Looking to ring in the New Year with the family?
Here is Fun Things for Toddlers ultimate list on where to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the family on the Gold Coast!
New Year’s Eve by the Sea
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Harley Park: Marine Parade, Labrador QLD 4215
Feature Performer – J Funk
Children’s Show – Magic Pete
Balloon Artist and Face Painting
Community Performers – Trinity Lutheran College, Kay Flynn Dancing Academy
Food trucks – Mayan Cuisine, Doggies Hot Dogs, Classic Ice Creams, Coffee 83, Brat Haus, Potato Twisters, Joeys Mini Pancakes, Kaydee Concessions, Fire N Dough Pizza
2022 New Year’s Eve in Broadbeach
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 8pm to 12am
WHERE: Kurrawa Pratten Park: 167 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach QLD 4218
NYE at our place
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 4pm to 9pm
WHERE: Robina Town Centre: Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina QLD 4230
If there’s ever a night to ditch the cooking in favour of a casual meal with family and friends it’s New Year’s Eve, and The Promenade offers a drool-worthy line up of restaurants, eateries and dessert bars that not only offer kid-friendly menus, but provide a stellar vantage point to soak up the celebratory atmosphere and catch the live entertainment.
Farewell 2022 on the Farm!
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022. Buffet dinner commences from 6:00pm and concludes at 9:00pm. We suggest arrival no later than 7:00pm.
WHERE: Paradise Country: Production Drive, Oxenford QLD 4210
If you’re looking for the perfect way to say sayonara to 2022, then look no further!
We’re taking family fun to the next level with a delicious buffet dinner, live country music, lawn games, character meet and greets plus a movie on the big screen!
Tickets on sale now. Adults $119 | Child $49 (3-13 yrs). Ticket does not include day entry to Paradise Country.
NYE Disco Party
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 4pm to 8pm
WHERE: Broadwater Parklands: Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215
Get the family together for a disco party this New Year’s Eve.
Broadwater Parklands will come alive with live music and kids’ activities, fabulous food trucks and an early fireworks show!
Bring your picnic blanket and get your place on the main lawn. The fun starts at 4pm with the fireworks show at 8pm
The kids will enjoy all the fun free activities such as face painting, sports zone and even free popcorn.
Don’t forget to get dressed up in costume and take a picture on one our selfie walls.
You won’t want to miss this one!
New Year’s Eve Party in the Park
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 4pm to 7pm
WHERE: Silver Bridle Park: Southport Nerang Road, Molendinar QLD 4214
Join Councillor Bayldon-Lumsden for a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon in Silver Bridle Park, Molendinar.
Enjoy live music, children’s rides, bubble fun, face painting, jumping castle, climbing wall, kid-friendly eats, and much, much more
Jacobs Well New Year’s Eve
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5pm to 9.15pm
WHERE: Lions Park: Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
Jacobs Well New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to be a huge night with musical entertainment from solo artist Benny D Williams at 5pm and 7 piece band STARQ at 6pm up until 9pm and then a massive FIREWORKS display at 9pm.
Coomera Community NYE Fireworks Event
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5pm to 9pm
WHERE: Viney Park: 1 Yaun Street, Coomera QLD 4209
Ring in 2022 with a spectacular firework display at Viney Park at 9pm!
There’ll be food trucks, amusement rides and live entertainment including a kids show!
Getting there: Jump on jp.translink.com.au to plan your journey on public transport or make your trip active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. Limited street parking will be available.
Presented by City of Gold Coast.
New Year’s Eve in Surfers Paradise
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 8pm to 12am
WHERE: Surfers Paradise Esplanade: 2 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, 4217
Ring in 2022 with 2 spectacular fireworks displays at the Esplanade in Surfers Paradise!
The first fireworks display will take place at 8pm, with a second one at midnight. DJ Vice will be playing all your 2022 hits from 7pm, so arrive early and feast at one of the many Surfers Paradise restaurants on offer.
Presented by City of Gold Coast.
Coolangatta New Year’s Eve Fireworks
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 9pm to 12am
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Park: Opp, 60 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Ring in 2022 with two spectacular fireworks displays at Queen Elizabeth Park!
The first fireworks display will take place at 9pm AEST (Qld time), with a second one at midnight AEST (Qld time).
Arrive early and enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many Coolangatta restaurants on offer.
Limited street parking will be available.
Presented by the City of Gold Coast.
Paradise Point New Years Eve
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5pm
WHERE: Paradise Point Parklands: The Esplanade, Paradise Point QLD 4216
Don’t forget our spectacular New Year’s Eve event right here in Paradise Point!
We will have entertainment, food and a massive fireworks display at 9pm! 🎆
Come down, enjoy the fun and help us count down to 2023! 🥳
North Kirra SLSC New Years Eve Family Fireworks
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 4.30pm
WHERE: North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club: 41 Pacific Parade, Bilinga QLD 4225
Once again North Kirra SLSC is hosting its Annual Family Fireworks Event on New Year’ s Eve. So mark the date and time in your calendars – Saturday 31st December from 4.30pm.
They will have a jumping castle (gold coin donation) and a BBQ and glowsticks for sale and the fireworks will explode at 7.30pm.
Come along and support this great little community event and the Club. This event is proudly supported by Councillor Gail O’Neill Division 14.
New Year’s Eve by the Lake
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm
WHERE: Varsity Promenade (Lakefront Stage): 240 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
Enjoy the last night of 2022 at a New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, 31 December from 5.30pm to 8.30pm in Varsity Lakes.
This free and family-friendly event will feature live music on the lakeside stage, food trucks, kids activities, and a fireworks finale at 8.30pm.
Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a fun-filled evening under the stars and beside beautiful Lake Orr.
Proudly supported by Division 11 Councillor Hermann Vorster.
New Year’s Eve Cruise
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 cruise from 6:30pm – 9pm
WHERE: Mariners Cove Marina, Berth 95, Arm D, 60/70 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4217
Get ready to get on board the Spirit vessel for an unforgettable evening!
Celebrate the New Year’s Eve with a journey along the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater, and enjoy the early Broadwater Parklands Fireworks from a unique vantage point.
Cruise Highlights:
– 2.5 hour family-friendly New Year’s Eve cruise 👨👩👦
– Enjoy the fireworks from the Gold Coast Broadwater 🎆
– Cocktail Style dining and canapes🍸
– Enjoy live music 🎤
– Fully licensed bar 🍾
– Free secure car parking 🚗
Cruise from 6:30pm – 9pm
NYE 2022 at Southport Yacht Club
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 7pm to 12.30am
WHERE: Southport Yacht Club: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217
Join us for a HUGE NIGHT as the International Acclaimed ‘UK BEE GEEZ’ pays tribute to one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time BEE GEES!
Now based on the spectacular Gold Coast, the guys guarantee to take you on an unforgettable trip down memory lane in this spectacular show performing all the classic Bee Gees hits from their 4 decades at the top of pop charts.
Our stunning waterfront location will be the place to b this NYE!
All you can eat Seafood Buffet (all dietary’s will be catered for eg. non-seafood)
Drinks are at bar prices (with a few special cocktails available for the night)
Dress To Impress! (no thongs or singlets).
Children are more than welcome and glow sticks will be available for the little ones!
Wild Earth Resolution Run and Community Carnival
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 3pm to 8.45pm
WHERE: Emerald Lakes Gold Club: Alabaster Drive &, Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara QLD 4211
The annual Wild Earth Resolution Run and Community Carnival returns to Emerald Lakes Golf Club on Saturday December 31!
You can join in the run or just come for the fun! We have races for the little ones, 4km, 8km & 12km runs for the keen and it’s all followed by the FREE Wild Earth Community Carnival supported by Councillor Bob La Castra – Division 8 including jumping castles, games and activities for the kids, food trucks, live music, pop-up bar and fireworks at the family friendly time of 7:15pm!
If you’re keen for a run; use the code ‘LOCAL’ and you will save 10% here. Every runner gets a medal, a gift and a free drink; courtesy of Mountain Goat Beer Robert Oatley Wines (or a soft option).
This event is run by a local, for the locals!
New Year’s Eve at Southport Sharks
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5:30pm to 12:00am
WHERE: Southport Sharks: Corner Olsen and, Musgrave Avenues, Southport QLD 4215
Join us on New Year’s Eve for a mouth-watering seafood buffet from 5:30PM, then jam out to the best rock anthems from across the decades with Rock The Ages, from 8:30PM until the midnight countdown.
Plus, we’re beyond excited to announce that we’ll be putting on our first ever fireworks shows at 9PM & 12AM!
This event will sell out fast, so get your tickets now to lock in the most electric New Year’s Eve ever for the whole family to enjoy.
🎤 Get your singing voices ready, there will also be FREE KARAOKE in Mackenzie’s Sports Bar!
Pricing: $69 Adult | $20 Child (8-12 years) | $15 Child (4-7 years) | Free for 3 years & under
NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NOW NO BUFFET BOOKINGS AVAILABLE, SEATING ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED. WALK-INS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN MAIN CLUB AND FREE KARAOKE IN MACKENZIE’S.
New Year’s Eve at Sea World Resort!
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 6pm to 12:00am
WHERE: Southport Sharks: Corner Olsen and, Musgrave Avenues, Southport QLD 4215
New Year’s Eve Family Dinner | 6pm to 8pm
Guests made their last family meal for 2020 truly unforgettable and indulged in a spectacular 3 course dinner and drinks package at the award-winning Shoreline Restaurant.
New Year’s Eve Family Party | 7pm to Midnight
We rung in the new year with a splashtacular family-friendly pool party at the Boatshed Bar & Grill! Guests enjoyed a night filled with stunning Gold Coast Broadwater views, moorish food, summer sippers, free kids activities and live entertainment throughout the night before a spectacular fireworks show ignited the sky at midnight.
New Years Eve @ Dreamworld Night Market
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 5.30pm to 9pm
WHERE: Dreamworld Night Market: Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera QLD 4209
Say cheers to New Year’s at Dreamworld Night Market! 🥂
🎆 A HUGE lineup of Food Trucks!
🎆 DJ & Live Band!
🎆 LED Fire Performance!
🎆 Roving LED Performers!
🎆 Cold Bevs & Cocktails!
🎆 Ready Player One on the big screen!
Plus, heaps more Night Market fun!
🎫 Entry is $2 or FREE for kids, Dreamworld passholders & any guests already inside Dreamworld during the day!
🕔 5pm – 9pm, Friday & Saturday
📍 Find us inside Dreamworld
Welcome in the new year together at the GC’s fave Night Market!
Gold Coast Christmas Carnival at Broadwater Parklands
WHEN: Saturday, 31st December 2022 from 4pm to 12:00am
WHERE: Broadwater Parklands Southern Lawn: Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215
Fireworks displays from 8pm & midnight plus SO MUCH MORE!!! Gates open at 4pm.
🎡Ferris wheel
🚘Dogem cars
👽Alien abductions
🎟Sound wave
🎪Round up
🫖Tea cups
🕺Rock and tug
🎫Bungee trampoline
🙌Jumping castle
🎣Carnival games
🐷Travelling Farm animals
🌭Show food
