It's party time!!! Are you looking for ideas to create a memorable birthday party experience for your toddler?
Author: Samantha Heyden
I am a stay-at-home mum raising two toddlers in Ormeau on the lovely Northern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia.
Robson & Co Personalised GiftsRobson & Co Personalised Gifts
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Upper Ormeau ParkUpper Ormeau Park
Oh the serenity! Escape the hustle bustle with your toddler with a visit to this quiet and idyllic park and Playground in Ormeau on the Northern Gold Coast.
Jacobs Well Bayside TavernJacobs Well Bayside Tavern
Definitely the best little pub in the cane fields. Jacobs Well Bayside Tavern is also great for kids with its large outdoor playground and deck area.
Ella’s Aussie AdventuresElla’s Aussie Adventures
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Easter Events Gold Coast 2021Easter Events Gold Coast 2021
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Looking for a local playgroup, Mother's Group or a playdate to take your toddler on the Gold Coast? Fun Things for Toddlers list has a Playgroup for almost every day
Kids Eat Free Gold CoastKids Eat Free Gold Coast
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Little Paccas Kids ClubLittle Paccas Kids Club
Little Paccas is a free kids' club for preschool aged kids and parents at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in Broadbeach.
Kangatraining Ormeau, Jacobs Well & SurroundsKangatraining Ormeau, Jacobs Well & Surrounds
Fun fitness programs for Mum's, bubs, preschoolers and toddlers. Get moving, feel great, have fun and make friends with Kangatraining Ormeau, Jacobs Well & Surrounds.
GOMA Brisbane Free Kids Art ProgramsGOMA Brisbane Free Kids Art Programs
QAGOMA shows that you are never too young to starting learning and discovering art with their free onsite kids programs and more.
The Sporting Globe RobinaThe Sporting Globe Robina
The Sporting Globe Robina is a premium Sports Bar & Grill offering a great quality menu, 7 day line-up of great meal specials and an atmosphere for all the family.
Pimpama Sports Hub PlaygroundPimpama Sports Hub Playground
This playground is just one of many great family friendly facilities you can discover with your toddler at the Gold Coast Pimpama Sports Hub complex.
Saltwater Creek Hotel, HelensvaleSaltwater Creek Hotel, Helensvale
Saltwater Creek Hotel's family friendly restaurant is super affordable with daily lunch and dinner specials and Kids Eat Free on Monday night!
EMF Jnr NerangEMF Jnr Nerang
EMF Jnr. Nerang is the ultimate in indoor play centre fun on the Gold Coast. Rain, hail or shine your little one will have an awesome time.
Book Box Ormeau UPDATE!Book Box Ormeau UPDATE!
Book Box Ormeau has been closed due to COVID since March 2020. Fun Things for Toddlers have an update on the reopening of this amazing Gold Coast Libraries local service!
Peachey Community Garden, OrmeauPeachey Community Garden, Ormeau
Calm and relaxing place to visit with your toddler. A hidden oasis within a busy suburb! Get out with your toddler and visit the friendly laid back Peachey Community Garden.
Toddler Valentine’s Day CraftToddler Valentine’s Day Craft
Some LOVEly crafts that you could also do with your toddler to help them with their fine motor skills, creativity and of course to help spread the love!
Logan Gardens Park, Playground, and Water ParkLogan Gardens Park, Playground, and Water Park
A massive park WITH a nature playground AND a sensory playground AND a water park PLUS more.
Beenleigh TavernBeenleigh Tavern
Searching for a family friendly tavern with a good pub menu and a games room and playground to entertain the kids? Take a look at Beenleigh Tavern.
Hope Island TavernHope Island Tavern
With indoor & outdoor kids play areas and a pub menu that will satisfy every member of the family it is easy to eat, drink and relax at Hope Island
Runaway Bay TavernRunaway Bay Tavern
Runaway Bay Tavern is a great place to eat out with kids on the Gold Coast.
Underwood Park, LoganUnderwood Park, Logan
Take a trip north for 26 minutes down the M1 and discover one of the best parks and playgrounds in Logan.
Westfield Coomera Safari Zoo AdventureWestfield Coomera Safari Zoo Adventure
We visited Westfield Coomera's Safari Zoo Adventure today. You can go on a Safari with your toddler too!
Wallaby Hotel MudgeerabaWallaby Hotel Mudgeeraba
The newly renovated Wallaby Hotel in Mudgeeraba is now a super family friendly pub with a great outdoor deck with a fenced kid's play area with playground.
Ian Dipple Lagoon and Harley Park LabradorIan Dipple Lagoon and Harley Park Labrador
Playground, park, picnic, calm sheltered Broadwater for a wade, paddle or swim and daily pelican feeding Ian Dipple Lagoon and Harley Park Labrador is ideal for a family outing.
Ormeau Community Centre PlaygroundOrmeau Community Centre Playground
Fully fenced local kids playground in front of the Ormeau Community Centre.
Happy Days at Australian Venue Co. Bistro’sHappy Days at Australian Venue Co. Bistro’s
How often do you get 50% off your dining bill when eating out with the kids on the Gold Coast? This Happy Days deal from Australian Venue Co. is awesome!
Coomera Lodge HotelCoomera Lodge Hotel
Coomera Lodge Hotel oozes country charm and is family friendly with a super kids menu and outdoor playground.
Scoop! HOTA Gold CoastScoop! HOTA Gold Coast
Looking for a sweet treat for your toddler this summer? Enjoy everything you love about summer in one sweet weekend at SCOOP! HOTA Home of the Arts.
High Chair CatchyHigh Chair Catchy
Look at this great idea by an Aussie Mum! High Chair Catchy is a great solution for messy high chair mealtimes with your babies and toddlers.
Free Family Activities @ Broadwater Parklands January 2021Free Family Activities @ Broadwater Parklands January 2021
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2020 Oh What a Year!2020 Oh What a Year!
2020 Oh What a Year! Really no need to go into all the details behind that statement!
Norfolk Tavern OrmeauNorfolk Tavern Ormeau
Norfolk Tavern offers family friendly dining for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and have a good outdoor playground for the kids.
New Year’s Eve for Families on the Gold Coast 2020New Year’s Eve for Families on the Gold Coast 2020
Looking for something to do on the Gold Coast with the family this New Year's Eve? Fun Things for Toddlers have found some options for you:
Southport SharksSouthport Sharks
Southport Sharks offers good family fare at an affordable price and so much more for a fun family dining experience.
Eagle Tree Park, CoomeraEagle Tree Park, Coomera
One of the best designed Gold Coast Playgrounds we have visited - and we have visited a few!
Albert River Park, EaglebyAlbert River Park, Eagleby
Albert River Park is a beautiful green space with majestic trees and a newly renovated playground just off the M1 in Eagleby. It has something for kids big and small.
Whistlestop PimpamaWhistlestop Pimpama
Fantastic outdoor "farmyard" space + great food + friendly customer service = the ultimate in toddler friendly dining on the Northern Gold Coast.
Hinze DamHinze Dam
Hinze Dam has all the key elements of a good toddler outing: playground, picnic spots, scenic walks/ bike rides PLUS some highlights you just don't get to see every day.
Upper Coomera Aquatic CentreUpper Coomera Aquatic Centre
A trip to the Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre Gold Coast with your toddler is a great way to keep cool on those hot spring and summer days.
Jacobs Ridge Park, OrmeauJacobs Ridge Park, Ormeau
Small local park and playground in Jacobs Ridge estate in Ormeau. It has everything you need for a short visit with your toddler.
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens BenowaGold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Benowa
A beautiful spot to visit with your toddler for a walk, picnic, play in the garden's playground or take advantage of one of the free guided walks on offer.
Celadon Park at The Surrounds HelensvaleCeladon Park at The Surrounds Helensvale
Fun playground with cute learn to ride bike track and sandworks play structure, in the centre of The Surrounds estate behind Westfield Helensvale.
Karawatha Forest Discovery CentreKarawatha Forest Discovery Centre
There is so much to do at Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre. It is a fun and engaging way for your toddler to learn about nature and the environment through play.
Abraham Park, Upper CoomeraAbraham Park, Upper Coomera
Abraham Park in Upper Coomera is right near the local library and aquatic centre. It has everything you need in a good local family park and playground.
Playgroups Near Me and YouPlaygroups Near Me and You
Looking for a local playgroup to take your toddler on the Northern Gold Coast? We have a list of Playgroups every day of the week from Monday to Saturday.
Gainsborough Parklands, PimpamaGainsborough Parklands, Pimpama
Modern sports themed playground with adjacent fenced dog off leash enclosure, table tennis tables and basketball court located in Pimpama on the Northern Gold Coast.
The Park CoomeraThe Park Coomera
Indoor entertainment + affordable family dining + relaxed fun and friendly atmostphere. Welcome to The Park Coomera at Westfield Coomera.
Kids Eat Free Gold CoastKids Eat Free Gold Coast
We have a Kids Eat Free Meal deal for every day of the week. Feed your toddler for free at any of the family friendly Gold Coast restaurants below. This
The Spit Gold CoastThe Spit Gold Coast
An iconic Gold Coast destination you should visit with your toddler for a walk on the beach and a swim this spring / summer. Make sure you bring the fur
Aquila Reserve, PimpamaAquila Reserve, Pimpama
Another toddlerific local park and playground to enjoy. Fun and different playground features include ride-on sand digger and water table with taps and tunnels.
Christmas Mini Photo Sessions 2020Christmas Mini Photo Sessions 2020
With news just breaking that your children will be able to have a photo taken this year with Santa...... from a safe distance. Consider a 2020 Christmas Mini Photo Session!
Family Friendly Halloween Activities/Events Gold CoastFamily Friendly Halloween Activities/Events Gold Coast
Looking for family friendly Halloween activities or events on the Gold Coast? Fun Things for Toddlers have a spooktacular lists of options for you for Halloween 2020.
Westfield Helensvale Playground & Free Kid’s ActivitiesWestfield Helensvale Playground & Free Kid’s Activities
Westfield Helensvale Playground is well worth a visit with your toddler during a shopping trip or plan to attend one of the free kid’s activities available every weekday and stay
Swimming LessonsSwimming Lessons
Both my toddlers began swimming lessons at 8 weeks old attending Rackley Swimming Pimpama's FREE Baby Splash classes. Our weekly swimming lessons continue to be one of our favourite toddler
Mulch Minions TrailMulch Minions Trail
Discover a quaint slice of the Northern Gold Coast this weekend.
We’re Going To RecycleWe’re Going To Recycle
We're Going to Recycle..... Bottles! (In my head this is sung to the tune of the Peppa Pig Recycling Song).
Pacific Pines Central ParkPacific Pines Central Park
Pacific Pines Central Park is a great destination for families. It has everything you want in a park: extensive playground, scenic walking track, ducks and shady picnic spots.
Bubble FoamBubble Foam
Bubble Foam is super easy to make and is a super fun at-home sensory activity for your toddler. It is also something a little different than water play for these
Garlic Clove Indian, OrmeauGarlic Clove Indian, Ormeau
Garlic Clove Indian restaurant is family friendly and has the best Butter Chicken we have ever eaten.
Hilltop Park, Ormeau HillsHilltop Park, Ormeau Hills
Hilltop Park in Ormeau Hills has everything you need in a great local park and playground.
Boutique Baby, OrmeauBoutique Baby, Ormeau
The hottest trends for little ones (birth to 6 years), mum's and even dads; right in the heart of Ormeau.
Shopping Centre School Holiday ActivitiesShopping Centre School Holiday Activities
Looking for fun things to do on the Gold Coast these School Holidays? Our Local Shopping Centres have some great activities, events and offers to entertain you and your family.
SWELL Sculpture Festival 2020SWELL Sculpture Festival 2020
A visually stunning free exhibition of 55 sculptures built by artist from Australia and abroad all displayed within the heavenly backdrop of Currumbin Beach.
Coombabah Lakelands Conservation AreaCoombabah Lakelands Conservation Area
Perfect spot for a scenic walk and picnic with your little one whilst discovering Birds, Butterflies, Kangaroos and Koalas in their natural environments!
Swimming Lagoon, Broadwater ParklandsSwimming Lagoon, Broadwater Parklands
Looking for a calm and safe beach swim experience for your toddler? Look no further than the Swimming Lagoon at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport.
Washington Waters Playground & Bouncy Pillow, Broadwater ParklandsWashington Waters Playground & Bouncy Pillow, Broadwater Parklands
Washington Waters Playground in the Broadwater Parklands at Southport is another great Gold Coast park to visit with your toddler. Key attractions include a Bouncy Pillow, Mono Rail Peddle Bikes,
Rockpools Broadwater Parklands SouthportRockpools Broadwater Parklands Southport
The Rockpools in the Broadwater Parklands at Southport are a great FREE fun thing for you and your toddler as the weather warms up.
Carrara MarketsCarrara Markets
If you are looking for face painting, baby animal petting, pony rides and more Carrara Markets is the spot!
Damian Leeding Memorial Park “Oxenford Lake”Damian Leeding Memorial Park “Oxenford Lake”
Damian Leeding Memorial Park or as it often called by locals "Oxenford Lake" is a great location for a scenic pram walk and has toddler attractions including a small beach
Indoor Eden Gold CoastIndoor Eden Gold Coast
This ten acre plant nursery is an absolute joy to explore with your toddler.
BakingBaking
One of my favourite things to do with Fletcher (3 years) on a Sunday morning is baking.
Spectrum Plants Gold CoastSpectrum Plants Gold Coast
Spend a pleasant morning wandering through this picturesque plant nursery with your toddler.
Kids Eat FreeKids Eat Free
2020 Kids Eat Free Deals on the Northern Gold Coast. List created September 2020.
The Backyard, Westfield CoomeraThe Backyard, Westfield Coomera
The Backyard, Westfield Coomera is one of the best playgrounds on the Northern Gold Coast to visit with your toddler on a warm day.
Chambers Flat Strawberry FarmChambers Flat Strawberry Farm
You don't have to drive to the Sunshine Coast to Pick-Your-Own Strawberries with your Toddler. Get ready for yum!
GardeningGardening
What started with some weeding has turned into a daily activity with my toddlers. Miss Harper 18 months has just caught the bug.
Coomera Springs ParkCoomera Springs Park
Nice local park, good for a short visit to go for walk or ride around the lake and feed the ducks.
Doug Larsen Park, BeenleighDoug Larsen Park, Beenleigh
We come to feed the ducks and we stay to play.
Jacobs Well Foreshore Swimming Enclosure and Picnic AreaJacobs Well Foreshore Swimming Enclosure and Picnic Area
This toddler friendly destination is almost too good to share. A perfect outing for warmer days.
Healthy Duck Feeding ExperimentHealthy Duck Feeding Experiment
Feeding ducks is an activity adored by most toddlers. Bread is often the go-to option for Mums but not the best choice for the health of the ducks.
Shailer Pioneer ParkShailer Pioneer Park
Great local park with play options for the whole family including playground, athletic courts, skate park and fitness equipment.
Lake Dennis ParkLake Dennis Park
Peaceful and picturesque spot for a picnic or pram walk. And yes! there are ducks to feed.
Daisy Hill Koala CentreDaisy Hill Koala Centre
Fun, furry and educational adventure for you and your toddler! And it's FREE!
Pack Baby Powder for Beach or Sandpit OutingsPack Baby Powder for Beach or Sandpit Outings
One of the best toddler tips I have come across is baby powder helps to remove sand.
Pimpama TavernPimpama Tavern
Pimpama Tavern is a toddler friendly eats option for coffee and cake, lunch, dinner and even kid's parties.
Indoor PicnicIndoor Picnic
A chill wind on a Sunday morning turned our planned outdoor picnic into a novelty indoor picnic at home.
Bim’bimba Park, PimpamaBim’bimba Park, Pimpama
Bim'Bimba Park is an awesome new park in the heart of Pimpama. Ideal for all children big and small.