Welcome to the Summer edition of Kids in the City magazine, Brisbane!
Here we are… summer. The big one. The season where we collectively lose our minds a little while trying to keep the magic alive.
It’s the end-of-year chaos at work, Christmas shopping lists that seem to multiply overnight, endless school events, aaaannd that gentle reminder that once all that’s done, we’ve got six solid weeks of keeping the kids entertained.
Phew. It’s a lot. But it’s also the best kind of chaos.
The season of connection, laughter, and sticky sunscreen hugs.
The time when memories are made between wrapping paper and road trips, when we (try to) find joy in the small things: a tantrum-free beach day, a spontaneous bake-off, a day that somehow flows.
Of course, there are the days that don’t.
The ones filled with sibling squabbles, overtired meltdowns, and parents frantically Googling “air-conditioned activities near me” before 9 am. That’s the beauty of this time of year — it’s rarely perfect, but it’s always memorable.
In this summer issue, we’re celebrating exactly that. We check in at BIG4 Gold Coast to explore their new luxury safari retreats and discover why this epic holiday park is topping every family’s must-do list for 2026. If you’re after something fun and wholesome for the kids, we’ve got the low-down on the Little Lifesavers program — one of the best ways for kids to stay active, confident and safe at the beach this summer.
For the ultimate creative family day out, we pop over to HOTA to explore their summer kids program, then head to GOMA to see why ‘Olafur Eliasson: Presence’ is high on every parent’s cool-list. From misty rainbows to mountains of LEGO, it’s an unforgettable art adventure for all ages.
Still Christmas shopping? Our huge Christmas Gift Guide is brimming with thoughtful, local finds. And for the long days ahead, we’ve packed in plenty of fresh ideas to keep boredom at bay.
So wherever this summer takes you — from backyard sprinklers to hinterland getaways — I hope you find a moment to pause, laugh, and soak it all in. Here’s to the mess, the magic, and the memories.
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Servicing Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and beyond, Kids on the Coast is an online guide for parents with kids events, attractions & things to do with kids, schools and education, school holiday guides, health & wellbeing for families, parenting and lifestyle news located on Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Brisbane, QLD.
