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 - 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!
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 - 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 - 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.
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!
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
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 - 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.
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, 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, 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
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
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 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
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.
14 - 19 April, 10am -1pm daily (excluding Good Friday), Stockland Burleigh Heads, near ALDI Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with our free Easter craft workshops. They will enjoy getting creative with a different Easter-themed workshop each day. Bookings not required. WORKSHOPS: Monday 14 April | Create your own Easter Peg Character Tuesday 15 April | Easter Bunny Cookie Decorating Wednesday 16 April | Create your own Foam Bunny Thursday 17 April | Decorate your own Easter Bonnet Saturday 19 April | Decorate your own Easter Tote Bag
14 - 20 April, 12 - 4pm daily (excluding Good Friday), Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise We’re serving up a basket-full of fun for your little bunnies. 🐰 Catch the Easter Bunny hopping through the centre from 12pm–4pm - keep your eyes peeled for some sweet surprises. 🎨 Free face painting on Level 1 from 12pm–4pm. Watch the kids transform into the cutest characters.
Monday 14 - Thursday 17 April, 10am - 1pm, Centre Court, Opposite Target, Tweed Mall Join in the fun with this cute FREE Bunny Sock Workshop at Tweed Mall! Each child will receive a Bunny Sock Kit and take home a chocolate egg as a sweet surprise! Bookings not required.
15, 16, 19 April, Mermaid Beach Tavern Hop into Easter fun at Mermaid Beach Tavern with a FREE Slime Workshop (April 15), Easter Cupcake Decorating (April 16), and a visit from the Easter Bunny with a FREE egg hunt (April 19)! Bookings required https://mermaidbeachtavern.com.au/whats-on
15 April, 9.30am, Helensvale Library 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://www.facebook.com/share/1AG9ov1wRR/
16, 17 and 19 April, Southport Park Shopping Centre The Easter Bunny is hopping into Southport Park! Hop by for FREE family photos taken on your own device —perfect for capturing those special moments with your loved ones!
Thursday 17 April, 9.30 - 11.30am, Globe Trotters Travel Cafe, Mudgeeraba Hop on over, don't be late, an egg-citing hunt awaits! Join us for crafts and Easter cheer, the best event of the year! Crafts start first, then the hunt's a go, for just $2, come join the show! Tickets required, bookings essential. https://www.facebook.com/share/1X1csL42at/
Thursday 17 April and Saturday 19 April, 10am - 1pm, The Pines Elanora Don’t miss the Easter Bunny when he hops on into The Pines Elanora to visit with all his friends this Easter! Kids can say ‘Hi’, have a photo taken and enjoy a special chocolate treat! But hurry, E.B has a busy schedule so he can’t stick around for long.
Thursday 17 April, Burleigh Leagues Club Hop along to Burleigh Leagues Club for an Eggstravaganza of family fun, delicious chocolate Easter eggs and cash! Here’s the line-up: 5:30 PM: Kids Magic Show with Magic Mike 6:30 PM: Danny Fai Fai on stage entertaining you with live music until 9:30 PM 7:00 PM: Raffle Draws – 40 prizes up for grabs, including Chocolate Easter Hampers, Seafood Vouchers, and Meat Trays
Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April Cavill Lane, 3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise GOOD FRIDAY 18th April, 12.30 - 2pm LIVE & FREE Easter Magic Show by Matt Hollywood. This fun, family-friendly show is an AMAZING eggciting treat!! Doors open at 12pm, Level 1 at Illusions Magic Theatre. This event is suitable for children 6 years and older. Seats cannot be reserved and entry is on a first in first serve basis. Audiences are welcome to start lining up at the door from 11am. Venue capacity is 100ppl. EASTER SATURDAY 19th April Get ready for family-fun to funky live music classics. Enjoy Easter Bunny visits from 12-3pm, roving bunnies from 2:30-4:30pm EASTER SUNDAY 20th April Celebrate Easter in the Laneway with bunny visits and FREE face-painting from 12-3pm
Friday 18 April, 3-8pm, Murwillumbah Showgrounds, Branding Rail HOP INTO THE FUN – EASTER FOOD NIGHT MARKETS! FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING! Get ready for a night filled with delicious eats, shopping, and good vibes! Here's what's waiting for you: Food Trucks Galore – Burgers, tacos, and everything in between! Dessert Heaven – Sweet treats you won’t want to miss. Retail Stalls – Shop local and discover unique goodies. Live Music – Chill out with the soulful sounds of tba So grab your crew, bring the kids, and make it a night to remember!
Saturday 19 April, 10am - 1pm, Benowa Village Shopping Centre Join the Easter fun at Benowa Village! Meet the Easter Bunny and Alice, and join in a free Easter basket craft workshop! No bookings required
Saturday 19 April, 6.30pm, Paradise Point 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. Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie: Barbie Movie Start: 7pm Event date: Sat, 19th April Location: Paradise Point Parklands
Important info!! The festival runs over 3 days 2nd to 4th May It is a ticketed fundraising eventTickets will go on sale at the end of MarchTickets will only be available through ticketing agent "Ticketebo" or via registered bus tours. All information is on our website www.kalbarsunflowers.com.auKalbar Sunflower Farm is closed until the Festival Enjoy our one million sunflowers in 2025, this year we are working on some incredible new features (think over 50 photo props) but we can’t tell you everything yet but you will want to make sure you have your phones charged to take lots of photos. Our Children’s Hub will also include an Animal Petting Farm for the first time, lots of free art and craft activities for the little ones and free face painting and tattoos – sunflower ones of course. Live entertainment will feature each day with some new talent on board for your enjoyment. The River 94.9 Maze will be back and full of surprises. We have made sure that there are food choices for everyone, from our Mater Devonshire Tea marquee which will be serving lovely fresh scones with jam and cream and fresh sandwiches, our special event lunches, and gala dinner and of course a wide array of food trucks for you to choose from. Market stalls with everything sunflower you can imagine to browse through. We will again have Pick your Own Flowers $2 a stem or you can purchase a pre-cut bunch as you leave the festival, our band of volunteers will be working hard to keep the flowers stocked. All funds raised through the flower sales goes to our charity partners - The Mater Foundation - to provide funds for a Cancer Care Nurse and the Ipswich Hospital Foundation for the purchase of a cuddle bed for the palliative care ward. Our sensory garden will be back bigger and better, as well as a longer wheelchair accessible track and a secret fairy garden. Sunflower Memorial - for $2 (funds go to Cancer Care) you can purchase a pre-painted yellow rock, write the name of our loved one you are missing and place in our giant sunflower. Another first this year is our Community Mural Project. Get hands on and paint a small piece of these two fabulous murals which will be donated to community organisations at the end of the festival. Program of events, vendors and site map will be online from 1st March. https://www.facebook.com/share/14zqdAQmDm/