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Kids and Family Events in Brisbane | What’s on in South East Queensland
Find the best family-friendly events happening across Brisbane and South East Queensland. From free community events and school holiday activities to festivals, markets and live shows — updated regularly so you never miss a thing.
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Halloween Dance Party @ Sanctuary Cove
Halloween Dance Party @ Sanctuary Cove The Halloween Dance Party at Sanctuary Cove invites families to enjoy a night of spooky fun and lively entertainment. Children can embark on the Trick-or-Treat Trail through Marine Village, completing six themed challenges including cursed ring toss, bobbing for bones, graveyard golf, and spooky face painting. Once all activities […]
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Halloween in the Laneway
Halloween in the Laneway A mini Halloween celebration is brewing in the heart of Surfers Paradise, and all ages are invited to join the fun at Halloween in the Laneway - a free event filled with spooky surprises and festive entertainment. Set within Cavill Lane, this special night will feature The Witches Markets, where visitors […]
Halloween Alternative Light Party
Halloween Alternative Light Party The Halloween Alternative Light Party offers a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween without the scares. Children of all ages are invited to dress up and join in an afternoon filled with activities and entertainment. The event will feature a sausage sizzle, jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo, photo booth, […]
Surfers Paradise Spooktacular
Surfers Paradise Spooktacular 2025 Surfers Paradise Spooktacular offers a frightfully fun Halloween experience for the whole family along the People’s Esplanade. Children and adults alike can trick or treat through multiple themed zones, collect sweet surprises, and enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, spooky games, and hands-on activities. The Trick or Treat Trail invites […]
Halloween Movies Under The Stars – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Halloween Movies Under The Stars – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Halloween Movies Under the Stars offers a spooktacular way to celebrate Halloween with a free outdoor screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire at Runaway Bay Cricket Club. As part of the City of Gold Coast’s Movies Under the Stars program, this family-friendly event invites the community to […]
Spooktacular Halloween Dance Party @ Southport
Spooktacular Halloween Dance Party @ Southport The Spooktacular Halloween Dance Party at Southport invites families to enjoy a frightfully fun evening of games, prizes, music, and entertainment for all ages at the Broadwater Parklands. This free community event promises a night packed with Halloween excitement and family-friendly fun. From 4:30pm, Dr Gooey will get the […]
Carrara Markets
Carrara Markets Centrally located at Carrara on the beautiful Gold Coast, only a stone’s throw from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia. With over 300 stalls covering 24 acres it’s a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. It’s also the original home of discount shopping […]
Free
HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets
HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets The HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct. Every Sunday from 6 am to 11:30 am, HOTA buzzes with fresh farm produce, including organic options, artisanal foods, boutique fashion, and handcrafted goods. Like […]
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Sunday Sounds @ Paradise Point Parklands
Sunday Sounds @ Paradise Point Parklands Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of free music and dancing at Paradise Point Parklands. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of free live music and fun at Paradise Point Parklands. Bring your family and friends along to enjoy an afternoon of free live music, suitable for the whole family. Bring your chairs, […]
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Spooktacular Monster Mayhem @ Labrador
Spooktacular Monster Mayhem @ Labrador Labrador is set to come alive with spooky fun as Spooktacular Monster Mayhem brings a Halloween-themed celebration to the community. This free family-friendly event promises an afternoon packed with magical mayhem, festive frights, and plenty of laughs for all ages. Held at the Labrador Community Centre and park on Sunday […]
Movies on the Esplanade @ Chill Cove
Movies on the Esplanade @ Chill Cove Every Sunday, the Chill Cove at the Surfers Paradise People’s Esplanade Pop-Up will come alive with free family movies under the stars, supported by Councillor Darren Taylor. Families are invited to head down to watch some favourites and classics. Schedule: 24th August – Barbie 31st August – Ghostbusters: […]
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Saturday, November 1, 2025
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