Parks across the region will be transformed into outdoor cinemas as part of Council’s Christmas program, with residents invited to gather the family for a free, fun and festive night out under the stars.
Gin Gin will screen The Grinch, Childers will screen Elf and The Santa Clause to be played in Bundaberg.
Council’s Arts, Culture and Events portfolio spokesperson Cr John Learmonth said the movie nights provided a great opportunity to spend time together with family or friends, with a new offering as part of the event available this year.
“The free movies in the park are a great chance for you to get your family and friends together and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year,” Cr Learmonth said.
“This year, you can order Santa’s VIP Experience which will see you enjoy a festive picnic set up for the movie.
“We look forward to seeing many people out and about enjoying the nights, as well as many of the other events that are on offer as part of the extensive Christmas program.”
For $60 per group of up to five people, Santa’s VIP Experience includes your own festive picnic setup and a grazing platter full of local goodies.
$5 from each VIP Experience ticket sold will be donated back to the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal, supporting families in need this Christmas.
You can book tickets for the movies, and all events in the Christmas program here from midday today.
Christmas Movies include:
Gin Gin – The Grinch
The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet.
His main source of aggravation comes during Christmas time when his neighbours in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang.
When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet.
Food and light refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue.
- Date: 2 December
- Time: Gates open 5.30pm; movie begins 7pm
- Cost: Free
- Location: Gin Gin Football Fields, 45 Rangeview Rd, Gin Gin
Bundaberg – The Santa Clause
On Christmas Eve, a divorced dad and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof.
When the dad takes the reigns, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.
Food and light refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue.
- Date: 3 December
- Time: Gates open 5.30pm Movie begins 7pm
- Cost: Free
- Location: Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, University Dr, Branyan
Childers – Elf
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised by Santa's elves.
Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father. As it happens, his father is a cynical businessman.
After a DNA test proves this, his father reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.
Food and light refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue.
- Date: 4 December
- Time: Gates open 5.30pm Movie begins 7pm
- Cost: Free
- Location: Childers Show Grounds, 5 Ridgway St, Childers
Would so love tickets to this event to show my grandkids that I love them so much