Christmas is too good to limit to an annual event and while you might not want to celebrate it every day, at least you can enjoy the festivities again in July while you wait for December to roll around.
So, let’s look at some of the best options to celebrate Christmas in July around Chermside!
Winter Solstice at Happy Valley
Just before winter in July, get the festivities started with Winter Solstice at Happy Valley Brewing Company. Enjoy a feast of wintery food and dark beers, and arrive dressed as your favourite winter character for a chance to win some great prizes! There’ll be live music, cob loaf to share, and more!
Date: 21 June 2025, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Address: 34 Wolverhampton Street, Stafford
Broken to Brilliant Christmas in July High Tea
This is a Christmas celebration with purpose, with fundraising efforts to assist survivors of domestic violence as they try to rebuild their lives. In addition to the delicious savoury and sweet treats, there are guest speakers and a spot of entertainment, too.
Date: Sunday, 20th July, 1:30pm
Address: St Rita’s College, 41 Enderley Road, Clayfield
Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets
Okay, this winter wonderland isn’t quite Christmas in July, but if you want to get an early start to your Christmas celebrations, this is the ideal stop! There’s food and drinks from all over the world, so whether you can’t get enough glühwein or smoky beef brisket, there’s something to try! In addition to the incredible food, there’s also a schnapps bar and live entertainment with two musical stages.
Date: Saturday, 14 June, 4pm
Address: 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
Twilight Pop-Up Market
This indoor marketplace will feature stalls from local businesses, including fun for the kids and pop-up cocktail bars for the adults. Don your ugliest Christmas sweater, prepare your kids for the bounce house, and grab your dog to go and enjoy the fun.
Date: Saturday, 19 July, 4pm
Address: VEND, 1768 Sandgate Road, Virginia
Christmas in July Trivia Night 18+
Head to Aspley State School for their Christmas in July Trivia Night. Dress up in your favourite winter outfit (best themed team wins a prize!), there’ll be a secret Santa, so each team brings a gift, a silent auction, and more. It’s BYO food and drinks and basic snacks for sale on the night.
Date: Saturday 26 July, 6pm – 10.30pm
Address: Aspley State School Hall, Chermside West
Christmas in July Feast at the Belvedere
Not far from Chermside is Woody Point, and the Christmas in July Feast at the Belvedere is worth the short drive. From seasonal sides to mouthwatering flavours, there’s something for everyone on the menu! Raise your glass to the festive spirit with a complimentary drink on arrival, and each week there’ll be a rotating selection of meats. But don’t wait too long – pre-booking is essential as seats fill up fast.
Date: Throughout July
Address: Oxley Avenue Woody Point, QLD 4019
Christmas in July at the Rose & Crown
An easy train or car ride from Chermside, The Rose & Crown is holding a Christmas in July every Friday and Saturday throughout July with a delicious set menu for just $60 per person. Choose from a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings or opt for the nut roast, you’ll get a drink on arrival plus a Christmas pudding or apple crumble dessert. It’s good home cooking without doing all the work.
Date: Fridays and Saturdays in July
Address: 271 Grey Street, Level 2, South Brisbane
If you are looking for more Christmas in July related activities, including eating out, we have written about more local events on our Sandgate article and on our North Lakes article too!
While food is an important aspect of Christmas celebrations, the holiday season would be nothing without a bunch of activities to keep you busy, whether you’re looking to shop till you drop or relax.
Celebrate Your Own Christmas in July
If you’re in the Chermside area and want more ideas, you don’t have to step out of your home to celebrate! Why not throw a party for yourself? Here are some great ideas of things you can do at home.
Deck the Halls
Start by bringing out your Christmas tree and decorating your home with ornaments. Go for something different to what you do in December, so it has a unique theme that suits a winter Christmas, like adding silvers, whites and blues instead of the usual reds and greens.
Host a Party
Hold your own Christmas in July party and invite your friends and family over for all the trimmings you don’t want to make in summer! It’s the perfect time for roast turkey and seasonal sides, like baked potatoes and hot home-made cranberry sauce. Make a pumpkin pie or a sticky date pudding to top it off.
Festive Drinks
Don’t forget to stock up for festive drinks. Serve up some mulled wine or warm spiced cider – add cinnamon and cloves (trust us!). For kids, hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows is always a winner.
Party Games
No Christmas in July party is complete with party games. Christmas Trivia or Bingo is a great way to get everyone laughing. Make your trivia Christmas-themed and add fun and quirky questions, and with your Bingo, have themed markers like small red and white pom-poms.
And of course, you can’t forget the ugly sweater competition. After all, it’s not Christmas in July if you’re not scratching and clawing at an awful jumper! Encourage your guests to bring out their silliest, most over-the-top Christmas jumpers (or full costumes). It’s guaranteed to bring a lot of laughs to the party.
Christmas Movie
Finally, top off your Christmas in July festivities with a Christmas Movie Marathon! Step back into your childhood with classics like Home Alone and Love Actually. Grab some popcorn and marshmallows, sit back and relax with a mulled wine in front of the fireplace (or split system) and start thinking about how you’re going to celebrate ‘actual’ Christmas. It’s not far away now!
Do you have more tips and ideas for Christmas in July in Chermside? Let us know in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you.
