Mummy Tree Markets, Sanctuary Cove:
A day of shopping and family fun all designed for those with kids. Children’s entertainment with pony rides, Farmyard Friends, jumping castle, kids playground and a face painter means you will have a lovely relaxed morning of shopping. On at
Carrara Markets, Gooding Drive, Carrara: The Gold Coast’s only permanent market place, with everything from fresh produce, fashion stalls, homewares and rides for the kids. Today and tomorrow, 7am-4pm.
The Village Markets, Burleigh Heads State School: Vintage fashion, home wares, handmade and crafted goods, food vans and busking under the shade. Tomorrow, 8.30am-1pm.
NightQuarter (Helensvale), Town Centre Drive, Helensvale: Entertainment and street food for all tastes. Tonight, 4-10pm.
Marketta Street Food, Rabbit + Cocoon, Miami: Street food stalls, drinks and live music. Tonight, 410pm.
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise: One of the city’s largest markets, featuring premium products including fashion, jewellery, accessories, artworks, photographs, beauty products and homewares. Tomorrow, 3-8pm.
Pottery Market, Benowa: A wide variety of contemporary work from domestic tableware to cooking pots, sculpture and jewellery made by leading Gold Coast potters. At Gold Coast Potters today, 9am-3pm.
MARKETS – FRESH FOOD
Bundall Farmers Market, Arts Centre Gold Coast: Fresh food and produce. Tomorrow, 6-11.30am.
Burleigh Market, Burleigh Heads State School: Fresh food, gifts, flowers, organic produce, market food, fashion. Today, 7am-noon.
Helensvale Farmers Market, Helensvale State High: Fresh fruit and vegies. Today, 6-11.30am.
The Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market, Miami State High School: All organic produce, health products and market food. Tomorrow, 6-11am.
Marina Mirage Farmers Market, SeaWorld Dr, Main Beach: A completely undercover market. Today, 7-11am.
Nerang Fresh Produce and Craft Market, Lavelle St, Nerang: Fresh produce, some organic options, eggs, locally roasted coffee, breads, global foods, fish, and meat. Tomorrow, 6.30am-noon.
Palm Beach Currumbin Farmers Market, PBC High School: A variety of fresh produce, rain, hail or shine. Today, 6-11.30am.
THE REST
Beach Volleyball, Broadbeach: Open to anyone, so grab some friends for a fun social and healthy afternoon on the beach with Arctic Zoo DJ-ing. Tomorrow, 2pm-6pm, on the beach near the Kurrawa surf club.
Brazilian night, Helensvale: Dive into the Olympic spirit and celebrate all things from Brazil. Learn to Samba with friends at a dance workshop, see performances and parades with Brazilian drummers, beautiful samba ladies and taste some Brazilian paella or some Latin barbecue. On at the NightQuarter, Helensvale tonight from 4-10pm.
Crafternoon, Southport: A casual get together between friends to get all arty and crafty. You can BYO a craft project, share your craft skills with a friend or a stranger, or learn from the Suitcase
Rummage team and create a simple DIY craft project. There will also be live music from a talented local artist. On at the corner of Young St and Regent Lane, today, 11am-2pm.
Schoolaerobics National Championships, Broadbeach: Enjoy the energy and excitement as 2500 performers from schools and clubs throughout Australia fight it for the title of National Champion in their respective genres. At the Convention & Exhibition Centre today and tomorrow 8am-6pm.
Ashmore TAFE Open Day, Ashmore: Try your hand at a wide range of trade activities including automotive, electrical, plumbing, marine, horticulture and plastering. Also see exhibits from other TAFE Queensland areas such as health, fitness, nursing, hospitality and hairdressing. On today at the Ashmore Trade Training Centre, 179 Heeb St, 10am-2pm.