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School holidays are here, and so is the familiar chorus of “I’m bored.” So we’ve done the heavy lifting for you.
Whether you’re chasing winter waves, theme park thrills, family-friendly festivals or a few low-cost ways to get everyone out of the house, there’s plenty happening across the Gold Coast and beyond.
We’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly events and activities happening across Queensland from now until July 12.
Your holiday survival guide starts here.
❄️ Dreamworld Winterfest: until Sunday 12 July 2026, during park hours; enjoy winter activities at Dreamworld, Coomera, with ice skating, rides and wildlife encounters.
🦸 DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains: until Sunday 12 July 2026, 10 am-5 pm; character shows and parade fun take over Warner Bros. Movie World, Oxenford.
🎪 Ashton’s Great Australian Circus: until Sunday 12 July 2026, selected sessions; family circus show at Broadwater Parklands, Southport, with acrobatics, motorbike stunts and classic big-top acts.
📚 Gold Coast Libraries Game On!: until Friday 10 July 2026, library hours; kids aged 6-12 can join free sport-themed library crafts at various Gold Coast libraries.
🦘 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary School Holiday Programs: until to Friday 3 July 2026, program times vary; kids can join wildlife and conservation activities at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
🎨 Drop-In, Do Art!!!: until to Friday 3 July 2026, 10 am-2 pm; free drop-in art making for all ages at HOTA Gallery, Bundall.
🎭 Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime: Wednesday 1 to Saturday 11 July 2026, multiple morning and afternoon sessions; a family pantomime at Spotlight Theatre Basement, Benowa, with comedy, music and audience fun.
🌻 Eco Arts: Wednesday 1 and Thursday 9 July 2026, 9 am-2 pm; kids can make nature-based artworks at Schuster Park, Tallebudgera, using flowers, rocks and other natural materials.
💡 Young Engineers School Holiday Program: Wednesday 1, Thursday 2, Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July 2026, 9 am-3.30 pm; kids can build LEGO and robotics projects at All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac.
🪵 Hand Tools and Bush Craft: Thursday 2 July 2026, 9 am-2 pm; children can learn practical outdoor making skills at Gibson Park, Tallebudgera Valley.
🏀 Harlem Globetrotters: Thursday 2 July 2026, 7 pm; the 100 Year Tour brings trick shots, dunks and basketball comedy to Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Carrara.
🏃 Motiv8sports Robina: Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July 2026, 8.30 am-3.30 pm; kids can join multi-sport games at Robina State High School.
🦖 The Dino Maniacs - Baby Dino Show: Friday 3 July 2026, 11 am-12.30 pm; young kids can enjoy dinosaur puppets, songs and dancing at Nerang RSL.
🍝 Signor Baffo: Friday 3 July 2026, 12 pm and 3.30 pm, and Saturday 4 July 2026, 11 am and 2.30 pm; a silly interactive children’s theatre show at HOTA, made for ages 3+.
🎹 Once Upon a Melody: Saturday 4 July 2026, 9-11 am; a family piano concert at Robina Community Centre, with face painting, games and music from family favourites.
🛹 Just Roll With It: Saturday 4 July 2026, 3-6 pm; free all-abilities skateboarding festival at Pizzey Park Skatepark, Miami.
🏃 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026; the running weekend at Southport Broadwater Parklands includes events for different ages and abilities, including junior options.
🐋 Gold Coast Whale and Ocean Festival: Sunday 5 July 2026, 9.30 am-4 pm; free ocean care festival at Justins Park, Burleigh Heads, with conservation stalls, music and family activities.
🌳 Adventure Day: Monday 6 July 2026, 9 am-2 pm; kids can join outdoor play and nature-based activities at Gibson Park, Tallebudgera Valley.
🌿 Cubby Building: Tuesday 7 July 2026, 9 am-2 pm; kids can make outdoor shelters and bush play builds at Gibson Park, Tallebudgera Valley.
🎨 NAIDOC Colour Run: Tuesday 7 July 2026, 10-11 am; free colour run at City of Gold Coast Chambers, Surfers Paradise.
⚽ Motiv8sports Soccer Event Robina: Thursday 9 July 2026, 8.30 am-3.30 pm; kids can join a one-day football program at Robina State High School.
🛹 Rumble on the Beach: Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July 2026, from 9 am; free skateboarding championship at Elanora Skate Park and Pizzey Park Skatepark, with top riders and youth events.
🎾 Beach Tennis Open: Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July 2026, from 7 am daily; watch beach tennis matches at Kurrawa Beach, Broadbeach, with music, food trucks and free spectator entry.
🚶 NAIDOC Celebration March: Friday 10 July 2026, 10 am; join the community march from Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta, to Chris Cunningham Park.
🎨 ArtLab - Sustainable Textile Art: Saturday 11 July 2026, 10.30-11.30 am; children aged 6-12 can make textile art with natural inks and dyes at HOTA Gallery, Bundall.
And that’s a wrap on our top picks! The holidays fly by, so don’t wait, get out there and make some memories before the school bells start ringing again on July 13th.
Spotted something cool? Tag us in your holiday snaps, we’d love to see what you’re up to!
Stay warm and have a blast.