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Gold Coast Weekly | Issue #10

Issue #10: Holidays are the perfect opportunity to discover new activities and have fun. So grab your mates and check out what's on offer across the Gold Coast these school holidays.

Obstacle courses

Burn off some energy with obstacle courses

Active & Healthy inflatable ninja challenge skill session

See how fast you can jump, climb, and slide through this huge inflatable course and explore a variety of ball sports in a fun environment.

Active & Healthy colour blast obstacle course

Dress in white and get ready for an explosion of water and colour as we have some serious fun with a range of water-based games and challenges.

Active & Healthy Blazepod warriors

Come along for an action-packed kids' fitness adventure with reaction drills and fun games using interactive Blazepods.

Children dancing

Bust a move with dancing workshops

Active & Healthy footloose acrobatics intensive workshop

Dress up in your best footloose attire and learn new skills, work on your flexibility and strength.

Active & Healthy little movers break class

Have you got a little groover who is eager to break it down? Discover the art of Hip Hop Break dancing.

Bubble disco party

Bubbles, pop-up playgroups and sound healing!

Kid friendly sound healing and fun food workshops

Relax during this one-hour sound healing meditation followed by a creative and inspiring discussion on nutrition.

Active & Healthy pop-up playgroup with Sparky Do Dah

Head down to the park for some engaging outdoor play with activities suitable for all ages and abilities, including stilts, juggling sticks, balance games, throwing games and varied games of skill.

Giant bubble play space

Experience the enchanting world of bubbles, where you'll find an assortment of generously filled buckets brimming with giant bubble solution.

Check out the full Active & Healthy Autumn holiday program.

Naturally gc kids events

NaturallyGC Autumn Holiday Program

Get the kids involved with nature this school holidays.

The program offers a range of free indoor and nature-based activities including:

  • NaturallyGC koala kids
  • Water bugs under the microscope
  • Wildlife encounters
  • Creatures of the creek
  • Creatures of the dark (8+)
  • Nature’s art and craft
  • Become a wildlife vet.

Tickets go live Sunday 24 March. Be quick, as they book out fast!

Beaches workshops

Beaches workshops

Bring the kids to one of our free, fun educational workshops to learn all about our beautiful beaches.

Sandcastles and Science is a play-based workshop where we’ll use sandcastles and water to simulate erosion.

Or join our dune planting workshop where you’ll get your hands sandy planting natives and helping to keep our dunes healthy.

Book your spot now!

Basketball shootarounds

Shootarounds at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre

On Friday, 5 April, we're hosting the ultimate School Holiday Shootaround Showdown event.

For just $5.50 per person, you'll have unlimited access to the courts from 4-8pm, complete with a live DJ to keep the vibe pumping! Whether you're a basketball pro or just looking to have a good time, everyone is welcome.

Parents, we've got you covered too! Take advantage of our hot desks, so you can get some work done while the kids play. 

The kiosk will be open, serving up snacks and drinks to keep you fuelled up. Just remember to bring your own ball. Kids under 14, need to be accompanied by an adult.

Broadwater Parklands events

Broadwater Parklands

Meet the Easter Bunny

Hippity hoppity, the Easter Bunny is on his way with free mini chocolate Easter eggs!

Meet the Easter Bunny as he hops around Broadwater Parklands between the Great Lawn and the Rockpools for Easter Sunday.

Little green thumbs gardening workshop

Introducing children to the wonders of nature, providing environmental awareness and a hands-on experience.

Land Train Rides

All aboard the Broadwater Express! Grab the kids and explore the Broadwater Parklands on our free land train. Hop on at the Great Lawn cruise on up to the Peninsula Playground where the kids can have a play and, when you're done, hop back on the train back to the Great Lawn area.

Bike workshops

Bike workshops

Book a spot with our expert instructors across the city for a free bike workshop, each designed for riders of all ages and abilities, including:

  • Training wheels to two wheels
  • Children's bike skills
  • Absolute beginners on bikes
  • Adult bike skills
  • Weekend social rides
  • Better bike maintenance.

Make sure you bring along your own bike, helmet, appropriate riding clothes and water. Please don't worry if you are new to bike riding or feeling nervous, our instructors will provide all the guidance you need.

Find a bike workshop near you.

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