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/

Friday 4 April, Bim'bimba Park, Pimpama Street Feast is coming to you with a big one! Join us for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music. Full lineup to be announced! Watch this space! Street Feast - Pimpama 4th April 4pm until late $3 Entry Per Person Bim'bimba Park https://www.facebook.com/share/12GuCjtTGAH/

Friday 4 April, 6pm, 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. We will have a robot themed craft activity from 2.30pm – 5.30pm for kids to get involved in prior to the movies. Movie starts : 6pm Event date : Fri, 4th April Location : Broadwater Parklands Movie : The Wild Robot https://www.facebook.com/share/15AfRu2pnv/ 

Saturday 5 April, David Fleay Wildlife Park, Burleigh Heads Gold Coast Locals can enjoy free entry to David Fleay Wildlife Park at their Locals Open Day! There will be plenty of kids activities including face painting, wildlife encounters and ranger talks. Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon with a selection of tea and freshly baked scones or enjoy a wholesome lunchtime at Fleay’s Café. Don’t miss the chance to grab a discount on annual passes, ensuring you can return for more adventures throughout the year. You must present ID with Gold Coast address to receive free entry.

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April MontiiCo Warehouse, 4/7 Hansen Court, Coomera Our famous MontiiCo on-site Warehouse Sale is back, and this time it's bigger than ever! SAT 5TH April 8AM-3PM SUN 6TH April 8AM-12PM Don't miss your chance to drop by, say hello and grab some MEGA bargains, like bumpers and lids from $3, and our famous Lunch Bags from $15. We're talking exclusive, onsite only deals of up to 70% off, free gifts and products starting from just $1!!

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!

Saturday 5 April, 9.30am - 11.30am Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, 182 Maudsland Road, Maudsland Family Fun Open Day! 102.9 Hot Tomato will be joining us with fun activities and giveaways on the day! Face painting fun, reptile encounters and a jumping castle! Food and coffee will be available for purchase. Heaps of exciting activities for the whole family!

5 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 6 April, from 3pm, Frascott Park, Varsity Lakes Hop into Varsity Lakes as we celebrate Easter at Frascott EGGSTRAVAGANZA on Sunday 6th April 2025 from 3pm! There are free kids’ activities , art and crafts , animal petting zoo , trackless train , delicious food , live entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself ! There will also be an Easter bonnet competition with Chocolate EGG giveaway ! And be sure to bring your rug to secure your spot on the grass to watch an Outdoor Movie screening at 6:15pm. The event is totally FREE, so head down and enjoy the fun! It’s all brought to you by Division 11 Councillor Dan Doran – City of Gold Coast, alongside community partners Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre.

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.