22 Sunshine Coast events and activities this Easter long weekend
From surfing competitions to markets, Easter egg hunts and book fairs, here is your full guide for what to do on the Sunshine Coast this Easter long weekend. See the full list.
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The Easter school holidays are here and there is no shortage of events and things to do across the Sunshine Coast.
From markets to surf competitions and Easter egg hunts, there is enough on to please the locals and tourists.
EUMUNDI MARKETS
Children can enjoy a very special guest visitor The Easter bunny on Saturday, April 8, between 9am-12pm. The Easter market will also feature a colouring in competition and free face painting. There will be plenty of stalls and entertainment for all to enjoy.
Where: Eumundi
When: Saturday April 8, 7am-2pm
LIFELINE BOOKFEST
Lifeline Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Bookfest and clothing sale is being held in Nambour this Easter weekend. Entry is free and books and clothing prices start from 2.450.
Plenty of parking is available for a gold coin donation.
Get ready for Lifeline Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Bookfest and Clothing Sale on Easter Weekend – April 7-10 at the Nambour Showgrounds. Entry is free and books and clothing start from $2.50!
Where: Nambour Showgrounds
When: April 7-10
EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
The stage is set for entertainment at Kings Beach Amphitheatre with live bands, a second-hand clothing market and a movie under the stars planned for Saturday.
Entertainment and the clothing market starts from 3pm, followed by a screening of Peter Rabbit 2 from 6.30pm.
There will also be a special visit from the Easter bunny.
Where: Kings Beach Amphitheatre
When: From 3pm
PA AND MA BENDALL SURFING CONTEST
The Windansea Surf Club presents the annual Pa and Ma Bendall Memorial Surfing Contest. This event is one of the longest-running surf contests in Australia. Go along and celebrate the history of Ma and Pa Bendall.
Where: Moffat Beach
When: April 7-9
FLICKS IN THE PARK | HOP
This is a special Flicks in the Park Easter screening presented by Visit Coolum and Coolum Business and Tourism. Screening starts around 6:30pm and everyone is encouraged to bring along a picnic blanket. There will be live music and face painting before the event for anyone wanting to come early and there will be classic movie food like popcorn and hotdogs available.
Where: Tickle Park
When: Sunday April 9 from 6pm
SUNSHINE COAST FANTASY 2023
Hosted by the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Quidditch League, the Sunshine Coast Fantasy Tournament is a homegrown quidditch competition and it is being held again for the first time in three years. Head down to the university to watch players in the fast-paced weekend tournament.
Where: University of the Sunshine Coast
When: April 8-9
SUNSHINE COAST COLLECTIVE MARKET
There will be lots of local produce, arts, knick knacks and live music at the Sunshine Coast Collective Market. It is suitable for all ages and boast some of the best specialty coffee on the coast.
Where: Coolum State Primary School
When: April 9 from 8am to 12pm
MEET THE Easter bunny
The Easter bunny will be at the Kawana Shopping World centre over the weekend for the kids to come and cuddle. Photos will be available and there are also free school holiday arts and crafts.
Where: Kawana Shopping World
When: April 5-8 10am till 2pm
BUDERIM LIBRARY BOOK FAIR
There will be plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and more at the annual Easter Book Fair this Saturday. Pop down to the Buderim Library to pick up a long weekend read at a great price.
Where: Buderim Library
When: April 8 8am to 2pm
EASTER SUNDAY RACES
An Easter egg hunt, children’s entertainment and amusements are just a few of the things on offer at the races this Sunday, with Easter-inspired events running all afternoon.
Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra
When: April 9 11am to 6pm
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
The annual Easter egg hunt at Beerwah is back and there’s plenty of free activities on offer. The Lions Club will be running a breakfast BBQ, as well as a coffee van, craft tent and petting zoo.
Where: Beerwah State School, Old Gympie Road, Beerwah
When: April 8 8am to 11am
EASTER ART EXHIBITION
Coolum Art Collective’s Easter Art Exhibition is taking place this weekend, featuring creations by local artists and artisans. Award-winning artist Garry Dolan will be providing demonstrations for visitors on Saturday.
Where: Coolum Civic Centre 2-4 Park street, Coolum Beach
When: April 7 – 10.
EASTER ON HASTINGS STREET
Ready, set, hunt! This Easter, there are 12 golden eggs hidden across Hastings Street stores just waiting to be found. Scan the QR code next to each egg as you make your way up and down the street following the clues. Win from a prize pool valued over $4000 from Hastings St retailers!
Where: Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
When: Until April 9
PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB
Two weeks of fun workshops – taught by talented teenagers (Hub Cadets) who are passionate about sharing their tech and creative skills. Hands-on workshops include robotics, digital art, kids in business, 3D design/ printing, music production, coding, Minecraft/ Roblox sessions, and more.
Where: Peregian Digital Hub, 253-255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
When: 1 – 16 April (bookings recommended)
KIDCHELLA!
Kidchella is coming to Noosa Civic these school holidays and best of all, it‘s FREE! Each Session will feature a festival themed craft workshop plus, burn off some energy on the light-up dance floor afterwards.
When: April 3-14
Where: Noosa Civic
NOOSA FARMERS MARKET
Local farmers, gourmet producers, food stalls every Sunday.
When: Every Sunday, 6am – midday
Where: Weyba Road, Noosaville
NOOSA MARINA MARKETS
Arts, fashion, jewellery, natural products, local produce, live music, coffee, ice-cream and more.
When: Every Sunday, 8am – 2pm
Where: Parkyn Court, Tewantin
POMONA COUNTRY MARKET
Locally made arts, crafts, produce, natural products and more.
When: Every Saturday, 7-11.30am
Where: Stan Topper Park
GOLDEN OLDIES GO FREE
Aussie World is celebrating grandparents by offering free entry to the park for all seniors.
Any nationally recognised senior cardholders or senior pension cardholders can enter free until April 16.
Throughout the Easter holidays visitors can enjoy live entertainment, pop-up BBQ, easter-themeed colouring in activities and a special visit from the Easter bunny.
Where: Aussie World, 73 Frizzo Rd, Palmview
When: Grandparents’ free entry until April 16
LANDSBOROUGH MUSEUM
From Wednesday to Sunday, head to the museum where the kids can make an Easter egg basket before searching the museum for hidden eggs. Mark the location of the eggs on the map and win a prize.
Where: 4 Maleny St, Landsborough QLD.
When: April 1–16, 10am – 3pm
The Lucky Clucky Easter Show
Looking for an egg-cellent musical adventure for the whole family? Join Lucky Clucky at the Yandina Ginger Factory as she tries to remember how to lay her colourful eggs for the Easter Bunny.
Where: The Ginger Factory, Yandina
When: April 4 - 13, 10.30am and 1pm
Easter Family Funday at the Maleny Hotel
With an easter egg hunt, kids games and live music, there is something for the whole family at the Maleny Hotel this Easter Sunday.
Where: The Maleny Hotel, Maleny
When: April 9, 12pm
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