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Late-night lights, Barossa drops and comfort food – things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend

05 Jul 2022

After 11 long months of waiting, tax time is finally here again! Here's to a little injection of cash – perfect for nabbing a ticket to that festival you've been eyeing, treating yourself to a nice meal out, or, you know, buying iceberg lettuce. As we all eagerly await our return (or hide from the tax man in denial over this year's tax bill), the Gold Coast is serving up a bounty of events to keep you occupied. The best bit? Plenty of them are free to attend! So, rug up and hit the streets, ready to explore everything our humble little city has on offer from Thursday July 7 until Sunday July 10. Oh, and don't hide from the tax man (or woman). That tactic never ends well. more

Rally your crew and roll out a rug for HOTA's Hawker Night Markets — Markets

Rally your crew and roll out a rug for HOTA’s Hawker Night Markets

01 Jun 2022

It's Saturday afternoon and the conversation, as it does every day, drifts towards what you feel like for dinner. One person fancies Italian, but the other wants Asian. Finding a cuisine that suits everyone is a nigh-impossible daily battle, times that by 1000 if you have little humans to feed. If this situation feels all too familiar, we have the perfect solution – on Saturday June 18, you're invited to feast your way around the globe at HOTA's hawker-inspired night markets. The twilight event is celebrating gourmet flavours, live music, and bespoke wares from artisan markers. Read on for all of the delicious details ... more

Harbour Town — Markets

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

30 May 2022

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

Spread the local love and hit up the Gold Coast's best Christmas markets — Markets

Spread the local love and hit up the Gold Coast’s best Christmas markets

18 Nov 2021

We won't mince words here (only pies) – it's been a tough year (understatement) so now more than ever before, it's important to shop local as much as possible. When you shop small, an actual person does a little happy dance. In fact, buying 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 carparks as a sweet little bonus). If you’re searching for presents 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

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

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

22 Sep 2021

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

Desert Digs Vintage Market is pumping out live tunes and vintage threads — Markets

Desert Digs Vintage Market is pumping out live tunes and vintage threads

14 Jan 2021

Much-loved local venue Mo's Desert Clubhouse is bringing Gold Coast vintage lovers the ideal Sunday session destination with its Desert Digs Vintage Market. more

Miami Marketta launches Food Truck'n Thursdays to throw more grub and gigs your way — Markets

Miami Marketta launches Food Truck’n Thursdays to throw more grub and gigs your way

11 Nov 2020

If Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays weren’t enough to sate your appetite for live music and street food, the launch of a brand-spanking-new Thursday night event will surely do the trick. more

Get set to (safely) shop up a storm – The Village Markets is returning to Burleigh this Sunday! — Markets

Get set to (safely) shop up a storm – The Village Markets is returning to Burleigh this Sunday!

03 Jun 2020

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the team from The Village Markets has announced the return of the beloved Gold Coast-born fashion market and creative hub. This Sunday June 7, you'll be able to wander through TVM's dreamy stalls, nibble on food-truck nosh and listen to live music in the winter sunshine. Oh, how we've missed this! more

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Get crafty in isolation with Finders Keepers At Home — Markets

Get crafty in isolation with Finders Keepers At Home

27 May 2020

Ordinarily, strolling from stall to stall at Finders Keepers market with a coffee in hand and baked good in the other is a leisurely activity that we look forward to with eager anticipation. But these times are far from ordinary and rather than sit at home and cry into their homemade pillows, the crafty folk behind Finders Keepers have done what they do best and got a little creative to bring you Finders Keepers At Home. If you still have a calendar (optimism, we love to see it!) go ahead and book out June 19 to 21 because you won't want to miss a minute. more

Beachfront concerts, mussel parties and a massive comedy fest – five must-do events on the Gold Coast this March — Markets

Beachfront concerts, mussel parties and a massive comedy fest – five must-do events on the Gold Coast this March

27 Feb 2020

While we always give you a thorough rundown of things to do on the Gold Coast each weekend, sometimes it's nice to look a little further ahead so you can round up the crew and really make a day (or night) of it. Here are five must-do events happening on the Gold Coast in March. more

Brand-new permanent food precinct The Night Market to bring eats, treats and live beats every week

10 Oct 2019

When NightQuarter closed its doors, it left a sizeable hole in our heats and stomachs. On Friday October 11, The Night Market – a brand-new permanent market concept – launched in Carrara with big hopes to fill the void left by the now defunct Helensvale food and music precinct. more

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days — Markets

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days

26 Sep 2019

When summer rolls around, an air of excitement always hits. There's a little extra spring in your step and the cheer stretches from ear to ear – and it's all in anticipation of the year's end and being able to spend time with family and friends. From December 1–15, HOTA is capturing the thrill of spending summer 'at home' on the Gold Coast by hosting one of the biggest event series' the arts and culture precinct has ever seen. Staying put this summer? You'll be glad you did. more

Zero-waste night market Sustainable Social launches on the Gold Coast — Markets

Zero-waste night market Sustainable Social launches on the Gold Coast

06 Jun 2019

Sustainable Social is the coast's newest pop-up night market. The catch? It's completely zero waste. On the first Sunday night of every month, Sustainable Social takes over Miami's Karma Collab Hub, filling it with eco-friendly stalls, locally made sustainable products and delicious goodies, in a bid to educate locals about creating a waste-free world. more

From puppy parties to winter feasts – five unmissable events happening on the Gold Coast this June — Markets

From puppy parties to winter feasts – five unmissable events happening on the Gold Coast this June

23 May 2019

With these cooler days and nights, it's mighty tempting to snuggle up in a blanket cocoon and go on a Netflix binge – but the coast’s event calendar has other plans in store for you. There’s plenty going on throughout June, from 90s masquerade-ball rock shows to bottomless brunches and puppy-themed plant markets. So, we've hand picked five of the best events happening on the Gold Coast this June. Diaries at the ready! more

Dog lovers, assemble – Miami Barketta hits the coast for a day of puppy love — Markets

Dog lovers, assemble – Miami Barketta hits the coast for a day of puppy love

18 Apr 2019

It's no secret that many of us treat our fur babies like real babies, and this month Miami Marketta and Paws at the Park will be making our puppy dreams come true. Ever since Paws at the Park held the Gold Coast's first dog markets in 2016, they have been killing the game when it comes to spoiling our doggos. On Sunday April 28, you can check out their very first 'Paws at the Park presents' event, aptly named Miami Barketta. more

It’s time for a road trip – the Byron Bay Surf Festival is back! — Markets

It’s time for a road trip – the Byron Bay Surf Festival is back!

07 Feb 2019

Running from February 20 to 25, the 2019 Byron Bay Surf Festival takes over our favourite beachside town for five days of surfing fun, chock full of sustainability, music, art, surf and culture. The much-loved surf festival (now in its ninth year!) offers an awesome range of free and ticketed events for you to duck dive into. Who's ready for a road trip? more

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

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

Get a froth on at the 2018 Byron Bay Surf Festival — Markets

Get a froth on at the 2018 Byron Bay Surf Festival

15 Feb 2018

It's back, baby! The 2018 Byron Bay Surf Festival is dropping into Byron town from February 22 to 25 so get ready for four glorious days of sun, surf and sensational summer vibes. The much-loved surf festival offers an incredible range of free and ticketed events for you to get your stoke on. more

Soak up the vibes at the Robina Farmers Market and Street Eat Sundays — Markets

Soak up the vibes at the Robina Farmers Market and Street Eat Sundays

27 Jul 2017

How's this for a perfect Sunday morning – sipping lattes in the park, doing your food shopping, buying vintage clothes and designer homewares, munching on food-truck nosh, and listening to live music. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that's exactly what's in store on August 27 when the Robina Farmers Market and Street Eat Sundays hits the grounds of Robina State School for the first time. more

The Design Collective brings its Eat Make Grow markets back to The Lanes this July — Markets

The Design Collective brings its Eat Make Grow markets back to The Lanes this July

29 Jun 2017

Purveyors of all things cool, The Design Collective, is bringing the next instalment of the uber-popular Eat Make Grow markets back to The Lanes in Mermaid Waters on Saturday July 15. Loosen the belt buckles, pop the dancing shoes on, and get ready for a night of food and fun under the stars. more

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