Calendar Of Events – Gold Coast
March
Facilitation Skills Training – 05March 2008 – Learn how to lead a group
Amnesty International Gold Coast – 06March 2008 – Opportunity to discuss human rights.
Autumn Birding Week – 09March 2008 – Explore the bush and lagoons for birds to watch
Chevron Renaissance Weekly Entertainment- 09March 2008 – free live music every Saturday evening
Somerset Celebration of Literature Festival – 10March 2008 – 5 days of literary fun.
Read and Grow Storytime – 11March 2008 – opportunity to explore and share books with your child.
Children’s Storytime – 12March 2008 – Stories including songs and games for under 5′s
Baby Rhyme Time – 12March 2008 – For children aged 0-2years – encourage early literary skills.
Reading Time – 12March 2008 – For school children aged 5-8 years, a book is read to them.
Adult Mental First Aid Workshop – 12March 2008 – Designed for individuals to identify people at risk of depression
Energy Yoga – 13March 2008 – A full body class that works your strength, stamina and flexibility.
Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Fish Show – 14March 2008 – features over 180 exhibitors
National Free Yoga Day - Mermaid Beach – 14March 2008 – A whole day of free classes and workshops.
National Yoga Free Day – Nerang Neighbourhood Centre – 14March 2008 – free stretch and relax class and a free meditation workshop.
Paradise Point Beach Care Planting Activity - 15March 2008 – Community Information and dune planting activity.
The Delltones – Bopa Doo Wop National Tour – 15March 2008 – Featuring the legendary Delltones
Active and Healthy Skateboarding Workshop and Mini Competition – 15March 2008 – skatebaording workshop.
Parks Alive for people with Disabilities - 16March 2008 – fun multi games and activities including circus skills.
Free Sunday Spiritual Gathering – 16March 2008 – sacred mantras, guided meditation, inspiring talks
Twin Towns Wedding Links Expo – 16March 2008 – Fashion Parades at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Surfers Paradise – 17March 2008 – free entertainment including live music.
Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008 – 17March 2008 – Witness the heart pounding racing action
King’s Easter Arts Festival – 18March 2008 – Fifty local and interstate artists, established and emerging artists.
Easter Storytime – 18March 2008 – Stories, songs and games for the under 5′s
Drinks with the Director of Annie Get Your Gun – 18March 2008 – Irving Berlin’s famous musical.
“The Heights of Defeat” Easter Production – 18 March 2008 – Southland International presents “The Heights of Defeat”
Free Sunday Spiritual Gathering – 18March 2008 – Easy and practical meditation techniques are introduced.
Preschool Storytime - 19March 2008 – designed for pre-school and younger children
Story time for Easter – 19March 2008 – Easter stories and fun for under fives
Reading Time – 19March 2008 – for the younger school children (5-8yrs) who enjoy being read to.
Baby Rhyme Time – 19March 2008 – fun sessions to encourage early literacy skills through rhymes and songs.
Children’s Story time for Easter – 20March 2008 – stories and fun for under fives
Exhibition: Water, trees and roots – 21March 2008 – highlights stories from the Queensland Vietnamese community.
Surfers Paradise Beach Cinema – 21March2008 – Australia’s only outdoor beach cinema!
Surfers Paradise Easter Egg-streme Kids Program – 22March 2008 – featuring a whole afternoon of fun free activities for kids of all ages.
Magic Millions Fireworks – 22March 2008. Gold Coast’s biggest and most glamorous race day
Stadium Drift Round Two - 22March 2008 – Supa show n’shine, Neon light show, entertainment & kids rides.
Gospel Music in the Park – 22March 2008 – A musical experience featuring some of the best of Australia’s singers and musicians.
Surfers Paradise Beach Cinema - 22March 2008 – enjoy a great selection of movies under the stars.
Chevron Renaissance Weekly Entertainment- 23March 2008 – free live music every Saturday evening
Active and Healthy Boxing for the Disabled – 23March 2008 – uses boxing moves to strengthen and tone all the major muscles.
Baby Rhyme Time – 25March 2008 – enjoy a lively and interactive session
Online Newstand – 25March 2008 – find out how your online library can connect you to your favourite newspapers.
Baby’s Rhyme Time - 26March 2008 – special story time for babies 0-2 years and their parents/carers
Reading Time – 26March 2008 – Reading Time is for the younger school children (5-8yrs)
Tai Chi Introdcution – 27March 2008 – create strength and good health through the oriental art of Tai Chi
Gold Coast Mid Week Walking – 27March 2008 – either an hours walk or two at the most.
Pyjama Storytime – 27Marchh 2008 – special relaxing story time for children aged 2-6 years.
Feng Shui – 28March 2008 – learn more of the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui
Mark Anthony Hypnotist show – 29March 2008 – Hypnotist show to suit all taste with plenty of fun & laughter.
ADFAS lecture: Mozart in Prague – 29March 2008 -
Mermaid Beach BeachCare Planting Activity – 29March 2008 – Community Information and dune planting activity.
Popera in the Park (Popera Grande – Classical & Chic) - 29March 2008 – Popera in an outdoor concert on the Broadwater
Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” 29March 2008 – Irving Berlin’s famous musical “Annie Get Your Gun”
Sari Mystery – 29March 2008 – Learn about this traditional Indian garment
Spotlight Adventure – Burleigh – 29March 2008 – Ranger guided spotlight tour
Parks Alive – 30 March 2008 – multi games and activities
The Writers’ Saloon – 30March 2008 – local area writers read from and discuss their work
Chevron Renaissance Weekly Entertainment- 09March 2008 – free live music every Saturday evening
April
Hospitality and Gaming Australasia | Broadbeach, Gold Coast – 9-10April 2008 – innovations and ideas.
Latino Passion – Sat 12th April, from 4pm – A Fiesta of Hot Gypsy, Latino and Salsa Music, Dance, Food and Wine
Hyperzone and FMX Nationals | Southport, Gold Coast – 19-29April 2008 – At Parklands Gold Coast
Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival – 29thMay-01June 2008 – One of Australia’s iconic Blues Festivals
May
Mother’s Day Craft Extravaganza | North Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain – 2-5May 2008 – Held on the long weekend of the May Day Holiday
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – 22-25May 2008 – largest on-water display in the Asia-Pacific region.
Wintersun – 30May – 9thJune 2008 – Australia’s Leading Rock & Roll Nostalgia Retro Event
Blues On Broadbeach Music Festival | Broadbeach, Gold Coast – 29 May – 1June 2008
June
Blues On Broadbeach Music Festival | Broadbeach, Gold Coast – 29 May – 1June 2008
Wintersun – 30 May – 9thJune 2008 – Australia’s Leading Rock & Roll Nostalgia Retro Event
July
Lifeline Bookfest | Southport, Gold Coast – 5-7 July – more than 70,000 second hand books for sale
Gold Coast Marathon – 6 July 2008 – Celebrating 30 Years of Marathons
Old Skool and Torana Nationals | Southport, Gold Coast – 6 July 2008
Gold Coast Challenge | Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast – 6-9 July 2008 – Featuring 11 team sports, and a four night exclusive social program.
The Gold Coast Home Show and Outdoor Adventure Expo | Southport, Gold – 25-27July – Featuring the very latest offerings for the home both inside and outside.
August
Gold Coast Show – 29 August-31 August 2008 – The largest Community event held on the Gold Coast.
The Drumley Walk | Beaudesert – 15-17August – three day walking pilgrimage through the traditional lands.
Australian Formula One Superboat Series – Round Five | Main Beach, Gold Coast – 22-24 August 2008.
Pura Milk Gold Coast Show | Southport, Gold Coast 29-31August 2008. Celebrate the largest community on the Gold Coast.
September
Father’s Day – 7 September (Sunday) 2008 – Get Fathers Day Gifts Here
Great Australian Bushwalk by NPA - Sunday 14 September 2008 – annual community event offers 120 free guided bushwalks all over Australia.
Last day of Queensland School Term 3 – 19 September 2008
National Police Remembrance Day – September 29 2008- Queensland Police Service remembers 137 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
October
Street Torque And King of the Coast | Southport, Gold Coast – 4 – 5 October 2008 – Awesome Street Machines.
QLD School Term 4 begins – 6 October (Monday) 2008
Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo 6 & 7 October 2007 – Gold Coast’s leading pet and animal event showcasing the quality and diversity of our vast pet and animal industry.
Annual Australian Feng Shui Conference – 12 October 2008 – Sharks Club Southport
Gold Coast Film Fantastic | Robina, Gold Coast – 16-19 October – features sports, fantasy and locally produced films.
Lexmark Indy 300 – October 23 – 26 2008 – ninety-six hours of on and off track entertainment in one of the world’s most famous beach cities.
Australian Formula One Superboat Series – Round Seven | Main Beach, Gold Coast – 30 Oct – 2 Nov
Halloween – 31 October (Thursday) 2008
November
Australian Formula One Superboat Series – Round Seven | Main Beach, Gold Coast – 30 Oct – 2 Nov
Pan Pacific Masters Games | Broadbeach, Gold Coast – 1 – 9 Nov 2008 – 10,000 participants from all over the world will compete in the multi-sport event.
Rugby League World Cup – Gold Coast | Robina, Gold Coast – 1 – 10 Nov 2008 – 10 countries will compete in the first World Cup held since 2000
Schoolies Week – 16-25 November
Gold Coast Greek Festival – 30 July 10:30am – Evandale,, Bundall Road, 0417 757 872
December
Queensland Last day of School Year – 12 December 2008
Christmas Day – 25 December (Thursday) 2008
Boxing Day – 26 December (Friday) 2008
Cavill Mall New Years Eve Celebrations
New Years Eve – 31 December (Wednesday) 2008