Laidley Christmas Carnival Yule. Love it!

Laidley's free family Christmas street party

Friday 27 November 2026 5:30pm – 8:30pm Patrick Street, Laidley

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Free entry Everyone welcome Rides just $5

A Laidley tradition

How Laidley switches on Christmas

On the last Friday in November, Patrick Street closes to traffic and fills up. There are carnival rides, market stalls, food and live music, carols, a visit from Santa, the traditional Ham Wheel, and plenty to keep the kids busy. The shops stay open late for a bit of twilight trading.

It started with the Ham Wheel out the front of the Post Office. A few spins, a happy crowd, the street closed for the evening. Over the years the Chamber grew it into the twilight street carnival Laidley knows today.

The idea behind it hasn't changed: bring people into the heart of Laidley, back the businesses that make our main street, and give local families a night to look forward to every Christmas.

One unforgettable evening

What's on

  • Carnival rides

    $5 a ride

    Rides set up right on the street, and they're $5 a go. Pick up a wristband on the night and off they go.

  • A visit from Santa

    Free

    He turns up every year. The kids get a free treat, and you get the photo.

  • The Ham Wheel

    Buy a spin

    Older than the carnival itself. Buy a spin, hold your breath, and maybe take home the Christmas ham. Laidley has been doing this for generations.

  • Live music & carols

    Free

    Local acts on the stage, carols later on. Bring a rug.

  • Market stalls & food

    Free to browse

    Stalls and food vans the length of Patrick Street. Dinner is sorted, and so is the last of the Christmas shopping.

  • Twilight shopping

    Free

    The shops keep their doors open after dark. Worth a wander between the rides and the ham wheel.

Who's coming

Line-up

We're locking in the acts, rides and stalls now. We'll post each one here and on Facebook as it's confirmed.

Entertainment

    Rides & activities

      Stalls & food

        Getting here

        Plan your visit

        Where
        Patrick Street, Laidley QLD 4341. The main street is closed to cars for the evening. The whole thing happens on the road.
        When
        Friday 27 November 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
        Cost
        Nothing to get in. Rides are $5 each with a wristband. Bring some cash for the stalls, dinner and a go on the Ham Wheel.
        Road closure
        Patrick Street is closed to traffic for the night. We'll put parking and detour details here once they're set.
        Weather
        Late November in the Lockyer, so it'll be warm when you arrive. A hat for the first hour and water for the kids. If the weather turns, our Facebook page is where we'll say so.
        Kids
        It gets busy once the lights come on. Pick a meeting spot with the kids when you get there, and write your mobile number on their arm. It sounds daggy. It works.
        Bring
        The whole family, a rug for the music, and the Christmas list. The shops are open late for a reason.
        Get directions Add to calendar

        Be part of the magic

        Get involved

        Local businesses and volunteers put this on. Nobody gets paid, and there's always room for one more.

        • Sponsor the Carnival

          Sponsors are why the rides are $5 and not $12. Anything from a $100 Ham Wheel spin up to Presenting Partner.

          Sponsorship packages & enquiry Download the prospectus (PDF)

        • Hold a stall

          Market stalls, food vans and community groups, all along Patrick Street. Sites are limited and our stall coordinator sorts who goes where.

          Enquire about a stall

        • Volunteer

          Setting up, packing down, handing out wristbands, running the Ham Wheel, minding the kids' corner. A couple of hours is plenty.

          Put your hand up

        2026 sponsorship packages

        • Major Sponsor$5,000 · exclusive Presenting Partner
        • Silver Star Sponsor$1,000
        • Kids Ride Wristband Sponsor$500 · exclusive · your logo on every wristband
        • Ride & Activity Sponsor$500 each · approx. 6 available
        • Supporting Sponsor$250
        • Ham Wheel Sponsor$100 per spin

        Full benefits, and an online booking form, are on the sponsorship page. Sponsors supply their own signage. A tax invoice is issued on confirmation.

        With thanks to

        Our 2026 sponsors

        Say hello

        Contact us

        Ask us anything about the night, stalls, sponsoring or helping out. Messages go straight to the Chamber Secretary, who'll reply as soon as he can.