See the New Year in with your family and friends at Paradise Point Parklands. The celebration kicks off at 5pm with free face-painting, electrifying performances from Made in the 80's, Sensational 70's, SS1 Dance Explosion and Mikky and the Other Guy. Watch the mesmerising Dancing Chinese Lions and grab a delicious sausage sizzle from the […]
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, activities for the kids and more! The night will end with a fireworks display over Lake Orr at 8:30pm. FIND OUT MORE
Gather your friends, round up the family, and head down to Coomera Sports Park for an evening of fun, food and festivities. Roll out the picnic blanket, savour a bite to eat from the tasty line-up of food trucks and dance into the night with a DJ on the decks as we celebrate the year […]
Ring in the New Year with family, friends, and community spirit at the iconic Harley Park Foreshore! This year’s Festival of Lights brings a magical night of entertainment, food, and fireworks by the bay. 🎶 Enjoy live music and vibrant performances that set the stage for an unforgettable night. 🍔 Indulge in delicious food trucks […]
Take a blanket or chair, chill out and enjoy the movie vibe! Join City of Gold Coast for this family-friendly screening of Trolls Band Together, rated PG. FIND OUT MORE
Dive into Paradise this summer! From Saturday 3 - Sunday 11 January 2026, Paradise Centre in Surfers Paradise is making a splash with photo-worthy moments, splash-worthy giveaways, and a vibe that’s pure Gold Coast - bright, beachy, and buzzing with energy. Grab your fam or friends, slip into your slides, and get ready to soak […]
Are your kids looking for adventure these holidays? Explore the half-day and full-day Gold Coast school holiday activities running from 5–9 January 2026. The Gold Coast Recreation Precinct offers some of the most popular school holiday programs on the Gold Coast for children aged 5 to 16, featuring outdoor adventure, sport, water-based activities and active […]
Due to popular demand, Circus Fun House is coming back to the Gold Coast these School Holidays for kids and their families. With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and side-splitting comedy, this show truly has it all! Plus, with state-of-the-art effects that’ll set their imaginations soaring, it’s the ultimate family day out you […]
Celebrate the incredible wildlife of the Gold Coast at the NaturallyGC Wildlife Fest. This free, family-friendly festival will inspire a deeper connection with nature through interactive wildlife experiences, local wildlife experts, and hands-on activities. Live native animal displays, with reptiles, birds, giant insects, marine touch tanks, waterbugs and some cute furry critters! Children's face painting. […]
Bring your family, friends and picnic blankets to this free movie under the stars as the City of Gold Coast screens A Minecraft Movie.
From Monday 12 to Friday 16 January, swing by Australia Fair and let the kids dive into a world of colour at their Charm’d Studio. Each day from 10:30am to 1:30pm, little creators can design their very own bracelet or keyring using a rainbow of beads and cute charms and yes, it’s completely FREE! No […]
Join Queensland Theatre of Puppetry these school holidays for their production of the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland.
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