21 & 22 January, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Entertain your little baker with a Krispy Kreme doughnut decorating session! Each child will receive 2 Original Glazed doughnuts and use a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their doughnuts however their heart desires. At the end of their session 20-minute doughnut decorating session, they not only get to enjoy their beautifully decorated doughnuts, but they will take home an iconic Krispy Kreme hat, balloon and a certificate! DATES: 21 and 22 January 2025 TIMES: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm and 1.30pm daily LOCATION: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Paradise Centre, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise COST: $9.50 per child. Bookings are essential: https://paradisecentre.net.au/events/doughnut-decorating-at-krispy-kreme-these-holidays

Friday 31 January, 6.30pm, Albert Park, Broadbeach Waters What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area. Doors : 6.30pm, Movie starts : 7pm Location : Albert Park Movie : Sing 2

Sunday 2 February, 11am - 5pm, Broadbeach Mall Get ready for an unforgettable day at Broadbeach Beats & Eats. Now in its second year, this FREE community event is back with more music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun, all proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast. Set in the heart of Broadbeach at the Broadbeach Mall stage, just steps from the ocean, Broadbeach Beats & Eats is the perfect way to connect with family, friends, and the local community. Bringing back everything you loved last year – performances by community bands, dance groups, and local entertainers, as well as free activities for the kids like face painting and balloon twisting. Foodies, rejoice! Broadbeach’s renowned restaurants are preparing special takeaway menus featuring their most popular dishes.

Tuesday 4 February, 10-11am, Nerang Library Come on an amazing adventure as author Mark Cunich reads his book Story Sparks. This unique book makes it easy to tell fun improvised bedtime stories with over 1,000 plot combinations to ignite your creative bedtime storytelling! No bookings necessary - bring along the whole family!

*** LOVE YOUR POOCH!! *** What better way to spend a Valentine's evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. *** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED ***Tickets are not required, however you can ‘reserve a spot’ on Eventbrite to sign up for event updates/reminders. Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids' activities, live music, and food trucks. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts : 7pm Event date : Fri, 14th February Location : Broadwater Parklands Movie : Lady And The Tramp Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while. Rating: G Duration: 76 minutes Category: Family, Animation, Romance For further information or for event updates, see the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/939543181226566

What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area. *** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! *** Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts: 7pm Event date: Sat, 15th February Location: Paradise Point Parklands Movie: Barbie Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Rating: PGDuration: 114 minutesCategory: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy For further information or for event updates, see the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/848511387242736