Set against the island paradise backdrop of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), this multi-artform festival provides the special opportunity to experience the continuing culture of the Nughi, Nunukul, and Goenpul clans of Quandamooka firsthand. The gathering will showcase a diverse lineup of cultural activities, Kunjiel (corroboree/ traditional dance), music performances, food, weaving, arts, crafts, markets, workshops, […]
Celebrate the newly upgraded Paradise Point Parklands playground with a free morning of family fun! After months of work, the playground upgrade is almost complete. To mark the occasion, there will be a free community celebration – and everyone’s invited. With its striking blue play structures and underwater-inspired design, this much-loved part of the parklands […]
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 […]
Main Beach Street Festival is coming to the Gold Coast this September! This FREE event will be a unique opportunity to bring together the local community, businesses, and residents in a great Tedder Avenue celebration. Featuring live music, food, fashion, flowers, & cars, this is a community celebration not to be missed! FIND OUT MORE
Kick off the school holidays with Studio Sessions, a brand new community event featuring live music, street food, and family-friendly fun. Headlining the afternoon is The Hat Racks Band, a local band performing all your favourite hits and dance floor classics from across the decades. What's on Live music by The Hat Racks Band Street […]
Get ready for a fairy-tale night under the stars with everyone’s favourite ogre — and his very loud, very lovable sidekick, Donkey! Bring the family, grab a picnic rug and settle in for a FREE outdoor screening of SHREK at Flicks in the Park! 🎬 SHREK 🌙 Outdoor movie under the stars 🧺 Bring a […]
A free community celebration of culture, connection and belonging at Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore. Enjoy a fun-filled day with food experiences, storytelling, music, dance, lawn games, face painting, henna art, weaving, arts and crafts, and plenty of opportunities to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Bring your family and friends and celebrate what […]
La Dolce Vita awaits you in the heart of Brisbane! Festitalia stands as Queensland's official Italian festival, proudly operating under the distinguished auspices of the Italian Consulate for Queensland and the Northern Territory. This extraordinary celebration invites you to immerse yourself in the complete tapestry of Italian culture – from the infectious spirit and boundless […]
Seaside Sounds returns, bringing three consecutive Sundays of free live music, family-friendly entertainment and stunning beachside locations Sunday 6 September – 70s & 80s Soundtrack Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta | 4:00pm – 7:00pm Kick off the series on Father’s Day with a nostalgic afternoon of live ’70s and ’80s favourites, a classic car Show ’n’ […]
The Redlands Coast Strawberry Festival is coming back to town! 🍓 Bigger and better than ever before, RedFest is set to bring an unforgettable weekend of community, fun and entertainment to the Redlands Coast. 🍓 Fresh strawberries 🎡 Rides 🤹♂️ Sideshow alley 🎤 Main stage entertainment 🛍️ Market stalls 🍔 Food trucks & licensed bar […]
Join Sunshine Coast Council for live music, art and family-friendly activities to welcome hundreds of migratory shorebirds back to our coastline. They've just completed one of nature's most remarkable journeys. They are celebrating with one weekend packed with two fun-filled events: 🪶 Saturday 26 September at Fraser Park, Golden Beach 🪽 Sunday 27 September at […]
Join LifeFlight Sunshine Coast for a fun-filled family day on Saturday 26 September 2026 as they celebrate the opening of LifeFlight’s Sunshine Coast Visitor Experience Centre! Bring the whole family along to explore the new LifeFlight Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience and Education Centre, meet LifeFlight crews, enjoy interactive activities, face painting, a themed photo booth […]
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