July marks with midpoint of winter, and it’s the perfect time to get out and appreciate the bright blue skies and cooler days.

There’s heaps happening in the area this July, so climb out from under your blanket (yes, we mean you), and make the most of these great winter events.

From foodie events and happy hours to midyear festive occasions, here’s five things you have to check out this month.

Sunday by the River

When: July 1, 11:00 -15:00

Where: Newstead House, Breakfast Creek Rd

Run by the Food Truck Collective Brisbane in conjunction with Newstead House, Sunday by the River is the ultimate way to spend a winter’s afternoon.

Surrounded by the sound of live jazz and food truck aromas, pull up a picnic rug and lounge around in the sun by the river.

Totally free and pet friendly, the afternoon will be serving up delicious eats to suit everyone’s taste, with Brisbane’s favourite food trucks catering the event alongside Newstead Brewery.

Christmas in July

When: July 6, 19:00 - 21:30

Where: New Farm Cinemas, Brunswick Street

Yes, it may be a few months until Christmas, but we fully support getting festive mid-year!

It’s time to pull out the Christmas sweaters and gather your friends and family for a night out at New Farm Cinemas.

They’ll be showing the all-time favourite Christmas favourite, Love Actually. What’s even better is each ticket comes with a glass of mulled wine and apple and blackberry pie…what more could you want?

Purchase your tickets HERE

Teneriffe Festival

When: July 7, 10:00 – 21:00

Where: Teneriffe, Brisbane

Teneriffe’s favourite social gathering is back this month!

Streets buzzing with people indulging in food-truck delicacies and lounging in the sun listening to live music at one of the pop-up bars – it’s a great way to spend a winter's day!

As a celebration of the suburbs industrial past and the creative, trendy nature of the streets today, the festival is a real toast to the 4005 hotspot.

See all event details HERE

Pasta Party

When: July 12, 19:00 – 22:00

Where: Bucci Restaurant & Bar, James Street

Are you tortellini in love with pasta? This is the month’s event that you simply cannot miss!

Two of the country’s biggest names in Italian cooking, Head Chefs Shaun Malone (Bucci, Brisbane) and Monty Koludrovic (Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Sydney) are coming together for one night only at Good Food Month’s epic Pasta Party!

The chefs will be bring their best as they serve up an indulgent four course dinner including their freshest pasta. Each decadent course will be served with a matching glass of equally delicious wine.

Sign up for the ultimate pasta feast HERE

Grape Grazing by Night

When: July 13, 17:30 – 20:30

Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace

Prepare your palate for Brisbane’s ultimate wine tasting event, Grape Grazing by Night.

All about celebrating Australian wines, you’ll get the opportunity to sniff, swirl and sample more than 1,500 top drops.

While tasting fine wines including the Royal Queensland Wine Show award winners, you’ll be offered the nation’s best cheese, beef and lamb.

Secure your tickets HERE