Coast Multi Cultural Festival
Come along to the region’s largest cultural community event and enjoy a day of
international food, performances and lots more.
Date: Sunday, 7 August
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: The Great Lawn
Contact: 5500 5888
Mad Hatters Tea Party*
Join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a magical tea party with a wonderland of fun
activities for the littlies, including cookie decorating and story-telling plus the
unpredictable antics of the eccentric Mad Hatter.
There are hourly sessions for 30 children per session, so come early to make sure
you don’t miss out on a seat at the Mad Hatters Tea Party.
Date: Saturday, 13 August
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Next to the bouncy pillow
Zorb Balls*
Slip into a bubble and take a roll around the lawn with your friends. You can have
enormous fun as you roll, flip, tumble, dive and bounce in the complete safety and
comfort of these large plastic zorb balls.
Date: Sunday, 14 August
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: The Great Lawn
Camel Rides
It’s not every day you get the chance to ride a camel in the park so make sure you
don’t miss out on this opportunity.
No bookings required, just turn up on the day.
Date: Sunday, 21 August
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: The Great Lawn
Cost: $3
Parking
Limited parking available onsite, additional parking available at Carey Park or
catch the G:link.
Gold Coast Festival of Lights
The Gold Coast Festival of Lights celebrates Chinese culture through a display of
hundreds of beautiful and unique large-scale light installations, cultural
performers direct from Chiina, traditional handcrafts and Chinese cuisine. Don’t
miss this dazzling cultural experience.
Date: Friday, 26 August – Monday, 3 October
Time: Monday – Thursday: 6pm – 10pm
Time: Friday – Sunday: 6pm – 10.30pm
Location: The Southern Lawn
Contact: 0449 839 996
Cost: Adult: $22 / Child (4-15): $14 / Under 4 is free
La Fiesta Taste and Sounds from South America
The first South American festival on the Gold Coast is not to be missed. With a
variety of cultural performances like the Club Havana Band, Zumba and Afro Beat
there is something for everyone. Don’t forget to try out the traditional food
stalls.
Date: Saturday, 27 August
Time: 12pm – 9 pm
Location: The Great Lawn
Contact: 0434 698 712
Train Rides*
Choo choo all aboard, here comes the train! Grab the kids and explore the parklands
on one of our free scenic train rides around the park!
Date: Sunday, 28 August
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: The Great Lawn
Tango in the Park*
If you love tango, vals, or milonga, chances are you will love this free workshop.
No partners or bookings required, just turn up on the day.
Date: Sunday, 28 August
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Location: The Porch Stage
Contact: 0413 595 275
New playground now open
A third playground has recently been added and it’s now open for the kids to enjoy.
Located at the northern end of the parklands, the new playground adds another
dimension to a fun filled day at Broadwater Parklands.
Fitness activities Stand up Paddling for Beginners
Introductory beach instruction, water demonstration and free time to practise.
Date: Mondays
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Meet in front of the Chapel
Contact: 0413 420 599
Cost: $10 – Bookings required
Heart Foundation Group Walk*
Come along and join this fun walking group that is led by a local resident.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: Tuesdays – 5.15pm
Thursdays – 6.30am and 5.15pm
Location: Meet outside the Cafe Rockpool
Contact: 0419 980 514
Starting Strong
Starting strong offers early outdoor learning with structured theme-based programs
run by qualified early childhood educators. Ages 1-5
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Location: Sculpture Walk / next to the Great Lawn
Contact: 0449 029 393
Cost: $10
Walk and Chill*
Enjoy a relaxed walk and chill and maybe make some new like-minded friends.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 2pm
Location: Meet at the Porch
Contact: 0422 220 468
*FREE ACTIVITY
Organic Sound Meditation
This meditation class includes vibrational sound and human voice with sound bath
meditation, singing, crystal singing bowls. No bookings required just bring a mat
or pillow and enjoy.
Date: Thursday, 25 August
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Northern Pavilion
Contact: 0438 596 242
Cost: $15
Active and Healthy Mums and Bubs
These classes are a great way to bounce back into shape and bond with your bub while
getting your mind and body active and making friends with other new parents.
Date: Fridays
Time: 9.15am
Location: Meet outside the Cafe Rockpool
Contact: 5525 1110
Cost: $3
Tai Chi*
Improve your mind and body connection through control of breath and movement. A
qualified instructor will guide you through a series of movements to help promote
harmony, improve mobility and suppleness and mental alertness.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8am
Location: Sculpture Walk / next to The Great Lawn
Contact: 0468 485 097
Share, Talk and Read with City Libraries*
Come along with your little one and join us in reading and talking together. Share
tips for developing language with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Open to
parents and carers with children 0-5 years.
Date: Mondays
Time: 9.30am – 11am
Location: Playground by Rockpools
Rockpools opening hours
1st June – 31st August – 9am – 3pm
Closed Tuesdays until 12pm
Hours may change due to weather conditions.
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre opening hours
Weekdays: 5am – 8pm
Saturdays: 6am – 4pm
Sundays: 8am – 3pm
Broadwater Parklands – Marine Parade, Southport
For information call 1300 GOLDCOAST or visit
[http://cityofgoldcoast.com.au/broadwaterparklands]
