Dive into a morning of free, family-friendly fun at the Lake Party at HOTA this September 2026. Perfect for Brisbane and Gold Coast parents and kids, this lakeside celebration features interactive hip-hop workshops, giant bubbles, paddle boarding, skate ramps, a goat zone, and Indigenous storytelling for an exciting community day out.
Lake Party at HOTA
Head to the Lake Party for a morning packed with free fun for the whole family!
Watch over 200 bubbles a minute float through the air with The Bubble Canteen, jump into the Hip Hop Jam, learn to paddle board, and discover the rich Indigenous history of Evandale Park. There’s also Taiko drumming to try, skate ramps to ride, the Karmably Goat Zone to visit, and frog-inspired artworks to create.
With so much happening in one place, it’s the perfect way to spend the morning!
9:00am to 12:00pm
Skate Ramp opens
Karmably Goat Zone open
Check out the Night Walkers and draw your own
Learn how to paddle board in the lake
The Bubble Canteen
10am
Hip Hop Jam
Taiko Drumming Performance & Workshops
Wullabora: Indigenous stories and culture, meet on the Lakeside Terrace steps
11am
The Bubble Canteen
Plan your visit
When: Sunday 20th September 2026; from 9am
Where: Lakeside Peninsular, HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise 4217
More information here
