Rolling into the Kawana Sports Precinct these September school holidays the 2026 Sunshine Coast Expo brings three huge days of outdoor inspiration and family fun. Explore caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, 4x4s, camping gear, marine accessories and outdoor lifestyle products all in one place, with leading local and national brands showcasing the latest innovations. Families can […]
Step into a breathtaking after‑dark world as Botanic by Night: NightGlow transforms Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot‑tha into an illuminated, immersive art trail from 25 September to 10 October. This atmospheric nighttime experience invites guests on a lantern‑lit journey celebrating iconic native wildlife through large‑scale, handcrafted sculptures and First Nations storytelling. Created in collaboration with […]
The Mooncake Festival is coming to Southport, and Australia Fair Metro is joining the celebrations! Stop by Little Lantern Makers for a FREE kids activity filled with colour and creativity. Kids can decorate their own lantern, light it up and proudly take their creation home. FIND OUT MORE
Get your street food fix every month at the Kawana Night Markets!
Grab your gumboots! We're going on a joyride. Join dirtgirl, scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome for a rollicking adventure through the Naturehood - a world where compost is cool, bees are celebrated like rock stars, curiosity is a superpower and every Naturehood is full of curiosity. Filled with music, laughter, audience-powered fun and glorious […]
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 […]
Come on down to Wittonga Park and Play The Bluey Way with a series of performances, games and character appearances from Bluey and Bingo at a free community event in Brisbane on 26-27 September. Across the two-day event, Wittonga Park in The Gap will transform into a playful Bluey-inspired experience, encouraging families to get outdoors, […]
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 […]
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood... If you loved The Gruffalo, don't miss the sequel, which returns to Brisbane following sell-out seasons around Australia and the world! Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission these September holidays, in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved […]
Based on the movie of the same name, DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows four friends who are thrust into an exciting, high-stakes, international adventure at the very moment in which they start to imagine the possibilities beyond the safe environment in which they live. With catchy songs, colourful costumes, and a fun-filled […]
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 […]
Finnegan the Fart Detective is a hilariously immersive mystery for curious kids and adventurous families where sound takes centre stage. Slip on a pair of Silent Disco headphones and step inside the investigation, hearing every creak, squeak and suspicious splat in rich 3D audio. With live foley, original music and two performers playing a whole […]
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