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Finding somewhere to stay where the kids will be happy and entertained is a challenge! We have found a few options for you to help make the decision... Read more →
Jewel Gold Coast Triathlon closures
The Jewel Gold Coast Triathlon is being held on on Saturday the 8th April and Sunday the 9th April 2017. This is one of Queensland's most exciting... Read more →
Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia's leading multi-sports and exercise program for children aged 2.5 - 7 years. Our physio-designed classes teach... Read more →
Win an Air Factory Party!
Air Factory is Australia's largest indoor trampoline park. It boasts 4,700sqm of bouncing space across 140 trampolines –and is based in Burleigh,... Read more →
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Air Factory Trampoline Park
Air Factory is Australia's largest indoor trampoline park. It boasts 4,700sqm of bouncing space across 140 trampolines –and is based in Burleigh,... Read more →
Gold Coast Set to Swell When Sculpture Festival Returns
Queensland’s largest, free outdoor exhibition SWELL Sculpture Festival will celebrate the fusion of beach culture and art when it returns to the... Read more →
Sunday Sounds this July at Sanctuary Cove
Live music under the marquee, face painting, jumping castle and more Sunday Sounds at Sanctuary Cove continues into winter with the July program... Read more →
Mother’s Day Newspaper Free Printable
We created this fun free printable for mother's day with 2 options. One for the little ones to add a picture and mum's name and another blank... Read more →
Alternative Easter
Gluten Free Easter Mayfield Chocolates on the Gold Coast have a great range of gluten and dairy free chocolates. Flannerys have gluten and sugar... Read more →
DC Comics Super Hero World Record, Movie World
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia (WBCP) and DC Entertainment (DCE) are kicking off the global effort to set a new World Record for the... Read more →
Easter Free Printable
Make Easter egg hunts a little easier for tiny explorers with this free Easter Bunny foot print printable. While photographing I learned that little... Read more →
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Story Dogs
Story Dogs is a not-for-profit reading support program with the mission of improving the reading skills of elementary children so they can become... Read more →
Chinese New Year at Sanctuary Cove
There will be no better place to welcome in the 2015 Chinese New Year than at Sanctuary Cove with a host of free family fun including traditional... Read more →
Win a Term of Music Classes, Music With Monica
Music with Monica provides lively and motivating music groups for parents and their babies, toddlers and young children aged 0-4 years. All groups... Read more →
Surfers Paradise Festival
The 2015 Surfers Paradise Festival is gearing up to be the best yet as the hugely popular beachfront event prepares to return with an action-packed... Read more →
GCKids Magazine, January 2015
January issue of GCKids is packed full of interviews, competitions, things to do, free printables, shopping local, sports, and more! Click the... Read more →
Pixar Film Festival
All of your favourite Pixar films are back on the big screen at the 2015 Pixar Film Festival. Tickets are only $8* each and include a special... Read more →
Why Yuliya Can’t Stop Singing
It’s not everyday you hear the words “listen mummy, the stroller is making music!” Now there’s no fancy battery-operated music on my cheap... Read more →
Sand Safari Brings Disney Friends to Surfers Paradise
For two magical weeks from February 13 to March 1, the Surfers Paradise Foreshore will come to life with a sand-tastic display of sculpting talent as... Read more →
Begin Bright Kirra
Begin Bright school readiness and primary tutoring centres are designed to help children feel happy smart and confident. Begin Bright Head Office... Read more →
Begin Bright Burleigh
Begin Bright is a school readiness program designed in Australia to prepare children for the Australian education system. We deliver lessons that... Read more →
Market Stall Holder Mini Listing Sale
Do you sell at the markets? We are offering a one off mini listing for stall holders to promote their products and stall locations on Gold Coast... Read more →
GCKids Magazine, November 2014
November issue of GCKids is packed full of interviews, reviews, things to do, ideas, shopping local, and more! Click the square icon to view in... Read more →
GCKidsTalk – Jacques “Kids on the Bench”
We were very excited to interview Jacques, a Gold Coast Kid with a great story to tell! Jacques, what is “Kids on the Bench” and how did you... Read more →
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Santa offers ‘selfies’ to save this Christmas at Harbour Town Gold Coast
Christmas is a time for giving but for most, it also can be one of the most expensive and stressful times of the year. And while everyone loves... Read more →
Win Flying Trapeze and Circus Workshops!
Circus Arts and Gold Coast Kids are giving you ANOTHER fantastic opportunity to win one of four workshops in Flying Trapeze and Circus Mega... Read more →
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Where Can I Visit Santa on the Gold Coast 2014
It is that time of year again! Time to get out the best dressed and smile for Santa (or Father Christmas). If you are in my family this time of year... Read more →
Construction Site Free Printable
My daughters was invited to a friend's birthday party and I decided to create a gift that was ready to play and loads of fun. A box full of sand and... Read more →
Brien Harris Park
Summary Brien Harris Park is situated at 1-17 Peachey Road, Ormeau. This park is great for playing sports or taking a run or walk along... Read more →
Build a Snowman Free Printable
With Christmas just around the corner and Frozen still a firm favourite in this house I decided a 'Build a Snowman' printable is just what we... Read more →
Numbers Bingo Free Printable
Turning snack time into a game while learning to match numbers is just the way to a toddlers heart. This free printable includes four playing cards,... Read more →
Family Fun Advent Calendar Free Printable
This Christmas we have decided to dedicate our advent calendar to a little family fun each day. With this in mind I created a simple, printable... Read more →
Tickets for the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 On Sale
Fans of The Hunger Games Trilogy can secure their seat to the hotly anticipated third instalment, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, with ticket on... Read more →
Nurtured Heart Approach Australia Introductory Workshop Review
I had the chance to attend a full day workshop at Nurtured Heart Approach Australia recently. As I travelled from Tweed Heads, it was a bit of a... Read more →
Maya The Bee Buzzes into Gold Coast Event Cinemas
Everyone’s favourite little bee is making her big screen debut in Maya The Bee Movie showing at select Event Cinemas, Greater Union and BCC Cinemas... Read more →
Superfish Swim Schools
Jump Start your baby's Drowning Prevention Lessons with our FREE Water Familiarisation Program. 3-5 mths. $210 of lessons. No obligation. EVERY... Read more →
Ice-Cream Shop Free Printable
My 3 year old, Olivia loves to play 'shopping' and my husband and I have spent many hours at a little cash register. I wanted to create a printable... Read more →
Q1 Skypoint
Q1 SkyPoint really is a great family activity. We decided to go in the early afternoon to ensure that we could see the view in the day time, and... Read more →
Families Gear Up For Bloomin’ Fun Day At The Wattle Hotel
Gold Coast kids will be sprouting with excitement as they enjoy a bumper crop of activities including two jumping castles, face painting, animal... Read more →
True Blue Reptiles
After a birthday party with a difference? Then you can't go past a True Blue Reptiles package! Get up close & personal with Australia's 'coolest'... Read more →
Sunday Sounds this October at Sanctuary Cove
Sanctuary Cove will be a hub of entertainment for all ages every Sunday throughout October with ‘Sunday Sounds’ presenting a stellar line up of... Read more →
Win a Signed Copy of Betrothed (Young Adult Fantasy)
Does your teen love reading fantasy novels? We have a great opportunity to win a signed copy of Betrothed at the book signing event on 2 October at... Read more →
Soccer X
We offer a pathway through Soccer for children from 3 years old through to late teens. We have a wide range of programmes catering for beginners all... Read more →
Nurtured Heart Approach Australia
Lead by Clinical Psychologist Bart Traynor, Nurtured Heart Approach Australia is dedicated to changing the way we look at challenging and intense... Read more →
Party On At Paradise Resort!
In a move sure to please both parents and kids, Australia’s favourite family resort– Paradise Resort – has introduced birthday party packages... Read more →
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Paradise Resort Party Packages
Australia’s favourite family resort, Paradise Resort Gold Coast, has introduced birthday party packages to suit all ages. And if your kids are... Read more →
Father’s Day 2014
Many Australians observe Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father... Read more →
Help, My Toddler Has Hidden My Phone!
Yesterday my husband lost his phone. We searched and searched for it. We could hear the buzz when we rang it but could not find it. At about 11pm we... Read more →
Home Made Games in 5 Minutes: Foosball Table
Today we made a foosball table in under 5 minutes. What you need A box. Shoebox size is perfect. 2 chopsticks or kebab sticks (more if a... Read more →
Waste, Recycling, and Bin Collection Days
New to the Gold Coast or moving to a new suburb? Find out where, when and how your can clear your waste and recycling. Bin Collection Days Visit... Read more →
Little Big Sport
Voted the best class activity on the Gold Coast! Our passionate, experienced & qualified coaches provide active & innovative fun in a safe... Read more →
Miami Hot Bread
Retail and Wholesale Bakery that provides fresh product everyday, experience in Bread, Pastry, Cakes and Decorating, Freshest salad rolls and quality... Read more →
Book of the Year Awards Short List 2014
This year's short list for the Book of the Year Awards, 2014. Tell us in the comments which you would pick as the winners! (List source) Picture... Read more →
Best Bakery on the Gold Coast 2014, Miami Hot Bread
During the month of June we turned to the Gold Coast Kids community to find the best bakery on the Gold Coast. You nominated, voted, and Miami Hot... Read more →
Baby Vegas
Specialising in fabulous children's goods, and collectables. At Baby Vegas, we specialise in hard to find, educational and play toys as well as... Read more →
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Circus Arts Gold Coast
Experience the feeling of flying and learn how to make a catch on the flying trapeze at Circus Arts Gold Coast! Circus Arts offers flying trapeze... Read more →
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Music with Monica
Music with Monica provides lively and motivating music groups for parents and their babies, toddlers and young children aged 0-4 years. All groups... Read more →
Roller Derby DC vs Marvel
KAPOW! The East Coast Derby Dolls are about to host their themed ROLLER DERBY event of the year! Grab your mask and cloak for this exciting event... Read more →
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Bunk Beds Safety in Australia
Bunk beds are great for small bedrooms and siblings sharing a room but can be a safety concern when younger children are in the house. We have... Read more →
Kid’s Corner on Windows Phones
How many times has your toddler, child or even teen deleted apps, changed settings, or generally caused chaos in your phone? How many times have you... Read more →
Best Class Activities on the Gold Coast
We asked and you nominated your favourite classes to showcase the best class activities for kids on the Gold Coast. You voted, and here are the... Read more →
One Day Super Soccer Camps
Are your kids ready for one whole day of sensational soccer fun? Then we know you’ll love the Ginger Sport ONE-DAY SUPER SOCCER CAMPS! Ginger... Read more →
Inflatable Soccer World
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Soccer Bounce
Check out Ginger Sports all-new Soccer Bounce! You and the kids will be jumping for joy when you see Ginger Sport’s new Soccer Bounce jumping... Read more →
Little EllaBella
Little EllaBella is an online boutique haven of sweetness, specialising in personalised invitations, birth announcements, thank you cards, party... Read more →
Miracle Month of May – Sarah’s Story
The purpose of Miracle Month of May is to raise awareness and funds for premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for... Read more →
The Fairies – Jump Jump Star
Have you ever searched in your garden for a fairy? Do you absolutely know in your heart that fairies are real? In fact, a lot of the time, do you... Read more →
Barbie Live! The Musical to tour Australia in 2014
As an entertainment powerhouse, the Barbie® brand has been bringing fans of all ages engaging content for decades. Now, in collaboration with EMS... Read more →
Ginger Sport Soccer Parties
The birthday parties that we throw for our children are a big deal. They are not only important to us as parents, but they are obviously an important... Read more →
Ginger Sport
We deliver fun, energetic and exciting soccer coaching for boys and girls aged 2-10yr olds. We have limited number of children per session to ensure... Read more →
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Community Question – Martial Arts for Kids on the Gold Coast
The following question was asked on Facebook by a Gold Coast Kids mum with responses from the community. Question Hi there, I am just wondering if... Read more →
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Australia Day On The Gold Coast 2014
Celebrate Australia Day by gathering family and friends at home or out and about. Looking for ways to celebrate Australia Day on the Gold Coast? We... Read more →
Enter the World of Disney Princess (Event Cinemas)
Dust off your tiara and grab your favourite frock – the Disney Princess Film Festival is set to return in 2014, exclusively to Birch Carroll &... Read more →
Paradise Resort New Year 2014 Sale
Visit Australia’s Theme Park Capital and get a FREE Dreamworld Family Pass! On Sale for a limited time only, book 5 nights or more at Australia’s... Read more →
Kindermusik with Danielle
Kindermusik is the world’s leading music and movement program for children newborn to 7 years of age. In a fun, nurturing environment children... Read more →
Ashmore Scout Group
To contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Promise and Law, to help build a better world, where people are... Read more →
Top Apps for Kids in 2013
This is a list of popular apps for children for 2013. Something missing from the list? Let us know in the comments. Little Red... Read more →
Top Kids Books in 2013
This is a list of popular books for children for 2013. We have broken the list up by age group. Best books for 3-5 Year Olds in... Read more →
Top Movies for Families in 2013
2013 was a great year for family movies and these are the best of the best! If you haven't seen these yet it is time to add to your family movie... Read more →
New Year’s on the Gold Coast 2013
Family friendly New Year's events and things to do on the Gold Coast. Fireworks Events #_EVENTLINK Gold Coast Road Closures &... Read more →
My Child is Scared of Santa
My 2 year old is absolutely terrified of Santa, or Father Christmas as he is called in some families. We knew she didn't like him last Christmas but... Read more →
National Geographic Best of 2013 Collection
Cover photo: Watatsumi Temple, Japan | Photograph by Xu Xiaolin, laif/Redux A red torii welcomes the faithful to a Shinto shrine in Otsuchi, Iwate,... Read more →
“Sensory Santa” at Australia Fair
“Sensory Santa " Australia Fair Shopping Centre will run a special Santa photo session for children with special needs on Sunday, 8th December and... Read more →
Gold Coast Christmas Lights 2013
Here it is! The Gold Coast Christmas Lights for 2013! As always we have divided the list up by suburb as well as including a map for north, central... Read more →
Christmas Entertainment Comes to Tedder Avenue this December
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia - on Sunday the 8th of December 2013 from 6pm, Tedder Avenue Main Beach will host ‘Christmas on Tedder’ a... Read more →
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Jabiru Island park
Summary Jabiru Island Park is located at Phil Hill Environmental Park, Paradise Point. This park is perfect for picnics, parties, fishing,... Read more →
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Charles Holm Park
Summary Charles Holm Park is located at 2 Pinnaroo Street, Hope Island. This park is perfect for picnics, parties, fishing, water sports,... Read more →
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Christmas Apps for Kids to Explore
Christmas Fun - All in One Holiday Spirit Enjoy lovable Christmas songs and exciting educational Christmas games. iTunes... Read more →
All Aboard the Bubble Train
Earlier this week I read a wonderful blog post on Bonjour Berry about a bubble train the author (Corinne) created at home for her son's birthday... Read more →
Activity Centres on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast has many activity centres to explore with a range of budget options and locations. Whether you live on the Gold Coast or here for a... Read more →
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Paradise Resort 2014 Early Bird Sale
If you are thinking about visiting the Gold Coast in between 27 January and 30 June 2014 then this deal is a great one to look at. You can purchase... Read more →
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Christmas Websites for Kids to Explore
Northpole.com Northpole.com celebrates the holidays with dozens of activities for children and families. A child-safe, award-winning holiday site,... Read more →
World Origami Day 2013
World Origami day is on the 11 November 2013 and is a day to celebrate the amazing, beautiful art of origami. I love to paper fold and have spent... Read more →
National Recycling Week 2013
Gold Coast residents are being encouraged to join the recycling revolution during Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week, by education our kids about... Read more →
Best Places for Families to Eat Indian on the Gold Coast
Finding a great Indian restaurant that is also family friendly can be a challenge so I turned to you, the Gold Coast Community and asked where you... Read more →
Best Places for Vegan Families to Eat Out on the Gold Coast
Finding a great vegan restaurant that is also family friendly can be a challenge so I turned to you, the Gold Coast Vegan Community and asked where... Read more →
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5 Beach Games For The Entire Family
A day at the beach is all about fun and games with the entire family. Here are some games you can enjoy that can bring out a healthy competitive... Read more →
Reptile Awareness Day 2013
Reptile Awareness Day 2013 is on Monday 21 October. Habitat loss and threat of extinction are concerns for reptiles. Reptile Day promotes awareness... Read more →
Kids Halloween Costume Ideas
Dress up days at school, kindy, daycare or just for fun, here is a great list of ideas to get your Gold Coast Kid dressed up for Halloween! Run... Read more →
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If It Looks Too Good To Be True…
It sometimes is? Gold Coasters appear to be a pretty trusting lot. Perhaps it’s the casual, relaxed lifestyle we’re fortunate to lead? ... Read more →