16 Apr 2026 Adventure Day with Hand Tools With time to explore, create and play, children will develop new skills and enjoy a day of connection, creativity and adventure. NatureSchool holidays Tallebudgera Valley
19 Apr 2026 Sea World Foundation Ocean Clean Up Community Event Volunteer to dive below the surface to remove rubbish from our marine ecosystems or contribute to the cause by helping us pick up litter along the shore. Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusicNature Main Beach
23 Apr 2026 The Living City: Applying the Nature Design Guide Learn how the Nature Design Guide can be applied in practice, and the benefits of embedding nature-positive outcomes into design. NatureTalks & workshops Surfers Paradise
17 May 2026 2 more dates Numinbah-Holding Tight Community field days Join our Holding Tight community field day to help restore habitat linking Springbrook and Lamington National Parks. Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyNatureYouth Numinbah Valley
14 Jun 2026 Native Plants Market A rare opportunity for you to source a diverse range of great priced native plants, including palms, trees, hedges, flowers and edibles. MarketsNature Nerang
27 Jun 2026 Naturally Gold Coast Festival A free, family friendly celebration of our region’s environment and rich biodiversity. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyNatureSchool holidays Mermaid Waters
05 Jul 2026 Gold Coast Whale & Ocean Festival The Gold Coast's Whale & Ocean Festival is a celebration of the precious ocean that is at the heart of the Gold Coast. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyNatureSchool holidays Burleigh Heads
18 Jul 2026 Adventure Race Take on the challenge of an epic 6hr adventure race on the Gold Coast!... Major eventsNatureSports Surfers Paradise
01 Aug 2026 Botanical Bazaar The Botanical Bazaar is the Gold Coast's premier Gardening and Sustainability Festival. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMarketsNature Nerang