Pride Art in the Park

Summary

Overview

Come along to the 'Art in the Park' picnic on the gorgeous grounds of HOTA, over by the Lake.

You can bring your own art and craft project, games, or just hang out and eat snacks. There will be an art table, so you can stamp your own Queer-Affirming poster or art.

We'll be on the flat area by the path, and the toilet block is close by. The cafe and gallery are also open.

It's International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT) so that's a nice reason to hang out and have some low-key, inclusive fun together. There'll be some pronoun badges and flyers available to support inclusion.

Gold Coast Pride will be held at this very same location on June 27, so you can get to know the space and public transport options well before the big event.

Who is welcome:

Everyone is welcome to come to the park and make a poster at the printmaking table - It's a public space. Respect is always expected.

The event is being run in collaboration with 'Pride Outside' which welcomes everyone under the queer umbrella (and their allies / friends & families) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️.

Come picnic alongside us - If you and your crew want to sit nearby in a quieter place and mingle when you choose, that's OK too. We all socialise in our own ways. If you need a people-break you can take a walk around the lake or go play on the exercise equipment.

This is a family and dog-friendly event. We are respectful of all LGBTQIA+ people and their pronouns.

When:

17 May 2026 1-3pm

Drop by anytime and stay as long as you feel.

Where:

HOTA

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Over by the 'Home Of The Arts' Lake

We'll be on the flat area by the path.

(Evandale Lake on the google map) - see pin below.

Wet-weather plan - head over to the Cafe.

Travel:

Car - Free parking for up to 4 hours

(Put your rego in the ticket machine to avoid a parking ticket)

Bus Stop - Bundall Rd at City of Gold Coast

Ferry Stop - Home of the Arts

What to Bring:

Bring anything you need to feel comfortable, such as: picnic blanket, rugs, chairs, cushions, headphones or sensory toys,

+ an art and craft project or games if you want (no pressure)

& snacks and a water bottle.

Aiming for Eco-friendly:

- BYO reusable cup, plate and cutlery (none provided).

- Please bring food in containers with lids, to deter flies and wastage. Also don't bring too much food.

- A compost bin will be provided.

Helpful Links:

HOTA Accessibility Page:

https://hota.com.au/visit-and-explore/plan-your-visit/accessibility

Pride Outside SE QLD Meetup Group:

https://www.meetup.com/prideoutsideseqld/

IDAHOBIT DAY: https://www.idahobit.org.au/

Why Pronouns Matter: https://www.idahobit.org.au/allyship/a-guide-to-using-pronouns-at-work/

There will be helpful resources from Minus 18 available to support inclusion - pronoun badges and info brochures.

Acknowledgement of Country:

This picnic will be held on the lands of the Kombumerri Peoples of multiple language regions, including Yugambeh.