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SUMMARY:OPA! A New Greek Festival on the Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:Savor authentic Mediterranean flavors at the Gold Coast Greek Festival at HOTA in Surfers Paradise this October and November 2026. This festive weekend features traditional dishes\, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations\, lively traditional dance lessons\, fun activities for kids\, and a spectacular Saturday night fireworks display over Evandale Lake. \nGreek Festival on the Gold Coast\nThe Gold Coast Greek Festival brings two days of Greek food\, music\, dancing and culture to HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. It’s a day out for the whole family\, whether you’re Greek\, Greek at heart\, or just love good food and a bit of fun. \nGreek community groups will serve traditional family recipes\, along with Greek sweets\, ice cream\, coffee and other favourites. Celebrity chefs Vikki Moursellas and Anna Polyviou (joined by her mum\, Gina) will share cooking tips and family recipes in the Lakeside Room across the weekend. \nThere’s plenty for families to join in on\, with live music from the Glendi Band and grEchoes\, Greek and Cypriot dance groups\, and dancing lessons for all ages. Visitors can show off their new moves in a best-dancing competition or try the plate smashing competition. Kids’ activities are also on offer. \nSaturday night finishes with fireworks over Evandale Lake. \nThe festival was started by George Mastrocostas\, Honorary Consul-General of Greece in Queensland\, and brings together Greek community organisations from across Queensland. All proceeds support Greek communities in Queensland and help keep Greek culture and traditions alive for future generations. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. 12pm – 10pm \nWhere: HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Rd\, Surfers Paradise 4217 \nCost and more information
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/opa-a-new-greek-festival-is-coming-to-the-gold-coast/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast families looking for engaging\, early childhood activities will love Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery in June 2026. This free monthly program offers local parents and young kids a playful introduction to art through interactive movement and storytelling\, making it a fantastic weekend outing to spark creativity in toddlers. \nArt Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026\nArt Explorers is a free monthly program at HOTA Gallery designed for young children and their parents or carers. Through playful guided tours\, children are invited to connect with art through movement and storytelling\, nurturing curiosity and creativity along the way. \nRecommended for children aged 2 to 5\, each session runs for 45 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. \nTickets are free but registration is required. A link to register can be found on the HOTA website. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Once a month\, 10:30am start \nWhere: HOTA Gallery\, 135 Bundall Rd\, Surfers Paradise\, 4217 \nCost: Free\, registration required \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/art-explorers-at-hota-gallery-2026/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:Sing along to holiday favorites at the Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols at HOTA Outdoor Stage in Surfers Paradise this November 2026. Local families can enjoy two magical nights of free festive entertainment\, live music\, and Christmas cheer\, bringing the whole community together for this popular annual celebration. \nGold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2026\nThe City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns for its 15th year at HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, with two nights of festive entertainment on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. The event features live music\, family fun and Christmas cheer for the whole family. \nTicket release dates and performers will be announced soon. \nThe event is supported by 7NEWS and HOTA\, Home of the Arts. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2026\, 6pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: HOTA Outdoor Stage and HOTA Parklands\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, 4217 \nCost: Free ticketed event\, see link for release details. \nMore information: here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/gold-coast-mayors-christmas-carols/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:Sing along to holiday favorites at the Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols at HOTA Outdoor Stage in Surfers Paradise this November 2026. Local families can enjoy two magical nights of free festive entertainment\, live music\, and Christmas cheer\, bringing the whole community together for this popular annual celebration. \nGold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2026\nThe City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns for its 15th year at HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, with two nights of festive entertainment on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. The event features live music\, family fun and Christmas cheer for the whole family. \nTicket release dates and performers will be announced soon. \nThe event is supported by 7NEWS and HOTA\, Home of the Arts. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2026\, 6pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: HOTA Outdoor Stage and HOTA Parklands\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, 4217 \nCost: Free ticketed event\, see link for release details. \nMore information: here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/gold-coast-mayors-christmas-carols/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast families looking for engaging\, early childhood activities will love Art Explorers at HOTA Gallery in June 2026. This free monthly program offers local parents and young kids a playful introduction to art through interactive movement and storytelling\, making it a fantastic weekend outing to spark creativity in toddlers. \nArt Explorers at HOTA Gallery 2026\nArt Explorers is a free monthly program at HOTA Gallery designed for young children and their parents or carers. Through playful guided tours\, children are invited to connect with art through movement and storytelling\, nurturing curiosity and creativity along the way. \nRecommended for children aged 2 to 5\, each session runs for 45 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. \nTickets are free but registration is required. A link to register can be found on the HOTA website. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Once a month\, 10:30am start \nWhere: HOTA Gallery\, 135 Bundall Rd\, Surfers Paradise\, 4217 \nCost: Free\, registration required \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/art-explorers-at-hota-gallery-2026/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:HOTA\, 135 Bundall Rd\,  Surfers Paradise\, Qld\, 4217\, Australia
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