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
