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 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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From now until 16 Nov 2024
Craft Your Own – Cocktail Masterclass
Master the Art of Mixology! Embark on a unique journey where you’ll learn, taste, and create cocktails at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Guided by the expert mixologist, explore the craftsmanship behind their Spirits and Liqueurs and master advanced techniques like smoke infusion, flavoured foams, and rapid flavour infusions. Guided by our skilled mixologist, the Cocktail Masterclass includes: Expert guidance from our experienced mixologist. Access to a curated range of the finest premium spirits and liqueurs. Learning advanced techniques such as smoke infusion, flavoured foams, and rapid flavour infusions. The opportunity to craft two unique cocktails. Enjoying your handcrafted cocktails with a gourmet cheese platter. An exclusive 10% discount on same-day liquor purchases. All necessary equipment provided for the session.
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30 Nov 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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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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24 Nov 2024 (Monthly)
Elevate Your Spirits – Liqueur Making Class
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Sip on an inviting welcome drink, share a delectable cheese board, and explore a variety of their liqueurs during an engaging tasting session. With expert guidance, create your personalised 200ml Flavoured Liqueur from a selection of over 100 tinctures and flavours making it uniquely yours. Complete the experience by naming and hand-labelling your bottle. Take home not just a bottle of liqueur, but a crafted masterpiece with a personal label—a tangible memory to cherish and share. What’s Included: Welcome beverage upon your arrival Tasting experience with four 10ml tastings Professional blending advice from their expert guide Exclusive access to our selection of tinctures and flavours from our apothecary A 200ml bottle of your personally infused liqueur Drinks provided during the class. 10 percent discount on any purchase made from their shop on the same day All equipment provided for a seamless experience.
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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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From now until 11 Oct 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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31 Oct 2024
Seniors Shake Out
The Shake Out is a seniors dance party that is fun, footloose and freewheeling, hosted by creative joy generators us along with our friends from the inclusive dance company, Bring A Plate. Suitable for all abilities, this event is a chance to, literally and metaphorically, let your hair down and experience the joy of movement for wellness, mobility, connection and a mighty fine time. The best bit – It’s free! – pre-registration is favourable, however walk ups on the day are more than welcome Join them for 45mins of movement and followed by a light morning tea provided complimentary. Seniors are welcome to bring their kids, grandkids, friends, neighbours. No dance partners or dancing experience required. Accessibility: Access to the venue via large double doors all on ground level. If there is anything we can do to make your time with them more comfortable please reach out to them. Parking: Upper Coomera Community Centre has free parking and accessible parking available onsite, with a drop off area when first driving in. Arrival: Once you have arrived, enter the building via the front entrance and walk toward the bright sparking decor! Any questions? Please email Pru.
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31 Oct 2024
Halloween Family Nights
Southport Sharks is putting on two fang-tastic nights of Halloween family fun!This October, join us at Sharks for not one but TWO of our spooktacular Halloween Family Nights!On Sunday 27 October & Thursday 31 October, the whole family can enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet dinner kicking off from 5PM, followed by an incredible Halloween-themed kids show hosted by LOL Crew from 5:30PM to 7:30PM.There’s free face painting throughout the night from 4:30PM to 7:30PM, and make sure to get the kids dressed up in their most ghoulish attire, as best dressed prizes will be awarded to those with the coolest costumes!All tickets include seafood buffet admission; tickets for 8-12 Years & 4-7 Years also include refillable soft drink.Please ensure that you have selected your preferred date using the toggle at the top of this event page before purchase.TICKETS - Booking fees applicable during checkout.Adult - $46.90Child (8-12 Years) - $25.90Child (4-7 Years) - $19.90Child (3 Years & Under) - Free entryNo a la carte menu available on this night. Refunds will not be provided on the basis of no-shows. If you or another person under your booking are no longer able to attend, your ticket can be allocated to another person. Advise when prompted of any seating requests or dietary requirements. Please ensure that all attendees within your booking are purchased in the one transaction, as we cannot guarantee that there will be enough space to add attendees at a later date.COST: $50.11
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From now until 21 Nov 2024
Here and Now: Gold Coast Triennial | Cocktails with Curators
Here and Now: Gold Coast Triennial | Cocktails with CuratorsHere and Now: Gold Coast Triennial features ambitious bodies of work from six artists, representing an exciting snapshot of local practitioners. These six artists: Jay Jermyn, Kathy Mackey, Larissa Warren, Lyle Duncan, Norton Fredericks and Rebecca Ross, have contemporary art practices that are both local and global in ideas and execution, showcasing the richness and diversity of artists living and working across the region. For each Cocktails with Curators session you will join an intimate group on an exclusive tour of the exhibition, led by a HOTA Curator. At the conclusion of the tour you’ll continue your conversation with an exhibition-inspired cocktail at the Exhibitionist Bar. Each session will focus on one of the featured artists, please note that the artist won’t be present.
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From now until 29 Nov 2024
Santa's Candy Cane Wonderland Christmas Photos
Meet Santa in a deep snow forest filled with candy canes. Capture a set of magical Christmas photos is this surreal setting. Santa's Candy Cane Wonderland is located in the heart of the Gold Coast at Burleigh.
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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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From now until 19 Jun 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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01 Nov 2024
Gold Coast Speed Dating Friday 1st November
Join them for two Speed Dating events at Gold Coast Tavern on Friday, 1st November and Friday, 6th December at 7 PM, for singles ages 26-44! Meet new people, enjoy great drinks, and make real connections in the heart of the Gold Coast.
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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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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.