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Circus Workshop @ Broadwater Parklands Roll up, roll up! Join the circus for a day of fun! Learn juggling, tricks, games, and more. Perfect for kids aged 3 and up Circus Workshop @ Broadwater Parklands event details When: Friday 26th September, 10am -1pm Where: Bouncy Pillow, Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport, 4215 Cost: Free More […]
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: […]
Bubble Play - Broadwater Parklands Experience the enchanting world of bubbles! Step into Bubble Play – a mesmerising bubble adventure like no other! You'll find an assortment of generously filled buckets brimming with giant bubble solution. Choose from a variety of large bubble wands and toddler-friendly ones. Let your inner bubble artist soar as you […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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 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 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 […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
Movies Under the Stars – Elliott the Littlest Reindeer As the sun sets over Surfers Paradise, families are invited to bring their picnic blankets, settle in, and enjoy a magical outdoor cinema experience. Movies Under the Stars returns with a special December screening of Elliott the Littlest Reindeer (PG), a heartwarming holiday tale that’s perfect […]
Cooly Carols 2025 Cooly Carols returns to the beachside at Queen Elizabeth Park for another magical evening of festive celebration. Hosted by Gold Coast favourite Nicka35, this free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of Christmas by the sea. Guests are invited to bring a picnic blanket, gather friends and family, […]
Christmas in Coomera 2025 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Coomera, with a huge evening of free family fun heading to the northern Gold Coast. The event precinct will come alive with festive activities, music, and entertainment for all ages. Families can enjoy a lively DJ dance party, complete with snow machines, […]
New Year's Eve in Coomera 2025 New Year’s Eve in Coomera invites the community to farewell 2025 with an evening of music, food trucks, and fireworks at Coomera Sports Park. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, enjoy delicious bites from a variety of food trucks, and dance along to a DJ set […]
Movies Under the Stars – Trolls Band Together @ Broadbeach Bring a blanket or chair, chill out and enjoy the movie vibe! Join us for this family-friendly screening of Trolls Band Together, rated PG. This movie is proudly supported by Councillor Darren Taylor, Division 10. Getting there: Consider using public transport or active travel. Movies […]
Summer Splash @ Paradise Point Break the school holiday boredom and treat the kids to this free event! Enjoy the giant water inflatables, bubble-play, DJ with kid's activities, face-painting and more. Cool down with free snow cones or purchase a sausage and drink to help fundraise for local community group. Summer Splash @ Paradise Point […]
2026 Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations Australia Day is an opportunity for Australians to reflect, respect, and celebrate the nation’s history, culture, and community. It's a day to connect with family and friends or participate in a local Australia Day event. The 2026 Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations will take place at the HOTA Outdoor […]
Lunar New Year @ Gold Coast 2026 Southport’s Chinatown will come alive this Lunar New Year as the community comes together to celebrate the Year of the Horse with an afternoon and evening of cultural entertainment, family activities and great food. Representing vitality and perseverance, the Year of the Horse will be celebrated from 3pm […]
Easter at Frascott Eggstravaganza Varsity Lakes is set to come alive with Easter celebrations, bringing the community together for a day of festive fun. Families can enjoy a range of free activities, including arts and crafts, a petting farm, and rides on a trackless train. Live entertainment will keep the atmosphere vibrant, while delicious food […]
Take your little builders to Broadwater Parklands for the return of Monster Machinery Day this May 2026. This free event lets families explore life-sized diggers, trucks, and emergency vehicles across a massive outdoor space. With live demonstrations, a giant sandpit, and train rides, it is an essential community outing for machinery-loving kids. Monster Machinery Day […]
Naturally Gold Coast Festival 2026 The Naturally Gold Coast Festival is a free community event celebrating the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of the Gold Coast. Designed to inspire curiosity and connection with the environment, the festival features a wide range of hands-on activities, vibrant displays, and wild encounters. Families can enjoy nature-based activities for […]
Enjoy three consecutive weekends of free beachside live music and coastal fun at Seaside Sounds this September 2026. Perfect for visiting Brisbane families, this Gold Coast series features a Father's Day vintage car show with 70s and 80s tunes at Coolangatta, followed by relaxed sunset sessions and country music at Kirra. Seaside Sounds - Gold […]
Let the kids live out their festival dreams at Kidchella along the Surfers Paradise foreshore this September 2026. This epic two-day celebration features live DJ sets, a silent disco, Ferris wheel rides, street basketball, creative art sessions, and glam glitter bars right by the beach. Kidchella 2026 Gold Coast Good vibes. Little humans. One big […]
Enjoy three consecutive weekends of free beachside live music and coastal fun at Seaside Sounds this September 2026. Perfect for visiting Brisbane families, this Gold Coast series features a Father's Day vintage car show with 70s and 80s tunes at Coolangatta, followed by relaxed sunset sessions and country music at Kirra. Seaside Sounds - Gold […]
Enjoy three consecutive weekends of free beachside live music and coastal fun at Seaside Sounds this September 2026. Perfect for visiting Brisbane families, this Gold Coast series features a Father's Day vintage car show with 70s and 80s tunes at Coolangatta, followed by relaxed sunset sessions and country music at Kirra. Seaside Sounds - Gold […]
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday evening at Springtime Eats along the Varsity Foreshore Parklands this October 2026. Ideal for families looking for twilight picnic vibes, this easygoing afternoon features delicious street food trucks and live music, making it the perfect waterfront outing to gather with family and friends. Spring Time Eats: Varsity Foreshore Spring afternoons were […]
Get ready for a spooky Halloween adventure at the Miami Spooktacular this October 2026. This free fright-filled evening features the Spook Express Train, a Pumpkin Patch chair swing, Glow Play Zone, trick-or-treat trails, creepy crafts, fire performers, and a live monster mash DJ. Miami Spooktacular 2026 Something scary is coming to Miami… Get ready for […]
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