Winter on the Gold Coast brings the absolute best weather for exploring — crisp mornings, blue skies, and just enough chill to rock a great jumper.
To help you sort out your winter plans, we’ve pulled together our top picks from the winter school holiday activities and grouped them by your child’s personality type so you can build the perfect holiday itinerary.
Activities for creative and curious kids
Code Camp Winter School Holiday Programs
A favourite holiday program where tech-loving kids can dive into a world of building games, bringing robots to life, and letting their digital creativity run wild.
- Date: June 29 – July 10
- Location: In-person and online
Gold Coast Libraries Game On! Winterfest
Perfect for kids aged 6 to 12, the “Game On! Craft Champions” program dynamically mixes hands-on creativity, teamwork, and a celebration of sport.
- Date: June 28 – July 10
- Location: Gold Coast Libraries
Activities for sporty and active kids
Full Day School Holiday Program at Palm Beach
Running from 7:30am to 4:30pm, these full-day adventure camps are perfect for working parents and are packed with outdoor activities designed to challenge and entertain kids aged 5–12.
- Date: July 6 – July 10
- Location: Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, Palm Beach
MyFirstGym Robina Winter School Holiday Program
A movement-focused program led by experienced coaches where kids can build physical confidence, burn off holiday energy, and stay completely active all day long.
- Date: June 23 – July 10
- Location: Robina Super Centre
Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
Watch the world-famous Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way around the court in a jaw-dropping showdown against the Washington Generals.
- Date: July 2 @ 7:00 PM
- Location: Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre
This high-energy tennis program combines professional skills coaching with fun games, match play, fitness challenges, and awesome daily prizes.
- Date: June 29 – July 2
- Location: Pimpama Sports Hub
Active & Healthy Winter School Holiday Program
Delivered by the City of Gold Coast, this calendar offers free and low-cost community activities including inflatable games, kids yoga, freestyle scooter clinics, OzTag, and bike workshops.
- Date: June 27 – July 12
- Location: Various Gold Coast Locations
MyFirstGym Coomera School Holiday Program
Action-packed full-day camps for kids aged 5+ that focus on making friends, learning new skills, and keeping active in a highly supportive environment.
- Date: June 29 – July 10
- Location: Coomera
COCO School Holiday Tennis Camp
Activities for theatre and entertainment lovers
Ballet Theatre Queensland: Snow White
A stunning, smash-hit cinematic ballet production featuring breathtaking choreography by Clare Morehen and live music by the Cadenza Chamber Players.
- Date: July 2 – July 7
- Location: The Star Gold Coast
Christmas in July at Dreamworld
An after-dark festive experience complete with light displays, faux snow, Santa appearances, ice skating, an ice slide, marshmallow toasting, and a massive fireworks finale.
- Date: June 27 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Location: Dreamworld
A hilarious, interactive, laugh-out-loud theatre treat for children aged 3 and up, featuring silly kitchen games, massive misunderstandings, and chaotic fun.
- Date: July 3 – July 4
- Location: HOTA (Home of the Arts)
K-POP ICONS (featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters)
A world-exclusive live concert experience starring the UK’s first virtual K-Pop band alongside a sensational live dance crew celebrating the global music phenomenon.
- Date: July 4 @ 7:00 PM
- Location: HOTA (Home of the Arts)
K-Pop Icons at HOTA
Activities for nature, animal and food lovers
Historic Rivermill (plus New Alpaca Walks)
Kids can get hands-on with alpacas, horses, turtles, and goats, or enjoy a “Mini & Me” pony ride while parents relax with a coffee overlooking the river.
- Date: June 27 – July 12
- Location: Historic Rivermill, Mount Nathan
Winter School Holidays at Trevena Glen
Located in the beautiful Brisbane Hinterland foothills, this farm offers a multi-story adventure treehouse, miniature train rides, and interactive animal experiences.
- Date: June 27 – July 12
- Location: Trevena Glen Farm, Mount Samson
A free, family-friendly morning celebration featuring interactive wildlife shows, nature-themed art projects, live music, and local conservation displays.
- Date: June 27 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Location: Broadbeach Cultural Precinct
The ultimate signature farm-gate event of Eat Local Month. Families can literally eat and drink their way around the scenic region, tasting local produce over one flavor-filled day.
- Date: June 27
- Location: Scenic Rim
Gold Coast Whale & Ocean Festival
A fantastic educational community day focused on marine sustainability and protecting the whales using the Gold Coast bay, featuring stalls and interactive exhibits.
- Date: July 4
- Location: Burleigh Heads
Step back into a prehistoric world filled with roaring, life-sized dinosaurs, hands-on paleontology discoveries, and unique wildlife conservation insights.
- Date: June 27 – July 19
- Location: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Trevena Glen Farm
For more school holiday activities, check out the full SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE
