SCHOOL HOLIDAYS THINGS TODO
DRY WEATHER
Learn to Sail, Southport:
Get out on the water and learn to sail with qualified instructors while parents can breakfast on the waterfront and watch. Held every Saturday and Sunday morning from 9 at the Southport Yacht Club at Main Beach and Sundays only at Hollywell. Suitable for ages 7 to 16 with bookings essential. One visit costs $20, five visits for $69.
southportyachtclub.com.au
Mudgeeraba Show:
With more than 50 free activities, the show includes animal events, rides, craft displays, woodchopping and stage shows. Held today and tomorrow from 8am to 4pm at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Mudgeeraba Rd, Worongary. Cost is $15 for adults, $30 for families and $10 for pensioners or students.
mudgeerabashow.org.au
Cycling tips at Pacific Pines:
Free one-hour workshop to refresh your cycle skills and improve your road confidence with Sara Carrigan, for intermediate cyclists aged 15 and over. Held today from 89am. Bookings are required at activetravel@goldcoast.qld.gov.au cityofgoldcoast.com.au/cycleworkshops
Two wheels course, Broadwater Parklands:
The “training wheels to two wheels” free course teaches children from four to 10 how to advance on the bike. Held today from 2-3pm at
Broadwater Parklands. BYO two-wheeler. Bookings required by emailing activetravel@goldcoast.qld .gov.au cityofgoldcoast.com.au/cycleworkshops
Music in the Park, Maudsland:
Enjoy some blues, jazz, acoustic and other sounds at Parklake, Greenway Boulevard, Maudsland. Held tomorrow from noon to 4pm. If weather is uncertain, visit facebook.com/cityofgoldcoastcityofgoldcoast.com.au/musicinthepark
Screamworld, Dreamworld:
Back by popular demand, the Zombie Evilution scare attraction is set to freak out guests. Family attractions will also be open. Screamworld will be held 6.30-10pm on July 3, Tickets $30-$40.
dreamworld.com.au
The 2015 Gold Coast Airport Marathon
The 37th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon is on July 4 and 5 from 6am to 3pm.
goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Eco Rangers, Currumbin:
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will host the school holiday program Eco Rangers from July 6 to 10. It is open to kids aged 6-12, running from 8.30am to 4pm, cost $60.
cws.org.au
Creature Keepers, Currumbin:
Creature Keepers is a holiday program on July 8 and 9 for children aged between 12 and 17. A two-day course, 8.30am to 3pm costs $135.
cws.org.au
Sanctuary Cove School Holiday Entertainment:
Free activities from July 6 to 12 at the Marine Village from 11am to 2pm include the trackless train, departing from The Docks daily, and a host of organised activities with a children’s playground and dining option.
WET WEATHER
Lifeline $2 sale, Broadbeach: More than 10 tonnes of clothing including men’s, women’s, children’s, sportswear, summer dresses, accessories and more at the Lifeline $2 sale held today from 8am to 5pm and tomorrow from 9am to 4pm at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, with free entry.
Facebook/lifelineshopsqld
Australian Floorball Open 2015:
Floorball, Australia’s premier, annual national competition at the Runaway Bay Super Sports Centre. Held July 7-12, from 7.30am to 8pm.
floorball.org.au
Gold and Greenstone Exhibition:
Explore the stories and creative practices of New Zealand Maori living on the Gold Coast. Held daily from 11am at the Gold Coast City Gallery.
Fundraiser Movie Night, Bond University:
To support the Makira Province of the Solomon Islands, watch Jurassic World (PG13) at Event Cinemas Robina at 6.30pm on Tuesday. Tickets start at $15. www.facebook.com/ events/1458184914494683/