April 4th – April 21st, Loganholme - Exit 31 Pacific Motorway, Southbound. LOGANHOLME, THE DINOSAURS HAVE ARRIVED! Step into a world of prehistoric adventure! Get ready for: Paleontology digs – uncover fossils like a real dinosaur hunter! Dino arts, crafts & puzzles – let your imagination run wild! 30+ life-sized dinosaurs – watch them move and roar before your eyes! Jumping castles, interactive exhibits & even WALKING dinosaurs! This school holiday event is packed with adventure, excitement, and ROAR-some fun for the whole family! Bookings: https://www.jurassiccreatures.com.au/

5-17 April, 10am - 2pm daily, Robina Town Centre, Ground Floor, Outside Myer and Kookai Fold, decorate and create! Discover the art of Japan with origami and paper fan decorating crafts Origami WHEN: 5 - 6 April & 9 - 11 April TIME: 10am - 2pm Daily COST: Free. No bookings required, walk-ins at any time. Paper Fan Decorating WHEN: 12 - 17 April SESSIONS: 10am - 2pm Daily COST: Free. No Bookings required, walk-ins at any time. Plus, experience an immersive tunnel with exciting, interaction Koi Fish pond projections and complete your own layered stamp card!

5 - 27 April, Dreamworld School holidays just got tastier! From 5–27 April, Dreamworld’s Street Food Festival is bringing bold global flavours, exciting entertainment, and immersive theming to the park! With an all-new lineup of food trucks, live music, performances, and delicious eats, it’s the ultimate foodie adventure for the whole family. Wander through three themed zones—Europe, America, and Asia—where international tastes and immersive theming transport you across the globe. Don’t miss this limited-time event, included with your Dreamworld entry!

7, 9, 11 and 14 April, 9am and 10.30am, Sanctuary Cove Marine Village Looking for a fun and creative way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Bring them along for our exciting arts & crafts activities! For just $20 per child per session, they’ll get to create their very own masterpiece. Here’s what’s on: Canvas Painting – April 7 & 14 Pot Plant Painting – April 9 Shrinkie Keychain Making – April 11 Bookings are essential!

7 - 17 April, 10am - 2pm, Centre Court, Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre Yeehaw! Saddle up and join us for a boot-scootin', School Holiday hoedown! Boot Scootin' Boogie: Mon 7 - Wed 9 April Kids can stomp, shuffle and dance their little boots off while learning country steps to fun, upbeat tunes at a line dancing party! Cowboy Hat Customising: Thurs 10 - Sun 13 April Every little wrangler needs a custom cowboy hat and they can design and decorate their own at Howdy Hyperdome. Cactus Crafts: Mon 14 - Thurs 17 April Get crafty! Kids can design and decorate their own quirky cactus - no watering needed!

7 - 17 April, 10.30am - 1.30pm, Australia Fair, Centre Court, Ground Floor From 7 to 17 April, kids can dive into a world of colour and creativity by decorating their own free tote bag or pencil case with playful Easter-themed patches Or bring something from home to give it a fresh new look! Free activity for children aged 5+

7 - 19 April, 10am - 1pm, Outside Kmart, The Pines Elanora Looking for something to do with the kids these School Holidays?! Well get ready to be bowled over these School Holidays with our very own Easter Alley! Play your hand at Bowling and or our Easter themed Ring Toss and you could take home a 100g Cadbury Easter Bunny absolutely FREE!* Will you get a strike?! Or maybe a spare? All the fun of Easter Alley awaits you outside Kmart at The Pines Elanora. *Easter Alley is closed on Sundays and Good Friday. Bookings not required.

Tuesday 8th April to Saturday 12th April, 10am - 1pm daily Runaway Bay Shopping Centre, Food Court Explore the Easter Royal Maze! FREE EVENT: Bookings not required – based on availability. Meet Alice, The Queen of Hearts & The Mad Hatter as you navigate a magical Easter adventure. Complete fun tasks with a scoop of Easter eggs as you exit.

8, 10, 15 & 16 April, 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, and 12.30pm daily Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Entertain your little baker with a Krispy Kreme doughnut decorating session. For $9.50, 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! Bookings are essential! https://paradisecentre.net.au/events/doughnut-decorating

9 - 11 April, 11am - 2pm daily, Beenleigh Marketplace, outside Donut King Who's egg-cited to hop into Easter fun with us? Each day brings a new creative adventure: WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL: Colour-in your own Easter drawstring bag THURSDAY 10 APRIL: Design your own glowing bunny lantern FRIDAY 11 APRIL: Create a DIY Easter puzzle *No bookings needed. Spots may be limited. Parental supervision required.

Wednesday 9 – Thursday 17 & Saturday 19 April, 10am - 1pm Ground Floor near Boardriders, The Strand at Coolangatta Hop into the Secret Garden this Easter at The Strand Join us for 10 days of FREE fun-filled kids’ crafts, and don’t miss the grand Easter Egg Hunt on the final day! Wed 9 April: Easter Peg Characters Thurs 10 April: Plaster Easter Egg Decorating Fri 11 April: Easter Bunny Biscuits Sat 12 April: Wooden Easter Egg Basket Sun 13 April: Wooden Easter Egg Cup Decorating Mon 14 April: Easter Peg Characters Tues 15 April: Plaster Easter Egg Decorating Wed 16 April: Wooden Easter Egg Cup Decorating Thurs 17 April: Easter Bunny Biscuits Sat 19 April: Wooden Easter Egg Basket Sat 19 April — EASTER EGG HUNT

9 April, 9.30am, Mudgeeraba Community Centre Join us for an egg-stra special Easter cooking adventure! Kids will get creative in the kitchen, making fruity flowers, chocolate balls, and bunny crackers - delicious fun for everyone! Classes are $15 each. Bookings are essential. https://thefoodieacademy.com.au/food-adventures

9 April, 1.30 - 4.30pm, Next to Crema Espresso, The Pines Elanora Looking for a way to keep your kids at bay while you shop this Easter? Join the fun of The Pines Kids Club, to have your kids entertained by the skilled team members of Stay n Play while you get some Easter shopping done, child-free. This April, The Pines Elanora Drop n Shop Kids Club, will include cute Easter themed craft activity plus free play keeping them happy whilst you shop. Kids will enjoy making a special Easter Bunny Ears or Easter Bunny Bag all whilst under the supervision of our trained Stay n Play team. *To participate in the Free Kids Club at The Pines Elanora, children should be aged 3+ and toilet trained. Bookings not required.

10 - 12 April, Benowa Village Shopping Centre FREE School Holiday Fun! Magic Potion Workshops Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 April 2025, 10am to 1pm daily. No bookings required.

Thursday 10 April, 9am, Helensvale Auditorium You and your family are invited to The Wild Robot movie adventure Join us on Thursday, 10 April 2025 from 10am at the Helensvale Auditorium for a FREE movie screening of The Wild Robot Get ready for a morning of adventure as we bring this heartwarming story to life on the big screen. Arrive from 9am to purchase movie snacks and drinks in support of Gaven State School P&C Association. Before the movie, stop by the foyer for some Easter arts and crafts — a perfect way to celebrate the upcoming season.

Thursday 10 April, Bunnings across the Gold Coast Hop into store for a fun-filled Easter Family Event! Enjoy a variety of activities including Easter-themed crafts, face painting, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Don't miss out – bookings are essential! Arundel: 5.30 - 7.30pm Burleigh Waters: 5 - 7pm Mermaid Waters: 5 - 7pm Nerang: 5 - 7pm Oxenford: 6 - 8pm Pimpama: 6 - 8pm Bookings: https://www.bunnings.com.au/services/in-store/diy-workshops

Thursday 10 April, 5.30pm, Broadwater Parklands 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: 5.30pm Movie starts : 6pm Event date : Thu, 10th April Location : Broadwater Parklands Movie : The Garfield Movie

Friday 11 April, 10am, Historic Rivermill, Mount Nathan Looking for something fun to do these school holidays? Join us for messy play, slime workshops, and Easter fun this April! Our school holiday sessions are perfect for: 6 months – 8 years for messy play A school holiday Easter event in the barn! Feed the turtles & animals, explore the beautiful Rivermill, and get messy with us! $35 per child, sibling discounts available. Bookings essential: https://www.gumtreekids.com.au/book-online

Friday 11 April, 6.30 -8pm, Runaway Bay Community Centre Roll into fun this Easter! Join us for an epic Roller Skating Disco on 11th April from 6:30PM to 8:00PM! We’ve got fun Easter games, great music, and awesome vibes! Skates available to hire. The first early arrivals will even get an exclusive Easter goodie bag

Saturday 12 April, 11am - 1.30pm, Beenleigh Market Place Easter Bunny Meet & Greet! Hop in for a special visit from the Easter Bunny and receive a FREE Chocolate egg! Easter Bunny will be visiting centre wide! Saturday 12 & 19 April 11 - 11.30am 12 - 12.30pm 1 - 1.30pm