At a glance
- When
- Saturday 19 December 2026, 4pm to 8pm
- Where
- Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine
- Cost
- Free; no ticket
- Train
- Strathpine station is a short 800 m walk from the park
- Parking
- Plenty of parking on site; follow the traffic marshals
- Dogs
- Allowed on a lead, and owners must pick up after them
- Who it’s for
- Families and neighbours in the Strathpine and Pine Rivers area
- What to do now
- Walk or take the train if you can, pack a picnic rug, and leave tents, alcohol and glass at home
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against the City of Moreton Bay and Visit Moreton Bay pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The stage program and performer names, which the pages do not list
Pine Rivers Christmas Carols is free, runs from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday 19 December 2026 at Pine Rivers Park, and the park has plenty of on-site parking. Strathpine station is a short 800 metre walk away, and the organisers ask people who live close to walk to cut congestion.
This guide uses the City of Moreton Bay event page and the Visit Moreton Bay listing, both read on 7 November 2026. Strathpine is on Queensland time (AEST, UTC+10), which has no daylight saving.
What time is it and where is Pine Rivers Park?
The council lists carols, free children’s activities and a visit from Santa, and asks you to pack a picnic rug. The park is at 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine 4500.
| Item | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 19 December 2026 |
| Hours | 4pm to 8pm |
| Place | Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine |
| Cost | Free, no ticket required |
| Presented by | City of Moreton Bay |
| Event enquiries | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay, (07) 3453 1400 |
How do I get to Pine Rivers Park?
| Option | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Train | Strathpine station is a short 800 m walk from the park; check Translink to plan the journey |
| Car | Plenty of parking on site; follow the traffic marshals’ directions |
| Walking | Highly recommended if you live close, to minimise congestion |
The pages do not list bus routes or give a parking count. For Saturday train times, use the Translink Journey Planner or the Translink service updates page before you leave, because planned works can change weekend services.
Can I bring my dog, food or drink?
Yes to dogs, with conditions. The Visit Moreton Bay FAQ says dogs are allowed if they stay on a lead at all times and owners pick up after them. That is different from the Caboolture carols the same council runs on 6 December, where dogs are not allowed.
You can bring your own food and drink, but the event is alcohol free and glass free. It is also smoke and vape free, and the organisers ask smokers to step away from the event area.
What is banned at the Pine Rivers carols?
The FAQ says people found with these items can be removed from the site.
| Item | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Weapons of any kind | No |
| Tents and shade structures | No |
| Pepper spray or mace | No |
| Alcohol and illicit substances | No |
| Fireworks and flares | No |
| Glass bottles | No |
| Electric scooters, skateboards and bikes | No; mobility devices and aids are fine |
| Anything else event staff consider unsuitable | No |
What if it rains?
The event goes ahead in rain. If rain creates a safety issue, the program or festival elements may change. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, the organisers say they will notify people through the Christmas City of Moreton Bay Facebook page.
Where are the other Moreton Bay carols?
The City of Moreton Bay runs a series of free carols nights, each from 4pm to 8pm. The council event pages list these venues for 2026.
| Carols | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| North Lakes | Saturday 5 December | Kinsellas Sports Complex, 1 Innovation Place, North Lakes |
| Caboolture | Sunday 6 December | QSEC, 1010 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture |
| Redcliffe Peninsula | Sunday 13 December | Clontarf Beach State High School, 237 King Street, Clontarf |
| Pine Rivers | Saturday 19 December | Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine |
Rules differ between venues. Dogs are allowed on a lead at Pine Rivers but not at QSEC in Caboolture. Read our Caboolture carols guide if you are going there instead.
Can I run a stall?
The Visit Moreton Bay FAQ has a vendor section for the carols. The City of Moreton Bay lists Tourism and Events Moreton Bay on (07) 3453 1400 for general enquiries.
Sources
- City of Moreton Bay: Pine Rivers Christmas Carols (date, hours, venue, contact)
- Visit Moreton Bay: Pine Rivers Christmas Carols (parking, station walk, dogs, rules, rain)
- Translink: service updates (check for Saturday works)
Featured image: Strathpine railway station (photo: TravellerQLD / CC BY-SA 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with City of Moreton Bay, Tourism and Events Moreton Bay or Translink. Times and rules can change; check the organisers’ pages before you leave.