What's On for Kids on the Gold Coast This Weekend
Less searching. More time together. Find family activities by age, suburb and budget. Coastal walks, playground stops and creative indoor discoveries for the family.
Find your family outing
What works for your family?
Narrow the event and program listings below.
0 event and program listings. Choose an exact age to match published age ranges. Outing ideas and venues are not filtered.
Try a different suburb or budget. Some activities do not publish suitable ages.
Explore outing ideas insteadFamily events this weekend
Dated activities for 31 Oct–1 Nov. Check the event details before you leave.
More ways to spend the day
Gold Coast family outing ideas, even when the events calendar is quiet.
Free things to do with kids
Foreshore walks, parks & picnic stops
Start with a foreshore walk or picnic at Broadwater Parklands in Southport. Check playground access, water-play opening hours and parking costs before leaving. Special events and extra activities may have their own charges.
Explore Broadwater Parklands ↗Indoor & rainy-day activities
Art, creative play & indoor alternatives
Explore HOTA Gallery and its Children’s Gallery for an indoor art outing. Check current exhibitions, opening hours and any ticketed programs. For a play centre or cinema, compare suitable ages, session times and the total family cost.
Plan a HOTA Gallery visit ↗Toddlers & preschoolers
Short outings for little legs
Keep a playground or foreshore visit short, with shade and snack breaks. Look into local library storytimes and age-appropriate play sessions. Confirm the timetable, booking needs, changing facilities and adult supervision before you go.
Free outings and library ideas ↗Explore places around the Gold Coast
Local venues and activity providers. Check opening hours, facilities and suitable ages directly.
A little planning goes a long way
Before heading out, confirm the session time, total family cost, booking requirements and transport. For accessibility or sensory needs, ask the venue about step-free access, accessible toilets and quieter sessions.
Planning a Gold Coast day out with kids
What’s on for kids on the Gold Coast this weekend?
The dated-event section covers 31 Oct–1 Nov. Longer-running classes and programs appear separately because their exact sessions need checking. If no dated events are listed, the guide includes indoor attractions, gardens and local venues to explore.
How do I find free activities?
Choose “Free only” in the budget filter to see listings marked free by their organiser. For an inexpensive day out, explore the free outing ideas above. Check whether booking, materials, parking or accompanying adults cost extra.
What can we do on a rainy day?
Consider a museum, indoor gallery, aquarium or play centre. Check session times, admission costs and travel before you leave. Use the indoor links above to check venue information before you go.
Are these activities suitable for toddlers?
Select your child’s exact age to see listings whose published age range includes it. Listings without age information do not appear in age-filtered results. Ask the organiser about supervision and facilities.
Where can I find school holiday activities?
See our Gold Coast school holiday planning page for holiday planning, or browse kids’ activities in Queensland for ongoing classes.
Outing ideas reference the Experience Gold Coast. Activity details come from published listings; inclusion does not confirm availability.
Photo credits
Gold Coast: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0. Outdoor guide photo: Shiftchange, CC0. Photos resized and displayed with crops; adapted images retain their respective licences. Images illustrate places to explore, not current event availability.
