Saturday 5 July, 1 - 2pm Illusions Magic Theatre, Level 1, 3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd An unforgettable evening of magic, comedy, and circus—now premiering at Illusions Magic Theatre a brand-new, purpose-built magic theater in the heart of Surfers Paradise! After sold-out shows in Brisbane, William the Juggler and Arise Theatricals brings the high-energy 1-hour spectacle to the Gold Coast for the very first time! Packed with comedy, jaw-dropping magic, and daring circus stunts, this show is perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike (recommended ages 4 and up). Tickets from $25 per person. Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/events/1392668/sessions/5571916/sections/2656898/tickets

Saturday 5 July, 4-7pm, Burleigh Town Hotel Get ready for an epic Kids Disco on the lawn at Burleigh Town Hotel with DJ Shorty Brown! From 4–7pm, it’s all about dancing, tunes, and fun for the whole fam. Book your spot now!

Saturday 5 July, gates open 4.30pm, movie starts 5pm, Genfit Ormeau carpark You're invited to our Ormeau Community Movie Night! Let’s roll out the mats, bring the beanbags, and enjoy a chilled night with the Genfit fam (and your fam too!). All ages welcome BYO snacks, blankets, and beanbags Free event Movie: Arthur Christmas Sausage sizzle ($$) Hot drinks ($$) Whether you’re a member, a local, or just curious about what Genfit’s all about, come hang out with us, meet the crew, and enjoy a fun night together.

Sunday 6 July, 3-7pm, Ken Mansbridge Park, Mermaid Beach Get ready for a magical afternoon of live music, community vibes, and coastal sunsets as Sunset Sounds brings the Gold Coast to life at Ken Mansbridge Park! Live on stage: The Halsie Minor Band – a dynamic local 7-piece show band bringing smooth grooves and feel-good tunes Open-air dance floor for all ages to move and groove Delicious food trucks serving your favourite street eats Picnic-perfect setting – bring your blanket, relax, and soak in the seaside atmosphere Presented by Councillor Nick Marshall OAM – Division 12, this free, family-friendly event is all about celebrating our beautiful local lifestyle by the water. Settle in for golden hour and stunning views – the perfect way to wrap up your weekend on the coast.

Monday 30 June - Friday 11 July Macintosh Island Theatre, Main Beach This June/July School Holidays don't miss QTOP's production of Beauty and the Beast”. This is a casual and fun puppet show for kids, performed by kids! Two shows per day, 9.30am and 11am (no shows on weekends), from Monday 30th June until Friday 11th July. $6 per person (under two free). All proceeds go to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. See more here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064311804733

Monday 30 June - Friday 11 July, 10am - 1pm (excludes weekends) Outside Kmart, The Pines Elanora Need something to keep the kids busy these School Holidays?! Join in the paws-itively fun time at our Mini Vet Clinic—a hands-on animal care experience your school aged children will love! Let your child step into the world of veterinary care—complete with mini lab coats, stethoscopes, and plush patients! From bandaging furry friends to learning how to keep pets happy and healthy, it’s the perfect mix of learning and fun. Bookings are essential to allow children time to move through each station. All the fun awaits at the Mini Vet Clinic, located outside Kmart at The Pines Elanora. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mini-vet-clinic-tickets-1375229942779

Monday 7 - Friday 11 July, 10.30am - 2.30pm daily, Ground Floor, Centre Court (outside Soul Origin), Australia Fair Shopping Centre Dive into the magic of the ocean these school holidays with HIDE & SEA, a free marine life experience for kids and families! From Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July, 10:30am to 2:30pm daily, discover fascinating sea creatures up close at our Marine Life Exhibit. Engage with marine experts during fun interactive sessions, learn amazing ocean facts, and get a closer look at some of the ocean’s most incredible creatures. 🎁 Bonus! Kids can also receive a FREE headband by scanning the QR code at the Customer Service Desk, Level 1 outside Kmart. T&Cs apply. Limit of 3 headbands per subscriber while stocks last. 🌊 No bookings required – just turn up and enjoy!

Monday 7 - Friday 11 July, 10am-1pm daily, Tweed Mall, Centre Court (opposite Target) Decorate and take home your own Muffin from Muffin Break! Join us for some FREE fun these school holidays! Kids can decorate their own edible masterpiece from Muffin Break! We can’t to see all the fun! Plus, kids take home a FREE bonus gift! Limited spots daily. Bookings not required – don’t miss out on the yummiest activity in town!

Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Reveal Your Inner Rockstar Moves: You're the choreographer, he's the chaos. Let's dance! These school holidays, bust a move, strike your best pose, and watch movie magic as our Rockstar Monster mimics your every move on our giant, 3-metre wide interactive LED screen located on Level 1. With dance-offs, encores and the chance to win a share of $15,000 worth of prizes, it’s your time to shine. When: Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July 2025, 1-4pm, Where: Level 1 Free Face Painting: Get ready to become the star of your own show with free face painting! Boost your main character energy before revealing your inner rockstar as your dance with our Rockstar Monster. When: Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July 2025, 1 - 4pm, Where: Level 1 Dance Performance: Let Us Entertain You with our free pop-up dance performances to get you dancing, swaying, tapping and rocking. When: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July 2025, Where: Beachfront precinct, outside Gelato Messina and Enzo's Cucina, Times: Performances every 30 minutes from 1pm to 3:30pm, From 4pm to 7pm, the energy amps up with fire twirlers and LED dancers.

Monday 7 - Sunday 13 July, Westfield Coomera Westfield and Disney invite you to Imagine the Magic of Disney's Frozen this school holidays. Keep it chill with a range of Frozen themed arts, crafts and activities these school holidays at the Disney Frozen Activity Stations. The Disney Frozen Activity Station will be open from Monday 7 July - Sunday 13 July, and you can find it in Centre Court, near Flight Centre.

Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 July, 11am daily, Mermaid Beach Tavern Winter School Holiday Fun at Mermaid Beach Tavern! We’ve got 3 days of fun, hands-on activities they’ll love! All activities start at 11am and are just $5 per child. Spaces are limited—book now and make the most of the winter break Tuesday 8 July – Slime Making Workshop Let the kids get messy and creative as they make their very own gooey slime to take home. It’s sensory fun at its best! Wednesday 9 July – Mini Foam Snowman Making Bring a little winter magic to Mermaid Beach! Kids will build and decorate their own mini foam snowman — cute, crafty, and perfect for holiday memories. Thursday 10 July – Winter cookie decorating Little bakers can unleash their creativity and decorate delicious cookies with colourful icing, sprinkles and more!

Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 July, 10am – 1pm, The Strand, Coolangatta, Level 1, Outside Timezone Join us at The Strand these July School Holidays for a Smurf-tastic celebration! To mark the release of the new Smurfs movie, The Strand is bringing five days of FREE fun to Coolangatta; perfect for families and kids of all ages. Pre-book to secure your spot. Walk-ins welcome if space allows! Dates + Crafts: – Tuesday 8 July: Smurf Frisbees + Sipper Cups – Wednesday 9 July: Sipper Cups – Thursday 10 July: Smurf House Food Craft – Friday 11 July: Frisbees + Sipper Cups – Saturday 12 July: Smurf House Food Craft

Wednesday 9 July, 10am - 1pm, Northern Pavilion, Broadwater Parklands Tie-Dye Fun at Broadwater Parklands! Proudly presented by Aspiral Design with the generous support of @Active & Healthy Gold Coast Tie-Dye Bucket Hats – $5 Stay sun-safe and full of colour! Create your very own bright and bold bucket hat to wear all year round. OR BYO a white item from home (tees, socks, dresses – no towels or bedding please!) and for just $4 turn old into bold! One item per child. This is a relaxed, family-friendly, all-ages drop-in activity. No bookings needed – just come along and get colourful!

Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 July, 10am -1pm daily, Benowa Village Shopping Centre, outside Coles FREE School Holiday Craft Workshops! Week 2 – Mini Worlds Head along to Benowa Village Shopping Centre for Week 2 of their school holiday activities! Kids can create their very own mini world. Bookings not required. Maximum 75 children per day.

Thursday, 10 July, 9.30am - 2.30pm, Pacific Fair, Ground Floor outside Myer Kids can learn about the Aboriginal culture and enjoy traditional Boomerang painting in our free workshops on Thursday 10 July thanks to the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. ‘Jellurgal’ is a Aboriginal Cultural Centre located locally in Burleigh Heads with ‘Jarjum’ (pronounced Jah-jum) means children. Join Jellurgal early learning cultural workshops onsite at Pacific Fair exclusively for Little Paccas Kids Club members. Bookings essential: https://www.pacificfair.com.au/what-s-happening/little-paccas-boomerang-painting-workshop

Thursday, 10 July, 10am - 11.30am, Tallowwood Park, Upper Coomera Join us for an out-of-this-world, SPACE themed play session amongst the trees at the beautiful Tallowwood Park, in Upper Coomera. With a special visit from our friend, Fairy Holly! Older siblings and children are more than welcome to our school holiday pop up session, I will have various stations to ignite curiosity and imagination of children from 6 months, up to around 8 years such as potions and crafts. I just ask that the older children please be mindful around the littlies. $15 per child. Bookings essential: https://www.sproutandbloomplay.com/book-online

Thursday, 10 July, 11am - 12pm, Helensvale Library Join us this school holidays for a special story time from the Gold Coast SUNS as they present their book Yalgan SUN. Come enjoy the story, learn some Yugambeh language and listen to a didgeridoo! This story time is aimed at children 5-8 years old. Bookings essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gold-coast-suns-storytime-tickets-1343461352069

Thursday, 10 July, 2-4pm, Salt Bar Kingscliff Join our awesome chefs as they guide our little chefs! Make homemade Pizza, decorate their own pizza boxes & have loads of fun while learning along the way. Our fun and interactive pizza making classes are perfect for kids aged 5–13. They'll roll dough, add their favourite toppings, and enjoy their delicious creations – all while learning some tasty new skills. $30 per child, also includes ice cream & soft drink. Hosted in our Pottsville Room. PLEASE NOTE: Parents MUST be present in the venue during the cooking class. bookings: https://saltbar.com.au/events/kids-cooking-classes/

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 July, Paris Tower, South Bank Sessions at 10:00am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm daily Get ready for a magical moment under the Paris Tower as beloved children’s character Claris the Mouse arrives at South Bank. Perfect for little readers and big imaginations, families can join Claris for enchanting storytelling sessions and charming meet and greets that will bring this stylish little mouse to life. Expect magical meet and greets with Claris the Mouse, whimsical storytime sessions hosted by a French character, and the chance to snap a photo in front of the Paris Tower, decked out in dreamy pink Parisian theming. A live illustrator will also be on-site sketching portraits of little ones and their families with Claris, creating the ultimate keepsake. Plus, there’ll be some très chic Claris-themed giveaways up for grabs each day. Think a free copy of Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris book for the first 50 guests each day, and one lucky guest will score a sparkly Claris prize pack, so keep your eyes peeled!

Friday 11 July, 9am - 12pm, Robina Greenheart Parklands Tie Dye and Park Games! Tie-Dye Tote bags Create your own colourful, reusable tote bag and make a stylish statement for the planet. Let’s brighten up your bag collection while doing our part for a greener world. $5 per tote bag, which is provided at the workshop Or BYO alternative white item from home for only $4. In Sparky Do Dah's Pop-Up Playground you can try a wide variety of developmental park games. There are activities suitable for all ages and abilities, from toddlers to adults, including stilts, juggling sticks, balance games, throwing games and challenging games of skill. It is free to participate and you can come and go as you like.