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Rally the troops for a family friendly outing for the one-off TM Sundays bash at Miami Marketta — Kids

Rally the troops for a family friendly outing for the one-off TM Sundays bash at Miami Marketta

01 Oct 2020

Before kids the world is your oyster. You can go anywhere, anytime with nothing but your phone and wallet. Add one or more little people into the mix and suddenly things change, drastically. You inevitably pack the entire contents of your house and view outings very differently – places you once loved become terrifying cold-sweat inducing experiences and vice versa, places you never even noticed before become havens of solace. If you're in need of an outing that isn't attached to a playground, TM Sundays at Miami Marketta is right up your alley. more

Save your sanity – things to see, do and devour on the Gold Coast these school holidays — Kids

Save your sanity – things to see, do and devour on the Gold Coast these school holidays

17 Sep 2020

School holidays are – for the most part – a welcome reprieve from the relentless Monday-to-Friday routine. Two glorious weeks of freedom – hurrah! The downside to all of this extra time is that you have to fill it with something and, let's be honest, there's only so many times you can watch Frozen 2 in a day. If the thought of finding activities to keep your offspring amused has you breaking out in a cold sweat, fear not. We’ve rounded up some fun things to do with the kids across the Gold Coast these school holidays. more

Florals, flavours and furry-friend outings – our top five things to check out at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers — Kids

Florals, flavours and furry-friend outings – our top five things to check out at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

19 Aug 2020

The longest-running floral event of its kind in Australia and the premiere celebration of all things spring – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers continues to bloom in its 71st year. Picture-perfect flora, plenty of family-friendly fun and local foodie adventures are all on offer over the course of the entertainment-filled festival from September 18–27. So you know what events to make the roadtrip for (there are more than 30 of them!), we have curated our top five picks of (horti)cultural adventures to get around – from dog-friendly activities and street-art walking tours to grand floral parades and Ferris-wheel rides. Read on to discover what to add to your calendar ... more

Watch old-school movies, live concerts and sing karaoke at this festive drive-in party — Kids

Watch old-school movies, live concerts and sing karaoke at this festive drive-in party

17 Jun 2020

With social distancing measures to remain in place for the foreseeable future, the way we party will look a lot different from here on out. Bush doofs, festivals and clubbing nights may be off the cards for now, however, that doesn't mean some good ol' fashion fun has been removed from the equation. Enter The Parking Lot Social, a new drive-in party series from the team behind the world’s largest jumping castle, The Big Bounce. With live tunes, food trucks, stand-up comedy and car karaoke all part of this huge program of immersive and interactive entertainment, it's safe to say you're in for one wild ride (or park, rather). more

Take a virtual trip through our land down under – Tourism Australia presents Live from Aus — Kids

Take a virtual trip through our land down under – Tourism Australia presents Live from Aus

12 May 2020

Travelling is a bit of a sore spot right now – overseas trips are currently a no-go and even interstate travel is still banned – but that won't stop us from planning our next holiday. Set to inspire some serious domestic wanderlust, Tourism Australia has curated an entire weekend – aptly named Live from Aus – of exclusive access to some of the most awe-inspiring travel experiences Australia has to offer. So tune in from Saturday May 16 to Sunday May 17 to enjoy some dead-set amazing travel content – think iconic Aussie landmarks, award-winning restaurants, cuddly koalas and workouts with Chris Hemsworth's trainers. more

From big ideas to big Brazilian beats – OUT LOUD Festival is coming to HOTA — Kids

From big ideas to big Brazilian beats – OUT LOUD Festival is coming to HOTA

14 Jan 2020

If you thought summer finished at the end of February, think again, because things are set to get hotter at HOTA as OUT LOUD Festival rolls out from March 6–15. The massive ten-day event combines big ideas with cutting-edge technology, family sing-a-longs and huge Brazilian beats, so go ahead and clear your calendar because you won't want to miss a minute. more

Currumbin gets set to transform into an open-air art gallery with SWELL Sculpture Festival — Kids

Currumbin gets set to transform into an open-air art gallery with SWELL Sculpture Festival

11 Sep 2019

The pristine shores of Currumbin Beach will again transform into an open-air art gallery when this year’s SWELL Sculpture Festival kicks off on Friday September 13. The ten-day festival is now in its 17th year, and will create a spectacle on the beachfront with a jam-packed line-up of seaside installations, events, art workshops and live music. more

Enjoy frothies and food trucks with your furry friend at Tails & Ales — Kids

Enjoy frothies and food trucks with your furry friend at Tails & Ales

09 May 2019

Calling all doggo lovers, craft-beer sippers, food-truck fiends, and those that go out of their way to pat other people's dogs (that should cover all of you), the second annual Tails & Ales fundraising event is back at Seagulls Club in Tweed Heads on Saturday May 25 and you and your pooch need to be there. more

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Pack your bucket and spade – Sand Safari Arts Festival arrives in Surfers Paradise — Kids

Pack your bucket and spade – Sand Safari Arts Festival arrives in Surfers Paradise

07 Feb 2019

Kings and queens of the castle, get diggin' – the annual Sand Safari Arts Festival returns to Surfers Paradise this weekend to celebrate all things sand, sea and sport, transforming the iconic foreshore into a family-friendly fantasy sandscape from February 9 to 24. more

Keep the tribe entertained this summer with these family-friendly Gold Coast events (that are actually fun) — Kids

Keep the tribe entertained this summer with these family-friendly Gold Coast events (that are actually fun)

22 Nov 2018

Let's be honest, we're all friends here – December and January bring the best of times and also the most hectic of times for families. Nothing beats the excitement of Christmas and those fun-loving summer vibes – until you realise that it's school holidays and there are many (so many) days and nights that need to be filled up with fun activities. We teamed up with the folk from the coast's innovative new rental community, Smith Collective, to bring you a handy guide to this summer's best family-friendly happenings – partly so you can nail the parenting life (or at least look like it) and also to ensure that the kids are all tuckered out by night-time ... ahh, the serenity. more

The Festival 2018 line-up has been revealed and holy heck, it's BIG — Kids

The Festival 2018 line-up has been revealed and holy heck, it’s BIG

01 Feb 2018

Hold on to your hats folks, things are about to get next-level across our fine city. With the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games just around the corner (April 4–15, in case you've been living under a giant rock), excitement is buzzing, and it just went up a notch with the announcement of the Festival 2018 program, which will feature a spectacular line-up of more than 1000 arts and cultural experiences in more than 28 locations across the city for 12 action-packed days. more

Enjoy some paw-some family fun at Kids Week in Surfers Paradise — Kids

Enjoy some paw-some family fun at Kids Week in Surfers Paradise

15 Sep 2016

School holidays offer a welcome reprieve from the daily routine but let’s be honest, finding constant activities to keep the little ones amused can drive you barking mad. If you find yourself nodding, get along to Surfers Paradise Kids Week for some paw-some family fun. more

Giddy up for the Gold Coast Show — Kids

Giddy up for the Gold Coast Show

25 Aug 2016

The Gold Coast Turf club will be overrun with farm animals of all kinds as the Gold Coast Show rolls into town from Friday August 26 through to Sunday August 28. more

Gold Coast Festival of Lights illuminates the night — Kids

Gold Coast Festival of Lights illuminates the night

25 Aug 2016

Meander your way around magnificent Chinese dragons, enormous dinosaurs and exquisite Chinese opera figures at the Gold Coast Festival of Lights. The dazzling event will light up Broadwater Parklands from Friday August 26 to Monday October 3. more

Entertain the offspring at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Kids on Conservation Trail — Kids

Entertain the offspring at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Kids on Conservation Trail

11 Aug 2016

If your little humans are going stir crazy at home or you’re just keen to get them out and about, we’ve got just the ticket – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has recently launched its Kids on Conservation Trail. It’s educational and fun (two words that are seldom found together). more

Inspire creativity at Pacific Fair's school holiday workshops — Kids

Inspire creativity at Pacific Fair’s school holiday workshops

23 Jun 2016

While it’s wonderful to have a break from the early morning school routine, finding activities to keep the kids amused can be challenging to say the least. Fear not, parents, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre has come to the rescue with a fun school holiday program that runs from Monday June 27 to Sunday July 10. more

Five fun activities to keep the kids amused these school holidays — Kids

Five fun activities to keep the kids amused these school holidays

16 Jun 2016

The mid-year school holidays are fast approaching and if the thought of finding activities to keep your offspring amused has you breaking out in a cold sweat, fear not. We’ve round-up five fun things to do with the kids these school holidays. more

Cooly Rocks On week two must-do highlights — Kids

Cooly Rocks On week two must-do highlights

09 Jun 2016

With so many amazing things to see and do, it was impossible to cram it all into one little event news piece so here it is, Cooly Rocks On 2016 week two highlights. more

Show the environment some love for Gold Coast Green Week — Kids

Show the environment some love for Gold Coast Green Week

26 May 2016

From May 28 to June 5, the Gold Coast will shine a spotlight on the green behind the gold for Gold Coast Green Week. Show your support by heading along to one of the many community events in your area. more

Entertain the brood at the Mad Hatters Tea Party — Kids

Entertain the brood at the Mad Hatters Tea Party

21 Apr 2016

Searching for a fun (and free) activity to entertain the kids on Saturday April 23? Look no further, the City of Gold Coast is hosting a Mad Hatters Tea Party and your kids are invited to get a little crazy. more

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