MOVIE WORLD // FRIGHT NIGHTS Friday October 19 thru to Sunday October 21 // Movie World, Oxenford Mazes, terror tours and panic rooms, oh my! When darkness falls, Movie World transforms into the most scream-tasticly scary spot on the Gold Coast – VR experiences, petrifying precincts and more will have you screaming more than a turn on the Superman Escape. Make sure you get in quick, because Fright Nights wo ...

ST HILDA’S SCHOOL FETE AND ART SHOW Sunday October 13 from 12pm 'til 7pm // St Hilda’s School, Southport The St Hilda’s School Fete and Art Show is back next weekend promising loads of school fete fun, with twelve awesome rides, great stalls and classic carnival food and drinks, live music and entertainment, their famous ‘Cent Auction’ – with prizes like Medland Orthodontics braces, a Louis Vuitton handbag, ...

CELEBRATE GC Sunday October 7 from 11am ‘til 4pm // Thomas Drive, Chevron Island Everyone loves a village street party, especially when it’s free! Celebrate GC is bringing fun for the whole family to Chevron Island, with live tunes all afternoon, arts and crafts, skateboarding, roller derby demos, a silent disco and local street food. There will be a HOTA ArtLab, a beauty bar and even a Castle and Cubby Pla ...

JEWEL INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Sunday September 30 from 11am 'til 7pm // Jewel Beachfront, Surfers Paradise The Surfers Paradise skyline will explode with colour when the Jewel International Kite Festival comes to town, with locals and holiday makers alike in for a treat when they head to Surfers’ beachfront. See the hundreds of colourful kites and enjoy the fun festivities on offer at the inaugural even ...

KIDS TAKE OVER Friday September 28 thru to Monday October 1 // HOTA, Surfers Paradise A fun filled mini-fest where kids take the lead creating, being heard and making a mess during the September school holidays. Come join the Boxwars team to help create mega and mysterious creations. Are you brave enough to have your hair cut by kids? Lol in your face at the super charged line up in Kids Comedy Hour. So muc ...

PACIFIC FAIR // SCIENCE FAIR Sunday September 23 thru to Saturday October 6 from 10am – 3pm // Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach The kids will be captivated by a world of seriously fun science these school holidays, with a truckload of science activities on at Pacific Fair! There are free hands-on workshops and exciting experiments to try, including slime making, neon bouncy balls and DIY sherbet for ...

PAWS & PIZZAZZ Sunday September 9 from 9am - 2pm // The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove A firm family-favourite, this pet-friendly event celebrates four-legged fun with entertaining and educational activities lined up to ensure you and your furry friends have a great day out. There will be a Pet Photo Booth and caricature artist, a ton of Pet Competitions (categories include Best Dressed to Waggiest Tail ...

GOLD COAST SHOW Now thru to Sunday September 2 // Broadwater Parklands & Owen Park, Southport It’s finally here! The Gold Coast Show – now in it’s 112th year – kicks off TODAY, and there’s no better place to catch all of your show favourites. Whether it’s equestrian, sideshow alley, wood-chopping, baby animals, arts and crafts, beach camel rides, incredible live music or a stroll through the famous Show ...

CIRCUS RIO Now thru to Sunday August 26 // Rotary Park, Palm Beach Australia’s biggest circus is coming to town! With samba and ballet dancers, soaring and dangling aerialists, tightrope walkers and SO much more, a night with Circus Rio is one you won’t forget! For more info visit www.circusrio.com LUIS AND THE ALIENS // ADVANCED SCREENING Sunday August 26 at 10am // Various locations, Event Cinemas It’s se ...

EXHIBITION // EGYPTIAN MUMMIES: EXPLORING ANCIENT LIVES Now thru to Sunday August 26 // Queensland Museum, South Bank Hurry – you don’t have much time left to see the ancient mummies of Egypt before they return to their tombs! With advanced CT scanning technology and more than 200 artefacts from the British Museum’s world-famous collection, the Queensland Museum’s latest exhibit gives visitors a rare insigh ...