06 Oct 2026 BEACON A bright and bold BEACON of belonging this epic, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 10 days of BLEACH Festival. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMusicSchool holidays Surfers Paradise
06 Oct 2026 5 more dates BLEACH Festival BLEACH Festival is back like you've never seen it before. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMajor events Surfers Paradise
06 Oct 2026 Messy Play: Halloween Disney and Friends A Halloween morning of hands on, taste safe sensory play for little ones by the Coomera River, themed around Disney characters and friends. Family friendlyTalks & workshops Mount Nathan
06 Oct 2026 5 more dates PERSPECTA II – 7 Artists exploring LAND, SEA, RIVER and HOME PERSPECTA II invites visitors to step into a continuing dialogue between artists and the environments that surround, shape and inspire us. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly Currumbin Waters
07 Oct 2026 50 more dates Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets A free, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beachside, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm. Family friendlyMarkets Surfers Paradise
09 Oct 2026 49 more dates Dreamworld Night Market Moonlight Night Market is the Northern Gold Coast's newest food market, located inside Dreamworld!... Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets Coomera
09 Oct 2026 7 more dates Rock On Ice – The Variety Ice Skating Show An electrifying ice skating spectacular that celebrates the evolution of rock music from the 1950s to today's biggest anthems. Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidays Surfers Paradise
10 Oct 2026 1 more date fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival Welcome to the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival! Experience an unforgettable weekend of running, entertainment and celebration on the stunning Southern Gold Coast. Family friendlyMajor eventsSports Coolangatta
10 Oct 2026 29 more dates Burleigh Market A community farmers market with a difference. Do your weekly shop, dig through our arts, crafts and plants or grab a coffee while listening to local artists. Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets Burleigh Heads