29 Sep 2026 3 more dates Gold Coast Flathead Classic The Gold Coast Flathead Classic is Australia's premier catch-and-release fishing tournament, attracting anglers and families from across the country. Southport Family friendlySports
29 Sep 2026 12 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
30 Sep 2026 6 more dates WANTED – A Cirque Heist: An Interactive Wild West Circus The heist has happened. The suspects are wanted. Everyone under the big top is on the case, including your children. Mount Nathan Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidays
30 Sep 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
01 Oct 2026 10 more dates BLEACH Festival BLEACH Festival is back like you've never seen it before. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMajor events
01 Oct 2026 1 more date Unravel ~ All ages Aerial & Acrobatics Show Get ready for an unforgettable school holiday experience filled with aerial artistry, acrobatics, creativity and a little bit of circus magic! Currumbin Waters Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidaysTalks & workshopsYouth
01 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
01 Oct 2026 BEACON Choir at BLEACH Festival – AUSLAN Interpreted A special musical arrangement of a new poem commissioned for BEACON by best-selling author Holly Ringland, as part of BLEACH Festival. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMusicSchool holidays
02 Oct 2026 Collage for Calm with Michelle Le Plastrier A bright and bold collage workshop led by Artist Michelle Le Plastrier, suitable for all ages and abilities. Helensvale Arts & cultureFamily friendlySeniorsYouth
02 Oct 2026 Shake Your Groove Thing! Led by Artist Riannon McLean, expect great music, easy-to-follow steps, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of good energy. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlySchool holidaysTalks & workshops
02 Oct 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
02 Oct 2026 8 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