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SUMMARY:ArtLab | Beautiful Banana Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart in HOTA’s Children’s Gallery with a hands-on making activity exploring colour\, pattern and light. \nImagine the feeling of lying in the cool shade of a banana grove and experiencing the light shining through the big\, beautiful leaves. By weaving coloured strips of paper and transparent material we will create our own unique ‘stained glass’ banana leaf\, prioritising experimentation and play. \nRecommended for ages 6 – 12 years. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/artlab-beautiful-banana-leaves/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gold Coast
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260312T160000
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SUMMARY:Class Clowns
DESCRIPTION:The search for Australia’s next teen comedy sensation! \nMelbourne International Comedy Festival’s national competition and workshop program\, Class Clowns\, is back in 2026 to inspire\, engage and elevate humorous people aged 14–18. All it takes is 3-5 minutes of original material in any genre – whether it’s stand-up\, sketch\, solo\, group\, musical or physical comedy – the possibilities are endless! \nParticipants take part in a free workshop to fine-tune their acts under the guidance of a professional comedian before taking to the stage. The funniest acts will earn a trip to Melbourne to perform at the National Grand Final\, and the chance to win a $1\,500 cash prize plus a workshop package for their school. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/class-clowns-2026-2/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gold Coast,Shows & Performances
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SUMMARY:Saltwater Heart Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Join HOTA for the opening day celebrations for their new Children’s Gallery exhibition Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart by local artist Lisa Sorbie Martin. Lisa will be onsite to share with children and their adults about the art\, stories and Torres Strait culture woven into this immersive and interactive exhibition. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to hear Lisa tell stories\, engage in a making workshop\, and sample foods important to Lisa’s Torres Strait culture. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/saltwater-heart-family-day/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Gold Coast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260721T062252
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SUMMARY:Duck Pond
DESCRIPTION:Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake. \nThe world’s most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular\, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy. \nBe swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches like the sequinned flipper-wearing duck army and a burlesque black swan. There are sumptuous aerials\, jaw-dropping acrobatics and of course feathers! Touching\, funny and utterly entertaining\, Duck Pond is a tale of identity and finding your true self. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/duck-pond/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gold Coast,Shows & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260126T191500
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SUMMARY:Australia Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect\, respect and celebrate and the best way to do this is to do something Australian – get together with family and friends or go to a local Australia Day event. \nThe 2026 Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations will be held on Monday 26 January at the HOTA Outdoor Stage. Following the invite-only citizenship ceremony at 3.30pm\, this family friendly\, free event kicks off 4.00pm and concludes at 7.15pm. Enjoy live and local music on the HOTA Outdoor Stage from 4pm with free kids’ activities\, as well as an assortment of delicious food trucks and a fireworks finale at approximately 7:05pm. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/australia-day-celebration/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gold Coast,School Holidays,Summer School Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260721T062252
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SUMMARY:Cloudy with a Chance of Art
DESCRIPTION:Eyes to the sky! HOTA’s Children’s Gallery is a place for daydreaming and creativity. \nThe sky is the limit to your imagination\, so families are encouraged to look up and see amazing historical to contemporary artworks by Australian artists who also look to the sky for inspiration. \nA curated display of cloud artworks will set the scene for play and creativity ‘beneath the clouds’ in the Children’s Gallery. \nOpen 10am – 4pm from 8 November 2025 to 1 February 2026 at HOTA\, Home of the Arts. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-art/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Featured,Gold Coast,School Holidays,Summer School Holidays
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:Ken Done: No Rules
DESCRIPTION:‘There are no rules. And if there are rules\, then you may as well break them.’ – Ken Done  \nKen Done’s paintings have captured public imagination for more than four decades. As one of Australia’s most recognisable artists\, Done is beloved for his bold use of colour and vibrant imagery\, resulting in paintings which are exuberant celebrations of the world around him. \n \nKen Done: No Rules features artworks from the 1980s to today which are largely drawn from Done’s personal collection. In his signature optimistic style\, he captures the intimacy of his home and garden through to the majestic grandeur of Australia’s reefs\, beaches and coastlines that have made Ken Done a household name. \n \nThe exhibition features an exclusive animation showcasing a selection of Ken Done’s iconic paintings\, offering visitors a deeper immersion into his vibrant universe. Also included is a selection of outfits from Australian designer duo Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales of Romance Was Born from their 2023 collaborative collection Done Zone. \nAt HOTA\, Home of the Arts from 12 September 2025 – 15 February 2026. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/ken-done-no-rules/
LOCATION:HOTA\, Home of the Arts\, 135 Bundall Road\, Surfers Paradise\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Gold Coast,School Holidays,Summer School Holidays
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