With school holidays starting, the kids have a lot of free time these days and you’ve got to keep them busy. You’ve come to the right place to start planning some cool activities for the kids or for the whole family. There are lots of events to choose from (thanks goodness!) and be sure to check out the huge array of Active & Healthy programs on offer for the kids and VIBE programs for the teens!
School Holiday Program – Active & Healthy Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July – varied parks / times around the Gold Coast
How will you keep the kids entertained this school holidays? Well this is the place to start with 36 interactive, educational activities for children up to the age of 17. All activities are happening at your local park for free or for a small fee and range from yoga to karate, treasure hunts, cooking, surfing, cheerleading, circus fun and so much more!!! All brought to you by Gold Coast Active & Healthy and Natural Areas Management Team (thanks goodness for them!)
Vibe Program
For the teens (ages 12-19) check out the Vibe Program with all FREE events to keep them busy this holiday break! From stand up paddle boarding to yoga, laser skirmish to photography there is something for everyone. Booking are essential for this Gold Coast City initiative.
Red Nose Day
Friday 26 June – All day
Check out the website for details on how you can support Red Nose Day and SIDS Kids research. If you see the red nose merchandise while out and about shopping be sure to support the cause and purchase a red nose, badge, bracelet, or even lip balm.
Bulls on the Beach Rodeo(featuring James Blundell) Please note the venue has changed from Carrara to Sea World Drive, Main beach(opposite the Sea world main carpark). Rodeo start time has also changed from 7pm to 6pm which is great news if you are taking your little cowboys or cowgirls along!
Friday 26 June from 4pm – 10pm – Sea World Drive, Main beach(opposite the Sea World car park)
Rodeo action kicks off at 6pm with bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing and kids attractions. Catch live music from 5:30pm with Rob Black and Band and James Blundell. A thrilling, country night out for the whole family! Tickets are available at the gate or online at www.oztix.com.au ; adults $25, kids under 12 are free. For more information visit the website or phone 5570 3626.
Beach Care community dune Planting Activity
Saturday 27 June from 9am to 11am – Bilinga/North Kirra (south of the 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 Caroline Jackson 5552 8823 or email FREE
Gem & Craft Show
Saturday 27 June from 9am to 4pm - Gold Coast Lapidary Club Inc. 80 Pacific Hwy Miami
Take your little fairy or miner down to the Gem & Craft show to see gems of all shapes and sizes, beads, crystals – all on display plus demonstrations. Enjoy a BBQ, homemade cakes and more. Contact Malcolm by email or phone 5579 8908 for more information. Adult tickets are $3 and children free.
Mudgeeraba Show
Saturday 27 June from 8am to 9pm & Sunday 28 June from 9am to 4pm – Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba
The 81st Annual Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show is back with plenty of fun for the whole family including rides, stalls, animal displays, cooking demonstrations, ute muster and much more! Dancing shows, wood chopping and a big fireworks show on Saturday night! Catch the 102.9 Hot Tomato team LIVE from the Mudgeeraba Show on Sunday from 9am-3pm
Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo 2009
Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June from 10am to 4pm – Varsity Lakes Sports & Arts Centre & Central Park Oval, corner of Assembly Drive & Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes.
Discover the latest products and innovations for your pooch at this free event for the family. Activities, exhibitions, presentations, animal shows, demonstrations, pony rides, petting zoos, pet health and wellbeing lectures by Bondi Vet star Dr Chris Brown. (YES the good looking one!) For more information phone 3257 1250.
Sunday in the park
Sunday 28 June from 11am to 2pm – Esplanade North Park, Paradise Point
Get your family together; bring a picnic and chillax to music. There is also a range of free family activities. Active & Healthy GC FREE
Philippine Festival 2009
Sunday 28 June from 9am to 4pm - Jupiters Hall, Parklands Showgrounds, Southport
Celebrate the Filipino – Australians on the Gold Coast. Enjoy non-stop cultural stage performances, food stalls and business stalls. Cost $5 and for more information contact Milette for more information on email milette@filaustgc.com.au or phone 5527 8013.
Gold Coast Worongary Muscle Car Expo
Sunday 28 June from 9am to 2pm - Worongary State School, Cnr Delta Cove Dr & Explorers Way, Worongary
Hot wheel loving kiddies will enjoy checking out the real thing at the Muscle Car Expo. See Gold Coast’s hot rods, classic and muscle cars. Make it a day out for the whole family, entry is $5 with kids under 12 free. There is plenty of entertainment, displays, and food and drink available.
Mater Little Miracles 5ks for Kids
Sunday 28 June from 9am to 12noon (walk commences at 10am) - Evandale Parklands, Gold Coast Arts
Support the Mater Foundation and take the whole family down for the 5km walk. There is pre-race entertainment and funds go directly to the Mater Mother’s Hospital and Mater Children’s Hospital. Pre-registration: $12 per person, $20 per family. Registration on the day: $15 per person, $25 per family. Enter a team (min 4 people): $10 per entrant.
Dragon Boating-Come & Try Day
Sunday 28 June from 10am to 12pm – Royal Pines Marina, Ross Street, Benowa
All ages are welcome for this free event to try your hand at dragon boating. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle and practice a paddle whatever your sporting level is. Contact Karen Jarvis for more information on email or phone 0407 445 774.
Puppets in the Park presents "The Magical Beach"
Tuesday 30 June from 9:30am & 11am - Gerda Pinter Pavilion, southern end of Macintosh Island Park, Surfers Paradise
Watch the Queensland Theatre of Puppetry in action in this Magical Beach show! The new show is an undersea adventure where children will learn lessons on believing in themselves. Tickets are only $5 and for more information visit their website or phone 0438 526 411. More shows to come this school holidays on Friday 3 July, Tuesday 7 July and Friday 10 July
MVP Miniball Clinic
Tuesday 30 June & Wednesday 1 July from 9am to 1:30pm - Runaway Bay Basketball Association, Sports Drive, Runaway Bay
School holiday fun this week for boys and girls aged 6 to 10 years old who have a passion for basketball. The two-day clinic will feature Basketball Queensland Director’s of Coaching and Gold Coast Blaze NBL Stars who will be on hand to offer some tips! Cost to attend is $55.00 per person and beginners are welcome. To register a place at the clinic please contact Greg on 0409 769883.
The Jungle Book - A Musical Tale
Wednesday July 1 at 10:30am & 1:30pm - Gold Coast Arts Centre 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Inspired by Rudyard Kiplin’s The Jungle Book, see this children’s favourite performed as a musical tale. Mowgli now a young adult returns to the jungle to see his animal friends. A great musical adventure for 4 – 12 year olds! Visit www.gcac.com.au or phone 5588 4000 for more information. Adult $29.90, Concession $24.90, Family $77
Pottery Workshops for Kids
Wednesday 1 July & Thursday 2 July from 9am to 11:30am - Gold Coast Pottters' Assc. Carrara Rd, Benowa.
If the finger painting and play dough is getting a bit boring…why not take the kids to try their hands at pottery? Try this wheel throwing workshop where materials, glazing & firing in included. Workshops start at $75, contact Lynette by email or phone 5594 3307. Further events to come this school holidays...
2009 Asics Sport & Leisure Expo
Thursday 2 July to Saturday 4 July from 8am to 5pm - Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach
Pick up the latest gear and leisure products for the upcoming GC Marathon. There will be over 50 exhibitors and the latest information on nutrition, health and fitness supplements. Contact Stephen for more information by email or phone 5564 8733.
• Surfing Mums
• Pre Natal Yoga
• The Original Stroller Group
• Mums and Bubs Yoga
• Couple Pre Natal Yoga Workshops
• Group Personal Training
• Mummylicious Fitness Classes
• Super Mums (and Dads) Triathlon Training Squad
• Walk your way to health stroller group
• Pram Push
• The “Long & Strong” Swiss Ball Session
• Mumercise
• Yummy Mummies boxing for fitness
• Stroller Fit
• Mummy and Me
• Move and Groove 2-5 years
• Fitness Fun for Mums and Kids
Australia Zoo
From 27 June to 9 July at Australia Zoo, Beerwah
If you are up for a road trip or heading up north to the Sunshine Coast why not join Terri, Bindi & Robert for the Croc Shows daily at 11am! Check out the new Komodo dragon and red panda encounters too.
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School Holiday Program – Active & Healthy
Vibe Program
Mudgeeraba Show 
Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo 2009 
Mater Little Miracles 5ks for Kids
The Jungle Book - A Musical Tale 