Gold Coast City Council – Active & Healthy Holiday Program
School Holidays – Saturday 21 September to 6 October 2013
Check out a range of family friendly free and low cost activities run across Gold Coast City here.
Friday 20 September 2013
Groove n Food Festival – Burleigh Heads, Miami and Nobbys
Three big days and nights of music, food, art and fun for all the family are on offer this weekend in Gold Coast City at the Groove n Food Festival, spanning across Burleigh Heads, Miami and Nobbys.
Featuring degustation lunches, ‘Dress me GC’ fashion lunch and fantastic fusion of Burleigh Brewing Co. and Ambarella Fine Foods, this Friday’s lineup of events is nothing short of epic.
Loads of local live music will entertain the masses, as well as kids activities and crafts and delectable offerings from local restaurants and cafes.
Don’t miss a sunny Sunday afternoon session of ‘Get your Groove On’ open mic winners as well as Avoka performing live.
It’s lively, its local and bound to be delicious. Be sure to get along this weekend.
For more information, visit Groove n Food Festival
Friday Brew Jams Special Event – Burleigh Brewing Co.
As part of the massive Groove n Food Festival taking place this weekend, Burleigh Brewing Co. are putting on a special event for Friday Brew Jams.
Local chef James Barnes teams up with Ambarella Fine Foods to create delicious and delectable gourmet goodness to join your tasty, tantalising Burleigh Brewing Co. beer.
There’ll be live music to entertain your ears while you chow down on some of Gold Coast City’s best food and beer – what better way to start your weekend?
For more information, visit Friday Brew Jams Special Event
Swell Sculpture Festival, Currumbin Beach (13-22 September)
Don’t miss the final few days of this display of over 50 sculptures from Gold Coast, national and international artists at Currumbin Beach. This free outdoor exhibition is open all day/night with a selection of sculptures revealing a new verve as they are lit up under the southern sky.
Visitors can view the range of sculptures day or night, attend informative artist talks, discover new perspectives at the ‘The Couch’, wander through the Swell Smalls Gallery and participate in artist master classes and childrens’ workshops.
The annual Swell Sculpture Festival inspires, amuses and uplifts, and captures the hearts and minds of all who visit.
Visit http://www.swellsculpture.com.au/ for further details.
Gold Coast Jazz and Blues present Caxton Street Jazz Band – Arts Centre, Gold Coast
They’re renowned for their energetic, uplifting and entertaining performances and they are coming to Gold Coast City, performing live at the monthly Gold Coast Jazz and Blues show.
They are 6 piece musical group Caxton Street Jazz Band and they’re bringing their classic hot jazz to Gold Coast City this Friday night.
For a swinging good time, come along to the Arts Centre this Friday.
For tickets, visit Gold Coast Jazz and Blues – Arts Centre, Gold Coast
Gold Coast City Ballet Farewell Gala – Arts Centre, Gold Coast
In a big farewell gala performance, Gold Coast City Ballet will perform a fusion of ballet classics, including Swan Lake and Nutcracker.
Be dazzled by this dance spectacular and head along to the Gold Coast City Ballet Gala this Friday.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Gold Coast City Ballet Farewell Gala
Saturday 21 September 2013
Family and Furry Friends Fun Day – Frascott Park, Varsity Lakes
Looking for a local family and pet friendly event this weekend? Look no further than the Family and Furry Friends Fun Day at Frascott Park in Varsity Lakes.
Featuring free kids’ activities, prizes and giveaways, pet displays and information, music, entertainment and BBQ, this Fun Day is a great way to get out and experience the Gold Coast City sunshine.
Bring your family, your pet, your friends and mingle with your local community members and meet your local Councillor, Jan Grew.
For more information, contact Christine Collins, Community Development Officer on 5581 5239.
Gold Coast Acoustic Music Festival – Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
From 1pm to 8pm this Saturday check out a selection of folk and bluegrass bands plus jamming and workshops. Includes open mic and Mudgeeraba muster selection.
Visit www.coastacoustics.com.au for more information.
The Kids Weekend – Surfers Paradise Beach and Foreshore
Kick off the school holidays with a bang this weekend at the Kids Weekend in Surfers Paradise.
The coastal precinct of Surfers will be transformed with all things kids, including appearances from Spongebob Squarepants, Ronald McDonald and his friends Grimace, Birdie and Hamburglar.
Star Wars, train and lego displays, mini-golf, rock climbing, face painting and cupcake decorating are just some of the great offerings, as well as screenings of great films on the beach big screen by night.
Sunday will close out the weekend with a huge fireworks display. Keep the kids entertained this weekend and get to Surfers Paradise for a piece of the action.
For more information, visit The Kids Weekend
‘Fobulous’ presented by The Laughing Samoans – Arts Centre, Gold Coast
They’ve blown up the Pacific stage and now they’re coming to Gold Coast City with their newest show – it’s The Laughing Samoans bringing you ‘Fobulous’, a clever, clean and continually comedic show that will have you in stitches.
For tickets and more information, visit The Laughing Samons – Arts Centre, Gold Coast
Sunday 22 September 2013
Flashback Sunday presents The Breakfast Club – Event Cinemas, Robina
Event Cinemas Robina takes you back to 1985 this Sunday with a flashback screening of epic coming of age drama The Breakfast Club.
Reminisce this Sunday for just $9 and watch this great classic on the big screen.
For more information, visit Event Cinemas Robina
