Things To Do With Kids

This northside institution has always been a go-to, but after a stunning revamp, it’s next-level.

In a first for the Southern Hemisphere, a world-class celestial light installation is launching at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in March 2025.

Whether you're a total newbie looking to dip a toe in, or have already well and truly caught the pickleball fever, here is Urban List’s ultimate guide to getting your pickleball game on.

Expect a true feast for the senses.

Bust out the Mariah and pause your cheesy Christmas movie binge-fest courtesy of Netflix, because it's time to head out for some Christmas lights.

Get your gifts, eat a mince pie and listen to some carols at these Gold Coast Christmas markets. 

With so many days of sunshine and just a tiny window of winter, the Gold Coast is an outdoor sanctuary. 

 And the best Gold Coast waterfalls you can swim under are only a car ride singalong away.

It’s that magical time of year again, and if you’re looking to capture the perfect festive moment, we’ve got you covered with the best Santa photo locations on the Gold Coast/Yugambeh language region.

Say goodbye to cries of “I’m booored” with our list of best Gold Coast activities for kids, from freebies to those special days out.

We’ve broken down the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness, that’ll even make Tarzan jealous. 

While we could probably list 100 worthy spots, we’ve honed this down to six of the very best picnic spots on the Gold Coast to get you dining outdoors.

Aahh, camping trips. It’s a dog’s life. Except for when you drop your pooch off at the kennel, and they give you those eyes right before you leave

The SWELL Sculpture Festival will make history this year when it hosts a record number of over 350 artists, from Friday 6 September to Sunday 15 September.

From authentic Italian wood-fired delights to quirky new-age toppings, there’s a slice for every taste bud. 

From culinary adventures to incredible live music gigs under the stars, these are the best Sunshine Coast events and festivals to check out. 

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny and Montville. 

IMAGINATOR is a multi-sensory installation that combines light, sound, sculpture and gaming to feed your imagination and make you question your reality. 

From lush rainforest landscapes to windswept coastlines, hinterlands and beyond, there’s no doubt that a road trip is one of the greatest ways to explore the Sunshine Coast.

A melting pot of cultures, epic entertainment, endless adventures, and breathtaking nature, there’s so much to discover in Logan.

Our perennially green city and lush native rainforests don’t see a whole lot of change come the cooler months, but for Gold Coasters wishing to stroll amongst the autumn leaves, there are a bunch of destinations just a short road trip away. 

Whether you’re the kind of couple to enjoy the finer things in life or looking to make it a double date, we’ve curated a few date ideas guaranteed to impress—with some help from The Star.

If there's one thing Gold Coast has no shortage of, it's endless stretches of white sandy shores. Let us guide you to the best beaches on the Gold Coast.

Attention all summer beach lovers, The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series returns for a massive 11th season in 2024 ready to delight and inspire with stunning agility, skill and team spirit.

The Star Gold Coast have a smorgasbord of exclusive events and dinners to book for even your pickiest mates.

Swap the stress of the kitchen this year—we've all seen that episode of The Bear—and leave the cooking and entertaining to the experts. 

GoBoat Gold Coast is inviting you to be your own captain when you hire one of their awesome new picnic boats. 

Round up the crew, book in that annual leave and make tracks to the Sunshine Coast’s most unique accommodation—The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

There’s no better time to lace up the joggers, gather your mates and explore the best Gold Coast coastal walks right here on home turf. 

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

Forks at the ready. Serve yourself a plate (or 20) at one of these 11 best buffets on the Gold Coast right now.

If there’s one thing Gold Coasters are obsessed with it’s euphoric treats of the frozen variety. We’re talking ice cream and gelato—cold, sweet, delicious goodness. 

Heading over to Singapore with the family or simply love all things nautical? Home to more than 100,000 beautiful and distinctive marine creatures, S.E.A Aquarium Sentosa is a must visit on your next vacay to Singapore. 

They are easily forgotten about by the locals, but the plethora of theme parks we have here make it the biggest collection of thrill rides and slides in the Southern Hemisphere and a huge attraction for tourists visiting the Gold Coast. 

Ring in the new year with a delicious lineup of events on offer at Hyatt Regency. 

Seeing a family of whales frolic and splash in the ocean is an indescribable experience, so it's high time you make your way to one of these gorgeous whale-watching spots or hit up one of the many whale watching cruises that traverse the Humpback Highway.

We’ve unearthed 11 of the best Dad Day specials happening across the Gold Coast this Father's Day, which are guaranteed to impress. The best part is, you get to eat and indulge in all the things too.

Get out and about at this inner-city destination this winter.

In a region where the sunscreen industry is eternally booming, why not shake things up with a day on the ice?

Trying to find a family activity that will keep everyone entertained can sometimes feel more complicated than organising a mission to a deserted island. 

If you’re after the best go karting the Gold Coast has to offer, we’ve got you covered. Grab the fam and get your zoom on at these wholesome go karting Gold Coast venues.

Creating precious family memories is a surefire way to get in the little tacker’s good books. So heading out, and checking into family-friendly accommodation on the Gold Coast is a recipe for success. 

When you have a backyard as stunning as we do, it would be a crime not to take advantage of its wonder and natural beauty by sleeping out under the stars.

Contemporary cultural precinct HOTA, Home of the Arts, will soon present a world premiere exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, which will showcase more than 50 never-before-seen artworks by legendary Pop Art artists throughout the ages. 

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.

Ah, mini-golf. The gift that keeps on giving. Although it has teetered on the edge of irrelevance for decades, it refuses to abandon us. And hallelujah to that. Where would we be without it?

Whether you’re looking for some laidback bowling fun time with the family or you’re ready to jump into the big leagues with the pros, we guarantee you’ll find the spot for your best bowling Gold Coast experience. 

With five flavours to choose from, you're spoilt for choice. 

Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly fit another festive event in your schedule, think again. 

It doesn’t get much more nostalgic than LEGO® bricks and luckily for us, Queensland Museum is transporting us back to our childhood with their Brickman® Wonders of the World exhibition.

Are your four walls looking more than a little boring? We hear you. It’s about time to load up the car and make tracks for a big Brisbane day out (or several). Lucky for you, we’ve curated the best of the events hitting Brisbane this month and there are some serious contenders.

Regardless whether trick-or-treating, costumes, pumpkins, bonfires, horror films, cemeteries, ghosts and ghouls are your thing, try one of the following Gold Coast Halloween events on for size and embrace the best of the spooky season before it’s gone.

We’ve got some epic hoers and growers on the Coast, so buckle up your tractor belt and grab a barley sprig, because we’re taking you rural with five farms you can visit on the Gold Coast.

Grab your basket, Tropical Fruit World in the Tweed Valley has opened its avocado orchid and cactus garden for picnics. And you won’t need to bring a thing. 

Whether you’re a coastal cruiser, a seasoned city slicker, a lycra fanatic or a hipster with a fixie, we have a trail for you. Here are some of the Gold Coast's best bike rides.

Grab your mates, warm up the car engine, pack a cut lunch, and hit the road with our pick of the Gold Coast's best day trips.

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and vintage shopping, here are all the best things to do on a day trip to Currumbin Valley.

Check out the five best community gardens on the Gold Coast, and see what you can do to get involved. 

Make sure you’ve got a full tank of petrol and get on the road with these scenic drives within 50km of the Gold Coast. 

Whether you’re blessed with Greek heritage or not, there’s never really been a better reason to celebrate traditions, or adapt some new ones, to keep you entertained and painfully full, all weekend at home

You can now adopt a bilby at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and all our cute animal dreams just came true. 

With an extra long weekend coming up, but COVID-19 hanging over us all, you're probably wondering what you can and can't do. Can I go for a drive? Can I visit my family? Can I go camping? Here's those questions and more, answered.

May we introduce you to the more sophisticated and romantic of a good bunch recently opened in Nobby Beach—Mr. 

If there’s anything more soothing than a slow country drive with endless mountain vista and flower scented air, then we want to hear about it.

It’s a time the little ones in our lives celebrate, five to six whole weeks of endless fun and no school. But for the parentals it can be the complete opposite, several long weeks thinking, “how the heck will I keep them entertained”. Fear not, we here at Urban List want to help you out. 

Tweed, glorious Tweed! From the mountains to the river mouths, the sand dunes to the red earth hills, this little slice of paradise really does have it all. The Tweed Coast and hinterland provide the freshest produce and the warmest smiles, so take a little weekend drive and discover our top picks peppered throughout this fertile and fabulous area.

If you’ve ever daydreamed about adding a world record attempt to your list of life achievements, this is your chance.

If you’re trying to find a great way to spend your summer that doesn’t involve Netflix and ice cream, we’ve unearthed some of the best things to do on the Gold Coast that come with a side of adventure. So, get out there and start exploring.

The Doughnut Affair is like no other doughnut you’ve experienced before.

Does it get any better than spending a few days camping by the sea? It sure does—you could be GLAMPING by the sea. 

One Love Festival is one of New Zealand's largest and most iconic music festivals—pulling in around 20,000 revellers each year for almost a decade. Having sold out in NZ for the past four years in a row, organisers have decided to bring the festival to Australia for the first time. 

On Saturday 31 August, Burleigh Heads will play host to the inaugural Gold Coast Whale Festival, organised by local NGO Humpbacks and Highrises. The festival will raise awareness in the community about our need to care for and protect our oceans and these incredible creatures of the deep. 

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap.

In case you’ve forgotten, we’re blessed with a seemingly endless summer here on the Gold Coast and to celebrate The Collective is hosting a truly epic Sunday session, every single week. 

We've found the best camping spots near the Gold Coast that can cater to the most inexperienced campers! Plus, there might even be wifi…

There’s no better combo on the Coast than water views and seafood. And fortunately for us, The King Crab Co. which opened its doors just last week in Main Beach, has it in spades. 

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on all things avocado. To ensure you’re receiving the ripest presents this festive season, we’ve sourced some choice avocado-themed gifts to help satisfy that relentless avo fetish of yours.

Fortnite? Big whoop. Remember playing WoW till 4am on a school night?

For a surefire whale of a time.

The Cadbury Truck is loading up with tasty wares and trundling to regional areas all over Australia these school holidays.

A treasure trove awaits—here’s our pick of the best markets on the Gold Coast to visit this July. 

More than just a fallback for rainy days, Australia's art galleries are a majestic lot as gorgeous as the art inside ‘em

Listen up, crazy closet cat lovers, ‘cause you’re going to have kittens over this news!

When we said game-changer, we really meant it. There is no other experience like it on the Sunshine Coast and we’re pretty damn lucky to have scored this right in our very own backyard. 

Just admit it—shopping is way more fun when it involves street food, live music and bargains from local producers, designers and creatives. Which is why we’re lovers of the humble market. 

Thankfully, the Gold Coast is a kid-friendly place and our cafes have no shortage of child-satisfying meals and distractions. 

Bounce on into your four-day break with the best things to do on the Gold Coast this Easter long weekend.  

Currumbin is possibly the most magical suburb on all of the Gold Coast. Are we biased? Maybe. Here are 21 reasons you should absolutely visit this weekend. 

Ahh, Nobby Beach. The delicious filling to our Miami-Mermaid sandwich with a name that makes you feel a little bit uncomfortable if you’re not a local. 

Hangry? Bored? Got cash to burn? Here’s your go-to guide for the best things to do in Palm Beach. 

We’ve got a bucket list of the best markets on the Gold Coast; the perfect way to spend the next few weekends, no matter your preferred market style.

Take advantage of the stunning spring weather with eight new activities to check out these school holidays. 

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