03 Apr 2026 12 more dates DinoFest Gold Coast The ultimate outdoor prehistoric experience, with more than 30 life-size, walking and interactive dinosaurs, life-like animatronics and dino-themed activities. Nerang Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlySchool holidays
03 Apr 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. Surfers Paradise Family friendlyMarkets
03 Apr 2026 50 more dates Dreamworld Night Market Moonlight Night Market is the Northern Gold Coast's newest food market, located inside Dreamworld!... Coomera Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets
04 Apr 2026 14 more dates Australian Age Championships The largest annual event on the Swimming Australia calendar, the Australian Age Championships. Southport Family friendlyMajor eventsSports
05 Apr 2026 50 more dates HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct. Surfers Paradise Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets
05 Apr 2026 50 more dates Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale Carrara Markets is famous for its Sunday morning Car Boot Sale!... Carrara Family friendlyMarkets
05 Apr 2026 Easter Eggstravaganza A fun‑filled day of free family activities including an Easter scavenger adventure, a meet‑and‑greet with the Easter Bunny, and more! Hope Island Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlySchool holidays
05 Apr 2026 2 more dates Sunday Sounds Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of free live music and fun at Paradise Point Parklands. Paradise Point Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyMusic
05 Apr 2026 Easter United The Gold Coast's premier Easter event! Easter United promises an afternoon filled with family fun bringing people together from all over our city. Southport Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusic
08 Apr 2026 Kari Foundation Unity Day The Unity Day event is an incredible day of celebrating diversity, culture, and community. Carrara Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendly
10 Apr 2026 Art Explorers Join us for Art Explorers – HOTA Gallery tours for little people with big imaginations. Surfers Paradise Family friendlySchool holidays
11 Apr 2026 SQRCHDI: Champion of Champions Championships of Australia A spectacular weekend of Highland Dancing championships and supporting events! Carrara Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly