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. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMusicSchool holidays
06 Oct 2026 5 more dates BLEACH Festival BLEACH Festival is back like you've never seen it before. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMajor events
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. Mount Nathan Family friendlyTalks & workshops
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. Currumbin Waters Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly
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. Surfers Paradise Family friendlyMarkets
09 Oct 2026 49 more dates Dreamworld Night Market Moonlight Night Market is the Northern Gold Coast's newest food market, located inside Dreamworld!... Coomera Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets
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. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidays
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. Coolangatta Family friendlyMajor eventsSports
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. Burleigh Heads Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets
10 Oct 2026 3 more dates Gold Coast Open House Explore your city! The Gold Coast Architecture Festival is a celebration of the urban landscape, highlighting the extraordinary local buildings, places and spaces. Arts & cultureFamily friendlyTalks & workshops
10 Oct 2026 ParentPulse: The Rhythm of Raising Great Kids Mini Parenting Conference with speakers, workshops and more Varsity Lakes Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyTalks & workshops
10 Oct 2026 ArtLab BLEACH Festival Edition – Psychedelic Kaleidoscopes ArtLab workshops respond to HOTA Gallery exhibitions, providing kids with the opportunity to explore ideas, materials and techniques and create unique artworks of their own. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyTalks & workshops