The September Spring school holidays are here, and there’s plenty happening across the Gold Coast for families. From free kids’ activities and outdoor adventures to special events, workshops, movies and school holiday programs, there are options for every age and budget.
I’ve put together this Gold Coast school holiday guide to make it easier to find things to do with the kids from 18 September to 5 October 2026. Browse the calendar below for dates, details and links to help you plan your school holidays.
Discount codes:
Dinos Alive, Brisbane: 10% off tickets, use code MRSLARDEEDAH10
Trick’d Surfers Paradise: 10% off tickets, use code MRSLARDEEDAH10
Week 1: 19 – 27 September
Saturday 19 September
| SWELL Sculpture Festival Currumbin Beach All day Discover more than 100 contemporary sculptures set against the stunning natural landscape, alongside artist talks, workshops, family activities, live events and interactive experiences. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Studio Sessions Studio Park, Oxenford Saturday 19 September, 4-8pm Kick off the school holidays with Studio Sessions, a brand new community event featuring live music, street food, and family-friendly fun. Live music on stage, Street food vendors, Free messy play by The Messy Place, Bubble machine fun on the dance floor, Enjoy the amazing playground, Relaxed picnic atmosphere BYO rug + camp chairs. |
| City Aquatic Centre Open Days Saturday 19 September – Helensvale Aquatic Centre – Miami Aquatic Centre Dive into the fun at your local aquatic centre these school holidays! Head along to the City Aquatic Centres Open Day on Saturday 19 September for a family-friendly day with free Learn to Swim and Squad assessments, group fitness, inflatable fun, kids’ activities, games, giveaways and plenty more to explore. It’s a great chance to check out the facilities, meet the team and find out more about the swimming, fitness and family programs on offer. |
| Cowboys & Country at Historic Rivermill Saturday 19 September, 8am – 3pm Cowboys & Country is on this Saturday, with a full day of country fun at Historic Rivermill. Expect line dancing, reptile shows, horse rides, animal feeding, markets, mechanical bull rides and plenty of food, with activities running throughout the day. $5 parking. |
| Bluey’s Beach Day Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September Southbank Parklands Bluey and Bingo are heading to South Bank this weekend for a free day of family fun at Streets Beach! Pick up an Adventure Map and collect stamps as you make your way around, enjoy a frozen treat from Streets Ice Cream and keep an eye out for a chance to meet Bluey and Bingo. |
Sunday 20 September
| SWELL Sculpture Festival Currumbin Beach All day Discover more than 100 contemporary sculptures set against the stunning natural landscape, alongside artist talks, workshops, family activities, live events and interactive experiences. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Bluey’s Beach Day Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September Southbank Parklands Bluey and Bingo are heading to South Bank this weekend for a free day of family fun at Streets Beach! Pick up an Adventure Map and collect stamps as you make your way around, enjoy a frozen treat from Streets Ice Cream and keep an eye out for a chance to meet Bluey and Bingo. |
Monday 21 September
| Wild Rangers Wildlife Show Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Three daily shows at 10am, 11am & 12pm Located in the food court FREE live animal shows the kids will love. They’ll get up close and personal with some native animals, plus in between shows, the kids can have a photo with the animals. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Teddy Bear Hospital Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 21 – Friday 25 September, 10am, 11am & 12 noon Cost: $8 donation Bring your favourite furry friend along for some much-needed TLC and step into the world of our Teddy Bear Hospital, where little doctors can help get their cuddly patients back to tip-top shape. Once teddy is feeling better, stop by the Teddy Ambulance for a special photo moment to remember your hospital visit! |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Plant & Grow Workshop Monday 21 – Saturday 16 September The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Decorate your very own flower-pot before planting seeds to take home and watch your magical garden grow. Just like Fairylandia, it’s all about nurturing nature, imagination and a little everyday magic. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Kids Line Dancing at The Beechmont Hotel Monday 21 & Thursday 24 September Monday 28 September & Thursday 1 October Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get the kids moving these school holidays with free kids line dancing at The Beechmont. Boots encouraged! |
| Target Man Academy Holiday Program Pimpama River Parklands 21, 22, 28 & 29 September Keep the kids active these school holidays with football sessions combining technical skill development, fun football challenges, small-sided games and individual coaching and feedback. Choose from a single session, 2-day pass or full holiday program, prices starting at $40. |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Tuesday 22 September
| Wild Rangers Wildlife Show Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Three daily shows at 10am, 11am & 12pm Located in the food court FREE live animal shows the kids will love. They’ll get up close and personal with some native animals, plus in between shows, the kids can have a photo with the animals. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Teddy Bear Hospital Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 21 – Friday 25 September, 10am, 11am & 12 noon Cost: $8 donation Bring your favourite furry friend along for some much-needed TLC and step into the world of our Teddy Bear Hospital, where little doctors can help get their cuddly patients back to tip-top shape. Once teddy is feeling better, stop by the Teddy Ambulance for a special photo moment to remember your hospital visit! |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Krispy Kreme Doughnut Decorating Tuesday 22 September, 10am – 1pm Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise $9.50, bookings essential This fun filled activity will bring smiles to any child and is a great activity to share with friends. Children will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts. At the end of their 20-minute session, they not only get to enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon, and certificate! |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Plant & Grow Workshop Monday 21 – Saturday 16 September The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Decorate your very own flower-pot before planting seeds to take home and watch your magical garden grow. Just like Fairylandia, it’s all about nurturing nature, imagination and a little everyday magic. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Kids Pizza Making Currumbin RSL Tues 22 – Thurs 24 September; Tues 29 September – Thurs 1 October Get ready for a deliciously fun school holiday activity! Throughout the session, they’ll mix, knead, shape, portion, and stretch their own dough before topping it with their favourite ingredients. With the chef’s expert guidance, every child will be involved from start to finish — then sit down together to enjoy their creations! Class runs for 1.5hours. Cost: $25+ booking fee per child Ticket includes: Creating a small pizza a soft drink and a take home apron and chef hat. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. |
| Reptile Shows at The Beechmont Hotel Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 September Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get up close to some of Australia’s fascinating reptiles at these free, family-friendly shows. An educational and exciting school holiday experience for little animal lovers. |
| Target Man Academy Holiday Program Pimpama River Parklands 21, 22, 28 & 29 September Keep the kids active these school holidays with football sessions combining technical skill development, fun football challenges, small-sided games and individual coaching and feedback. Choose from a single session, 2-day pass or full holiday program, prices starting at $40. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Free movies at The Junction GC Tues 22, Weds 23, Tues 29 Sept, Thurs 1 Oct, 9.30am Bring the kids along and settle in for a movie while you enjoy a coffee. Need to get some work done? Bring the laptop, sit in the cafe and enjoy a coffee while the kids are happily entertained! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Wednesday 23 September
| Wild Rangers Wildlife Show Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Three daily shows at 10am, 11am & 12pm Located in the food court FREE live animal shows the kids will love. They’ll get up close and personal with some native animals, plus in between shows, the kids can have a photo with the animals. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Teddy Bear Hospital Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 21 – Friday 25 September, 10am, 11am & 12 noon Cost: $8 donation Bring your favourite furry friend along for some much-needed TLC and step into the world of our Teddy Bear Hospital, where little doctors can help get their cuddly patients back to tip-top shape. Once teddy is feeling better, stop by the Teddy Ambulance for a special photo moment to remember your hospital visit! |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Plant & Grow Workshop Monday 21 – Saturday 16 September The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Decorate your very own flower-pot before planting seeds to take home and watch your magical garden grow. Just like Fairylandia, it’s all about nurturing nature, imagination and a little everyday magic. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Scholastic Children’s Book Super Sale 103 Magnesium Dr, Crestmead Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 September, 8am – 5pm daily Stock up on books these school holidays at Scholastic’s three-day warehouse sale. Find children’s books from $2, a $49 Fill-a-Box section and new titles 50% off RRP, plus discounted teaching resources and plenty of fun extras, including lucky dips, character appearances and free DOG MAN temporary tattoos. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Kids Pizza Making Currumbin RSL Tues 22 – Thurs 24 September; Tues 29 September – Thurs 1 October Get ready for a deliciously fun school holiday activity! Throughout the session, they’ll mix, knead, shape, portion, and stretch their own dough before topping it with their favourite ingredients. With the chef’s expert guidance, every child will be involved from start to finish — then sit down together to enjoy their creations! Class runs for 1.5hours. Cost: $25+ booking fee per child Ticket includes: Creating a small pizza a soft drink and a take home apron and chef hat. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. |
| Spring Gardening Workshops Benowa Village, outside Coles Weds 23 – Sat 26 September Workshops include planting seeds, bugs, and painting pots. Workshops run 10am – 1pm daily, bookings not required, just drop in! |
| Reptile Shows at The Beechmont Hotel Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 September Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get up close to some of Australia’s fascinating reptiles at these free, family-friendly shows. An educational and exciting school holiday experience for little animal lovers. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Free movies at The Junction GC Tues 22, Weds 23, Tues 29 Sept, Thurs 1 Oct, 9.30am Bring the kids along and settle in for a movie while you enjoy a coffee. Need to get some work done? Bring the laptop, sit in the cafe and enjoy a coffee while the kids are happily entertained! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Thursday 24 September
| Wild Rangers Wildlife Show Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Three daily shows at 10am, 11am & 12pm Located in the food court FREE live animal shows the kids will love. They’ll get up close and personal with some native animals, plus in between shows, the kids can have a photo with the animals. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Teddy Bear Hospital Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 21 – Friday 25 September, 10am, 11am & 12 noon Cost: $8 donation Bring your favourite furry friend along for some much-needed TLC and step into the world of our Teddy Bear Hospital, where little doctors can help get their cuddly patients back to tip-top shape. Once teddy is feeling better, stop by the Teddy Ambulance for a special photo moment to remember your hospital visit! |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Plant & Grow Workshop Monday 21 – Saturday 16 September The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Decorate your very own flower-pot before planting seeds to take home and watch your magical garden grow. Just like Fairylandia, it’s all about nurturing nature, imagination and a little everyday magic. |
| Krispy Kreme Doughnut Decorating Thursday 24 September, 10am – 1pm Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise $9.50, bookings essential This fun filled activity will bring smiles to any child and is a great activity to share with friends. Children will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts. At the end of their 20-minute session, they not only get to enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon, and certificate! |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Scholastic Children’s Book Super Sale 103 Magnesium Dr, Crestmead Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 September, 8am – 5pm daily Stock up on books these school holidays at Scholastic’s three-day warehouse sale. Find children’s books from $2, a $49 Fill-a-Box section and new titles 50% off RRP, plus discounted teaching resources and plenty of fun extras, including lucky dips, character appearances and free DOG MAN temporary tattoos. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Kids Pizza Making Currumbin RSL Tues 22 – Thurs 24 September; Tues 29 September – Thurs 1 October Get ready for a deliciously fun school holiday activity! Throughout the session, they’ll mix, knead, shape, portion, and stretch their own dough before topping it with their favourite ingredients. With the chef’s expert guidance, every child will be involved from start to finish — then sit down together to enjoy their creations! Class runs for 1.5hours. Cost: $25+ booking fee per child Ticket includes: Creating a small pizza a soft drink and a take home apron and chef hat. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. |
| Spring Gardening Workshops Benowa Village, outside Coles Weds 23 – Sat 26 September Workshops include planting seeds, bugs, and painting pots. Workshops run 10am – 1pm daily, bookings not required, just drop in! |
| Kids Line Dancing at The Beechmont Hotel Monday 21 & Thursday 24 September Monday 28 September & Thursday 1 October Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get the kids moving these school holidays with free kids line dancing at The Beechmont. Boots encouraged! |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Friday 25 September
| Wild Rangers Wildlife Show Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Three daily shows at 10am, 11am & 12pm Located in the food court FREE live animal shows the kids will love. They’ll get up close and personal with some native animals, plus in between shows, the kids can have a photo with the animals. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Rock on Ice: Variety Ice-Skating Show Paradise Resort Gold Coast Friday 25 September, 7pm From $30 per person or $100 per family of 4 Journey through every era of rock with immersive choreography, theatrical performances and powerful musical mashups before an explosive grand finale that brings the generations together in one epic celebration of music, movement and entertainment. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Plant & Grow Workshop Monday 21 – Saturday 16 September The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Decorate your very own flower-pot before planting seeds to take home and watch your magical garden grow. Just like Fairylandia, it’s all about nurturing nature, imagination and a little everyday magic. |
| Teddy Bear Hospital Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 21 – Friday 25 September, 10am, 11am & 12 noon Cost: $8 donation Bring your favourite furry friend along for some much-needed TLC and step into the world of our Teddy Bear Hospital, where little doctors can help get their cuddly patients back to tip-top shape. Once teddy is feeling better, stop by the Teddy Ambulance for a special photo moment to remember your hospital visit! |
| Little Lantern Makers, Mooncake Festival Australia Fair Metro, Ground Floor, Australia Fair Metro Friday, 25 September, 4pm – 7pm Stop by Little Lantern Makers for a FREE kids activity filled with colour and creativity. Kids can decorate their own lantern, light it up and proudly take their creation home. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Scholastic Children’s Book Super Sale 103 Magnesium Dr, Crestmead Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 September, 8am – 5pm daily Stock up on books these school holidays at Scholastic’s three-day warehouse sale. Find children’s books from $2, a $49 Fill-a-Box section and new titles 50% off RRP, plus discounted teaching resources and plenty of fun extras, including lucky dips, character appearances and free DOG MAN temporary tattoos. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Spring Gardening Workshops Benowa Village, outside Coles Weds 23 – Sat 26 September Workshops include planting seeds, bugs, and painting pots. Workshops run 10am – 1pm daily, bookings not required, just drop in! |
| Squishy Paint Party Ormeau Village Shopping Centre Friday 25 September School Holiday Fun at this Squishy Paint Party! Hands on fun for kids as they paint, decorate and personalise their very own squishy friend! Book your ticket now, only $5.50 (including booking fee) plus each participant receives a BONUS $5 Foodie Voucher to spend on the day! Bookings essential. Workshop is suitable for ages 4 and above. Adult supervision is required. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Tie Dye totes and bandanas HomeCo. Coomera City Centre Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September Free spring school holiday fun in the carpark near Kaffe Co! Kids can colour their tote bag or bandana using tie dye, plus there is fun face painting! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Saturday 26 September
| Wild Rangers Wildlife Show Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Three daily shows at 10am, 11am & 12pm Located in the food court FREE live animal shows the kids will love. They’ll get up close and personal with some native animals, plus in between shows, the kids can have a photo with the animals. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Plant & Grow Workshop Monday 21 – Saturday 16 September The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Decorate your very own flower-pot before planting seeds to take home and watch your magical garden grow. Just like Fairylandia, it’s all about nurturing nature, imagination and a little everyday magic. |
| HOTA Kids Take Over HOTA, Bundall Monday 14 – Saturday 26 September HOTA is being taken over by a wonderfully strange world of imagination, adventure and play these school holidays, with plenty of free family fun. Look out for the giant glowing frog installations of Night Walkers, the colourful Hues of Happy Super Market, and free performances including Sticky Frogs, The Bubble Canteen and dirtgirlworld. There are also plenty of paid ticketed shows and activities throughout the festival, including A Bee Story, Erth’s Dinosaurs and Hot Potato Band. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
| Spring Gardening Workshops Benowa Village, outside Coles Weds 23 – Sat 26 September Workshops include planting seeds, bugs, and painting pots. Workshops run 10am – 1pm daily, bookings not required, just drop in! |
| Tie Dye totes and bandanas HomeCo. Coomera City Centre Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September Free spring school holiday fun in the carpark near Kaffe Co! Kids can colour their tote bag or bandana using tie dye, plus there is fun face painting! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Sunday 27 September
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Flicks & Fireworks Sunday 27 September, 7pm Surfers Paradise Beachfront A brand-new Surfers Paradise program, bringing movies to the beach and fireworks to the sky! Bring a picnic blanket and settle in on the sand for a movie under the stars – with a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean at 8pm! We’ll pause the movie for a short intermission, enjoy the fireworks over the ocean, then settle back in to finish the movie. Movie starts at 7pm. Fireworks at 8pm. |
| G’day Little Queenslanders Family Event Sunday 27 September, 9am – 12pm Robina Greenheart Parklands Enjoy a morning of family fun with live children’s entertainment and an interactive experience with Bluey and Bingo. There’ll be food trucks, family-friendly activities and local service information, plus personalised certificates for Queensland’s youngest residents aged 0–2. The first 200 Little Queenslanders will also receive a free kids’ bucket hat. Registration is required for a personalised certificate and to be notified about Bluey & Bingo meet and greet registrations. |
| Marvel Fun for Little Superheroes Monday 21 – Sunday 27 September Westfield Coomera, near Flight Centre Free, bookings not required. Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, step into a world of Marvel at Westfield Coomera, with free fun for little heroes to create, explore and experience. Fans of all ages can enjoy MARVEL Disney+ shorts on screen including MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, I AM GROOT and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: SECRET WARS. Then get hands-on with activites including Spider Man slime and bookmarks, Captain America shields, and Hulk and Iron Man masks. Plus, Westfield members can redeem a bonus Marvel collectable poster to take home and keep. See the schedule here. |
| Big Bubble Show in Space West End Electric Theatre, South Brisbane Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September A spectacular, out-of-this-world interactive family adventure bursting with millions of bubbles. Join Dr Bubbles and Milkshake live on stage as bubble rockets soar, fire bubbles blaze, and gigantic bubbles grow big enough to hold entire groups of people in this must-see holiday event. Be surrounded by millions of bubbles in a dazzling, space-age theatrical adventure, tickets from only $29.90! |
Week 2: 28 September – 5 October
Monday 28 September
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Street Science Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October, Live Science Show: 10am Slime Workshops: 11:30am – 1:00pm Each day will kick off with an explosive live science show, packed with exciting experiments, surprising reactions and plenty of hands on fun to keep curious young mind entertained! Following the show, kids can get involved with FREE slime making workshops. Little scientists will have the change to mix, create and experiment as they make their very own slime to take home. Bookings not required. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| Donut Decorating Workshops Monday 28 Sept – Friday 2 Oct Tweed Mall Free, no bookings required Kids can decorate their own donut at these free school holiday workshops, with colourful icing, sprinkles and plenty of toppings to choose from. The donut is supplied by Woolworths Tweed Mall, and kids can eat their creation afterwards! |
| Kids Line Dancing at The Beechmont Hotel Monday 21 & Thursday 24 September Monday 28 September & Thursday 1 October Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get the kids moving these school holidays with free kids line dancing at The Beechmont. Boots encouraged! |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
| Target Man Academy Holiday Program Pimpama River Parklands 21, 22, 28 & 29 September Keep the kids active these school holidays with football sessions combining technical skill development, fun football challenges, small-sided games and individual coaching and feedback. Choose from a single session, 2-day pass or full holiday program, prices starting at $40. |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Tuesday 29 September
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Street Science Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October, Live Science Show: 10am Slime Workshops: 11:30am – 1:00pm Each day will kick off with an explosive live science show, packed with exciting experiments, surprising reactions and plenty of hands on fun to keep curious young mind entertained! Following the show, kids can get involved with FREE slime making workshops. Little scientists will have the change to mix, create and experiment as they make their very own slime to take home. Bookings not required. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| Krispy Kreme Doughnut Decorating Tuesday 29 September, 10am – 1pm Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise $9.50, bookings essential This fun filled activity will bring smiles to any child and is a great activity to share with friends. Children will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts. At the end of their 20-minute session, they not only get to enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon, and certificate! |
| Mini Makers Tote Bag Workshops Tuesday 29 Sept – Saturday 3 Oct, 10am, 11am & 12pm The Strand Coolangatta Free, bookings essential A signature experience within the Mini Makers Studio at The Strand, this hands-on workshop invites young creatives to design and paint their own premium cotton tote bag. Kids aged 5–12 can design and decorate their own cotton tote bag using fabric paints, stencils and creative prompts. |
| Donut Decorating Workshops Monday 28 Sept – Friday 2 Oct Tweed Mall Free, no bookings required Kids can decorate their own donut at these free school holiday workshops, with colourful icing, sprinkles and plenty of toppings to choose from. The donut is supplied by Woolworths Tweed Mall, and kids can eat their creation afterwards! |
| Kids Pizza Making Currumbin RSL Tues 22 – Thurs 24 September; Tues 29 September – Thurs 1 October Get ready for a deliciously fun school holiday activity! Throughout the session, they’ll mix, knead, shape, portion, and stretch their own dough before topping it with their favourite ingredients. With the chef’s expert guidance, every child will be involved from start to finish — then sit down together to enjoy their creations! Class runs for 1.5hours. Cost: $25+ booking fee per child Ticket includes: Creating a small pizza a soft drink and a take home apron and chef hat. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. |
| Reptile Shows at The Beechmont Hotel Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 September Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get up close to some of Australia’s fascinating reptiles at these free, family-friendly shows. An educational and exciting school holiday experience for little animal lovers. |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
| Target Man Academy Holiday Program Pimpama River Parklands 21, 22, 28 & 29 September Keep the kids active these school holidays with football sessions combining technical skill development, fun football challenges, small-sided games and individual coaching and feedback. Choose from a single session, 2-day pass or full holiday program, prices starting at $40. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Free movies at The Junction GC Tues 22, Weds 23, Tues 29 Sept, Thurs 1 Oct, 9.30am Bring the kids along and settle in for a movie while you enjoy a coffee. Need to get some work done? Bring the laptop, sit in the cafe and enjoy a coffee while the kids are happily entertained! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
| Slime Making at Mermaid Beach Tavern $5 per child, 11am Keep the kids entertained these spring school holidays with our Slime Making Workshop on Tuesday 29 September from 11am, then stick around and explore our brand-new kids playroom! |
Wednesday 30 September
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Butterfly Village Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Centre Court, near TK Maxx 21–30 September 10am–2pm daily Free, Bookings required Step into a world of fluttering wings, magical encounters and family fun at the Butterfly Village these school holidays! The enchanting Butterfly Village will feature a live and interactive butterfly experience the whole family can enjoy, plus interactive story time and butterfly crafts. |
| Street Science Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October, Live Science Show: 10am Slime Workshops: 11:30am – 1:00pm Each day will kick off with an explosive live science show, packed with exciting experiments, surprising reactions and plenty of hands on fun to keep curious young mind entertained! Following the show, kids can get involved with FREE slime making workshops. Little scientists will have the change to mix, create and experiment as they make their very own slime to take home. Bookings not required. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| Mini Makers Tote Bag Workshops Tuesday 29 Sept – Saturday 3 Oct, 10am, 11am & 12pm The Strand Coolangatta Free, bookings essential A signature experience within the Mini Makers Studio at The Strand, this hands-on workshop invites young creatives to design and paint their own premium cotton tote bag. Kids aged 5–12 can design and decorate their own cotton tote bag using fabric paints, stencils and creative prompts. |
| Donut Decorating Workshops Monday 28 Sept – Friday 2 Oct Tweed Mall Free, no bookings required Kids can decorate their own donut at these free school holiday workshops, with colourful icing, sprinkles and plenty of toppings to choose from. The donut is supplied by Woolworths Tweed Mall, and kids can eat their creation afterwards! |
| Kids Pizza Making Currumbin RSL Tues 22 – Thurs 24 September; Tues 29 September – Thurs 1 October Get ready for a deliciously fun school holiday activity! Throughout the session, they’ll mix, knead, shape, portion, and stretch their own dough before topping it with their favourite ingredients. With the chef’s expert guidance, every child will be involved from start to finish — then sit down together to enjoy their creations! Class runs for 1.5hours. Cost: $25+ booking fee per child Ticket includes: Creating a small pizza a soft drink and a take home apron and chef hat. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. |
| Reptile Shows at The Beechmont Hotel Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 September Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get up close to some of Australia’s fascinating reptiles at these free, family-friendly shows. An educational and exciting school holiday experience for little animal lovers. |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Thursday 1 October
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Street Science Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October, Live Science Show: 10am Slime Workshops: 11:30am – 1:00pm Each day will kick off with an explosive live science show, packed with exciting experiments, surprising reactions and plenty of hands on fun to keep curious young mind entertained! Following the show, kids can get involved with FREE slime making workshops. Little scientists will have the change to mix, create and experiment as they make their very own slime to take home. Bookings not required. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| Krispy Kreme Doughnut Decorating Thursday 1 October, 10am – 1pm Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise $9.50, bookings essential This fun filled activity will bring smiles to any child and is a great activity to share with friends. Children will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts. At the end of their 20-minute session, they not only get to enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon, and certificate! |
| BLEACH Festival Opening Night HOTA, Bundall Thursday 1 October, from 5pm Head to HOTA for the opening night of BLEACH Festival, with the free event centred around BEACON, a huge colourful installation created with hundreds of Gold Coast locals. Explore the artwork and enjoy storytelling, music and performances, with more than 200 singers coming together for a special festival choir performance as the sun goes down. A fun, free evening for families during the school holidays. |
| Mini Makers Tote Bag Workshops Tuesday 29 Sept – Saturday 3 Oct, 10am, 11am & 12pm The Strand Coolangatta Free, bookings essential A signature experience within the Mini Makers Studio at The Strand, this hands-on workshop invites young creatives to design and paint their own premium cotton tote bag. Kids aged 5–12 can design and decorate their own cotton tote bag using fabric paints, stencils and creative prompts. |
| Donut Decorating Workshops Monday 28 Sept – Friday 2 Oct Tweed Mall Free, no bookings required Kids can decorate their own donut at these free school holiday workshops, with colourful icing, sprinkles and plenty of toppings to choose from. The donut is supplied by Woolworths Tweed Mall, and kids can eat their creation afterwards! |
| Kids Pizza Making Currumbin RSL Tues 22 – Thurs 24 September; Tues 29 September – Thurs 1 October Get ready for a deliciously fun school holiday activity! Throughout the session, they’ll mix, knead, shape, portion, and stretch their own dough before topping it with their favourite ingredients. With the chef’s expert guidance, every child will be involved from start to finish — then sit down together to enjoy their creations! Class runs for 1.5hours. Cost: $25+ booking fee per child Ticket includes: Creating a small pizza a soft drink and a take home apron and chef hat. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. |
| Kids Line Dancing at The Beechmont Hotel Monday 21 & Thursday 24 September Monday 28 September & Thursday 1 October Country fun is coming to the coast these school holidays at The Beechmont! Get the kids moving these school holidays with free kids line dancing at The Beechmont. Boots encouraged! |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Free movies at The Junction GC Tues 22, Weds 23, Tues 29 Sept, Thurs 1 Oct, 9.30am Bring the kids along and settle in for a movie while you enjoy a coffee. Need to get some work done? Bring the laptop, sit in the cafe and enjoy a coffee while the kids are happily entertained! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Friday 2 October
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Street Science Australia Fair, Ground Floor, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October, Live Science Show: 10am Slime Workshops: 11:30am – 1:00pm Each day will kick off with an explosive live science show, packed with exciting experiments, surprising reactions and plenty of hands on fun to keep curious young mind entertained! Following the show, kids can get involved with FREE slime making workshops. Little scientists will have the change to mix, create and experiment as they make their very own slime to take home. Bookings not required. |
| Rock on Ice: Variety Ice-Skating Show Paradise Resort Gold Coast Friday 2 October, 7pm From $30 per person or $100 per family of 4 Journey through every era of rock with immersive choreography, theatrical performances and powerful musical mashups before an explosive grand finale that brings the generations together in one epic celebration of music, movement and entertainment. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Mini Makers Tote Bag Workshops Tuesday 29 Sept – Saturday 3 Oct, 10am, 11am & 12pm The Strand Coolangatta Free, bookings essential A signature experience within the Mini Makers Studio at The Strand, this hands-on workshop invites young creatives to design and paint their own premium cotton tote bag. Kids aged 5–12 can design and decorate their own cotton tote bag using fabric paints, stencils and creative prompts. |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
| Dino Town at Harbour Town Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September; Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October Get up close to towering, life-sized dinosaurs!! It’s a prehistoric encounter you won’t forget. Sessions at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
| Beach ball and sunglasses decorating HomeCo. Coomera City Centre Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October Free spring school holiday fun in the carpark near Kaffe Co! Kids can decorate their own beach ball or sunglasses, plus there will be a balloon twister! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Saturday 3 October
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| Nobby’s Street Fiesta Saturday 3 October, 4-8pm Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach A FREE community festival with live music, dance displays, stilt walkers, children’s entertainment & more! |
| Mini Makers Tote Bag Workshops Tuesday 29 Sept – Saturday 3 Oct, 10am, 11am & 12pm The Strand Coolangatta Free, bookings essential A signature experience within the Mini Makers Studio at The Strand, this hands-on workshop invites young creatives to design and paint their own premium cotton tote bag. Kids aged 5–12 can design and decorate their own cotton tote bag using fabric paints, stencils and creative prompts. |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
| Beach ball and sunglasses decorating HomeCo. Coomera City Centre Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October Free spring school holiday fun in the carpark near Kaffe Co! Kids can decorate their own beach ball or sunglasses, plus there will be a balloon twister! |
| Dream Factory inflatable world Carrara, Mon 21- Sat 26 Sept; Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 Oct Closed Sundays. Open 8am – 2pm. $18 for 2 hours |
Sunday 4 October
| Marvel Fun for little Superheroes Westfield Helensvale Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 2pm Get ready to assemble! Little heroes can step into a world of Marvel and let their creativity take the lead. With slime making, painting your own Super Hero plaster, customising a bucket hat, making your own Hulk mask, customising a tote bag and creating your very own Marvel door sign, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to discover. Kids can also enjoy free Marvel face painting on select days. See the schedule here. |
| Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, outside Myer and Kookai Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October, 10am – 1pm FREE gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed family fun with Sonic the Hedgehog. Race in, test your skills and join the fun as we celebrate the world’s fastest blue hedgehog! Don’t miss your chance to meet Sonic in person! Sonic will be making two special Meet & Greet appearances on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October. |
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Magical Gabby Ears craft Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October The Pines Elanora Free, bookings essential Transform into your favourite magical character by decorating your very own pair of magical Gabby ears, ready for imaginative adventures beyond the Dollhouse. |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
Monday 5 October
| Dreamworld Country Fair Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October Included with entry to Dreamworld Enjoy line dancing, tractor displays, scarecrows, live entertainment, roving characters, barnyard animal encounters, country music, tasty eats and plenty of fun across the park. |
| The Dino Den Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside Coles Monday 28 September – Sunday 11 October, 10am – 1pm daily Step into the FREE Dino Den these school holidays and create your own dinosaur-inspired postcard at the free Dino X-Ray Station. Kids can use UV light to develop their prehistoric artwork and take it home. The first 200 participants will also receive a voucher for a complimentary dinosaur donut from Donut King. |
