27 June – 12 July: Winterfest at Dreamworld
A winter wonderland awaits at Dreamworld. Winterfest transforms the park into a festive winter playground, bringing the magic of a European-style winter to the Gold Coast. With winter activities layered on top of Dreamworld’s rides, wildlife encounters and family attractions, Winterfest is the perfect way to enjoy the school holidays together. PLUS entry to Winterfest is FREE with your Dreamworld entry ticket or Annual Pass! Annual pass holders can enjoy 1 free ice skating session, or purchase additional sessions for just $10! Don’t miss Kenny & Belinda’s Winter Whirlwhind Show on daily at 12pm and 2.10pm.
27 June – 15 July: GLOW at Pacific Fair
Enter a universe of light, sound and colour! Explore GLOW, an out-of-this-world interactive light and music experience the whole family will love. Featuring 40+ unique light shows and musical performances, there’s always something new to discover.
27 June – 19 July: Dinomania at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Little explorers can follow the dinosaur trail, spot dino footprints, meet baby dinos and complete the trail to claim a free ice block! Plus, don’t miss the extra special Dino Days every Saturday. Included with your daily entry ticket. See the full schedule of fun events here: https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au/visit/see-and-do/whats-on/dinomania/
29 June – 11 July: Dream Factory inflatable world at Carrara
Jump into Dream Factory! A giant indoor jumping castle! Open Monday 29 June – Saturday 11 July (closed Sundays) from 8am – 2pm. Sessions are $18 for 2 hours (Final Session concludes at 2pm). Bookings not required. More information here: https://www.dc.church/dreamfactorygc
29 June – 8 July: Kids in the Kitchen, Beenleigh Marketplace
These school holidays, step into the kitchen and become a mini chef! Join our Kids in the Kitchen school holiday program for a fun-filled cooking experience where kids learn, create, and taste their way through exciting recipes. Sessions are $5 each and bookings are essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beenleigh-kids-in-the-kitchen-tickets-1992326561377
- Monday, 6 July: Travel Cup Decorating
- Tuesday, 7 July: Rice Paper Roll Making
- Wednesday, 8 July: Milkshake Making
29 June – 10 July: Qld Theatre of Puppetry Under The Sea
Come to our June/July Holidays show at Qtop Puppets! An exciting tale of mermaids, sea serpents and wonderful incredible scenes, you won’t believe how good this story is. Shows daily (excluding weekends) 9.30am and 11am. $6 per person, pay at the door, cash or card. Gerda Pinter Theatre, MacIntosh Island Park, Admiralty Drive and Gold Coast Hwy lights.
29 June – 11 July: Stitch Studio at The Pines Elanora
The Pines Elanora is turning up the creativity this July with Stitch Studio. It’s a hands-on customisation workshop designed just for kids. Choose any three from a vibrant range of embroidered iron-on patches, lay them out onto a complimentary pencil case, or bring a jacket, tote or tee from home and use that instead! Then hand it over to our friendly staff to heat-press your custom creation and make it permanent. Booking essential: https://www.thepineselanora.com.au/stitch-studio-school-holiday-fun/
29 June – 12 July: Minions and Monsters at Robina Town Centre
Get ready for an epic adventure at our Minions & Monsters Activity Zone these School Holidays! From giant photo moments to hands-on slime fun, kids can dive into an immersive world of mischief, monsters and movie magic. Strike a pose at our larger-than-life Hollywood-inspired photo experience and step into the spotlight as the star of your very own Minions & Monsters movie moment. Then, let creativity run wild at our daily Slime Workshops, where little monsters can make and take home their own gooey slime creation. 10am – 1pm daily, bookings not required, this is a FREE activation.
29 June – 12 July: Game On! Craft Champions at Gold Coast City Libraries
Calling all young athletes and artists! Race into the library these school holidays for Game On! Craft Champions, a fun-filled program that combines creativity, teamwork and a love of sport. Book your spot now for an exciting line-up of activities, including:
- Build-A-Stadium: Create a diorama of your favourite stadium, court or arena.
- Sporty Creations: Get crafty and explore a range of hands-on sport-inspired projects.
- World Flags, World Sport: Design a colourful flag garland celebrating sports from around the globe.
- Rolling Raceway: Build your own race track inspired ball run and test it in action.
Plus, drop in to the Ready, Set, Sketch! table and be inspired to draw all things sport. Recommended for children aged 6 to 12.
30 June – 12 July: School holiday workshops at Bunnings
Looking for a fun activity over the school holidays to keep the kids entertained? Bunnings stores across the Gold Coast are hosting a range of FREE school holiday week day workshops, hosted on either Tuesday or Thursday (as well as their usual weekend sessions). Jump on to their website to find a session that suits you! https://bookings.bunnings.com.au/events/au
30 June – 10 July: School holidays at The Beechmont Hotel
School holidays are back and The Beechmont Hotel has you covered with a FREE activity program running across the full two weeks of holidays! Bring the whole family and enjoy three different activities each week – all free, all fun, all right here at The Beechmont.
- CRAFTY KIDS: Tuesday 7 July | From 11am. Get creative in the Kids Zone with a hands-on craft session. Perfect for little ones who love to make and create.
- REPTILE SHOW: Wednesday 8 July | From 11am. Come face-to-face with some of Australia’s most fascinating reptiles in this free, up-close show. Educational, exciting and a little wild!
- MOVIES & POPCORN: Friday 10 July | From 11am. Settle in for a free family film with complimentary popcorn. The perfect Friday treat. This months movies are Minecraft and How To Train Your Dragon 2
30 June – 9 July: Krispy Kreme doughnut decorating sessions at Paradise Centre
Entertain your little baker with a Krispy Kreme doughnut decorating session. For $9.50 (+ a small booking fee), each child will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts however their heart desires. At the end of their 20-minute session, they’ll not only enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but also take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon, and certificate. Bookings are essential! Reserve your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/july-doughnut-decorating-surfers-paradise
30 June – 9 July: School Holidays at Hotel CBD Varsity Lakes
- Tuesday June 30: Cupcake decorating from 1pm plus 50% off kids meals at lunch & dinner
- Wednesday July 1: Games & Balloon twisting from 5pm
- Thursday July 2: Kids movie + FREE popcorn from 6pm
- Friday July 3: Karaoke & Glitter Tattoos from 5pm
- Saturday July 4: Magic Show & Balloon Twisting from 5pm
- Tuesday July 7: Cupcake decorating from 1pm + 50% off kids meals lunch & dinner
- Wednesday July 8: Games & Glitter Tattoos from 5pm
- Thursday July 9: Kids movie + FREE popcorn from 6pm
1 – 19 July: Kids go FREE at Astra Lumnia Gold Coast
Kids go free for school holidays at Astra Lumina! Wander glowing pathways, celestial projections and breathtaking light installations. Book now, or walk ins also accepted. Max 4 kids go free per booking.
6 – 10 July: Axolotl Avenue – Craft Zone at Australia Fair
Dive into a magical world of Axolotl Avenue! Kids will create their own take-home Axolotl Terrarium with colourful sand, sparkling gems, faux moss and a cute axolotl figurine. Plus, get up close to live axolotls, discover amazing facts and meet one of the world’s most fascinating creatures. Sessions are 30min long and cost $5. Bookings essential: Axolotl Avenue – Holiday Craft
6 – 11 July: SWELL Sculpture Festival Arty School Holiday Workshops at The Strand Shopping Centre, Coolangatta
Join SWELL Artists these school holiday at their pop-up studio at The Strand for FREE school holiday workshops. Patterned Places with Artist Michelle Plastrier invites participants to explore colour, pattern and form through a hands-on creative activity inspired by the work on display “There’s No Place Like Home”. Through collage, construction and experimentation, participants will transform simple materials into artworks while exploring how shapes, colours and patterns can suggest places, landscapes and imagined worlds. Book online to join the fun! https://events.humanitix.com/swell-sculpture-festival-arty-school-holiday-workshops-at-the-strand-shopping-centre
6 – 11 July: Spin City at Paradise Centre
Join in on FREE Breakdancing Workshops hosted by Elements Collective at Paradise Centre. Get ready to break, spin, and flow. The heroes of hip hop are taking over Paradise Centre with free, all-ages breakdancing workshops running daily from 6–11 July. Sessions run at 12pm, 1pm and 2pn daily. From first-timers to seasoned b-boys and fly-girls, everyone’s welcome on the dance floor. Just show up ready to move. Bookings are encouraged but not essential. Walk-ins are welcome if spots are available. Sessions are limited to approximately 50 people. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-ages-breakdancing-workshops-tickets-1992181843522
6 – 11 July: Little Garden Growers at Runaway Bay Shopping Centre
Step into a world of creativity, nature play and hands-on fun with our FREE Little Garden Growers Workshops! Each day brings a new activity designed to inspire imagination and encourage little green thumbs. Daily Monday 6 – Saturday 11 July, 10am -1pm. FREE, bookings not required.
- Monday – Terracotta Pot Decorating & Flower Planting
- Tuesday – Fairy & Dinosaur Garden Workshop
- Wednesday – Nature Bunting Workshop
- Thursday – Terracotta Pot Decorating & Herb Planting
- Friday – Nature Bunting Workshop
- Saturday – Terracotta Pot Decorating & Seedling Planting
6 – 10 July: Tie Die Your Own Bag at Tweed Mall Shopping Centre
Tie-Dye your own bag! Every child can create and take home their own Tie-Dye bag – perfect for sport, shopping or to carry all their favourite treasures! FREE and available daily 10am – 1pm, no bookings required.
6 – 12 July: Toy Story 5 Activity Station at Westfield Coomera
The Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 Activity Station brings the captivating world of Toy Story and its beloved characters to life and is packed with FREE activities, such as customize a bucket hat or tote bag, make a DIY Slinky Dog or Forky. 10am – 2pm daily, bookings not required.
6 – 17 July: Foodie Festival at Tweed City Shopping Centre
Jump into a world of flavour-filled fun these school holidays at Foodie Festival! 10am – 1pm daily, we’re celebrating all things food with oversized games, creative activities, and FREE hands-on fun the whole family will love. From tossing dumplings to racing through spaghetti challenges, there’s something to delight every little foodie. Kids can get creative and design their very own laminated placemat to take home. The perfect keepsake for mealtime! Plus, get involved in our giant foodie-inspired games:
- Dumpling Toss
- Tic Tac Tomato
- Spaghetti Sprint
- Ketchup Ring Toss
- Sandwich Jenga
7 – 11 July: Super Strikers at Stockland Burleigh Heads
Game on! Super Striker is bringing soccer fun in centre these school holidays, with interactive activities where kids can challenge their skills, build confidence and score big. This is FREE and bookings are not required. Sessions are on 11am – 2pm.
- 7 July — Soccer Skills & Drills Training Day: Kick-start your Super Striker journey with fast-paced skills and drills! Kids can sharpen their passing, shooting and footwork in fun challenges designed to build confidence and get them game-ready.
- 8 July — Soccer Timber Craft Workshop: Time to get creative! Kids can design and decorate their very own soccer-themed timber masterpiece—perfect to take home and show off their striker style.
- 9 July — Half-Time Fan Food Day: Refuel like a champion! Kids can enjoy hands-on, soccer-inspired food fun – because every great player knows half-time is just as exciting as the game.
- 10 July — Fan Zone Fun Day: Step into the ultimate fan zone! Packed with games, challenges and high-energy fun, it’s the perfect place for kids to play, cheer and celebrate all things soccer.
- 11 July — SoccerFest Community Champions Day: Join the celebration! SoccerFest brings the community together for a day of action, excitement and team spirit—where every kid can feel like a champion.
7 & 11 July: Squeak Sista’s School Holiday guinea pig cuddles and feeding, Reedy Creek
A fun, gentle and wholesome activity the kids will love. Guinea pig cuddles, feeding time, photo opportunities, gentle guided interaction. Tuesday 7 July and Saturday 11 July, 9am – 12pm. $12.50 per person. Bookings are essential : https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/c362d127
7 & 9 July: Grill’d Masterclass
If your kids love eating burgers, they’ll love learning how to make them! We serve up a whole lotta fun in a 60 minute session: they’ll get to see all the secrets behind our famous burgers, learn the food ‘superpowers’ of great nutrition and build their own perfect burger from the bun up. $15 per child. Sessions are on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July at Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre and Harbour Town. Book here: https://grilld.com.au/kidsmasterclass#book
8 July – NAIDOC Community Day, Gold Coast Sports Precinct
Join in celebrating culture, community and connection at this family-friendly event. Cultural activities, workshops, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural performances, Free BBQ, live music. 10am – 1pm. More information: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/gold-coast-naidoc-community-day-0
8 – 10 July: Meet your favourite characters at Hyperdome Shopping Centre
Get ready for magical moments, big smiles and plenty of photo opportunities as some of your favourite characters visit these school holidays! Bring the family along to meet, greet and snap a photo with your favourite characters. 10am – 1pm daily.
- 8 July: Funshine Bear (Care Bears)
- 9 July: Gabby & Cakey Cat (Gabby’s Dollhouse)
- 10 July: Poppy & Branch (Trolls)
8 July: Rainbow Pour & Paint Picnic at Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
Get colourful with fun pour-paint techniques, outdoor games and a picnic style afternoon with friends. Wednesday 8 July, 12.30pm. Costs $12 per child, suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/rainbow-paint-and-pour-picnic
9 July: Festival of Fun, Miami State High School
A day that celebrates all things accessibility, inclusion and FUN for everyone, especially those living with a disability. The day starts at 9:am with the Expo, petting farm, Jumping Castle, the Northcott “Try Me Sports Arena” (Come have a go at a variety of sports) and meet and greet a few local sporting icons and have FUN and even prepare yourself for the concert with our giant Karaoke where everyone is welcome to have a go and win one of our cool prizes. Get your free tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/festival-of-fun-2025
