Coolum Beach is set to come alive as the much-loved Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach returns - bringing all the festival feels (minus the mud!) for an afternoon of sunshine, live entertainment, delicious food, and community connection. The popular free community event will return on Saturday, 12th September, from 3pm–8pm at Jack Morgan Park, right in […]
Get ready for a fantastic day of community celebration at the Chirn Park Street Festival on Saturday 10 October 2026. Enjoy live music, spectacular stilt walkers, exciting fire performers, delicious local food, family-friendly children's activities, business displays, market stalls, and so much more. Bringing together locals, visitors, businesses, and entertainers, this vibrant festival showcases the […]
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2026 through to April 2027 right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious […]
A fantastic day of Celtic music, dance, culture, and community at the Brisbane Celtic Festival! 🎵 Live Music Enjoy vibrant local Celtic bands: Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club, Australian Celtic Women, Limerick, and Ishka. Experience the beautiful harmonies of the Queensland Irish Choir, the stirring sounds of individual pipers throughout the festival, and the unforgettable spectacle […]
Spring afternoons were made for this! Grab your picnic rug, gather your favourite people and join Springtime Eats at Varsity Foreshore Parklands. Settle in on the grass and enjoy an easy Sunday afternoon filled with: Live music in the park Delicious street food trucks Twilight picnic vibes Good food, good music & great company Bring […]
Join Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a unique experience where community comes together. In “Unity in Community”, Elder Uncle John Graham welcomes you on the land of the Yugambeh language-speaking people for a morning of meaningful conversation, story-sharing, cultural connection and personal reflection. This is a rare opportunity to sit with Uncle John, a respected […]
Twilight on the Turf returns to Buddina State School from 3pm on Friday 16 October 2026. This year, Buddina State School P&C wants to make it even bigger – and is inviting the entire Sunshine Coast community to come along. Entry is free, with $15 inflatable access available for those wanting to take on the […]
Few events capture country creativity quite like the Kalbar Hay Bale Trail. In the lead-up to the festival, locals transform ordinary hay bales into extraordinary sculptures scattered throughout the town and surrounding countryside. Past creations have included Mick-hay and Min-hay Mouse, Kentuck-Hay Fried Chicken and the unforgettable Kalbar J-hay-l. The celebration culminates with Kalbar Country […]
Peregian Beach Community Kindergarten is excited to invite local families to their upcoming Open Day on Saturday 17 October, from 2pm to 4pm, at 13 Rufous Street, Peregian Beach. Whether you’re a current kindy family, a past family returning to visit, or a family interested in joining their community, they would love to welcome you! […]
The Ferny Grove Festival is a whole of community event, showcasing the best local entertainment, fabulous food and great community groups. It features rides and activities for all ages. The Festival is a wonderful opportunity for people to connect, share and simply have fun. Community Showcase highlights all the best the community has to offer […]
Feast on Fifth is back in Palm Beach this October, bringing the community together for an afternoon of music, food, fun, and family entertainment. This free community celebration will transform Fifth Avenue into a vibrant hub filled with live music, children's activities, local businesses, and some of the Gold Coast's most popular food trucks. Gather […]
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2026 through to April 2027 right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious […]
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