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    Eagle Tree Park, Foreshore Coomera

    November 9, 2023

    Eagle Tree Park at Foreshore Coomera is jam packed with areas for imaginative play and sensory play, as well as more traditional play equipment. It comfortably caters for all ages, toddlers through to teenagers, and provides a range of experiences for all ability levels.

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    Rosemallow Park, Upper Coomera

    November 2, 2023

    Rosemallow Park at Upper Coomera is home to a fantastic, fully fenced playground next to a huge grassy field, perfect for kicking a ball around! The playground is quite sprawling, with plenty of climbing opportunities, imaginative play in the shop front, swings, musical instruments, a see saw and a slide.

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    Ormeau Community Centre Playground, Ormeau

    October 17, 2023

    The Ormeau Community Centre Playground is a great playground for kids aged 2 years and up. A small playground, yet hugely popular for being fully fenced, shade covered, toilets onsite and having equipment for varying ages and abilities. You're bound to find other families here too, so it's a great opportunity for kids to play!

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    Abbott Park, Parkwood

    October 13, 2023

    Abbott Park at Parkwood is home to a fun learn to ride track, as well as two older style playgrounds, a BMX track, a basketball court and a dog off leash park.

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    Warrandyte Park, Upper Coomera

    August 25, 2023

    Warrandyte Park at Upper Coomera is a fun truck themed park with a great slide! Built on a hill, the playground is on one level and follow a short path up the hill, you'll find a picnic shelter with views over the playground and access to the slide.

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    Shopping Centre playgrounds and kids clubs on the Gold Coast

    August 21, 2023

    Looking for a shopping centre with a playground on the Gold Coast? These Gold Coast shopping centres are family friendly centres with playgrounds and kids clubs designed to occupy the kids so you can shop, dine and play.

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    Bellinger Park, Pacific Pines

    August 20, 2023

    Bellinger Park at Pacific Pines is a perfect playground for the younger kids, with easy access equipment and a cute little trike track too!

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    Roma Park, Isle of Capri

    August 7, 2023

    Roma Park at Isle of Capri is a fun park for climbing! With two playgrounds - a new, modern one and an older one that was kept following an upgrade - there is a lot here for varying age groups. Roma Park is also home to a sports field, with an outdoor gym too.

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    Home of the Arts (HOTA), Surfers Paradise

    June 19, 2023

    HOTA is the Gold Coast's home for all things creative! Formally known as Home of the Arts, HOTA is a cultural precinct bringing people together. Here you can experience shows in the theatres, performances on the outdoor stage, exhibitions in the Gallery, immersive events, workshops and more. If the arts aren't your thing, the parklands around HOTA are hugely popular. Whether you're visiting the Farmers Market each Sunday, swimming in Evandale Lake, playing on the playground or relaxing with a picnic under the trees by the river, you're bound to enjoy a day out at HOTA.

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    Buckler Park, The Surrounds Helensvale

    June 11, 2023

    Climbing structures, tube slides, trampolines, and sand and water play - Buckler Park at The Surrounds has it all.

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What's on Thursday! Some fun events this Saturday, What's on Thursday! Some fun events this Saturday, particularly the Emergency Services Safari! If you're looking for Mother's Day activities, check out the what's on highlight bubble at my profile.
The mum taxi certainly gets a work out these days The mum taxi certainly gets a work out these days – school, sport, library, weekend adventures – and when we’re all spending so much time getting in and out of the car, it’s only natural that the stuff starts to pile up! Shoes, hats, socks, sticks – so many sticks. 

Things were starting to get a bit out of hand and it was time to call in the big guns. Noah from @goldcoastmobiledetailing came direct to my driveway with every tool needed to clean out the dirt, sand, grime and STICKS, giving this mum taxi the full scrub down to return her to her former glory. 

If you’re like me and the car situation is getting a bit out of hand, why not treat yourself to a little glow up? It’s been 4 years since I had my car deep cleaned, and boy do I wish I did this sooner. You would not BELIEVE how much sand came out of those floor mats! Now, another day on the road doesn’t seem so bad!

@goldcoastmobiledetailing is offering @mrslardeedah followers 10% off services for a limited time. So if you're looking for a last minute Mother's Day present, or want to treat yourself, be sure to book in now and mention @mrslardeedah to grab your discount!

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@janesrivertownrestaurant is the animatronic jungl @janesrivertownrestaurant is the animatronic jungle dining adventure you need to experience! The newest dining venue on the northern Gold Coast, Jane’s Rivertown will make you feel like you’ve stepped into Jane Tasman’s dining room.

Watch out for the snapping crocodile, dine underneath chatty macaws, and grab your beverage beside the giant orangutang.  Service was quick, friendly and menu adjustments no trouble. 

Jane’s Rivertown Restaurant is in the new Rivertown precinct at @dreamworldau and is open every Friday and Saturday night for dinner from 5.15pm. 

Meals are bistro style and great value, with a special kids menu and a current Kids Eat Free promo every Friday night. 

No entry ticket is required, book your table online beforehand and show your reservation to get free entry to the @dreamworldnightmarket! 

This immersive dining experience is more than just a meal. 🐊🦧🐍🤠

#goldcoastmumsandbubs #goldcoastmums #goldcoastkids #kidfriendlygc #kidsonthecoast #kidseatfree #discovergc
The @kalbarsunflowers Festival is an annual 3-day The @kalbarsunflowers Festival is an annual 3-day festival held around April/May, and this hugely popular event always sells out! We've been lucky to go a few times, and each year, the Festival somehow is even better than the last!

Family-friendly, the main sunflower field has a maze of sorts cut into it, allowing you to  walk through and discover creative and fun photo opportunities and props. You can pick your own sunflowers, book a mini shoot with  a photographer, or simply wander and explore! The fairy garden and sensory garden are also hugely popular.

The Festival also features a wide variety of food trucks, a huge market with beautiful and unique artisan products, live music, and the Kids Hub. Here there are craft stations, gardening activities and a petting zoo. The kids will also love all the photo props around! 

Given how many people come through this Festival, it is exceptionally well organised and run. Parking is smooth and easy, plenty of shaded seating and toilets. Kids are free, and the adult entry fee is well spent!

If you're keen to head along next year, be sure to sign up to @kalbarsunflowers newsletter so you get first word of when ticket sales go live - they sell out on release day every year!!
It's Thursday so it is time for your weekend What' It's Thursday so it is time for your weekend What's On! I've also included a round up of Mother's Day events on throughout next week and next weekend, to ensure you can get those bookings in ASAP. Check out Stories for booking links.

EDIT: Sorry, the PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOS event is Saturday 3 May!!!
@pacificairshow is back on the Gold Coast 15-17 Au @pacificairshow is back on the Gold Coast 15-17 August, 2025 and bringing guaranteed thrills for the entire family to Surfers Paradise! 

This year, Pacific Airshow is BIGGER, FASTER and LOUDER than ever! Check out over-water aerial stunts and demonstrations, parachute display teams, performer signing sessions, Kids Zone, roaming entertainment, STEM activities and more!

Grab your tickets now and get ready for all the on-beach action and excitement this August! General Admission tickets include live airshow commentary, on-ground entertainment, Aviation Alley, STEM Zone and the kids zone. Kids 3 and under attend free. Get your tickets here: https://pacificairshowaus.com/tickets 

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@eatlocalmonthscenicrim is on this June, and there @eatlocalmonthscenicrim is on this June, and there are so many family-friendly activities on offer that are sure to make a day trip worth your while! Tickets to many events have gone on sale TODAY to the General Public, so check out the program and make those bookings! Some of my favourite events to check out are:

- @Kalfreshveggies Carrot Day: Saturday 21 June. Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of Queensland’s largest and busiest carrot farms. See how carrots are grown, harvested, washed, and packed in the “wet & wild” factory. Meet the farmers, get up close to the tractors, and pick your own carrots to take home. Fun for carrot lovers of all ages. Cost: $22pp, $17 students, child under 5 free

- Veggie Picking with the Farmer: @valleyprideproduce : Sunday 8 June & 29 June. Harvest fresh veggies with the Scholl family, learn how they grow their produce, ask questions, and take home your veggies for a delicious, homegrown dinner. This all-ages adventure offers a true farm experience—come be a farmer for the day! Cost: $25pp, $10 student, $60 family of four, child under 11 free

- Edible Flower Picking and Cupcake Decorating @elderflower_farm_qld : 31 May, 7, 14 & 21 June. Enjoy a guided tour of the edible flower beds at Elderflower Farm, learning all about edible flowers while handpicking your favourites. Then, unleash your creativity by icing and decorating gluten-free cupcakes with your blooms, ready to take home or enjoy on the day. Cost: $35pp

- Winter Solstice Campfire Cookout Frost Farm: 21 June. As the sun goes down, gather ‘round the fire to celebrate the Winter Solstice with @birdwingsnature Forest School. Prepare delicious homemade dishes like hearty vegetable soup, homemade damper and other campfire treats. Then make paper lanterns and enjoy creek-side play before coming together for a fireside feast. A heartwarming evening for the whole family. Cost: $23pp, child under 2 free
School is back and so are the term-time toddler pr School is back and so are the term-time toddler programs on offer across the Gold Coast! The options are endless! If your little one is home with you during the week, check out some of these free and low-cost weekday activities.

@westfieldhelensvale: The FREE Kids Club runs in the Playground every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the school term, sessions include Musical Munchkins, Kids in the Kitchen, and Creative Kids.

@robinatowncentre: Head along on Wednesday’s for Music, Movement & Sensory Play! These fun-filled sessions with @makingrainbows_gc, are $9.50 each and bookings are essential. On Friday’s, you can play, dance and sing along with Fairy Ani for Story Rhyme Time

@westfieldcoomera: Little Coomera Kids shine with free and fun workshops. Groovin' Juniors with @bopit.tots is in the Community Hub on Tuesdays. $5/session, bookings essential 

@bopittots in addition to their sessions at Westfield, run community music and movement sessions at Varsity Lakes on Friday, and Kirra on Monday. Tickets are $15/session, bookings essential.

@the.messy.place: Located in Ashmore, there are multiple creative play sessions daily. Sessions are $22.50 each and run for 1.5hrs. Sessions include messy play, sensory play and other creative options. Upcoming themes are dinosaurs, transport, under the sea and construction!

@activfutures: multi-sports sessions on Tuesday in Parkwood and Friday in Pimpama. $15/child, for ages 3-10yrs. There is a different focus sport each week, bookings essential.

@activehealthygoldcoast: The Council’s Active & Healthy program has a range of activities for children 1-6yrs. It includes sports, dance, yoga and meditation. Classes are mostly free, with some around $5-$10/session.

@gclibraries Toddler Rhyme Time & Story Time: the Gold Coast Libraries offer Family Time programming across all branches, with a session on each of the week depending on where you visit. Rhyme Time caters for early walkers through to 4-year-olds. Storytime is for all ages.

@sprout.and.bloom_ nature play offer outdoor nature sensory sessions in Pimpama on Tuesday and occasional pop up sessions on other days. Sessions are $15 each, bookings are essential.
I’ve searched high and low to deliver a comprehe I’ve searched high and low to deliver a comprehensive and up to date list (as at April 2025) of all the Kids Eat Free options on the Gold Coast!! Jump over to my bio and click the link, or it's live in my Stories! Any time you visit www.mrslardeedah.com just search Kids Eat Free!

We all know how hard it can be to eat out with kids – often the sooner a meal out is complete, the better! However, there are so many places that are making eating out for families a much better experience – kids eat free, kids meals, kids entertainment, high chairs and priority service are just a few things that restaurants are offering in order to woo you over and get you dining with them.

As always, best to check with the venue when booking in case things have changed – just in case! If you do know of any that I’ve missed, or find out something is outdated, I’d love it if you left a comment below or shoot me a message so I can keep this updated and helpful for all Gold Coast families!

Enjoy and bon appétit.

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