From record breaking beach parades to fun-filled street parties, the coast is serving up its fair share of events this weekend. Here's a snapshot of what's on from Thursday May 13 to Sunday May 16. more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Market lovers and appreciators of all-things green, eco-friendly and sustainable – this is for you. The Green Marquee, the Gold Coast's newest eco market, will officially launch in Currumbin Valley this Saturday May 13. more
Foodie friends, if you're well overdue for an adventure, then take yourself on a culinary journey around the Orient and enjoy an authentic Asian-food experience at the Chinatown Street Markets. Held on the first Saturday of each month in Southport's Chinatown, the bustling cultural market is an inspiring celebration of fresh and authentic food, featuring a blend of cuisines, aromas, sights and sounds from across Asia. more
Gold Coast foodies, get set – there is a new food truck market coming to the Gold Coast. Street Food Cove will make its debut on January 21 at Mariner's Cove in Main Beach. You know what that means? Fisho's is back on the map! more
