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Things to Do in Gold Coast This Weekend

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The markets, shows, beach events and hinterland outings worth your Saturday and Sunday on the Gold Coast — hand-picked.

Updated 28 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Post

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Until 31 DecFree

HOTA Gallery — City Collection

🎨 Arts · HOTA Gallery, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

Wander one of Australia's largest regional galleries, with more than 2,000 works in the City Collection and free entry to permanent exhibitions.

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Every Saturday 7am-12pmFree

Burleigh Farmers Market

🛒 Markets & Dining · Burleigh Heads State School, Gold Coast Hwy

Organic produce, artisan foods, fresh flowers and local crafts make this a relaxed Saturday morning stroll with free entry.

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Every Sunday from 6am

HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets

🛒 Markets & Dining · HOTA precinct, Surfers Paradise

Lakeside Sunday markets with seasonal produce, artisan foods, fresh coffee and handmade goods, easily paired with a gallery visit.

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Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 4pm-9pm

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

🛒 Markets & Dining · The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Around 100 beachfront stalls of handmade crafts and local produce, perfect for a late-afternoon stroll by the ocean.

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Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5pmFree

Miami Marketta — Live Music Weekends

🎵 Music · Miami Marketta, 23 Hillcrest Pde, Miami

Wander the street food laneway with a bite in hand while live bands play, with free entry most nights.

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Until 31 Dec

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

🌲 Weekends Out · 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin

Feed the lorikeets, meet koalas and catch the free-flight bird show at this much-loved National Trust wildlife park.

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Every Saturday 7amFree

parkrun Gold Coast

🌲 Weekends Out · Broadbeach Waters, Main Beach, Kirra (multiple locations)

A friendly, free 5km run or walk beside the water, with all paces welcome and a cheerful coffee-and-chat crowd afterwards.

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Sun 1 Nov, 12:30

2026 Red Hot Summer Tour - AUSTRALIAN CRAWL

🎵 Music · Coolangatta Beach

A Sunday beachside afternoon of Aussie favourites, with Boom Crash Opera, Vika & Linda, Eskimo Joe and Birds of Tokyo.

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1 Nov

A&H Cricket and Volleyball Paradise Point

⚽ Sport & Active

A relaxed session of cricket and volleyball at Paradise Point, a fun way to get active and meet people.

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1 Nov

Professional Pickleball Coaching

⚽ Sport & Active

Pick up pickleball basics or sharpen your game with a qualified coach in a sociable, low-impact session.

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