WINTER 2021 Sat 26 June – Sun 11 July

Active & Healthy Lifestyle Guide 2021–22

The new program kicks off from the 12 July 2021 and offers over 200 free and low cost activities in parks and community facilities across the City!

Feature activities for kids and families include:

OVER 10 FREE FITNESS AND SPORT FUN CLASSES FOR TODDLERS

AFTER SCHOOL FUN FOR 5 TO 12 YEAR OLDS FREE SKATEBROADING AND YEH GIRL SKATE AND ROLLER SKATE SESSIONS

HUGE WEEKEND FAMILY ADVENTURE SECTION AND SO MUCH MORE

Winter festivity Take advantage of our glorious weather and get moving these holidays!

Winter on the Gold Coast isn’t so bad. You can enjoy the clear blue skies and warm sunshine without the heat of summer. Just throw on a warm jacket and check out the huge range of activities on offer.

Holidays are the perfect time to have an action- packed week, and the best bit, the whole family can join in on the fun. There’s a large range of activities that will get the body moving and the heart singing. Kids CAN play and try new things these holidays with these great activities:

Feature activities on offer include: • Teen workshops • Inflatable adventure • Self love workshop for teens • Drumming and dancing • Netball skill development • Dance TikTok inspired jam • Tie dye sock and park adventure • Touch football workshop • The colour initiative workshop • Nature and craft • Retro games • Bubblelicious extravaganza • Gladiator games and heaps more

There is so much fun to be had right across the City these holidays. Check out the program and make your winter one filled with sunshine, fresh air, and laughter!

Winter holiday program

Week 1 – Sat 26 June to Sunday 4 July Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details

Sat 8am-10am NATURALLYGC NERANG TREE PLANTING Nerang Free 26 Jun Join the Natural Areas team for Hurst Family Park City of Gold Coast a community tree planting day along the banks of Dugandan Drive W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Nerang River. It's a great way to get hands on and make a real difference to your local environment.

Sat 9am-10am NATURALLYGC WALK ON THE WILDSIDE Coombabah Free 26 Jun Bound along and discover what the kangaroos, Coombabah City of Gold Coast koalas and other wildlife get up to at Coombabah Lakelands W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Lakelands Conservation Area. For ages 4 to 12.

Sat 9am-10am KIDS’ YOGA AND BEACH CLEAN Currumbin Free 26 Jun Bring the kids to find some school holiday zen Len Wort Park City of Gold Coast, Our with a special kids’ yoga session followed by a 29a Teemangum Beaches beach clean-up. The yoga class will be led by Street W: eventbrite.com.au/e/free-kids- Caity. For ages 4-13. yoga-beach-clean-up-tickets- 156624270409

Sat 10am-11am NATURALLYGC CREEPY CRAWLIES Varsity Lakes Free 26 Jun Develop an understanding of the important role City of Gold Coast insects play in the garden, their environmental W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

significance, lifecycles, and how to stay safe whilst being outdoors.

Sat 10am- NATURALLYGC BUSH TUCKER Benowa Free 26 Jun 11.30am Dura, yaga, jar means grow, cook, eat! Learn to City of Gold Coast grow, cook and eat a local variety of native W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC Yugambeh country flavours in this inspiring one-

hour bush tucker workshop. As we tour the Botanic Gardens, identify a range of local bushfood plants, discover ways to incorporate the flavours into everyday cooking and pick up tips to grow bush foods in your home garden. For ages from 15.

Page 1

Sat 10am-12pm ORMEAU COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Ormeau Free 26 Jun Come and chat with local Councillor, Mark Ormeau Community Mark Hammel, Councillor – Division Hammel. Free activities include residential tree Centre 1, City of Gold Coast giveaways, sausage sizzle, coffee truck, face- 3 Cuthbert Drive P: 5581 6754 painting, pop-up playground and a bubble party. E: [email protected]

Sat 10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET THE Broadbeach Free 26 Jun LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Pacific Fair Shopping Pacific Fair Shopping Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all Centre Centre abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, Hooker Boulevard W: pacificfair.com.au/events/pf- soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Celebrating the games upcoming Olympic Games. Running until Sun 11 July.

Sat 11am-3pm CIRCUS WORKSHOP Southport Free 26 Jun If you have ever wanted to learn how to juggle, Broadwater City of Gold Coast then this is the workshop for you! Come and go as Parklands W:cityofgoldcoast.com.au/broadwat you please and learn new skills like spinning Marine Parade erparklands plates, hula hoops and flower sticks! Beside the bouncy pillow

Sat 11.30am- NATURALLYGC BUSY BEES Upper Coomera Free 26 Jun 12.30am Dr Toby Smith will introduce us to the amazing City of Gold Coast world of Australian native bees. Learn the bee W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC lifecycles and their nests, and their important role

in pollination and food security. For ages 5 and over.

Sat 12pm KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE Surfers Paradise $15 26 Jun BOARDING LESSON Budds Beach Go Vertical SUP, Linda Families will have fun learning stand up paddle Reserve W: govertical.com.au/active- boarding and water safety in a safe environment. River Drive heathy-sup-sessions/ By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.

Sat 2pm SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Surfers Paradise $7 26 Jun Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle Budds Beach Go Vertical SUP, Linda boards! Children will have fun playing games Reserve W: govertical.com.au/active- while being fully supervised. For ages from 5. River Drive healthy-school-holiday-sup- program/

Sat 4pm-5pm SILENT SCAVENGER DISCO HUNT Mermaid Waters Free 26 Jun Have you ever experienced a scavenger game Albert Waterways Best Silent Disco wearing a headset? You will get clues and hints to Park W: bestsilentdisco.com.au/silent- search the park and complete tasks while 61 Sunshine events

grooving to music. Unique experience and fun for Boulevarde the whole family.

Sun 8am-10am AUSTINVILLE VALLEY LANDCARE GROUP Austinville Free 27 Jun Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas Austinville City of Gold Coast with the Beaches to Bushland Program. Join Conservation Are W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Austinville Landcare Group and help restore 621 Austinville Road Austinville Conservation Area along the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek.

Sun 10am- ONLINE NATURALLYGC BUSY BEES Online Free 27 Jun 10.30am Join us for here for a Facebook NaturallyGC live City of Gold Coast as we discover all about native bees with Dr Toby! W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC Dr Toby will introduce us to the amazing world of Australian native bees and will help explain bee lifecycles and their nests, and their important role in pollination and food security. For ages 4 and above.

Sun 10am-11am NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE RESCUE Mudgeeraba Free 27 Jun Can you help an injured native animal? This City of Gold Coast workshop includes key safety points and W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

suggestions for first response to an injured native animal including how to respond and who to call. For ages 5 and over.

Page 2

Sun 2pm-3pm DRUMMING AND DANCING Miami Free 27 Jun Families will be taken on a fun, vibrant and Ed Hardy Park Afro Groove engaging African journey providing inspiration to The Esplanade M: 0431 726 300 get your body moving and grooving. Enjoy the End of Kelly Avenue physical rhythm and emotional benefits of drumming and dancing.

Sun 3pm-6pm SALSA IN THE PARK Southport Free 27 Jun Whether you are looking to start a new hobby, Broadwater City of Gold Coast make friends, get fit or just have fun, we have you Parklands W:cityofgoldcoast.com.au/broadwat covered with salsa classes suited to all abilities. Marine Parade erparklands The Northern Pavilion

Mon 9am- NETBALL BALL SKILLS WORKSHOPS Carrara Free 28 Jun 10.30am The netball season has started. Come along for Gold Coast Sport and NetSpirit some extra training so you can improve your ball Leisure Centre W: trybooking.com/BRZTP skills and techniques. For ages 7 to 11. Nerang Broadbeach Road

Mon 9am-12pm INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Upper Coomera Free 28 Jun Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours Tallowwood Park Terrain Training sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balancing Rose Valley Drive W: facebook.com/TerrainTraining and laughing through the inflatable obstacle

course. For ages 4 and over.

Mon 9.30am- DANCE TIKTOK INSPIRED JAM Burleigh Free 28 Jun 10.30am Come along to dance to your favourite TikTok Justin’s Park Ebony Moon jams. This workshop will turn your child’s The Esplanade M: 0430 304 083 obsession into a fun and active class where they E: [email protected] can learn from experienced dancers and

teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn the moves that are taking the world by storm.

Mon 9.30am- BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA Southport Free 28 Jun 10.30am A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun activity! Lilli Pilli Park Bubblelicious Learn different types of bubble tricks with a twist. Rear 44 Lilli Pilli E: Drive [email protected]

Mon 9.30am- GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY Mudgeeraba $30 28 Jun 12.30pm PROGRAM Sidd Big Park Gecko Sports Come and learn new skills, make new friends and 2a Tallai Road E: [email protected] have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Mon 10am-11am NATURALLYGC OCEAN STARS MARINE Southport Free 28 Jun WORKSHOP City of Gold Coast Get up close to our beautiful live marine animals W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

and discover how they move, eat and protect themselves and the important roles they play in the ocean ecosystem. Get hands-on with some of our ocean artefacts such as seashells, coral, shark teeth and shark eggs. For ages 4 and over.

Mon 10am-12pm CREATIVE KIDS ART WORKSHOPS Miami $32 28 Jun Creative and fun art classes where kids can The Art Room Chris Donaldson explore colour, texture and different mediums. Miami Business M: 0418 190 360

They will be guided step by step to create their Centre E: [email protected] own unique artworks. All materials will be 8 Kedron Avenue supplied. For ages 6 to 12.

Mon 11am-12pm PARKOUR Helensvale Free 28 Jun Come and learn the skills of parkour on custom AAPES AAPES made indoor modular and fixed obstacles! For Unit 4/46 Siganto W: ages 6 to 14. Drive clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ ws?studioid=732298&stype=- 8&sTG=29&sView=day&sLoc=0

Mon 11am- NETBALL DEFENCE AND ATTACK Carrara Free 28 Jun 12.30pm WORKSHOPS Gold Coast Sport and NetSpirit Get specialised training these holidays. Work on Leisure Centre W: trybooking.com/BRZTP core attack and defence skills to improve your Nerang Broadbeach netball game. For ages 11 to 15. Road

Page 3

Mon 12pm KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE Surfers Paradise $15 28 Jun BOARDING LESSON Budds Beach Go Vertical SUP, Linda Families will have fun learning stand up paddle Reserve W: govertical.com.au/active- boarding and water safely in a safe environment. River Drive heathy-sup-sessions/ By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.

Mon 1pm-2pm NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE RESCUE Upper Coomera Free 28 Jun Can you help an injured native animal? This City of Gold Coast workshop includes key safety points and W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

suggestions for first response to an injured native animal including how to respond and who to call. How can communities minimise wildlife injury? For ages 5 and over.

Mon 1pm-3pm THE COLOUR INITIATIVE Burleigh Waters $5 28 Jun Inspire your children by showing them a world of Burleigh Waters Shoshana - Aspiral Design vibrant colour! This is a unique 2 hour creative Community Centre W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops therapy workshop that has been specially Christine Avenue designed to educate and inspire children to live a life surrounded by colour. Children will even get to create a tie dye spiral pillowcase. Please bring yoga mat or towel. For ages 8 to 16.

Mon 3pm-4pm TEEN YOGA Kirra $12 28 Jun Learn how to practice yoga, breathing and Kirra Community Angie Topham relaxation exercises so you can sleep better, have Centre M: 0467 645 858 more energy, improve your skin and go after the Garrick Street things you want in life! Arts Activity room

Tue 6.30am TEEN GENTLE YOGA Currumbin $5 29 Jun Relax and restore yourself in these gentle yoga Len Wort Park Essence of Living classes that will help you tap into a deep sense Teemangum Street P: 5526 6600 of body awareness and presence as you focus on your breathing and moving mindfully through gentle stretches.

Tue 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Coomera $5 per person 29 Jun Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? Coomera Indoor Coomera Indoor Sports Centre A number of our major sporting venues offer Sports Centre P: 5581 7082 shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-arounds 35 Beattie Road (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only

(one hoop).

Tue 8.30am- INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY Currumbin $29 29 Jun 11.30am A half-day of exclusive animal encounters and Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary sensory experiences with animals and Indigenous Sanctuary W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au artifacts. This program involves minimal walking 28 Tomewin Street

and is suitable for children with mobility restrictions. For ages 6 to 16 years.

Tue 9am-10am TOUCH COME AND TRY Palm Beach Free 29 Jun Have you ever wanted to play touch? Touch Mallawa Sports Palm Beach Touch Assocation football is a fun, fast and easy sport to play. This Complex Mitch Alexander session is for kids that have never played. They 57 Melaleuca Drive E: [email protected] will learn how to step, catch and grip the ball. The W: session will end with a fun game. For ages 6 and profile.mysideline.com.au/register/cl over. ubsearch Bookings essential through the website. Once there in the ‘Find your place to get involved’ box type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 9am-10.30am GIRLS EMPOWERING GIRLS Burleigh Free 29 Jun Get moving with a cardio abs, butt and thighs Fradgley Hall The Rise Movement, Eden strength session followed by a yoga mindfulness Park Avenue E: relaxation session. Walk away with self love – self [email protected] care practices that you can implement everyday. For ages 13 to 18 years.

Tue 9am-11am RETRO GAMES Worongary Free 29 Jun Keep the whole family entertained with old Lawrance Hinde Park AE Events – Follow the Fun fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Explorers Way F: facebook.com/followthefungc Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, (opposite Delta Cove

egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. Drive roundabout) For all ages.

Page 4

Tue 9.30am- DANCE DANCE AND DANCE Palm Beach Free 29 Jun 10.30am Calling all boys and girls for this fun high energy 11th Avenue Ebony Moon dance class. Learn from experienced dancers Community Centre M: 0430 304 083 and teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and E: [email protected] learn the moves that are taking the world by storm. For ages 6 to 12.

Tue 9.30am- NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Burleigh Free 29 Jun 10.30am Your curiosity about the natural world will come City of Gold Coast alive as you meet face to face with some of our W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of

wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes.Suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised at all times.

Tue 9.30am-11am KIDS IN CONSERVATION HOLLOWS ARE Benowa $5 29 Jun HOMES Gold Coast Regional Friends of the Gold Coast Many Australian native animals live in hollows Botanic Gardens Regional Botanic Gardens

Look up to find the hollows and the animals and Rotary Education W:.trybooking.com/BRUDF take home a booklet about hollows as homes. Pavilion Wear closed in shoes, a shady hat and bring a 230 Ashmore Rd water bottle. For ages 6 to 12.

Tue 9.30am-12pm GLADIATOR GAMES Southport Free 29 Jun Bring the whole family to this action packed James Overall Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! Brighton Parade W: Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports-

relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle 31843723569 jousting and a new capture the flag challenge using inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Tue 10am-11am DRUMMING AND DANCING Arundel Free 29 Jun Families will be taken on a fun, vibrant and Colgate Palmolive Afro Groove engaging African journey providing inspiration to Park M: 0431 726 300 get your body moving and grooving. Enjoy the Allied Drive physical rhythm and emotional benefits of drumming and dancing.

Tue 10am-11am OUR BEACHES COASTAL CRITTERS Elanora Free 29 Jun Join our friends from Geckoes Wildlife and meet Elanora Community City of Gold Coast, Our some of the unique and interesting animals that Centre Beaches live along our coastline. You might even get up 26 Galleon Way W: eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal- close and personal with some of our native critters-elanora-community-centre- coastal critters. For children 6 to 17 years. registration-158041029975

Tue 10am- TOUCH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Palm Beach Free 29 Jun 11.30am This workshop is designed for kids that are Mallawa Sports Palm Beach Touch Assocation currently playing touch and want specialised Complex Mitch Alexander training to improve their game. For ages 8 and 57 Melaleuca Drive E: [email protected] over. W: profile.mysideline.com.au/register/cl ubsearch Bookings essential through the website. Once there in the ‘Find your place to get involved’ box type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 10am-12pm CREATIVE KIDS ART WORKSHOPS Miami $32 29 Jun Creative and fun art classes where kids can The Art Room Chris Donaldson explore colour, texture and different mediums. Miami Business M: 0418 190 360

They will be guided step by step to create their Centre E: [email protected] own unique artworks. All materials will be 8 Kedron Avenue supplied. For ages 6 to 12.

Tue 10am-2pm HALF DAY ART CAMP $69 29 Jun From canvas and fabric painting, printing, Kirra Hill Community The Chroma Kids weaving, craft to pottery. The Chroma Kid’s 4 Centre E: [email protected]

hours school holiday program features various art Garrick St and craft classes. Designed for ages 5 to 14.

Page 5

Tue 12pm-1pm NATURALLYGC WILD WORLD OF WATER Mudgeeraba Free 29 Jun BUGS City of Gold Coast Come meet and greet some of the amazing bugs W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

that live in our waterways. Learn all about their habitats and lifecycles, as well as how to identify them and the important role they play in our waterway health. For ages 5 and over.

Tue 1.20pm- NATURALLYGC MYSTERIOUS LIFE OF A Mudgeeraba Free 29 Jun 2.30pm PLATYPUS City of Gold Coast Learn about the mysterious Australian animal that W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC lives in our local waterways. Learn all about their

habitat, what they feed on and how to look after them. Fun crafting activities are included in the session.For ages 5 and over.

Tue 4pm-5pm SPORT AEROBICS INTORDUCTON Burleigh Free 29 Jun A fun sport for children combining traditional Gold Coast Sport Gold Coast Sport Aerobics aerobics with fitness and dance. Perform skills Aerobics Nicole Courtie and movement patterns to music. For ages 5 to Unit 4, 68-70 W: 10. Township Drive goldcoastsportaerobics.com/active- healthy

Wed 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Carrara $5 per person 30 Jun Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? Gold Coast Sport and Gold Coast Sport and Leisure A number of our major sporting venues offer Leisure Centre Centre shoot around sessions. Casual shoot around Nerang Broadbeach P: 5581 7082 (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only Road (one hoop).

Wed 9am-11am OUR BEACHES MICROPLASTICS DOWN Broadbeach Free 30 Jun UNDER Pratten Park City of Gold Coast, Our This marine biology education and nature play Old Burleigh Raod Beaches workshop encourages kids to discover the threat W: of plastic debris and how to combat the problem. eventbrite.com.au/e/microplastics- For ages 6 to 17. down-under-broadbeach- registration-158855313519

Wed 9am-12pm TIE DYE SOCK AND PARK ADVENTURE Benowa Free, except tie-dye $3/$4 (1 item 30 Jun Keep your toes warm this winter in tie dye! Learn Gold Coast Regional only) how to scrunch, stripe, or spiral your socks. Add a Botanic Gardens Nigel Coates – Sparky Do Dah pop of colour and the warmth of tie dye to your 230 Ashmore Road W: SparkyDoDah.com.au

wardrobe. Then burn off energy in fun interactive Meet near the Shoshana - Aspiral Design park games that include stilts, stick juggling, duck playground W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops fishing and more. For all ages and abilities.

Wed 9.30am- BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA Pacific Pines Free 30 Jun 10.30am A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun activity! Pacific Pines Central Bubblelicious Learn different types of bubble tricks with a twist. Park E: 149 Pacific Pines [email protected] Boulevard

Wed 9.30am-12pm GLADIATOR GAMES Miami Free 30 Jun Bring the whole family to this action packed Pizzey Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! Pacific Parade W: Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, Grass area next to eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports-

relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle netball courts 31843723569 jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Wed 10am-11am NATURALLYGC HOTEL FOR FROGS Currumbin Free 30 Jun Native frogs need our help as they are struggling City of Gold Coast to find suitable habitat to live and breed. This W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

workshop includes an introductory presentation that will help you to identify your hopping friends and learn all about their specific needs followed by a 'How to build your own frog hotel' activity. For ages 6 to 15.

Wed 10am-12pm CREATIVE KIDS ART WORKSHOPS Miami $32 30 Jun Creative and fun art classes where kids can The Art Room Chris Donaldson explore colour, texture and different mediums. Miami Business M: 0418 190 360

They will be guided step by step to create their Centre E: [email protected] own unique artworks. All materials will be 8 Kedron Avenue supplied. For ages 6 to 12.

Page 6

Wed 10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET THE Broadbeach Free 30 Jun LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Pacific Fair Shopping Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all Centre W: pacificfair.com.au/events/pf- abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, Hooker Boulevard games soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Let’s celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games. Running until Sun 11 July.

Wed 2pm SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Surfers Paradise $7 30 Jun Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle Budds Beach Go Vertical SUP, Linda boards! Children will have fun playing games Reserve W: govertical.com.au/active- while being fully supervised. For ages from 5. River Drive healthy-school-holiday-sup- program/

Thu 6.30am TEEN GENTLE YOGA Currumbin $5 1 Jul Relax and restore yourself in these gentle yoga Len Wort Park Essence of Living classes that will help you tap into a deep sense Teemangum Street P: 5526 6600 of body awareness and presence as you focus on your breathing and moving mindfully through gentle stretches.

Thu 8.30am- INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY Currumbin $29 1 Jul 11.30am A half-day of exclusive animal experiences and Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary creative activities taught by our Indigenous Sanctuary W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au Officer. Activities include exploring Indigenous 28 Tomewin Street

culture through craft, storytime and animal meetings. The program involves some walking. For ages 6 to 16 years.

Thu 9am-11am RETRO GAMES Broadbeach Free 1 Jul Keep the whole family entertained with old Pattern Park AE Events – Follow the Fun fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Old Burleigh Road F: facebook.com/followthefungc Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, (meet in front of the

egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. fenced playground) For all ages.

Thu 9am-10am MAKE YOUR OWN HEDGEHOG PLANT POT - Varsity Lakes $5 1 Jul POTERY CLAY WORKSHOP Varsity Lakes The Chroma Kids Create your very own cute hedgehog plant pot out Community Recourse W: eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-make- of air dry clay. You will learn hand building Centre your-own-hedgehog-plant-pot-

techniques to create your own design. 20 Mattocks Road pottery-clay-workshop-tickets- Parents/carers are required to stay with children 157736789985 under 8 years. For ages 6 and over.

Thu 9am-12pm INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Reedy Creek Free 1 Jul Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours Woodland Park Terrain Training sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balancing Woodland Drive W: facebook.com/TerrainTraining and laughing through the inflatable obstacle

course. For ages 4 and over.

Thu 9.30am- DRUMMING AND DANCING Paradise Point Free 1 Jul 10.30am Families will be taken on a fun, vibrant and Paradise Point Afro Groove engaging African journey providing inspiration to Parklands M: 0431 726 300 get your body moving and grooving. Enjoy the The Esplanade physical rhythm and emotional benefits of drumming and dancing.

Thu 9.30am- DANCE TIKTOK INSPIRED JAM Coolangatta Free 1 Jul 10.30am Come along to dance to your favourite TikTok Queen Elizabeth Ebony Moon jams. This workshop will turn your child’s Park M: 0430 304 083 obsession into a fun and active class where they Marine Parade E: [email protected] can learn from experienced dancers and (in front of The

teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn Strand) the moves that are taking the world by storm.

Thu 9.30am- GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY Nerang $30 1 Jul 12.30pm PROGRAM Bischof Pioneer Park Gecko Sports Come and learn new skills, make new friends, 38 Nerang Street E: [email protected] and have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Page 7

Thu 10am-11am TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Runaway Bay Free 1 Jul Children learn how to advance from training City of Gold Coast wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their P: 5582 8677 own two wheeled bike (with or without training W: wheels) and helmet, and be accompanied by a eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over. coast-active-travel-program- 17791334627

Thu 10.30am- ACTIVE BODIES FOR ACTIVE MINDS Benowa Free 1 Jul 12pm MiniFit have crafted a fun interactive session that Benowa Park MiniFit, Mark Minichiello uses simple, proven methods designed to help Lambros Drive W: https://www.minifit.com.au/qld kids build foundations for a healthy future. Kids will enjoy running, laughing, learning about the importance of sleep and end with mindfulness. For ages 5 to 12.

Thu 11.15am- CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Runaway Bay Free 1 Jul 12.30pm Following on from training wheels to two wheels, City of Gold Coast this course will teach children bike handling skills P: 5582 8677 plus road awareness, to enable them to ride W: safely in low traffic environments such as eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- footpaths, bike paths and quiet streets. Children coast-active-travel-program- must bring their own bike and be accompanied by 17791334627 a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over.

Thu 1.30pm- NATURALLYGC REPTILE SCALES AND TAILS Varsity Lakes Free 1 Jul 2.30pm Your curiosity about all things scaly and cold- City of Gold Coast blooded will come alive as you come face-to-face W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC with some of our native reptiles. All ages

welcome.

Fri 9am-10am NATURALLYGC BOTANICA QUEST Benowa Free 2 Jul & Get out and explore the Gold Coast Regional Friends Centre City of Gold Coast 10.15am- Botanic Gardens and have fun along the way. Gold Coast Regional W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC 11.15am Use your senses to solve the 'quests', collect your Botanic Gardens green tokens and select a prize! A fun way to 230 Ashmore Road discover our natural environment and the plants

and animals living there. Wear closed-in shoes, a hat and bring a water bottle. For ages 5 to 12.

Fri 9am-12pm INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Pacific Pines Free 2 Jul Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours Pacific Pines Central Terrain Training sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balance and Park W: facebook.com/TerrainTraining laughing through the inflatable obstacle course. 149 Pacific Pines

For ages 4 and over. Boulevard

Fri 9.30am- BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA Pimpama Free 2 Jul 10.30am A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun activity! Bim’bimba Park Bubblelicious Learn different types of bubble tricks with a twist. Gainsborough Drive E: [email protected]

Fri 9.30am-12pm GLADIATOR GAMES Parkwood Free 2 Jul Bring the whole family to this action packed Abbott Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! Parkwood Boulevard W: Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports-

relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle 31843723569 jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Fri 10am-11am TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Ashmore Free 2 Jul Children learn how to advance from training Southport Netball City of Gold Coast wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their Courts P: 5582 8677 own two wheeled bike (with or without training 166 Benowa Road W: wheels) and helmet, and be accompanied by a eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over. coast-active-travel-program- 17791334627

Fri 11.15am- CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Ashmore Free 2 Jul 12.30pm Following on from training wheels to two wheels, Southport Netball City of Gold Coast this course will teach children bike handling skills Courts P: 5582 8677 plus road awareness, to enable them to ride 166 Benowa Road W: safely in low traffic environments such as eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- footpaths, bike paths and quiet streets. Children coast-active-travel-program- must bring their own bike and be accompanied by 17791334627 a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over.

Page 8

Fri 1pm-3pm THE COLOUR INITIATIVE Helensvale $5 2 Jul Inspire your children by showing them a world of Helensvale Cultural Shoshana - Aspiral Design vibrant colour! This is a unique 2 hour creative Centre, Sir John W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops therapy workshop that has been specially Overall Drive and designed to educate and inspire children to live a Lindfield Road life surrounded by colour. Children will even get to create a tie dye spiral pillowcase. Please bring yoga mat or towel. For ages 8 to 16.

Fri 3pm-4.30pm ACTIVE BODIES FOR ACTIVE MINDS Mermaid Waters Free 2 Jul MiniFit have crafted a fun interactive session that Albert Waterways MiniFit, Mark Minichiello uses simple, proven methods designed to help Park W: https://www.minifit.com.au/qld kids build foundations for a healthy future. 61 Sunshine Kids will enjoy running, laughing, learning about Boulevarde the importance of sleep and end with mindfulness. For ages 5 to 12.

Fri 6pm-7.30pm NATURALLYGC CREATURES OF THE DARK Arundel Free 2 Jul Turn on your night vision and join us for a night City of Gold Coast time adventure on a light one hour walk spotting W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

some of Australia’s most iconic animals. Moderate fitness required. For ages 5 and over.

Sat 7am PARKRUN Surfers Paradise Free 3 Jul Join in a weekly free 5km timed run or walk which Paradise Point parkrun is family-friendly and suitable for runners, walkers, Broadbeach Waters W: parkrun.com.au/register prams and dogs. Register prior then come along Main Beach Kirra Don’t forget your barcode

each Saturday to any of the nine Gold Coast Mudgeeraba locations. See website for details. Varsity Lakes Upper Coomera Pimpama

Sat 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Coomera $5 per person 3 Jul Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? Coomera Indoor Coomera Indoor Sports Centre A number of our major sporting venues offer Sports Centre P: 5581 7082 shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-around 35 Beattie Road (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only

(one hoop).

Sat 9am-10am KIDS YOGA AND BEACH CLEAN Currumbin Free 3 Jul Bring the kids to find some school holiday zen Len Wort Park City of Gold Coast, Our with a special kids yoga session followed by a 29a Teemangum Beaches beach clean-up. The yoga class will be led by Street W: eventbrite.com.au/e/free-kids- Caity. For ages 4-13. yoga-beach-clean-up-tickets- 156624597387?fbclid=IwAR3ZIgG DxH7ZpHXdff7rPoGWXxKuOaH9p PWTFW1kAE5IRjKaISFSdev7uhc

Sat 12pm KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE Surfers Paradise $15 3 Jul BOARDING LESSON Budds Beach Go Vertical SUP, Linda Families will have fun learning stand up paddling Reserve W: govertical.com.au/active- and water safely in a safe environment. By the River Drive heathy-sup-sessions/ end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.

Sat 2pm SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Surfers Paradise $7 3 Jul Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle Budds Beach Go Vertical SUP, Linda boards! Children will have fun playing games Reserve W: govertical.com.au/active- while being fully supervised. For ages from 5. River Drive healthy-school-holiday-sup- program/

Page 9

Week 2 – Monday 5 July to Sunday 11 July Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details

Mon 10am-11am OUR BEACHES COASTAL CRITTERS Helensvale Free 5 Jul Join our friends from Geckoes Wildlife to meet Helensvale City of Gold Coast, Our some of the unique and interesting animals that Community Centre Beaches live along our coastline. You might even get up South Hall W: eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal- close and personal with some of our native 31-37 Discovery Drive critters-helensvale-community-centre- coastal critters. For children 6 to 17. registration-158043563553

Mon 9am-11am RETRO GAMES Burleigh Waters Free 5 Jul Keep the whole family entertained with old John Handley AE Events – Follow the Fun fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Community Complex F: facebook.com/followthefungc Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, Christine Ave (next to

egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much Burleigh Waters more. For all ages Community Centre)

Mon 9am-12pm BUBBLELICIOUS AND PARK ADVENTURE Surfers Paradise Free 5 Jul From 9.30am to 10.30am the kids will have a Lionel Perry Park Nigel Coates – Sparky Do Dah mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun activity! Peninsular Drive W: SparkyDoDah.com.au Learn different types of bubble tricks with a Bubblelicious twist. For 3 hours kids will be entertained with E: Sparky Do Dah’s park adventure. It’s a pop-up [email protected] playground with a collection of activities and games suited for toddlers to adults. Try stilts, stick juggling, skee ball, duck fishing and so much more. For all ages and abilities.

Mon 9am-4pm GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY Tallebudgera $30 5 Jul PROGRAM Tigers Soccer Club Gecko Sports Come and learn new skills, make new friends Coplicks Sports Fields E: [email protected] and have fun playing games and being Tallebudgera Creek challenged. Parents are welcome to drop Road children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Mon 9.30am- DRUMMING AND DANCING Southport Free 5 Jul 10.30am Families will be taken on a fun, vibrant and Lilli Pilli Park Afro Groove engaging African journey providing inspiration to Rear 44 Lilli Pilli Drive M: 0431 726 300 get your body moving and grooving. Enjoy the physical rhythm and emotional benefits of drumming and dancing.

Mon 9.30am- GLADIATOR GAMES Oxenford Free 5 Jul 12pm Bring the whole family to this action packed Damian Leeding Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! Memorial Park W: eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports- Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, Watersports Lane 31843723569 relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool

noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Mon 10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET Broadbeach Free 5 Jul THE LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Pacific Fair Shopping Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all Centre W: pacificfair.com.au/events/pf- abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, Hooker Boulevard games soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Let’s celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games. Running until Sun 11 July.

Mon 12pm KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE Surfers Paradise $15 5 Jul BOARDING LESSON Budds Beach Reserve Go Vertical SUP, Linda Families will have fun learning stand up River Drive W: govertical.com.au/active- paddling and water safely in a safe environment. heathy-sup-sessions/ By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.

Mon 3pm-4pm TEEN YOGA Kirra $12 5 Jul Learn how to practice yoga, breathing and Kirra Community Angie Topham relaxation exercises so you can sleep better, Centre M: 0467 645 858 have more energy, improve your skin and go Garrick Street after the things you want in life! Arts Activity room

Page 10

Tue 6.30am TEEN GENTLE YOGA Currumbin $5 6 Jul Relax and restore yourself in these gentle yoga Len Wort Park Essence of Living classes that will help you tap into a deep sense Teemangum Street P: 5526 6600 of body awareness and presence as you focus on your breathing and moving mindfully through gentle stretches.

Tue 9am-10am GET YOUR GROOVE ON FOR KIDS & Palm Beach Free 6 Jul SENIORS 11th Avenue Ebony Moon Get your Groove On is a dance class for Community Centre M: 0430 304 083 young kids (two to five years), but also those E: [email protected]

young at heart. The session is designed to produce a playful, creative and fun dance experience for younger children and older adults combined. Run in conjunction with the 60 and Better Program, seniors are welcome to join in the class or kids and parents are welcome to stay after for Storytime held in the centre.

Tue 9am-10am TOUCH COME AND TRY Labrador Free 6 Jul Have you ever wanted to play touch? Touch Cos Zantiotis Park Palm Beach Touch Assocation football is a fun, fast and easy sport to play. This Complex Mitch Alexander session is for kids that have never played. They Jacob Drive E: [email protected] will learn how to step, catch and grip the ball, W: and we’ll wrap up with a fun game. For ages 6 profile.mysideline.com.au/register/cl and over. ubsearch Bookings essential through the website. The place to get involved type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 9.30am- DANCE TIKTOK INSPIRED JAM Arundel Free 6 Jul 10.30am Come along and dance to your favourite TikTok Colgate Palmolive Park Ebony Moon jams. This workshop will turn your child’s 1 Fadden Close M: 0430 304 083 obsession into a fun and active class where they E: [email protected] can learn from experienced dancers and

teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn the moves that are taking the world by storm.

Tue 9.30am- BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA Miami Free 6 Jul 10.30am A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun Ed Hardy Park Bubblelicious activity! Learn different types of bubble tricks The Esplanade E: with a twist. End of Kelly Avenue [email protected]

Tue 9.30am- KIDS IN CONSERVATION: SURVIVING ON Benowa $5 6 Jul 11am NATURE Rotary Education Friends of the Gold Coast Indigenous people have lived on this continent Pavilion Regional Botanic Gardens for more than 40 000 years surviving on nature Gold Coast Regional W: trybooking.com/BJUUI

and respecting the natural environment. Find Botanic Gardens out which plants growing in the Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Rd were used for food, shelter, medicine and tools. Taste some bush tucker and try weaving using palm leaves. Wear closed in shoes, a shady hat and bring a water bottle. For ages 6 to 12.

Tue 9.30am- GLADIATOR GAMES Varsity Lakes Free 6 Jul 12pm Bring the whole family to this action packed Frascott Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! Entrance off Mattocks W: eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports- Test your skills with throwing obstacle course Road 31843723569 where designated targets are set. There will be

relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make use as decoys!

Tue 9.30am- GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY Pimpama $30 6 Jul 12.30pm PROGRAM Bim’bimba Park Gecko Sports Come and learn new skills, make new Gainsborough Drive E: [email protected] friendships and have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Page 11

Tue 10am-11am TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Coomera Free 6 Jul Children learn how to advance from training Viney Park Netball City of Gold Coast wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their Courts P: 5582 8677 own two wheeled bike (with or without training Yaun Street W: wheels), helmet and be accompanied by a eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over. coast-active-travel-program- 17791334627

Tue 10am- TOUCH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Labrador Free 6 Jul 11.30am This workshops is designed for kids that are Cos Zantiotis Park Palm Beach Touch Assocation currently playing touch and want to specialised Complex Mitch Alexander training to improve game. For ages from 8. Jacob Drive E: [email protected] W: profile.mysideline.com.au/register/cl ubsearch Bookings essential through the website. The place to get involved type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 10.30am- ACTIVE BODIES FOR ACTIVE MINDS Reedy Creek Free 6 Jul 12pm MiniFit have crafted a fun interactive session Southern Skies Park, MiniFit, Mark Minichiello that uses simple, proven methods designed to Southern Skies Ave W: https://www.minifit.com.au/qld help kids build foundations for a healthy future. Wonga Park Kids will enjoy running, laughing, learning about 31 Cowell Drive the importance of sleep and end with mindfulness. For ages 5 to 12.

Tue 11.15am- CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Coomera Free 6 Jul 12.30pm Following on from training wheels to two wheels, Viney Park Netball City of Gold Coast this course will teach children bike handling Courts P: 5582 8677 skills plus road awareness, to enable them to Yaun Street W: ride safely in low traffic environments such as eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- footpaths, bike paths and quiet streets. Children coast-active-travel-program- must bring their own bike and be accompanied 17791334627 by a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over.

Wed 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSION Carrara $5 per person 7 Jul Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some Gold Coast Sport and Gold Coast Sport and Leisure hoops? A number of our major sporting venues Leisure Centre Centre offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot- Nerang Broadbeach P: 5581 7082 arounds (walk in) sessions are available for Road basketball only (one hoop).

Wed 9am-10am TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Mudgeeraba Free 7 Jul Children learn how to advance from training Firth Park Netball City of Gold Coast wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their Courts P: 5582 8677 own two wheeled bike (with or without training Somerset Drive W: wheels), helmet and be accompanied by a eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over. coast-active-travel-program- 17791334627

Wed 9am- GIRLS EMPOWERING GIRLS Ormeau Free 7 Jul 10.30am Get moving with a cardio abs, butt and thighs Ormeau Community The Rise Movement, Eden strength session followed by a yoga mindfulness Centre E: [email protected] relaxation session. Walk away with self love – 3 Cuthbert Drive self care practices that you can implement everyday. For ages 13 to 18 years.

Wed 9am-11am OUR BEACHES MICROPLASTICS DOWN Burleigh Heads Free 7 Jul UNDER Justins Park City of Gold Coast, Our This marine biology education and nature play The Esplanade Beaches workshop encourages kids to discover the threat W: eventbrite.com.au/e/microplastics- of plastic debris and how to combat the down-under-burleigh-registration- problem! For ages 6 to 17. 158855688641

Wed 9am-12pm TIE DYE SOCK AND PARK ADVENTURE Mudgeeraba Free, except tie-dye $3/$4 (1 item 7 Jul Keep your toes warm this winter in Tie Dye! Firth Park only) Learn how to scrunch, stripe, or spiral your Somerset Drive Nigel Coates – Sparky Do Dah socks. Add a pop of colour and the warmth of W: SparkyDoDah.com.au

Tie Dye to your wardrobe. Then burn off energy Shoshana - Aspiral Design in fun interactive park games that include stilts, W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops stick juggling, skee ball, duck fishing and more. For all ages and abilities.

Wed 9.30am- BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA Palm Beach Free 7 Jul 10.30am A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun Palm Beach Parklands Bubblelicious activity! Learn different types of bubble tricks 945 Gold Coast E: with a twist. Highway [email protected]

Page 12

Wed 9.30am- NATURALLYGC CREEPY CRAWLIES Burleigh Waters Free 7 Jul 10.30am Develop an understanding about the important City of Gold Coast role insects play in the garden, their W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC environmental significance, lifecycles, and how

to stay safe whilst being outdoors. All ages welcome.

Wed 9.30am- GLADIATOR GAMES Currumbin Free 7 Jul 12pm Bring the whole family to this action packed Galleon Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! 59 Galleon Park W: eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports- Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, 31843723569 relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool

noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Wed 10am-2pm HALF DAY ART CAMP Coolangatta $69 7 Jul From canvas and fabric painting, printing, Kirra Hill Community The Chroma Kids weaving and craft to pottery. The Chroma Kid’s Centre E: [email protected]

4 hour school holiday program features various Garrick St art and craft classes. Designed for ages 5 to 14.

Wed 10.15am- CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Mudgeeraba Free 7 Jul 11.15am Following on from training wheels to two wheels, Firth Park Netball City of Gold Coast this course will teach children bike handling Courts P: 5582 8677 skills plus road awareness, to enable them to Somerset Drive W: ride safely in low traffic environments such as eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- footpaths, bike paths and quiet streets. Children coast-active-travel-program- must bring their own bike and be accompanied 17791334627 by a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over.

Wed 2pm SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Surfers Paradise $7 7 Jul Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle Budds Beach Reserve Go Vertical SUP, Linda boards! Children will have fun playing games River Drive W: govertical.com.au/active-healthy- while being fully supervised. For ages from 5. school-holiday-sup-program/

Thu 6.30am TEEN GENTLE YOGA Currumbin $5 8 Jul Relax and restore yourself in these gentle yoga Len Wort Park Essence of Living classes that will help you tap into a deep sense Teemangum Street P: 5526 6600 of body awareness and presence as you focus on your breathing and moving mindfully through gentle stretches.

Thu 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Coomera $5 per person 8 Jul Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some Coomera Indoor Sports Coomera Indoor Sports Centre hoops? A number of our major sporting venues Centre P: 5581 7082 offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot- 35 Beattie Road around (walk in) sessions are available for

basketball only (one hoop).

Thu 9am-11am RETRO GAMES Ashmore Free 8 Jul Keep the whole family entertained with old Sweetgum Park AE Events – Follow the Fun fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. 5 Parasol Street F: facebook.com/followthefungc Music will be playing and games will be

interactive. Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. For all ages.

Thu 9.30am- NATURALLYGC REPTILE SCALES AND Varsity lakes Free 8 Jul 10.30am TAILS City of Gold Coast Your curiosity about all things scaly and cold- W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC blooded will come alive as you come face-to-

face with some of our native reptiles. All ages welcome.

Thu 9.30am- COLOUR EXPLOSION OBSTACLE COURSE Upper Coomera Free 8 Jul 10.30am Fill your day with colour! Challenge yourself on Tallowwood Park Gecko Sports an obstacle course while being sprayed with Rose Valley Drive E: [email protected] colour powder and water. Book in, grab a white shirt, friends and family and head to the park. Thu 9.30am- NATURALLYGC MANDALA NATURE CRAFT Mudgeeraba Free 8 Jul 10.30am Join us for some nature art and craft where we City of Gold Coast will focus on close observation of texture and W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC colour, using interesting objects borrowed from

nature e.g. seeds, feathers, pebbles, plant matter, bark and grasses. For ages 5 to 12.

Page 13

Thu 9.30am- GLADIATOR GAMES Palm Beach Free 8 Jul 12pm Bring the whole family to this action packed Laguna Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! 130 Laguna Avenue W: eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports- Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, 31843723569 relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool

noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Thu 11am-12pm NATURALLYGC WHO LIVES IN A HOLLOW Mudgeeraba Free 8 Jul In this workshop we will focus on the importance City of Gold Coast of tree hollows for many native wildlife species. W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Kids will get to use plasticine to make their own hollow-dwelling creatures. This activity will spark curiosity and conversation around hollows as wildlife habitats. For ages 5 to 12.

Thu 1pm-2.30pm RUGBY LEAGUE JUNIOR CLINIC Miami Free 8 Jul Want to improve your overall game? Learn from Burleigh Bears Junior MiniFit, Mark Minichiello Mark Minichiello, one of the best! Mark Rugby League Football W: https://www.minifit.com.au/qld Minichiello. This clinic is designed for current Club players focusing on developing skills like Pacific Avenue passing, catching, kicking and evasion in a fun environment. For ages 7 to 9.

Thu 3.30pm- SELF LOVE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Miami Free 8 Jul 4.30pm Love the skin you are in. Join this one hour Trader Trove She Flourishes, Emma interactive session in a relaxed fun environment. 22 Christine Ave E: [email protected] Hear about self discovery, self love, body W: eventbrite.com.au/e/active-and- confidence and self worth. Please bring a yoga healthy-self-love-workshop-for- mat, towel or cushions plus a jumper. teens-tickets-159083217185

Thu 2.45pm- RUGBY LEAGUE CLINIC Miami Free 8 Jul 4.15pm Want to improve your overall game? Learn from Burleigh Bears Junior MiniFit, Mark Minichiello one of the best - Mark Minichiello, on how to Rugby League Football W: https://www.minifit.com.au/qld improve your strength, power, agility, Club cardiovascular fitness and mental toughness. Pizzey Park Designed for existing players to advance skills Pacific Avenue in a fun environment. For ages 10 to 14.

Fri 9am-10am NATURALLYGC NATURE'S ART AND CRAFT Benowa Free 9 Jul Come along to the Botanic Gardens to find Gold Coast Regional City of Gold Coast natural materials to create your own works of Botanic Gardens W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

art. Combine seed pods, leaves, twigs, fronds 230 Ashmore Road and other wonders of nature to make something special. All materials supplied from the gifts of nature. For ages 5 to 12.

Fri 9am-12pm TIE DYE SOCK AND PARK ADVENTURE Miami Free, except tie-dye $3/$4 (1 item 9 Jul Keep your toes warm this winter in tie dye! Ed Hardy Park only) Learn how to scrunch, stripe, or spiral your The Esplanade Nigel Coates – Sparky Do Dah socks. Add a pop of colour and the warmth of tie End of Kelly Avenue W: SparkyDoDah.com.au

dye to your wardrobe. Then burn off energy in Shoshana - Aspiral Design fun interactive park games that include stilts, W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops stick juggling, skee ball, duck fishing and more. For all ages and abilities.

Fri 9.30am- BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA Nerang Free 9 Jul 10.30am A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun Nerang Country Bubblelicious activity! Learn different types of bubble tricks Paradise Parklands E: with a twist. 231 Beaudesert [email protected] Nerang Road

Fri 9.30am- GLADIATOR GAMES Ormeau Hills Free 9 Jul 12pm Bring the whole family to this action packed Peachey Park Gecko Sports session of fun challenges, games and activities! Tillyroen Road W: eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports- Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, 31843723569 relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool

noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Fri 9.30am- GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY Currumbin $30 9 Jul 12.30pm PROGRAM Galleon Park Gecko Sports Come and learn new skills, make new friends 59 Galleon Park E: [email protected] and have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Page 14

Fri 10.15am- NATURALLYGC NATURE'S ART AND CRAFT Benowa Free 9 Jul 11.15am Come along to the Botanic Gardens to find Gold Coast Regional City of Gold Coast natural materials to create your own works of Botanic Gardens W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC art. Combine seed pods, leaves, twigs, fronds 230 Ashmore Road

and other wonders of nature to make something special. All materials supplied from the gifts of nature. For ages 5 to 12.

Fri 12.30pm- MAKE YOUR OWN HEDGEHOG PLANT POT Carrara $5 9 Jul 1.30pm - POTERY CLAY WORKSHOP Carrara Community The Chroma Kids Create your very own cute hedgehog plant pot Centre W: eventbrite.com/e/make-your- out of air dry clay. You will learn hand building Nielsens Road own-hedgehog-plant-pot-pottery- techniques to create your own design. clay-workshop-tickets-

Parents/carers are required to stay with children 157733724817 under 8 years. For ages 6 and over.

Fri 4pm-5pm SILENT SCAVENGER DISCO HUNT Paradise Point Free 9 Jul Have you ever experienced a scavenger game Paradise Point Best Silent Disco wearing a headset? You will get clues and hints Parklands W: bestsilentdisco.com.au/silent- to search the park and complete tasks while The Esplanade events

grooving to music. Unique experience and fun for the whole family.

Sat 7am PARKRUN Surfers Paradise Free 10 Jul Join in a weekly free 5km timed run or walk Paradise Point parkrun which is family-friendly and suitable for runners, Broadbeach Waters W: parkrun.com.au/register walkers, prams and dogs. Register prior then Main Beach Kirra Don’t forget your barcode

come along each Saturday to any of the nine Mudgeeraba Gold Coast locations. See website for details. Varsity Lakes Upper Coomera Pimpama

Sat 8am-10am TARRABORA BUSHCARE GROUP TREE Tugun Free 10 Jul PLANTING Toolona Park City of Gold Coast Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

with the Beaches to Bushland Program. Help restore Toolona Park in Tugun, all materials provided.

Sat 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Coomera $5 per person 10 Jul Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some Coomera Indoor Sports Coomera Indoor Sports Centre hoops? A number of our major sporting venues Centre P: 5581 7082 offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot- 35 Beattie Road around (walk in) sessions are available for

basketball only (one hoop).

Sat 9am- BETTER BIKE MAINTENANCE Coomera Free 10 Jul 10.30am Learn valuable tips and how to clean your bike, Viney Park Netball City of Gold Coast repair punctures, adjust your brakes and Courts P: 5582 8677 maintain the chain. Designed for all ages, Yaun Street W: cityofgoldcoast.com.au/events including family groups. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Sat 1pm-4pm INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Mermaid Waters Free 10 Jul Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 Albert Waterways Park Terrain Training hours sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, 61 Sunshine W: facebook.com/TerrainTraining balance and laughing through the inflatable Boulevarde

obstacle course. For ages 4 and over.

Sat 9.30am- NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER Paradise Point Free 10 Jul 10.30am & Your curiosity about the natural world will come City of Gold Coast 10.15am- alive as you meet face to face with some of our W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC 11.15am country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and

flying foxes.

Sat 12pm KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE Surfers Paradise $15 10 Jul BOARDING LESSON Budds Beach Reserve Go Vertical SUP, Linda Families will have fun learning stand up paddle River Drive W: govertical.com.au/active-heathy- boarding and water safely in a safe sup-sessions/ environment. By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.

Page 15

Sat 1pm-3pm PACIFIC PINES OPENING DAY Pacific Pines Free 10 Jul Come and check out the new Pacific Pines Pacific Pines City of Gold Coast Community Centre. There is so much Community Centre P: 5667 5986 happening including inflatable obstacles, pony Wajin park rides, entertainment, rock climbing, food trucks, Pacific Pines retro games and so much more. Boulevard

Sat 2pm SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Surfers Paradise $7 10 Jul Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle Budds Beach Reserve Go Vertical SUP, Linda boards! Children will have fun playing games River Drive W: govertical.com.au/active-healthy- while being fully supervised. For ages from 5. school-holiday-sup-program/

Sat 3pm-4pm BEACH GAMES Broadbeach Free 10 Jul Nothing makes a beach visit more enjoyable Pratten Park MiniFit, Mark Minichiello than playing some good old fashioned games. Old Burleigh Road W: minifit.com.au/qld Keep the whole family entertained, laughing, (meet near the and enjoying the fresh air. For all ages. Karrawa Surf Club)

Sun 9.30am- PARKOUR ADVENTURE Burleigh Waters Free 11 Jul 11.30am Be challenged with custom made obstacles to Deodar Park AAPES tackle in an outdoor parkour course. Learn the 2 Omao Avenue W: aapes.com.au/goldcoast best techniques so you can make your way around the course quickly and efficiently. Run, jump, climb, roll, vault and leap obstacles in your way! For ages 6 and over.

Sun 10am-11am TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Runaway Bay Free 11 Jul Children learn how to advance from training City of Gold Coast wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their P: 5582 8677 own two wheeled bike (with or without training W: wheels) and helmet and be accompanied by a eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over. coast-active-travel-program- 17791334627

Sun 11.15am- CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Runaway Bay Free 11 Jul 12.30pm Following on from training wheels to two wheels, City of Gold Coast this course will teach children bike handling P: 5582 8677 skills plus road awareness, to enable them to W: ride safely in low traffic environments Children eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold- must bring their own bike and be accompanied coast-active-travel-program- by a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over. 17791334627

Half and full day programs

Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details Various 9am -3pm CIRCUS WORKSHOP Varsity Lakes $45 Run off and join the circus at Aerial Angels. Aerial Angels Cirque Aerial Angels Cirque Come hang off a trapeze and clown around for Central Central a day full of fun, fitness and new friends! For 1/11 Crown Court E: [email protected] ages 6 to 12. Sat & 2pm SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Surfers Paradise $7 Wed Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up Budds Beach Reserve Go Vertical SUP, Linda paddle boards! Children will have fun playing River Drive W: govertical.com.au/active- games while being fully supervised. For ages 5 healthy-school-holiday-sup- and over. program/

Mon- Fri 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Carrara $5 per person Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some Gold Coast Sport and Gold Coast Sport and Leisure hoops? A number of our major sporting venues Leisure Centre Centre offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot- Nerang Broadbeach Road P: 5581 7082 around (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop). Mon-Sat 8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Coomera $5 per person Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some Coomera Indoor Sports Coomera Indoor Sports Centre hoops? A number of our major sporting venues Centre P: 5581 7082 offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot- 35 Beattie Road around (walk in) sessions are available for

basketball only (one hoop).

Page 16

Mon 9am-3pm AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH Southport $40 per child 28 Jun MATTHEW LAPPIN Southport Sharks AFL sibling discount available A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering Club Matthew Lappin fundamentals, individual skill development, Olsen Avenue and E: fitness, games and modified match practice. Musgrave Avenue [email protected] Taken by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin. m For boys and girls aged 8 to 11. Mon 8.30am- VET FOR A DAY Currumbin $59 28 Jun 3.30pm Participants will learn about rehabilitation and Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife rescue, release techniques, veterinary Sanctuary Sanctuary equipment and their uses and conduct health 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

checks on animals. For ages 6 to 13. Tue 9am-3pm AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH Southport $40 per child 29 Jun MATTHEW LAPPIN Southport Sharks AFL sibling discount available A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering Club Matthew Lappin fundamentals, individual skill development, Olsen Avenue and E: fitness, games and modified match practice. Musgrave Avenue [email protected] Run by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin m For ages 11 to 14. Tue 10am-2pm HALF DAY ART CAMP Coolangatta $69 29 Jun & From canvas and fabric painting, printing, Kirra Hill Community The Chroma Kids Wed weaving and craft to pottery. The Chroma Kid’s Centre E: [email protected]

7 Jul 4 hour school holiday program features various Garrick St art and craft classes. Designed for ages 5 to 14. Tue 9am-3pm 2021 ROLLERS HOLIDAY CAMP Carrara $55 day/$100 two 29 Jun- The camp will provide fun and enjoyable Gold Coast Sport and days/$135 full camp Thu activities with expert coaching from our NBL1 Leisure Centre Gold Coast Basketball 1 Jul Rollers players. Including skill development, 296 Nerang Broadbeach W: competitions, prizes, lots of fun and excellent Road goldcoastbasketball.com.au/get- opportunity to mix and make new friends. For all involved/basketball-camps/ abilities. For ages 5 to 18. Mon 8.30am- MULTI-SPORT CAMP Carrara $50 per day 28 Jun – 3.30pm So much on offer daily which includes mini golf, KVD Sport KDV Sport Fri tennis, jumping castle, climbing wall, swimming 221 Nerang Broadbeach P: 5596 0404 2 Jul & and driving range. Before and after care from Road W: kdvsport.com/school-holiday- Mon multi-sport camp is available from $12. camps 5 Jul- Fri 9 Jul Mon 9am-12pm COAST CLUB HOLIDAY ADVENTURE Palm Beach $29.05 half day/$67.05 full 28 Jun – Half day Get the kids up and active at the Gold Coast Tallebudgera Leisure day Fri 9am-3.30pm Recreation Centre! Running daily activity Centre Queensland Recreation Centres 2 Jul, Full day sessions packed with exciting, challenging and 1525 Gold Coast Highway W: Mon safe activities. Sessions are delivered by qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/are 5 Jul – experienced and friendly staff members. as-facilities/centres/camps-and- Fri Parents and families are welcome to join in the activities/indoor-rock-climbing- 9 Jul fun! For ages 8 and over. and-caving Mon – 8.30am- ROCK CLIMBING Palm Beach $12.50 Fri & 4.30pm Put yourself to the test and challenge the 10m Tallebudgera Leisure Queensland Recreation Sat high rock face at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre Centres Centre! Running Monday to Friday these 1525 Gold Coast Highway W: holidays. Children aged 5 to 12 will need adult qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/ar supervision and everyone needs enclosed eas-facilities/centres/camps-and- shoes. activities/indoor-rock-climbing- and-caving Mon 8.30am- TENNIS CAMP Carrara $65 per day 28 Jun – 3.30pm Great weather to learn tennis these holidays. KVD Sport KDV Sport Fri For beginner to intermediate level. 221 Nerang Broadbeach P: 5596 0404 2 Jul & Road W: kdvsport.com/school-holiday- Mon camps 5 Jul- Fri 9 Jul Tue 9am-12pm SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB SCHOOL Oxenford $40 per day 29 Jun, HOLIDAY PROGRAM Oxenford Watersports Southport Yacht Club Thu Multiple on water activities as well as off water Centre Southport Yacht W: 1 Jul & activities including volleyball, beach games and Club southportyachtclub.com.au/school Tue more. You are able to supply your own boat or 33 Watersport Ln -holiday-sailing-camp 6 Jul use one of the Club boats. For ages 7 to 17.

Page 17

Tue 8.30am- INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY Currumbin $29 29 Jun 11.30am A half-day of exclusive animal encounters and Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife sensory experiences with animal and Sanctuary Sanctuary Indigenous artifacts. This program involves 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

minimal walking, and is suitable for children with mobility restrictions. For ages 6 to 16. Tue 8.30am- ANIMAL TRAINER FOR A DAY Currumbin $59 29 Jun 3.30pm Learn about training techniques we use both for Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife animal health checks and behaviours for our Sanctuary Sanctuary shows. For ages 6 to 13. 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

Wed 8.30am- JUNIOR KEEPER FOR A DAY Currumbin $59 30 Jun 3.30pm Saving Habitats is saving wildlife! Join the Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife amazing Conservation Race and learn how you Sanctuary Sanctuary can save wildlife in your own backyard and 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

community. From recycling and upcycling craft activities to creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Meet some of the animals that need your help! For ages 6 to 13. Wed 9am-3pm AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC AT Burleigh Waters $65 30 Jun BURLEIGH BOMBERS Burleigh Junior AFL Club Burleigh Bombers Junior Come and have a run with the Burleigh John Handley Sporting AFL Club Bombers and enjoy a fun filled day out Complex W: trybooking.com/BSEVM developing your skills and learning about the 36 Galeen Drive game. Run by a team of experienced coaches, the program is open to boys and girls and all abilities are welcome. A fun way to give the great game of AFL a go these holidays. For ages 8 to 10. Wed 9am-3pm AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH Carrara $40 per child 30 Jun MATTHEW LAPPIN Carrara Saints AFL Club sibling discount available A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering Allan Nielsen Oval Matthew Lappin fundamentals, individual skill development, Neilsens Road E: fitness, games and modified match practice. [email protected] Taken by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin. m For boys and girls aged 8 to 11 years. Wed 8.30am- TEEN KEEPER FOR A DAY Currumbin $59 30 Jun 3.30pm Want to know what it’s like to be a zookeeper? Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife We throw you in the deep end with our fast- Sanctuary Sanctuary paced Teen Keeper for a Day program whereby 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

participants will not only try their hand at general keeping duties but also learn about exhibit design, proper restraint and handling techniques and captive breeding programs. For ages 13 to 16. Thu 8.30am- INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY Currumbin $29 1 Jul 11.30am A half-day of exclusive animal experiences and Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife creative activities taught by our Indigenous Sanctuary Sanctuary Officer. The day includes exploring Indigenous 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

culture through craft, storytime and exclusive animal meetings. This program involves some walking. For ages 6 to 16 years. Thu 8.30am- SAVING WILDLIFE Currumbin $59 1 Jul 3.30pm Join the amazing Conservation Race and learn Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife how you can save wildlife in your own backyard Sanctuary Sanctuary and community. From recycling and upcycling 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

craft activities to creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Meet some of the animals that need your help! For ages 6 to 13. Thu 9am-3pm AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH Carrara $40 per child 1 Jul MATTHEW LAPPIN Carrara Saints AFL Club sibling discount available A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering Allan Nielsen Oval Matthew Lappin fundamentals, individual skill development, Neilsens Road E: fitness, games and modified match practice. [email protected] Taken by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin m For kids aged 11 to 14 years.

Page 18

Thu 9am-3pm AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC AT Burleigh Waters $65 1 Jun BURLEIGH BOMBERS Burleigh Junior AFL Club Burleigh Bombers Junior Develop your fundamental skills, learn more John Handley Sporting AFL Club about the game and challenge yourself in this Complex W: trybooking.com/BSEVM all-day AFL workshop. Run by a team of 36 Galeen Drive experienced coaches, the program is open to boys and girls and all abilities are welcome. For ages 11 to 14. Fri 8.30am- JUNIOR WELLNESS WITH ANIMALS Currumbin $59 2 Jul 3.30pm Connect with your inner yogi as you embark on Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife a wellness journey deep in the heart of the Sanctuary Sanctuary sanctuary, that will reconnect you with nature 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

and its animals. Participants will explore animal yoga and get up close with some truly zen animals. For ages 6 to 13. Fri 8.30am- TEEN WELLNESS WITH ANIMALS Currumbin $59 2 Jul 3.30pm Connect with your inner yogi as you embark on Currumbin Wildlife Currumbin Wildlife a wellness journey deep in the heart of the Sanctuary Sanctuary sanctuary, that will reconnect you with nature 28 Tomewin Street W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

and its animals. Participants will explore animal yoga, participate in outdoor meditation and relaxation, express their mindfulness through art and craft and get up close to some truly zen animals. For ages 13 to 16. Tue 9am-12pm SOCCER X HOLIDAY PROGRAM Miami $50 1 day/$100 2 day/ $140 6 Jul – Qualified coaches will provide a wide range of Pizzey Park 3 days Thu technical and fun based sessions as well as Burleigh Heads Soccer Soccer X 8 Jul allowing plenty of small sided games. Our aim Club W: soccer-x.com/holiday-clinics/ is to help improve the players as individuals by providing good quality, professional coaching. For U6 to U14 boys and girls. Tue 9am-12pm PROGRESS THROUGH SPORT HOLIDAY Broadbeach $50 1 day/ $100 2 days 6 Jul & These action packed clinics provide a safe and Broadbeach State School Progess Through Sport Wed educational environment to come and enjoy 1/19 Alexandra Avenue W: 7 Jul playing a variety of sports during the school progressthroughsports.com/holida holidays. For ages 5 to 14 of all abilities. y-programmes Sat 10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET Broadbeach Free 26 Jun – THE LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Pacific Fair Shopping Pacific Fair Shopping Sun Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all Centre Centre 11 Jul abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, Hooker Boulevard W: pacificfair.com.au/events/pf- soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Let;s games celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games.

Everyday 9am -4pm TUFF NUTTERZ Coomera $20 A giant inflatable obstacle course measuring Westfield Coomera TUFF NUTTERZ 270 metres long with 30 fun and exhausting 103 Foxwell Road W: tuffnutterz.com/ obstacles. Families will be climbing walls, balancing balls and so much more. Sat 9am-3pm GOLD COAST BUTTERFLIES Carrara $7 child / $25 Family pass & Sun Walk among the beautiful butterflies, gently Carrara Markets Gold Coast Butterflies fluttering around in a tropical garden setting. 2 Market Street M: 0424 647 102

Learn about the butterfly lifecycle and see butterfly eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis that may hatch before your eyes. The species and number of butterflies may vary due to seasonal changes and weather conditions.

Page 19

Page 20

Page 21

Page 22

Page 23

Page 24

Page 25

Page 26

Page 27

Page 28

Page 29

Page 30

cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy