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, 12 - 2pm, QT Gold Coast This Easter, we’re stirring up a little magic, sweet, swirled and sprinkled to perfection. Our Shake & Create Easter egg decorating classes invite little bunnies to dive into a world of chocolate-drenched egg decorating delight. With a festive-filled milkshake in one hand and a treasure trove of sweet treats in the other, your tiny chocolatiers will dazzle, dust and drizzle their way to an Easter masterpiece to take home! Hop to the lobby from 12pm till 2pm on: Friday 11th April Thursday 17th April Easter Saturday 19th April For only $30 per child, let the chocolate flow and imaginations run wild at QT Gold Coast these school holidays. Bookings: https://www.qthotels.com/gold-coast/offers/eat-drink/shake-and-create-easter-unleashed-kids-classes/

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

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is Australia's premier pop culture event, where fandom comes to life! We celebrate the worlds of film and television, fantasy, comic books, anime, sci-fi, cartoons, books, gaming and collectables. Join us for a massive weekend of Supa-Star celebrities, cosplay, fan clubs, creative masterclasses, Q&As, tournaments and competitions, and a hall full of shopping possibilities. It's a family-friendly event where all children aged 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paying adult*! Gold Coast Convention Centre Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April 2025 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BsqJ447cw/

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April, 10am - 2pm, Tweed Heads Homemaker Centre Capture the magic this Easter at Tweed Heads Homemaker. Visit on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April from 10am to 2pm and get your photo taken with one of our super cute rabbits. Everyone receives a FREE 5x7 photo and a digital copy to your inbox for you to print additional copies! Don't forget to spend some time in our Craft Zone where you can decorate and take home your very own delicious Easter Cookie. With FREE face painting and fairy floss for the whole family too! Plus the Easter bunny will be hopping around saying hi and handing out Easter Eggs!

12, 13, 17 and 19 April, Pimpama City Shopping Centre Come down to Pimpama City this Easter and meet the furry and fabulous Easter Bunny and friends. Take a selfie, or a family photo, and if you’re lucky you might just receive a free Easter Egg… Check out the Easter themed Train Display, Inflatable decorations and our gorgeous new Bunny Throne. Plus there’ll be FREE popcorn and Face Painting leading up to Easter. Easter Bunny & Friends: 12th, 13th, 17th and 19th April Facepainting: 12th and 19th April Popcorn: 12th, 13th, 17th and 19th April

Saturday 12 April, 7 - 11.15am, Various locations across Division 1 Join Mr Easter Bunny for a hopping good time across Division 1. 7am: Gainsborough Greens parkrun, Pimpama 9am: Pimpama Sports Hub, Chocolate Frenzy til 9.45am 10.30am: Ormeau Community Centre, Chocolate giveaways til 11.15am Please RSVP for catering purposes: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/easter-adventure-with-the-easter-bunny-pimpama-ormeau-tickets-1311277820259

Saturday 12 April, 9 - 10.30am, Davenport Park, Bonogin The Kahlee Townsend Team is proud to present Bonogin's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Please RSVP to ensure we have enough food and Easter Eggs for your little ones https://www.facebook.com/share/1FKQcCRJmf/

Saturday 12 April, from 6pm, Murwillumbah Golf Club The Murwillumbah Golf Club Annual Kids Easter Event will have a massive 40 Chocolate Hamper Raffle. Special Free Kids Disco 6-7.30pm - Lights, glow sticks & games. Visit from the Easter Bunny handing out Free Eggs for all the kiddies at 7.30pm 8pm we will end of the night for the kiddies with a Fire Twirling Show! Bookings for dinner in the restaurant are essential and will book out (02) 66721799 to book a table. https://www.facebook.com/share/162bkM31pk/ 

Saturday 12 April, 6.30pm, Brien Harris Oval, Ormeau 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. Event starts at 4.30pm with kids' activities, face painting, live music, and with food trucks onsite. Then stay for the movie starting at 6.30pm! Movie starts : 6.30pm Event date : Sat, 12 April Location : Brien Harris Oval Movie : Wicked

12 April, 7pm, Paradise Resort, Surfers Paradise Don’t miss out on a spectacular experience at Paradise Resort. Planet Chill will dazzle audiences with fierce ice-skating, mesmerizing acrobatics, hilarious clown antics, and much more in our exclusive one-of-a-kind variety show. Get ready to be amazed by a high-energy performance that promises to captivate and entertain guests of all ages. Join us for an unforgettable show, only at Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Tickets from $20pp or $70 per family. Upcoming show Dates: Saturday 5 April Saturday 12 April Saturday 26 April

Sunday 13 April, registration 9.45am, Sun Valley Park, Ashmore It's on again! Ashmore Community Easter Egg Hunt is back for the 3rd year. Bring the kids and all the family for this great free Easter hunt event! Free for all children 12 years and under. Coffee by GJ'S Sunflower Cafe. Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. Registration from 945am with Easter Egg Hunt starting at 1030am SHARP. All kids must be registered and have a wrist band to participate. Free community event sponsored by Stewart Estate Agents-Team Clarkson, Luke and Suzanne. Please register with the event page so have an idea on numbers.