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Published March 17th 2016
There is something for everyone with these exciting events
This April fill up the month with exciting free & ticketed festivals and events that everyone will enjoy with the list below:
1. Gold Coast Film Festival
When: 31 March 2016- 10 April 2016
Where: Various locations across Gold Coast- see website
Cost: Adults: $15pp, Concesssion / Child: $13pp - for all ticket prices see website.
Details: This exciting festival will be jam-packed full with 80 screenings, events and seminars from internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies, genre films, Japanese anime, locally made indie gems and family features. Click here for website.
2. Broadwater Easter Fair
When: 1- 10 April 2016: 6pm-10pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
Cost: See website.
Details: Celebrate the fun of Easter with this event. There will be carnival rides, fairy floss, entertainment, activities, show bags, games and more. Click here for website.
8206;3. Minefields & Miniskirts
When: 1- 16 April 2016: From 8pm
Where: Javeenbah Theatre, Ferry & Stevens Streets, Nerang
Cost: Adults: $25pp & Concession: $22pp
Details: This event is based on Australian women who played an integral part in the Vietnam War as nurses, entertainers, journalists and volunteers. This event shows their stories, interspersed with iconic songs of the era.
4. QPOW on Broadbeach
When: 8- 10 April 2016:
Where: Victoria Park, Queensland Ave & Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Cost: See website.
Details: This fun and exciting event is back on these Easter School Holidays and it will be incorporated with Supanova and the Gold Coast Film Festival. It will celebrate all things 'Pop Culture' with live shows, meet and greets, free movies, entertainment, parade and more. Click here for website.
5. ITU World Triathlon
When: 9 & 10 April 2016
Where: Broadwater Parklands
Cost: See website.
Details: This fun event will include an exciting triathlon weekend. You can join in the fun and participate in this great event. There will be 750m swim, 20km bike & 5km run, 300m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run and for the kids 100m swim, 2km bike and 400m run. For all information see website.
6. Movies under the Stars
When: 1 April 2016: 5pm-9pm
Where: Palm Beach Parklands, The Pirate Park, 945 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Cost: Free
Details: This event is a fun night that everyone will enjoy by watching a free movie under the stars. Do not forget to bring along the picnic rug and a comfy chair. The movie will be How to Train Your Dragon 2. The night will also include family activities from 5pm, food, and drinks. Click here for website.
7. Crafternoon
When: 2 April 2016: 10am-2pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
Cost: Free
Details: This creative fun community event will include art & craft, workshops, DIY craft projects, activities and more. Click here for website.
8. Music in the Park
When: 3 April 2016: 12pm-4pm
Where: Justins Park, Gold Coast
Cost: Free
Details: Have fun with free entertainment in the park with this event. It will include blues, jazz, acoustic and more from local musicians. Click here for website.
9. Autumn Show & Trade Fair
When: 8 & 9 April 2016: 9am-4pm
Where: Albert Waterways Community Hall, Hooker & Sunshine Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters
Cost: $4pp
Details: This exciting show and fair will showcase quality orchids and bromeliads by top Queensland interstate nurseries, judging panel, classes and more. Click here for website.
10. Gold Coast Antiques & Collectables Fair
When: 15- 17 April 2016: 15th: 5pm-8am, 9am-5pm, 9am-3pm
Where: 31A Crombie Ave, Bundall
Cost: Day Pass: $10pp, Weekend Pass: $12pp, under 14yrs: Free
Details: This event will showcase antiques and collectables. Click here for website.
11. Salsa in the Park
When: 24 April 2016: 3pm-6pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
Cost: Free
Details: Get your dancing shoes ready and prepare for an afternoon of fun with this free dance workshop. You will learn Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha or Merengue. No partners or booking required.
1. Gold Coast Film Festival
When: 31 March 2016- 10 April 2016
Where: Various locations across Gold Coast- see website
Details: This exciting festival will be jam-packed full with 80 screenings, events and seminars from internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies, genre films, Japanese anime, locally made indie gems and family features. Click here for website.
2. Broadwater Easter Fair
When: 1- 10 April 2016: 6pm-10pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
Cost: See website.
Details: Celebrate the fun of Easter with this event. There will be carnival rides, fairy floss, entertainment, activities, show bags, games and more. Click here for website.
8206;3. Minefields & Miniskirts
When: 1- 16 April 2016: From 8pm
Where: Javeenbah Theatre, Ferry & Stevens Streets, Nerang
Cost: Adults: $25pp & Concession: $22pp
Details: This event is based on Australian women who played an integral part in the Vietnam War as nurses, entertainers, journalists and volunteers. This event shows their stories, interspersed with iconic songs of the era.
4. QPOW on Broadbeach
When: 8- 10 April 2016:
Where: Victoria Park, Queensland Ave & Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Cost: See website.
Details: This fun and exciting event is back on these Easter School Holidays and it will be incorporated with Supanova and the Gold Coast Film Festival. It will celebrate all things 'Pop Culture' with live shows, meet and greets, free movies, entertainment, parade and more. Click here for website.
5. ITU World Triathlon
When: 9 & 10 April 2016
Where: Broadwater Parklands
Cost: See website.
Details: This fun event will include an exciting triathlon weekend. You can join in the fun and participate in this great event. There will be 750m swim, 20km bike & 5km run, 300m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run and for the kids 100m swim, 2km bike and 400m run. For all information see website.
6. Movies under the Stars
When: 1 April 2016: 5pm-9pm
Where: Palm Beach Parklands, The Pirate Park, 945 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Cost: Free
Details: This event is a fun night that everyone will enjoy by watching a free movie under the stars. Do not forget to bring along the picnic rug and a comfy chair. The movie will be How to Train Your Dragon 2. The night will also include family activities from 5pm, food, and drinks. Click here for website.
7. Crafternoon
When: 2 April 2016: 10am-2pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
Cost: Free
Details: This creative fun community event will include art & craft, workshops, DIY craft projects, activities and more. Click here for website.
8. Music in the Park
When: 3 April 2016: 12pm-4pm
Where: Justins Park, Gold Coast
Cost: Free
Details: Have fun with free entertainment in the park with this event. It will include blues, jazz, acoustic and more from local musicians. Click here for website.
9. Autumn Show & Trade Fair
When: 8 & 9 April 2016: 9am-4pm
Where: Albert Waterways Community Hall, Hooker & Sunshine Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters
Cost: $4pp
Details: This exciting show and fair will showcase quality orchids and bromeliads by top Queensland interstate nurseries, judging panel, classes and more. Click here for website.
10. Gold Coast Antiques & Collectables Fair
When: 15- 17 April 2016: 15th: 5pm-8am, 9am-5pm, 9am-3pm
Where: 31A Crombie Ave, Bundall
Cost: Day Pass: $10pp, Weekend Pass: $12pp, under 14yrs: Free
Details: This event will showcase antiques and collectables. Click here for website.
11. Salsa in the Park
When: 24 April 2016: 3pm-6pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
Cost: Free
Details: Get your dancing shoes ready and prepare for an afternoon of fun with this free dance workshop. You will learn Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha or Merengue. No partners or booking required.
Why? Have fun with free & ticketed events...
When: 31 March 2016- 24 April 2016
Where: See above for all address details
Cost: Free & Ticketed events- see above
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