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What's on across the Gold Coast this weekend
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What’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend

This week of wild weather has us tempted to stay cosy indoors, but there’s so much happening this weekend that it’s worth braving the elements for some fun adventures! From Gold Coast Open House and cocktail trails to vegan markets and sausage festivals, the Gold Coast is teeming with things to see and do from Thursday October 10 to Sunday October 13. more

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Stock up on ceramics and homewares at Stone Studio's North County Makers Market
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Stock up on ceramics and homewares at Stone Studio’s North County Makers Market

Stone Studio is known as the place to get your hands dirty. Leading a resurgence in the artform of clay creations, the team have built two open studios in Kingscliff and Currumbin Waters where you can create art as well as form new connections. Now the latter location is opening the door to those who appreciate art but like to keep their digits clean, by hosting the North County Makers Market – a place to buy one-of-a-kind artisan wares. more

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Grab your tote bag and draft your dream grocery list – Market Day has arrived at Jones & Co Grocer IGA
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Grab your tote bag and draft your dream grocery list – Market Day has arrived at Jones & Co Grocer IGA

While grocery shopping tends to feel like a chore – nothing beats scoring some fresh produce and artisanal goodies and elevating your weekly meals. In good news for fans of gourmet groceries, Jones & Co Grocer IGA is set to host a new market day experience from Wednesday May 22 to Tuesday May 28. This multi-store event will be transforming Jones & Co Grocer IGA grocers into old-school markets – complete with market prices and bulk bargains. more

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BrisStyle launches new monthly Makers Market exclusively for handmade goodies
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BrisStyle launches new monthly Makers Market exclusively for handmade goodies

Get your tote bag out – a new makers market is making its way to Brisbane. Launched by the creative collective BrisStyle, this new event lets you shop handcrafted goods from the artisans themselves amidst the newly renovated Distillery Road Market space. Starting April 13, The Makers Market will be curating a series of stalls for you to explore on the second Saturday of every month. more

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Currumbin Community Markets moves to Coolangatta
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Currumbin Community Markets moves to Coolangatta

It’s a sad day when a long-standing local favourite announces it has to move on, especially one that is as widely adored as the Currumbin Community Markets. Luckily this story has a happy ending, or beginning, with the much-loved market finding a new home in Coolangatta. more

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Road trip to the country and come home with a boot full of produce from the Towri Growers Market
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Road trip to the country and come home with a boot full of produce from the Towri Growers Market

The weekend trek to the supermarket can sometimes be a bit of a chore, but luckily our country neighbours are here to give us a change of scenery for our Saturday shop, inviting us to the Scenic Rim to share their produce at the Towri Growers Market. Baa-ring every green bag you own to fill up with artisanal delights direct from the farmers. Talk about paddock-to-plate! more

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Get into the festive spirit and hit up the Gold Coast's best Christmas markets
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Get into the festive spirit and hit up the Gold Coast’s best Christmas markets

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and with it comes a sleigh full of Christmas markets. Purchasing pressies from local Christmas markets pretty much generates nothing but positives – you get to pick up unique things that your friends and family will love, as well as supporting local makers and creators with your patronage (and not to mention getting to avoid shopping centre car parks as a sweet little bonus). If you’re searching for gifts with a little more heart this year, save this round-up of the Gold Coast's best Christmas markets and cross some names off your nice list. more


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Camels and creativity – shop from more than 110 regional and rural stalls at the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival
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Camels and creativity – shop from more than 110 regional and rural stalls at the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival

If you're keen for a spot of adventure this weekend, clear your diary for this Saturday September 16 as the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival is back at Summer Land Camel Farm! This year's event is once again bringing together some of the state's best creatives, makers, growers and artisans to the Scenic Rim. Plus, this time around there will also be a few special guests of the furry variety ... more

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Food trucks, tunes, trinkets and treats – step into spring with Distillery Road Market’s line-up of September events
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Food trucks, tunes, trinkets and treats – step into spring with Distillery Road Market’s line-up of September events

As spring rolls around and the weather starts to warm, us Queenslanders take on a different personality. Our social calendars fill up and the need to make up for winter nights spent inside kicks in. Be sure to clear your diary on September 16 and 30, as Distillery Road Market (DRM) is once again bringing a loaded line-up of piping-hot events. From food-truck feasts and terrific tunes to artisan goods and fresh seasonal produce, DRM has something for every market-goer. more

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Skateboard comps and Roller Discos – Distillery Road Market unveils its jam-packed August program
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Skateboard comps and Roller Discos – Distillery Road Market unveils its jam-packed August program

We all know and love Distillery Road Market for its mouth-watering mix of fresh produce and enticing eats, alongside the spectacular selection of small-batch producers, local artisans and vintage goods. This month the lifestyle, food and entertainment hub has returned with a pleasing line-up of markets, alongside two super-fun nights of events, including a Roller Disco and a pulse-accelerating skateboard competition. So don your skates and elbow pads and let's roll into all of the details ... more

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Croquet on the lawn, secret gardens and artisan samples – our guide to eating and drinking your way through Providore Park
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Croquet on the lawn, secret gardens and artisan samples – our guide to eating and drinking your way through Providore Park

The winter sun is shining, aromas of tasty treats dance through the air and sounds of live music fill your ears as you stroll through a botanical wonderland. This is not a dream – it's the reality of Providore Park, a tantalising new gourmet event that is taking over Roma Street Parkland for one glorious weekend from July 8–9. With a surprise at every turn, this is your official guide on how to get the most out of your trip to Providore Park. more

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Rally your crew and roll out a rug – HOTA's Hawker Night Markets are back!
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Rally your crew and roll out a rug – HOTA’s Hawker Night Markets are back!

While we're not exactly excited for the chilly temperatures of winter (anything under 20 degrees is basically Antarctic conditions to us Gold Coasters), we're very much keen for the return of HOTA's hawker-inspired night markets. Taking place this June, this twilight event is celebrating gourmet international flavours, live entertainment and wholesome community vibes. Ready to feast your way around the globe? Read on for all of the delicious details ... more

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Christmas Sanctuary Cove
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From carols to Christmas markets – here’s 11 holiday happenings that are guaranteed to have you feeling festive

Michael and Mariah have emerged from their hibernation, which means one thing – Christmas is nigh. In fact, there are less than 40 days until the big day. Whether that has you beaming with joy or breathing heavily into a paper bag, we've rounded up a bunch of the Gold Coast’s best Christmas markets and events that are guaranteed to have everyone feeling festive. Even you, Grinchy, we see you. more

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Celebrate First Nations' art, culture and history at Quandamooka Festival
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Celebrate First Nations’ art, culture and history at Quandamooka Festival

Quandamooka Festival celebrates the living history, knowledge, stories, arts and culture of the Nughi, Nunukul and Gorenpul clans, known collectively as the Quandamooka People of South East Queensland. Arriving on our doorstep from Friday August 26 to Sunday August 28 with three jam-packed days of fun-filled activities and two evenings of live-music magic, this year's festival has something for everyone. more

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Shop, drop and roll – we have the first peek at Harbour Town’s Get Outlet deals

There are a few key shopping outings pencilled into our calendars. While Boxing Day, Black Friday and the end of financial year sales are nationwide events, the Gold Coast is treated to an extra few days of cash-splashing mayhem. From June 3–5 Harbour Town Premium Outlets is offering shoppers three days of massive savings at the Get Outlet Sale. To help with your pre-shopping plan of attack, Harbour Town has given us the inside scoop on some of the best offers you can expect to see during this monster sales event.  more

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Mega garage sales and plant bargain bonanzas – the must-visit markets happening this spring
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Mega garage sales and plant bargain bonanzas – the must-visit markets happening this spring

As the mercury begins to rise and it's safe again to go outside without all of those extra layers, one of our favourite weekend pastimes become a stroll through the markets. Whether we're window shopping, have a list of must-buys or we're searching for our next sacred personal treasure, markets are a cherished way to discover new things. Sharing our love of weekend activities are the team behind Brisbane MarketPlace, who are gearing up to host not one, but two jam-packed events – the Mega Garage Sale and Plantapalooza. Here's all of the juicy details on both ... more