Find current family activities across Gladstone and the region, from free community events to workshops, shows and school holiday programs.
35 events found
Kids can hunt for ocean animals around Gladstone Regional Libraries during the school holidays and receive a small prize.
19 Sep - 3 Oct
Join the ACF Gladstone sand sculpture contest at Canoe Point Beach, Tannum Sands, for a free, family-friendly morning of creative fun.
Sat 26 Sep
Canoe Point Beach
Meet and adopt cats and kittens looking for their forever homes at the Gladstone Animal Rescue Group Inc cat shelter.
26 Sep 2026 - 27 Feb 2027
Gladstone Animal Rescue Group Inc cat shelter
Meet playful, cuddly, or goofy dogs and puppies ready for adoption at the Gladstone Animal Rescue Group Inc dog shelter.
Every Sunday for 12 times
Gladstone Animal Rescue Group Inc dog shelter
Enjoy weekly Sunday kids' entertainment at Club Gladstone with face painting, free kids' meals, and a playground, while adults relax in the bistro or beer garden.
Every Sunday
The Club Hotel Gladstone
A free supported playgroup for all ages is held every Thursday during school terms at Calliope State School, focusing on parenting confidence and social skills.
Every Thursday
Bring your baby or toddlers for a free morning out with lawn toys and other parents at Tondoon Botanic Gardens on the first Wednesday of each month.
Every month on the 1st Wednesday
Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Families are invited to a free supportive playgroup at Calliope State Primary School with sensory fun, craft, story time, and early learning activities.
Every Thursday for 12 times
Calliope Primary State School
Harmony Kids is a free multicultural playgroup held weekly during school terms for play, connection, and fun at Philip Street Community and Families Precinct.
Every Friday
Philip Street Community and Families Precinct
Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs for the whole family at Millennium Esplanade Park, a free outdoor activity.
20 Oct - 17 Nov
Millennium Esplanade
Start with the current family events above, then use these official local resources for school holidays, recurring library programs and flexible outdoor options.
See what’s on this weekendCouncil brings together holiday activities from regional libraries, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, the art gallery and museum, and the entertainment centre.
Gladstone Regional Libraries runs early literacy, story, play and school holiday programs across its branches.
The Gladstone waterfront precinct includes a water play area, open green space, a promenade, barbecue facilities and an outdoor theatre.
Council’s park directory lets families compare playgrounds, shelters, toilets, barbecues and accessibility features by location.
Official information checked . Recheck organiser pages for changes.
