Councils · Queensland
City of Gold Coast: Kids' Activities, Events & Schools
126 kids' activity providers · 102 schools · 1 upcoming events · 98 suburbs · curated by AroundSchools
AroundSchools lists 126 kids' activity providers in the Gold Coast area across 28 categories, led by Sports (111) and Creative arts (7), 102 schools (68 government, 14 Catholic, 20 independent) and 1 upcoming events. Everything below links to a page with the details and a way to get in touch.
About City of Gold Coast
- Council website www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au
- 1,333 km²
- 98 suburbs
- We check City of Gold Coast's events calendar for kids' events (last checked 20 Sept 2026)
What's on in Gold Coast
1 upcoming event. Tap one for details and contact the organiser directly.
Kids' activity providers in Gold Coast
126 providers across 28 categories. Featured providers first.
Most common activities
Sports
Southport
Can Do Aquatics
Acrobatics
Molendinar
BIGStar Circus
Art Centre
Coomera
Crazy Candles
Event Entertainment
Southport
Dendy Cinemas Southport
Meditation
Currumbin Waters
Elite Breath Training
Jiujitsu
Miami
LVL UP FITNESS BOX GRAPPLE STRENGTHEN
Gymnastics
Robina
MyFirstGym Robina
Gymnastics
Helensvale
Next Steps Movement Studio
Cricket
Gold Coast
Ryan Mason Cricket Coaching
Drama
Southport
SEPAC (Studio Empire Performing Arts Centre)
Jiujitsu
Merrimac
Southern Cross Martial Arts Gold Coast
Singing
Carrara
Tamara Jazz Music Lessons
Music
Currumbin
VOXstudio
Broadbeach
Aboriginal Desert Art Centre
Hollywell
Action Boating
Woongoolba
All Champs Tennis Academy
Ormeau
Awesomex Entertainment
Southport
Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy Australia
Worongary
Bagioni Swimming Pool Renovations & Repairs
Burleigh Heads
Bba Mixed Martial Arts Mma Fitness Facility
Southport
Billiard Blitz
Burleigh Waters
Carrara Flags
Carrara
Carrara JAFC Auskick Centre
Miami
City Pools
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Browse Gold Coast kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Schools in Gold Coast
102 schools: 68 government, 14 Catholic, 20 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Varsity College Primary CampusVarsity Lakes · government
- King's Christian CollegeReedy Creek · independent
- Helensvale State High SchoolHelensvale · government
- Upper Coomera State CollegeUpper Coomera · government
- Benowa State High SchoolBenowa · government
- Southport State High SchoolSouthport · government
- All Saints Anglican SchoolMerrimac · independent
- Pimpama State Secondary CollegePimpama · government
- Emmanuel College - CarraraCarrara · independent
- Pacific Pines State High SchoolPacific Pines · government
- The Southport SchoolSouthport · independent
- Robina State High SchoolRobina · government
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Gold Coast
7 libraries, 395 parks and playgrounds.
- City of Gold CoastCoolangatta · Library
- Gold Coast City Council LibraryCoolangatta · Library
- Graham Jones CentreSouthport · Library
- Local Studies LibrarySouthport · Library
- Mudgeeraba LibraryMudgeeraba · Library
- Palm Beach LibraryPalm Beach · Library
- Robina LibraryRobina · Library
- Abbott ParkParkwood · Park / playground
- Abraham ParkUpper Coomera · Park / playground
- Acanthus ParkBurleigh Waters · Park / playground
- Albert ParkBroadbeach Waters · Park / playground
- Albert River Nature ReserveYatala · Park / playground
Suburbs in the Gold Coast area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary.
Arundel · Ashmore · Benowa · Biggera Waters · Bonogin · Broadbeach · Bundall · Burleigh Heads · Burleigh Waters · Carrara · Cedar Creek · Clagiraba · Clear Island Waters · Coolangatta · Coombabah · Coomera · Currumbin · Currumbin Valley · Currumbin Waters · Elanora · Gilston · Gold Coast · Helensvale · Highland Park · Hollywell · Labrador · Main Beach · Maudsland · Mermaid Waters · Merrimac · Miami · Molendinar · Mount Nathan · Mudgeeraba · Nerang · Numinbah Valley · Ormeau · Oxenford · Pacific Pines · Palm Beach · Palm Island · Pimpama · Reedy Creek · Robina · Runaway Bay · Southport · Springbrook · Surfers Paradise · Tallebudgera · Tallebudgera Valley · Upper Coomera · Varsity Lakes · Woongoolba · Worongary · Yatala and 43 more
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Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in City of Gold Coast?
AroundSchools lists 126 across 28 categories, led by Sports (111) and Creative arts (7). The suburbs with the most are Southport, Miami, Burleigh Heads.
How many schools are in City of Gold Coast?
102: 68 government, 14 Catholic, 20 independent.
What's on for kids in Gold Coast?
1 upcoming event is listed; the next is "Guided "Rite of Passage" 3 Full Day Father Son Adventure - Fathering Adventures | 16th to 18th Oct-2026" on 26 Mar 2026.
When are the next school holidays in QLD?
Queensland is currently in the spring break: 19 Sept – 5 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries, updated 24 Sept 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go.