Love is in the air this weekend with Valentines Day falling on Sunday. If you don’t have a hot date come and visit us at the Baby & Kids Market in Carrara. We’ll be sharing Savvy Mama so if you are hunting for a bargain please come and say hello!
Valentine's Moonlight Markets at Sanctuary Cove
Thursday 11 February from 5pm to 7pm - The Marine Village, Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove
The first 200 ladies receive a red rose as you enter the Moonlight Markets. Fresh product, gifts, fresh flowers, handmade jewellery and more. Late night shopping with a twist. Phone 5577 6500 for more details.
Movies on the Broadwater
Saturday 13 February from 7:30pm – Broadwater Parklands, Marine Pde, Southport
All you Abba lovers, grab a rug and settle in for the musical movie “Mama Mia” at the park. Entry is free and don’t forget the popcorn!
NRL All Stars Clash
Saturday 13 February from 5:30pm – Skilled Park, Robina
Rugby’s elite Indigenous players led by our own Titan, Preston Campbell take on a NRL All Stars side in this exciting pre season game. Money raised from this event is re-invested into community projects so it’s for a great cause! Check out the line up at their website and tickets are available at Ticketek.
Gold Coast Softball Sign on Day – Juniors Come and Try Day
Saturday 13 February from 9am to 12noon – Pizzey Park, Sonia Ave, Miami
From T-ball to Senior’s its Softball sign on day for the winter season at Pizzey Park. Juniors can come and try and see if they like what they can do with the bat and get a good opportunity to get involved in a team sport. There will also be a bbq and drinks on hand, email Linda for more details.
Albert Waterways Children’s Centre 30 year Celebration
Saturday 13 February from 1:30pm to 4:30pm – 91 Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters
Join the Albert Waterways Children’s Centre in celebrating 30 years. There will be fun for the children including free rides and activities, cake stalls, sausage sizzle and more. Phone 5572 7333 for details.
Kayaking Adventure
Saturday 13 February from 8am to 10am – Kevin Gates Park, Awoonga Ave Park, Tallebudgera
Escape the daily grind and head out with a friend for some serenity, kayaking in our beautiful Tally Creek. You can enjoy a guided adventure in a 2 person kayak including some help with your skills and safety equipment for $5. You must be 10 years old to do it alone or 6 years old with an adult. Contact Vertec Adventures for more information on 0403 293 534 or email. Brought to you by Active & Healthy GC.
Coastal Grind
Saturday 13 February from 10am to 1pm – Diamond Complex, Boyd Street, Tugun
Calling all dare devils! Learn new tricks from the professionals, including a workshop for beginners from 10am followed by a skate jam open to all ages and abilities. No bookings are required and you can call Mark for more information on 0419 772 060. Brought to you by Active & Healthy GC.
Beach Care – North Kirra
Saturday 13 February from 9am to 11am – North Kirra (just south of North Kirra SLSC)
Slip, Slop, Slap and join your community dune planting this weekend. Make a difference and help plant native species and remove invasive weeds. Includes a morning tea and is suitable for all ages. Contact Naomi Edwards on 5552 8823 for more details on this FREE event.
Surfing Saturdays from 8am at Surfers Paradise – Corner of Hanlan Street and the Esplanade, Surfers Paradise Sundays in Burleigh – Justins Park, in front of Burleigh Heads SLSC
Fab waves, warm waters and friendly instructors are on hand to give you the help in experiencing surfing yourself. Beginner lessons for all ages and abilities. Bookings are required for both locations. Cheyne Horan School of Surf for Surfers 1800 227 873 for bookings $12 for 13 years and younger, $15 for over 14 years and Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School on 5593 5661 in Burleigh which are $10 per person
Baby & Kid’s Market
Sunday 14 February from 9am to 12noon – Carrara Indoor Stadium, Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, Carrara
A huge range of pre-loved baby and kids’ goods from prams to cots and toys and books to clothes and shoes. Enjoy a morning of bargain hunting and grab a deal! Cash sales only and entry is $3, kids are free.
The Village Markets - Rescheduled
Sunday 14 February from 8am to 1pm - Burleigh Heads State School Lower Gold Coast Highway
After last weekend’s torrential rain, the Village Markets have been rescheduled. The markets are fairly new to the Gold Coast and exhibit the quirky style of some of the best up and coming local designers, artists and vintage collections. Check out what this month has to offer. Parking is available at the Council car park on Connor St, Burleigh Heads and entry is free. Contact Sarah for more details 0414 561 650.
Make and Fly a Kite Workshop
Sunday 14 February from 10am to 12noon – Broadwater Parklands, Marine Pde, Southport
Come and build your own kite and fly it with family or friends. Bookings are required for this FREE event. Ring Busy Bodies on 1300 780 447 – brought to you by Active & Healthy GC.
Stand-up Paddling
Sunday 14 February from 10am to noon – Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Hwy (meets Thrower Dr)
Have a go on the activity that is taking the Gold Coast by storm. This workshop offers tips and know how, that will have you paddle boarding in no time. Children are welcome and bookings are required. Contact Jamie on email.
Free Breast Cancer Screening
Monday 15 February from 8:15am to 6pm – LVL 1, Hot Tomato House, 60 High Street, Southport
Free breast screening for women over 40 on Monday, Bookings are essential so phone to arrange an appointment on 13 20 50.
Live Music & FUN in the Park Saturday 13 February
Broadwater Parklands – Marine Pde, Southport
from 3pm to 6pm – Shoebox performs
from 4pm to 7pm – Circus Dollie (roving)
Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
from 10am to 1pm – Salty Pete Pirate Show (interactive for the kids)
from 10am to 2pm – Suncorp Shade Bar
Sunday 14 February
Broadwater Parklands – Marine Pde, Southport
from 10am to 1pm – Water Mad with Mad Sports (interactive for the kids) from 10am to 2pm – Suncorp Shade Bar
from 1pm to 4pm – Don’t Fret performs
from 1pm to 4pm – Magikonrad (roving magician)
Justins Park – The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads
from 1pm to 3pm – Clay Blythe performs
Queen Elizabeth Park – Marine Pde, Coolangatta
from 10am to 1pm – The Twine performs
Watch:
Kids Welcome to QLD
Our brilliant travel guest writer Sarah Pye, who wrote Kids Welcome to Queensland, has been featured on the Great Southeast and it airs this Sunday. Check it out on Channel 7 from 5:30pm!
$2 Funday at the Movies
Sundays – Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinema, Pacific Fair
Kids pay just $2 with a paying adult on Sunday so that’s the day to spoil the kids with a movie date and take in one of the latest releases like the Tooth fairy or Alvin & The Chipmunks, The Squeakquel.
Library Time
Baby Rhyme Time, Read & Grow and even PJ’s story time where you can come dressed in your pyjamas! There is also after school fun for kids 6 to 12 so check your local library branch.
Active & Healthy GC Events for Kids
Check out these fun weekly events for Kids on various weekdays and locations throughout the Gold Coast. Prices range from FREE to $3.
• Move & Groove for two to five year olds
• Parents n’ Toddler sports
• Small Sports three to five year olds
• Move 2 Music
For times and locations check out the guide starting on page 57.
Also check out these fun activities from $5 and up:
• Kinder Circuit
• Ashmore Little Athletics
• AFL Junior Football
• Fun Swimming Squad
• Kung fu Kids
• Tennis blast for children
Activities for Parents – Active & Healthy GC
What a great way to meet other mamas and get out of house and enjoy the great outdoors! Activities range from FREE to $10 - Check out the guide for more details (pages 73 – 82) There is heaps and heaps!!!
The Original Stroller Group
Active & Healthy Mums
Pre-natal Yoga
Coolangatta Stroller Fitness
Mums and Bubs Yoga
Parents and Kids Fitness
Fitness Fun for Parents and Kids
Mummylicious Stroller Group Fitness Classes
Reactivation
Pelvic Floor Classes
Stretch, Strengthen and Stability
Yummy Mummies Boxing for Fitness
Look your Best Fitness Class
Mummy/Daddy and Me
Surfing Mums
Pregnancy Pilates
Mummy / Daddy & me Circuit and Walking Group
Super Mums Triathlon Training Squad
Mum Zone Fitness
Mum Zone Boxing
Childbirth Education Classes
New Parents Group
Playgroup
Infant Massage Group
Mums and Bubs Yoga
Pre and Post Natal Aqua Class
Gold Coast Markets
Feel like a bit of shopping this weekend? There is something relaxing about wandering the markets and taking in all the talent on offer and community vibe. Click on the link above and get an up to date list of all the markets on the Coast. We will now feature this every week in our What's On to keep you "in the know".
We just want to remind you to call ahead or check the websites listed if you are heading out this week, just in case any details have changed since we posted them. Have fun!
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Baby & Kid’s Market 
from 10am to 2pm – Suncorp Shade Bar
Gold Coast Markets)
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