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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The night sky over Surfers Paradise will be ablaze with bursts of colour this Saturday April 9 for Seafire 2016. more
If your brood is beginning to get restless, head along to The Arts Centre Gold Coast and catch FLOOD by Chris Isaacs. The show will have them hooked from the opening scene to long after the curtain draws. more
The projectors are warming up for the 14th annual Gold Coast Film Festival, which kicks off on Thursday March 31 and runs through to Sunday April 10. The festival will be held across nine different locations around the city. more
Gather the tribe and hop on down to Broadwater Parklands this Saturday March 26 for an egg-straordinary Easter concert under the stars. The kids will be egg-static. more
The streets of Surfers Paradise will be alive with activity on the Easter long weekend for the Australian Street Entertainment Championships. The annual event kicks off on Friday March 25 and runs through to Monday March 28. more
With over 50 events, Bleach* Festival 2016 was just too epic for one story so we bring you the highlights part two. The festivities continue right through to Sunday March 20. more
Even though summer is over, there are still plenty of reasons to smile as Bleach* Festival 2016 kicks off. The premier arts and cultural event offers a myriad of things to see and do from Friday March 4 to Sunday March 20. more
The Vintage Eat Boutique Markets are the ideal place to source a cute and kitsch Christmas gift. more
