pm - 11pm
Miss Moneypenny’s - DJ 2pm -5pm
HOME-MADE ITALIAN FOOD AT TRATTORIA BENATI
19-21 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads
Trattoria Benati, a family owned, contemporary Italian restaurant in Noosa Junction, focused on cuisines from Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, serves home-made pasta, gnocchi, bread, focaccia and souse.
NOOSA‘S NEWEST RESTAURANT - PELI’S
The team behind Noosa's renowned Sum Yung Guys have opened their latest restaurant, Peli’s, at the picturesque Noosa Marina in Tewantin. This modern Mediterranean-inspired dining experience embraces its stunning waterfront location on the Noosa River.
EPIC OCEAN ADVENTURES
Noosa Dolphin View Sea Kayak & 4X4 Adventure | Day Tour. Experience a unique adventure back to nature & into the wild with our Noosa Dolphin View Sea Kayak Tour. Feel the thrill of a 4X4 adventure along the spectacular Teewah Beach from Noosa North Shore, deep into the Great Sandy National Park. Duration 6 Hours, $159. Book online.
FOR MORE LOCAL MARKETS, PLEASE SEE OUR MARKETS GUIDE.
NOOSA FARMERS MARKET | Weyba Road, Noosaville | Every Sunday, 6am - midday
Local farmers, gourmet producers, food stalls every Sunday.
NOOSA MARINA MARKETS | Parkyn Court, Tewantin | Every Sunday, 8am - 1:30pm
Arts, fashion, jewellery, natural products, local produce, live music, coffee, ice-cream and more.
POMONA COUNTRY MARKET | Stan Topper Park | Every Saturday, 7 - 11.30am
Locally made arts, crafts, produce, natural products and more.
EUMUNDI MARKET| Memorial Drive | Every Saturday, 7am - 2pm and every Wednesday, 8am-2pm
Locally made, baked, sewn and grown art, furniture, fashion, gifts, skincare, food and more.
EUMUNDI SQAURE MARKET| Napier Road | Every Friday 8:30am - 1pm, Wednesday & Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
Find more than 80 boutique shops with fashion, gifts, food, art, treasures and live music at Eumundi Square Markets.
PEREGIAN BEACH MARKETS| Kingfisher Drive | First and third Sunday of each month, 7am - 12.30pm
By the seaside, live music, great food, ethical fashion, handcrafted gifts, puppy friendly.
KIN KIN MARKETS | Kin Kin Oval | First Sunday of each month, 8am - noon
Focusing on locally grown and crafted artisan products, the Kin Kin Markets in the Noosa hinterland have organic skincare, hemp and vintage clothing, plants, preserves, fresh produce, crystals, jewellery, handcrafted woodwork, ceramics and more.
TERELLA BREWING TWILIGHT MARKETS | North Arm | Friday 4pm - 8pm
More than 50 local stall holders with clothes, food, snacks, handmade crafts and jewellery; animal farm open from 4.30pm – dark; live music; 2 bars open; food trucks; dog-friendly; lawn games. Bring the kids, bikes and a picnic blanket and set up on the lawn for a fun afternoon.
