There are activities galore around the Coast! Check out what we have added to our special School Holiday section for a big list of activities that can keep your kids busy this break - lots of fun to be had! Council have released a program to include the kiddies too, that’s children up to six so watch out for superheroes, fairies and pirates running about town.
It's also our Gold Coast Marathon this weekend (two day event this year) so good luck to all you runners and walkers - you can do it!! Just a reminder to check for road closures due to the event. Enjoy your week and have some fun!
Asics Sport and Leisure Expo
Thursday 1 July from 4pm to 8pm, Friday 2 July from 8am to 8pm, Saturday 3 July from 8am to 5pm – Gold Coast Convention Centre, Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
A free expo for the community ahead of our GC Marathon this weekend. Check out the latest in sporting attire and products, nutrition, athletic tourism and adventure activities.
Kids Crafter-noon with Oh Sew Rosy
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm – 10 Manse Court, Molendinar
Kids can craft the afternoon away, learning to sew, knit or crochet. BYO project or use some great patterns from ‘Oh Sew Rosy’ for things like pencil cases (upcycled from jeans), hats, tutus and cushions. Cost is $10 per session or 5 sessions for $45.
For the Mamas – Saturday Craft-ernoons
Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm
Sew Quilt Knit Crochet- Learn the sewing basics or upskill your craft. BYO project or select a gorgeous pattern from ‘Oh Sew Rosy’. Cost is $35 (includes yummy arvo tea).
Call ahead for ideas or questions – Amy 0402 055 156.
Billabong’s Occy’s Grom Comp
Friday 3 July to Wednesday 7 July – location TBC
Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilipo is back in search of the nation’s hottest junior surfers. This is one of the notorious events for juniors and fun to watch for all surf lovers. Free to watch for spectators.
Lifeline Bookfest
Friday 2 July from 8am to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 5pm and Monday 5 July from 8am to 2pm – Parklands Showgrounds, Parklands Drive, Southport
Over 100,000 books for sale from history to fiction, children’s books and much more! Books start as low as 50 cents and there will be a balloon man and face painter on hand to entertain the kids (and a jumping castle on the weekends), plus prizes to be won. Entry is free and money raised goes to Lifeline’s charity.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
Saturday 3 July and Sunday 4 July from 6am - Broadwater Parklands, Marine Pde, Southport
How motivating to see tens of thousands racing to meet their challenge and conquer their chosen distance. If you are competing this year – way to go! – if not there is always next year! There are even junior dashes for the kids, a 2km or 4km run.
Illuminate Winter Wonderland
Saturday 26 June until Friday 16 July from 5pm to 7pm daily - Dreamworld
Some nights it feels cold enough to snow … well the kids can enjoy the white stuff at Dreamworld with their night spectacular with snow play, snow slides plus the regular ride line up. Enjoy a winter wonderland, ‘mountain’ of snow and laser show - entry is included in the $69 unlimited pass (purchase now until 17 July for unlimited entry until Dec 24) or you can purchase tickets online.
Gold Coast Football Club
Saturday 3 July from 2pm – Broadbeach FC, Merrimac Oval, Dunlop Crt, Broadbeach
Watch the GCFC take on Box Hill Hawks, the feeder club for Hawthorn AFC. See Karmichael Hunt play in his second GCFC home game. A great atmosphere for the family as you are on the boundary line to cheer on the future stars of our football club.
Babysitting Club Gathering
Sunday 4 July from 2pm to 4pm – Mudgeeraba – location announced on invitation
This is an event for the whole family where you can get to know the members of the Gold Coast Babysitting Club and form a support group where you can earn and spend points for babysitting with a warm, friendly, trustworthy and like-minded group of families. Join them for their playgroup style get together with babies, toddlers and preschoolers all welcome. Membership is FREE and covers all the entire Gold Coast. For further information please contact Heather on 0403 689323 and visit their website.
Learn to Bowl!
Sunday 3 July from 9am to 11am – Robina Bowls Club, 263 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina
Free ‘learn to bowl’ lessons and everyone is welcome. All equipment is supplied and there is no need to book, just come along and have some fun! Phone 5593 1011 for details.
The June Village Markets
Sunday 4 July from 8am to 1pm - Burleigh Heads State School Lower Gold Coast Highway
Enjoy another local market that exhibits 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.
Library Time
There is a new program out this month at your local library. You can still enjoy your favorite programs like 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 and a great new program running through May.
Playgroup
A great way to socialise for you and baby! There are playgroups all across the Gold Coast that offer a fun way to meet other Mamas and get your baby interacting with other children and sharing milestones. Read more from one our latest articles...
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
(Note - the programs do not run on public holidays)
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".
School Holidays
Active & Healthy Holiday Program
From June 26 to 11 July
There are over 80 free or low cost activities on offer across the Gold Coast encouraging families to get out and get active this school holidays! There are six fun days for Pirates and fairies where the kids can come dressed as in their costumes and enjoy island games. Search through the huge list of
activities like kids combat, circus school, treasure hunts, bowling, inflatable obstacle course, surfing and more! The program caters to children of all abilities up to the age of 17 and if your children are not yet in school have a look at the Kiddies Holiday program which highlights fun for the littlies.
Vibe Program
From 26 June to 9 July
For the older kids there is the council’s Vibe program bringing free and low cost activities to children 8 to 17 years old. From Putt Putt Golf to make up workshops, go carting and stand up paddle boarding there is something for everyone.
Busy Bodies
Fun for ages 5 to 12 year olds in Varsity Lakes with the Busy Bodies team. The kids can enjoy activities such as cooking, creating, cheerleading & hip hop classes, outdoor games, Titans Skills Clinic, and/or a kite workshop. Designed for children of primary school age, book now to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. Email getbusy@busybodiesaustralia.com.au or call 1300 780 447 for more information.
Week One: Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July from 11.30am and 1.30pm
Week Two: Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July from 11am
Have a wild time with Aussie native animals, when The Wildrangers are on hand during the first week of school holidays. Glen the Magician joins the party the second week of holidays and the kids will love and be amazed by the magic show.
Pottery Workshops for Kids “Adult & Child Play”
Saturday 3 July from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm (if numbers allow) - The Potters Place, Cnr Ashmore Road & Carrara St., Benowa
The Gold Coast Potters' Assoc are conducting workshops for the kids this school holidays featuring clay day this week. The adults and kids can both get dirty and play with clay. Phone 5594 3307 for more details.
Ikin Dance Workshops & Auditions
Monday 5 July to Wednesday 7 July from 9.30am to 3pm daily – 5/17 Crown Crt, Varsity Lakes
Three days of dancing fun for only $10 per day! Each day showcases two different dance styles for the kid’s to learn and bookings are open for children aged 5 and up. Jazz, hip hop and acrobatics are just some of the styles that the kids will be grooving to. Call 5522 1863 for more details and to book your place as spaces are limited.
Eco Rangers at Currumbin – Holiday Program
Monday 28 June to July 16 – from 9am to 3.30pm weekdays - Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Tomewin Drive, Currumbin
For all those animal lovers, get closer to Australian wildlife at Currumbin this school holidays with a fun and educational day of activities as an Eco-Ranger. Feed the lorikeets and kangaroos, learn about animal care, behind the scene vet tours and more! The cost is $49 per child (additional children at $44) and includes food. Book online.
City Pools School Holiday Activities Program
Monday 28 June to 9 July from 9am to 3pm weekdays – Miami Aquatic Centre, Pizzey Park, Miami
Aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years so they can have some fun at your favourite local pool this holiday. There will be different sports included each day so pick up a program from the pool kiosk for more details. The cost is $30 per day and you can phone Nikki for more details 1300 775 752.
Thursday 1 July from 9.30am to 11.30am – Laguna Park, Laguna Ave, Palm Beach
Thursday 1 July from 2pm to 4pm – Hinterland Regional Park, 40 Hardy’s Rd, Mudgeeraba
Tuesday 6 July from 9.30am to 11.30am – Palm Beach Parklands, GC Hwy meets Thrower Drive, Palm Beach
Tuesday 6 July from 2pm to 4pm – Rosser Park, 258 Ashmore Rd, Benowa
Thursday 8 July from 9.30am to 11.30am – Esplanade Park, The Esplanade, Paradise Point
Thursday 8 July from 2pm to 4pm – Bischoff Pioneer Park, Nerang Street, Nerang
Jumping, sliding, jumping, sliding – what fun! Join in some jumping castle fun these holidays with 3 jumping castles for 2 hours plus colouring in fun! Cost is $5 per child and you can phone 1300 152 132 for more details.
Ranger Tim & Stacey – Australia Fair
Monday 5 July until Saturday 11 July at 11am and 1pm daily – Centre Stage at Australia Fair, Marine Pde, Southport
Animal lovers will enjoy seeing Ranger Tim & Stacey from the popular children’s show ‘Totally Wild’. Escape the holiday boredom with some animal fun from creepy crawlies to kookaburra calls. The show is free and you can contact Customer Service Desk, Ground level for more details.
QTOP Puppet Show – The Boy Who Cried WOLF!
Tuesday 29 June to Friday 9 July (weekdays) from 9.30am and 11am – Gerda Pinter Pavilion at the southern end of Macintosh Island Park, Surfers Paradise
Our favourite puppeteers are back this school holidays with The Boy Who Cried WOLF! A great hidden lesson for all the kids about telling the truth and shows are only $5. Proceeds are donated to Mother’s Milk Bank www.mothersmilkbank.com.au and you can check the website or phone Rita for more details 0438 526 411.
Fun at the Library
Check out FREE fun at your local library this school holidays with fun activities themed around music! Make your own instrument, learn hip hop moves or create your own rock stage diorama.
School Holiday Entertainment at Westfield
Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July from 10am to 1pm – Outside Kmart, Westfield Helensvale, Millaroo Street, Helensvale
Ymmm donuts! The kids will love the Donut King Donut Decorating Activity Centre where the can add sprinkles, smarties and a bit of chocolate. Have some fun and learn about cooking too!
Gold Coast Blaze ‘Become a Baller’ Program
Tuesday 6 July from 9am to 3pm (registration at 8.30am) – Carrara Basketball Stadium
Basketball fans this is for you with a Mini Blaze Clinic for children 7 to 11 to work in their skills and be encouraged to sharpened their skills and take things to the next level. Run by the Gold Coast Blaze’s very own Assistant Coach, Ron ‘The Rat’ Radliff and visits by Blaze players this is sure to be excitement overload. (there is also a junior blaze clinic for the teens 12 – 16 year olds, check the website for details) Phone 1300BLAZEGC or email laura.stokes@blazegc.com.au
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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Gold Coast Airport Marathon 
Gold Coast Markets
Eco Rangers at Currumbin – Holiday Program
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