Kids on the coast

June 4-14

THE WINTERSUN FESTIVAL

When/where: Wintersun Showcase Arena, Marine Pde, Coolangatta (and various Coolangatta/Tweed locations)

A 10-day retro festival celebrating the swing and tribute era with over 100 bands including international acts. Enjoy market stalls, fairground, street parades and lots of family fun. Let the good times roll!
Cost: Most events are free
Details: Phone: 1300 135 847 or visit
www.wintersun.org.au


June 6

BABY AND KIDS MARKET

When/where: 9am-12pm at Carrara Indoor Stadium, Nerang- Broadbeach Rd, Carrara

The Baby and Kids’ market offers a huge range of preloved baby and kids’ goods from prams to cots, toys and books, clothes and shoes. Enjoy a morning of bargain hunting and grab a deal! (Note – cash sales only).

Cost: Entry $3 / kids free

Details: Phone 1300 554 476 or visit
www.babykidsmarket.com.au



June 6

JUGGLE JUNGLE FUN

When/where: From 10am-1pm at Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

Who’s got the rhythm of the drums? Take the kids down to try their hand at juggling, hula hoops, tribal drumming and line walking – great ways to encourage coordination, not to mention have some fun too!

Cost: Free

Details: Phone 5526 0900 or visit
www.threeworlds.com.au



June 6

HIP HOP DANCE PARTY

When/where: 10am-12pm. The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove.

Join in this hip hop dance party and JettRoc Designer Kidswear searches for their new ‘face’.

Cost: $5 proceeds go to 4ASD Kids

Details 5577 6500



June 11

GOLD COAST BAND FEST

When/where: From 9am-10pm at the Gold Coast Arts Centre, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast Band Fest is a festival of parades, displays and concerts from the best bands all over Queensland. Be entertained by brass bands, marching displays, solos and concert bands.

Cost: Under $10

Details: www.qba.org.au/states2010



June 13

MAKE AND FLY A KITE WORKSHOP

When/where: from 10am- 12noon at Riesenwebber Park, Jacobs Well Rd, Jacobs Well

Won’t the kids think you’re cool if you can make a kite that can actually fly! A great activity for the whole family to do together.

Cost: Free

Details: Phone Busy Bodies on 1300 780 447



June 13

GREEN DAY OUT

When/where: From 9am-5pm at Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

Learn more about living a green lifestyle. Enjoy music and wildlife shows, taste local products and learn how to live a more responsible lifestyle. There will also be a petting zoo for the kids and life sizes characters teaching and entertaining the children.

Cost: Gold coin donation

Details: www.gecko.org.au/greendayout



18 June-20 June

BRISBANE PREGNANCY BABIES AND CHILDREN EXPO 2010

When/where: From 10am-4pm daily at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Expert advice for pregnant and new mums all under one roof. Check out new products in the marketplace and gather as many tips as you can fit in your nappy bag!
Cost: Adults $14, Pensioners $10 and children under 14 are free
Details: www.pbcexpo.com.au/brisbane





June 19

MUDGEERABA CREEK STATE SCHOOL WINTER FAIR

When/where: From 10am-4pm at the School Oval Corner of Hardy’s Rd and Gold Coast-Springbrook Rd, Mudgeeraba

Everyone is welcome to join in this fun family day out at the fair! There will be rides, market alley, delicious food and even an official Guinness World Record attempt!

Cost: Free entry

Details: Phone: 0404 775 828



June 19

BULLS ON THE BEACH

When/where: From 5.30pm-10.30pm at Sea World Car Park, The Spit, Main Beach

Excitement for the whole family with rodeo fun! That’s right a real country rodeo beside our beautiful beaches including food and entertainment.

Cost: $25 for adults and children under 12 are free.

Details: www.bullsonthebeach.com



June 20

2010 CHILDREN’S HEALTH
& WELLBEING EXPO

When/where: From 10am-3pm at Albert Waterways Hall, Broadbeach

A fun day out for the whole family with heaps of tips on making our children as healthy as they can be! There will be outdoor activities for the kids, food and entertainment.

Cost: Free

Details: www.childrensfitnesscentre.com.au



June 23

MUMZ WITH BUBZ MORNING TEA

When/where: From 9.30am-10.30am at Birch Carroll Coyle Cinema, Australia Fair, Marine Pde, Southport

A great morning out for mums to connect with other mums, enjoy a flick, complementary morning tea and the expertise of guest speaker Kip McGrath from Kip McGrath Education Centre.

Cost: Cost of a movie for members

Details: Register at www.australiafair.com.au



FREE FUN IN THE PARK WITH THE FUN TEAM

When/where: from 9:30am-11:30am at Pacific Pines Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines

Burn some energy and have some fun with the little ones! Two hours of fun (they say parents can relax while the kids keep busy) with a jumping castle and free drink and healthy snack.

Cost: Free

Details: Bookings are required, phone
The Fun Team 5559 0957





June 26-27

MUDGEERABA SHOW

When/where: Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Cnr of Mudgeeraba and Worongary Rds

A bit of a country fair right here in the city! Enjoy show bags, rides, trick riders, the pet parade, Ute muster and so much more.
A fun day out.

Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids, $25 family pass

Details: www.mudgeerabashow.org.au



June 26-July 16

ECO RANGERS AT CURRUMBIN

When/where: From 9am-3.30pm during school holidays at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Tomewin Drive, Currumbin
Get closer to Australian wildlife at Currumbin this school holidays with a fun and educational day of activities as an Eco-Ranger. Feed the lorikeets and kangaroos, learn about animal care, join behind the scene vet tours and more!
Cost: $49 per child (additional children at $44) includes food
Details: www.cws.org.au





June 27

GREAT AUSSIE BARBECUE

When/where: From 11am-5.30pm at Eileen Peters Park, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is throwing a beachside bash: a barbecue hosted by ‘Two Chefs’ including live demos and tips. There will also be market stalls, music, cricket and a fireworks display to wrap up the day.

Cost: Free

Details: www.surfersparadisefestival.com.au





July 3

GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON

When/where: racing starts from 6am near the Southport Pool, Marine Pde, Southport

What motivation to see tens of thousands racing to meet their challenge and conquer the distance. There are even junior dashes for the kids, a 2km or 4km run.

Cost: Varied for each event

Details: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au



July 3-7

BILLABONG OCCY’S GROM COMP

When/where: Gold Coast (TBC)

Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilipo is back in search of the nation’s hottest junior surfers. This is one of the notorious events for juniors and fun to watch for all surf lovers.

Cost: Free for spectators

Details: www.surfingqueensland.com



July 18-25

GOLD COAST PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WEEK

When/where: All over the Gold Coast
Get active, be inspired and have fun in the Gold Coast’s first week long physical activity festival. People of all ages can sample a wide variety of fun activities throughout the week including a free active and healthy fun day on Sunday the 18th of July and over 100 free and low cost activities to throughout the week.
Cost: Free
Details: www.getactivegoldcoast.com.au





July 21

MUMZ WITH BUBZ MORNING TEA

When/where: From 9.30am-10.30am at Birch Carroll Coyle Cinema, Australia Fair, Marine Pde, Southport

A great morning out for mums to connect with other mums, enjoy a flick, complementary morning tea and the expertise of guest speaker Elaine Harvey from Lullababy SOS.

Cost: Cost of a movie for members

Details: Register at www.australiafair.com.au



July 23-25

GOLD COST HOME SHOW AND CARAVAN AND CAMPING EXPO

When/where: From 9am-4pm at Parklands, Smith St (Cnr Parklands Dr), Southport
Check out the latest in home products including renovation tips, gardening and much more! See the latest in camping and caravanning. Free rides for the kids, cooking demos, and prizes!
Cost: Adults $8, Seniors $6 and kid are free with an adult
Details: Phone 1800 671 588 or visit
www.australianevents.com.au





July 24-25

ANNUAL PIONEER RALLY

When/where: From 10am-3pm at Heritage Park, 193 Rifle Range Rd, Pimpama

A bit of a history lesson for the kids where you can take a ride around the park on a double decker bus or check out the old trucks, tractors, vintage cars and more. There will be a grand parade, food and drinks available.

Cost: $8 and children under 13 are free

Details: Phone 3200 8673



July 24-25

MINIATURE TRAINS ON THE COAST

When/where: From 9am-5pm at Ashmore Police Citizens Youth Club, Dominions Rd, Ashmore
The Miniature Train Club presents a model railway exhibition with over 20 working models. There will be retail stands and even a Thomas the Tank U-drive.
Cost: Adults $5, concession $3 and family pass $15
Details: Phone 5534 3304





July 24-25

GIRL’S SURF SLAM QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

When/where: Gold Coast (TBC)

A fun day out to watch the girls rip it up! Women competing for the state titles and also the junior rippers trying to grab a spot in the trials for the 2011 Roxy Pro World Tour event.

Cost: Free for spectators

Details: www.surfingqueensland.com



July 25

ZERO TO FIVE MARKETS

When/where: from 9am-12pm. Upper Coomera State College, 137 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera

The ultimate market for your children’s needs! A huge range of pre-loved baby, maternity and kids’ goods from prams to cots and toys and books to clothes and shoes. In amongst the bargain hunting, there will be face painting fun.

Cost: Entry is $3 and kids are free

Details: www.zero2five.com.au