Work is Play
You're growing when you're learning. You're growing even more when there's fun to be had. Join a local class or workshop, meet new friends, enjoy a laugh or two and learn something new.
classes & workshops
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From now until 30 Nov 2025
Harrisville Sunday Farm Day
Looking for a fun family morning out surrounded by animals? Heritage Poultry's Farm Day’s are perfect for you! Sunday Farm Day’s are a great opportunity to escape the city for a genuine farm experience. These events occur on the last Sunday of every month in Harrisville, a small suburb in the beautiful Scenic Rim - and less than an hour from Brisbane! Sunday Farm Days give kids the chance to have some fun with the animals on a working farm. There is an animal nursery full of baby lambs and goats to feed and play with - and our favourite alpaca George! There is also have a designated chick & duckling holding area and some silkie chickens who love a cuddle! Then there is face painting and pony rides for some extra fun! In case you get hungry, coffee and a sausage sizzle is available, and an ice cream van - perfect for the warm weather. All regular poultry and produce is available as well. With plenty of beautiful green space to enjoy, gather your friends and family, bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a beautiful morning out in the picturesque Scenic Rim!
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28 Dec 2024 (Monthly)
Latin Dancing Under the Sails
Social Latin dancing with the best Latin music DJs on the Gold Coast playing a variety of Latin music to get everyone dancing. Open air, outdoors, beautiful venue outside the Oasis shopping centre and surrounded by many restaurants. Open to everyone and it's free. This event is held once a month, usually the last Saturday of the month but this is subject to change. They look forward to seeing you.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Cauldron Distillery Gin Blending Class
Get your creative juices flowing during an informative and interactive Gin Blending Class at Tamborine Mountain’s very own Cauldron Distillery. Do you enjoy creating recipes in the kitchen? How good is your palate at detecting flavours? During this one hour experience, you will learn everything there is to know about gin and then you are set free to create your own gin masterpiece to take home. Set in their world-class distillery and guided by their distilling team, you will select from a multitude of individually distilled botanicals and skilfully blend them together to create a balanced gin that suits your palate and taste. How does a gin with orange, sage, and anise sound to you? Maybe you prefer rose petals, strawberry, and cocoa nibs? Perhaps your preference is lemon myrtle, macadamia nuts and honey? The choice will be yours because your gin blend can be as unique as you are! Here’s what is included in this unique experience: Complementary G and T on arrival from our signature Five-To-Five Range A guided 45-minute gin blending class A 200 ml bottle of your very own gin to take home A G&T made from your very own gin at the completion of the course Free Cauldron Club membership with $10 on us to spend at the tasting room bar or bottle shop.
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From now until 31 Jan 2025
Twilight Tour at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
See Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary like you’ve never seen it before – after dark! Take a very special guided tour through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary getting up close with our nocturnal residents, such as the cheeky Tasmanian Devils, who are most active when the sun goes down. Learn more about the history of the Gold Coast’s traditional custodians with two unique tours: Biyuhl Tour - Biyuhl meaning hill or mountain. Gunanggay Tour - Gunanggay meaning flat country. Immerse yourself in a spectacular light display, where you will embrace Dreamings and spirit of the Yugambeh people. Go on a spotlight adventure searching for some Aussie native wildlife, and finish off with some traditional bush tea.
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From now until 19 Nov 2025
Barista Initiation Class
Begin your coffee making journey at this hands-on barista initiation class in Southport. Learn the fundamentals and receive a certificate of attendance. Come and enjoy a special and memorable experience. ClassBento donates AUD1 from every booking to Dementia Australia.
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From now until 27 Jul 2025
Paint and Spin Wheel Throwing Class
Unleash your creativity in a welcoming and intimate wheel throwing class in Tamborine Mountain. Create and paint two beautiful vessels with underglaze. Join them for a special and memorable experience. They donate AUD1 from every booking to Dementia Australia.
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From now until 15 Dec 2024
Crystals & Botanicals: Soy Candle Making Class
Looking for fun activities? Learn how to make gorgeous soy candles adorned with crystals and botanicals at this fun experience in Mount Tamborine. They'll provide you with everything you'll need to make your candles and you'll be led through the process of creating your own masterpieces. For double the fun, bring along a lovely friend to craft and catch up with. Soy candle making is also a great idea for laidback hens parties, birthday parties or even fun team building activities. At the end of this hands-on class, you'll have made beautiful candles to enjoy at home, decorated with gorgeous crystals and botanicals.
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From now until 02 Feb 2025
Paint Your Pet at The Point Studio - Gold Coast
Custom 'Paint Your Pet' Workshop at The Point Studio Join in at The Point Studio in Paradise Point for a unique "Paint Your Pet" workshop. Send a photo of your pet, and they will provide a pre-sketched canvas. Enjoy expert guidance, all materials included, and a fun BYOB atmosphere. Create a beautiful portrait of your furry friend!
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From now until 10 Dec 2024
Distracted
ADHD Expert Panel Discussions and Q&A'sJoin us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at HOTA to mingle with our ADHD community. Listen to ADHD topics presented by industry experts along with time for Q&A's. Bring your coach, teacher, friend, boss, relative, partner or just yourselves. We are always implementing ways to make our events neurodiversity and sensory-friendly.
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From now until 12 Dec 2024
Aqua Sculpt Floating Pilates at JW Marriott Gold Coast
Experience a unique Pilates experience on the iconic Saltwater Lagoon Pool, awarded Australia’s Best Hotel Pool 2024. Exclusive to JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Aqua Sculpt brings an effective full body workout engaging multiple muscle groups simultaneously to enhance your balance, flexibility, and strength, all performed on the pool water surface on a floating exercise platform. From Tuesday 17 September until Thursday 12 December 2024, classes will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 7am to 7:45am* Complimentary self-parking on-site. Enjoy your morning a little longer with Citrique’s $38* locals buffet breakfast until 10:30am, daily *Additional $3.20 booking & transaction fee applies per booking. *Classes available for 18 years and over, and are designed for all fitness levels.
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From now until 29 Dec 2024
Upside Down House Photo Experience - Gold Coast
Step into a world of fun at the Upside Down House Photo Experience - where everything is topsy-turvy and perfect for crazy photo experience!Upside Down House Photo ExperienceGet ready to turn your world upside down at the House Down Under - a unique opportunity to capture gravity-defying photos in our specially designed upside-down house. Bring your family, your kids and grandkids, creativity and sense of fun as you explore our quirky rooms and snap unforgettable photos. Whether you're hanging from the ceiling or sticking your head in the toilet, this experience guarantees a fun filled activity for all ages with laughter and mind-bending illusion. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind photo adventure! Perfect for some school holiday fun or rainy day activities! COST: $0 – $21
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14 Dec 2024
Movies Under the Stars: ✨ Dr Seuss' The Grinch, Pimpama ✨- Free
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city.Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area.*** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! ***Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids' activities, live music, and food trucks. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm!Movie starts: 7pmEvent date: Sat, 14th DecemberLocation: Pimpama Sports HubMovie: Dr. Seuss' The GrinchThe Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.Rating: GDuration: 90 minutesCategory: Christmas, Family, AnimationFor further information or for event updates, see the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/948648837295322COST: Free
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15 Dec 2024
Carols on the Beach
It’s time! Carols on the Beach is returning to the sands of Surfers Paradise on Sunday 15 December! This year you’re in for a Christmas treat, with not one but two featured performers including Lenny Pearce, maker of toddler techno, one of the world’s fastest rising artists in the electronic music scene and the ARIA-winning Emma Memma, children’s music and dance show extraordinaire. Let’s have a round of santa-plause for our amazing returning hosts, Matty J & Laura! Get ready to sing your hearts out to the best modern and traditional carols in a 3-hour festival of Christmas fun from 5pm. Auslan interpreters will be on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience. Santa’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, and he’s heading to Carols on the Beach to find out who’s naughty or nice! It wouldn’t be a Surfers Paradise celebration without a sparkly fireworks finale! Carols on the Beach is a free family friendly event. Ride the G to Cavill Avenue or make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. Ho ho hope you can make it to Carols on the Beach, presented by City of Gold Coast and supported by 90.9 Sea FM.
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From now until 17 Apr 2025
Little Lifesavers - Tallebudgera
Little Lifesavers is a fantastic way to keep the kids active, engaged and learn important water safety skills. This program is a great way to educate children on the important aspects of water safety, whilst also increasing their skills and confidence in the water with a variety of water safety and lifesaving techniques.
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18 Dec 2024
The Rat Pack Show Premiere!
INDULGE IN THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PARTY!!PREMIERE SNEAK PREVIEW - THE RAT PACK SHOW!WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER | DOORS OPEN 5.30 FOR COCKTAIL HAPPY HOURDINNER SERVED FROM 6.30PM | SHOW STARTS 7PMSpaghetti & Jazz are very excited to present ‘The Rat Pack Show’ featuring three of Queensland’s top male vocalist/entertainers - Kevin Keepa, Ivan Fisher & Jody Waho. This is a super sexy, sophisticated tribute to the original Rat Pack team of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis (Jr) with a delightfully modern twist. It’s a rare treat to have three such amazing singers in one show!BRING THOSE DANCING SHOES!!HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AND AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH THE RAT PACK WHILE YOU INDULGE ON A DELICIOUS 3 COURSE MENUBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.. WILL BOOK UP VERY QUICKLY!!DINNER & SHOW $99PP | $95 PP TABLES OF 10* Includes ticket fee *Please advise of any dietary requirements.
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20 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
Christmas at Cavill Lane
Tis the season! Get ready for the holidays at Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise.Get into Summer, holidays, and fun at Cavill Lane.Book in your functions, celebrations, meet & greets and or end of year parties at one of our many restaurants, bars or attractions.Enter into WIN a Cavill Lane Christmas Gift hamper! Visit our website for details ;) https://cavilllane.com.au/whats-on/Let the festivies begin with FREE & FUN entertainment from the 20th to 22nd of December 6-8pm.We cant wait to see you in the lanewayCOST: Free
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.