Things To Do With Kids
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Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters
Follow a centre map to find seven tiny fairy doors, scan their QR codes and discover who lives behind each one. Kids who identify all seven fairies can claim a small fairy door to paint at home, while stocks last.
Gallery 8, Southport
A free exhibition of original work by leading Australian children's book illustrators, with each piece auctioned to support local charity 4ASDKids.
Surfers Paradise Beachfront, Surfers Paradise
A twilight beachfront market with more than 100 stalls, local makers, live music, sweet treats and an easy walk along the Surfers Paradise foreshore. This week's sessions run Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Broadwater Parklands, Southport
The Gold Coast's huge waterfront show returns with rides, showbags, baby animals, camel rides, Dock Dogs, duck racing, reptiles, equestrian events, woodchop, food and fireworks at 6:45pm each night.
Westfield Coomera, Coomera
Circus Rio brings aerial silks, cloudswing, juggling, Cyr wheel, hand balancing, illusion and comedy to Westfield Coomera, with several sessions across its Gold Coast run.
Dreamworld, Coomera
Street food, live music, family entertainment and selected after-dark rides inside Dreamworld, without needing a daytime theme-park ticket. This week's sessions run Friday and Saturday.
Burleigh Heads State School, Burleigh Heads
A lively Saturday farmers and community market with fresh produce, bakery treats, global food, plants, crafts, collectibles and local live music.
Stockland Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Heads
A free drop-in craft session where kids can make rotating projects such as decorated bags, pencil cases, plaster animals, keyrings and bookmarks.
Dreamworld, Coomera
Book Week costumes get another outing at Dreamworld, with free entry for costumed children under 13, a 1:30pm costume competition, character appearances and face painting across the weekend.
Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
A rugby league double-header at Cbus Super Stadium, beginning with the Titans against the Raiders in the NRLW before the men's side faces South Sydney, plus entertainment and giveaways.
Dreamworld, Coomera
Run, jog or walk through Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on a 5km course or 2km Junior Dash, with colour zones, entertainment, fundraising and a finisher medal.
Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta
A free morning of community fitness by the beach, with a 5km run, Pilates rave, yoga, circuit training, 80s aerobics, breathwork, line dancing, wellness stalls and a dedicated kids zone.
Justins Park, Burleigh Heads
Hundreds of handmade, artisan and coastal lifestyle stalls fill Justins Park for this large last-Sunday market beside Burleigh Beach.
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
A high-energy one-hour theatre work bringing Fijian myths to life through contemporary choreography, live drumming, circus, immersive projections and athletic physical performance.
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, Coomera
Secondary school teams from around Australia compete across junior, intermediate and senior divisions in a fast-paced national netball tournament leading into finals.
Surfers Paradise Beach, Surfers Paradise
Bring a blanket for a free screening of GOAT on the sand at Surfers Paradise, with the movie pausing for an 8pm fireworks display over the ocean before continuing.