As we head into the Christmas Season in Gold Coast City, there are many exciting opportunities to fill your weekend with some sunshine, shopping and relaxed entertainment!
SHOP
Start your Christmas shopping early with some unique gifts from our local markets. The popular Burleigh State School Village Markets are on the first and third Sunday of every month. The market features an amazing array of creative boutique stall holders – so you are bound to find the perfect Santa-sack-stuffers, as well as exceptional gifts for even the fussiest recipient! Get in early for some morning browsing – the markets open at 7am. Visit: thevillagemarketsgc.com.au
Miami Marketta Street Food in on Saturday Nights from 4pm-10pm at Rabbit & Cocoon. Sample some delicious offerings from food around the world. Gluten Free Bretonne Crepes anyone? The Miami Marketta is located at 23 Hillcrest Ave Miami.
Keep in mind next month’s Mummy Tree Markets at Robina State School on 7th December are always a fabulous venue for finding unique and many handmade items for kids.
Finally, stock up on some fresh organic produce from the Organic Farmers Markets at Miami State School on Sunday morning.
SCREAM!
For some frightening entertainment… In true Halloween Fashion, head on down to Movie World for their “Friday Nights” http://movieworld.com.au/fright-nights/overview.aspx
“Get your ticket to Fright Nights and experience the most terrifying night of your life!
With horrifying mazes sure to send chills down your spine, crazy creatures lurking around every corner and insane shows, this Fright Nights is guaranteed to be the scariest yet!
The event contains extremely scary themes and experiences and is not recommended for children under the age of 14 years.”
READ
And for something a little more calming, spend half an hour reading to your kids on Saturday at Robina Library – Saturday tales. Come down and share some stories old and new with the kids. 11.15am – 11.45am.
RACE
If you are fighting fit and keen (not to mention a little loopy!), register now for the inaugural Kirra Beach Bash! It’s happening on Sunday 3rd of November on Kirra Beach. This event will be great to watch as well!Contestants navigate a challenging beach obstacle course. http://www.beachbash.com.au
Also coming up: Gatorade Qld Triathlon – Sunday 17th November Robina Parkway, Robina http://www.qldtriseries.com.au
CHILL
Mandala Organic Arts Café –for a mere $5 you can chill to the soul and blues sounds of Alex Bowen and/or Felicity Lawless’s world music on Saturday night. Mandala is located in Mermaid Beach. Just 10 minutes drive from Robina Town Centre. For more details visit http://www.mandalaorganicarts.com.au/
LOOK
Spend a few hours looking viewing the offerings at Gold Coast International Marine Expo in Coomera – Gold Coast City’s marine precinct. The Gold Coast International Marine Expo is a free entry, free car parking event that showcases exhibitors from all marine leading brands. The Expo has everything from kayaks to superyachts, fishing rods to accessories and everything else in between on display.
It also boasts a comprehensive program of events with numerous exciting attractions and demonstrations for the whole family over the action packed three days.
It will be a fun time for young and old at the Club Marine Shipyard Party with a host of live entertainment, great food and an impressive fireworks display at 7pm to celebrate the 2013 Gold Coast International Marine Expo.
The family event kicks off from 3.30pm on Saturday, November 2 with a raft of entertainment including, live DJ, acoustic soloist, live music from The Accidents, and a performance by funny man Col Elliott among the line-up.
A host of fun entertainment will keep everybody happy including the illuminated Under the Sea stilt walkers who will entertain children and the young at heart from 5.30pm.
There will also be a Connect 4 tournament and a silent auction where party goers can bid on a selection of “big boys toys” items, including two remote controlled race boats valued at $5,000 each.
The Club Marine Shipyard Party is open to the public with free entry and will be held at the waterfront Main Stage at Expo from 3.30pm on Saturday November 2.
The Gold Coast International Marine Expo is a not-for-profit, action packed, family friendly event that offers a unique behind the scenes view of the diverse and fascinating marine industry.
For more information visit www.gcmarineexpo.com.au
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