FAMILY FUN ON A BUDGET

The free annual Broadbeach Christmas carols are on tonight at Pratten Park. Activities include giant slides, rock climbing and face painting from 3pm, with carols starting at 6pm. Contact 5656 0100.

Help Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang celebrate its new centre opening at its free Family Fun Day today. Enjoy a jumping castle and a visit from Santa from 9.30am1.30pm. Call 5596 2971.

Give Santa the cookies he deserves by coming along to the free Little Elves Creation Station today at Westfield Helensvale. Learn how to decorate your cookie from 10am-1pm. Call 5519 4400.