On Australia Day (26 January) we reflect on what it means to be Australian. We celebrate all the things we love about our country.
Check out the Fun Things for Toddlers list of events, activities and celebrations and get together to celebrate all the great things about being an Aussie!
Australia Day Beach Clean Up
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Mermaid Beach Surf Club, 172 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Let’s honour and pay respect to the beaches and landowners of our beautiful Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language region by gathering together to protect them!
Let’s continue our commitment to environment and sustainability with our annual Australia Day Clean Up Day.
Please meet at Mermaid Beach Surf Club at 9am for a mega beach clean up to celebrate how blessed we are followed by brunch after the clean!
See you all there!
Australia Day at Paradise Bowls
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 9 am
Where: Paradise Point Bowls Club, 22 Thrush Avenue, Paradise Point QLD 4216
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, ! Oi, oi, oi!
You better be coming down for our Australia Day BBQ, Beer & Beats on Wednesday, 26th January from 9.30am.
Our bowls will be fours, at $15 per player but we have limited space so ensure you register at reception.
We’ll have cane toad racing, thong throwing contest and raffles. Plus our bargain $10 Aussie BBQ on the Terrace from 1pm.
We have the band ‘Timed Out’ performing live from 2pm.
🎟 Raffles: Don’t have to be present to win – $2 tickets
🎁 Prize: 4 x Australia Day Packs (Australia Day Esky filled with Tim Tams, Vegemite, XXXX Gold & more)
❌ Due to COVID restrictions, there won’t be jumping castles or the sack-races.
Australia Day // Beach Party on the Deck
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10 am to 11.30 pm
Where: Tallebudgera Surf Club, 1505 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, ! Oi, oi, oi!
Join us on Wednesday 26th of January, as we celebrate all things Aussie with a beach party on the deck.!
🍖 Roast Beef on the Spit
🎼 DJ Eddie Retro from 2pm
🎫 Bundy Fridge Raffle Drawn
🎉 Corona Beach Kits to win
Australia Day! at Parkwood Tavern
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10 am
Where: Parkwood Tavern, Corner Olsen & Wintergreen Drive, Parkwood QLD 4214
Prizes for best Aussie outfits.
BBQ on the deck.
True blue aussie food specials.
Australia Day 2022 Celebrations
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Nerang RSL & Memorial Club, 9 Nerang Street, Nerang QLD 4211
Throw a Shrimp on the Barbie and get out those pluggos! AUSTRALIA DAY is almost upon us and in January 2022, Nerang RSL will host its Annual Australia Day Celebrations!
Come and join in our Thong Throwing and Food Eating Comps with a chance to WIN some great cash and prizes!
– Thong Throwing 12pm
– Prawn Peeling 1:45pm
– Can Opening Comp 2:30pm
– Pie Eating Comp 3:15pm
Registrations open from 10am on the 30th of December! (Please note, a draw is conducted to determine entrants for the Inaugural Can Opening Comp).
Spit Roasted Lamb will be available from 11:30am and at 4:30pm we will draw the winner of our Mini Bundy Fridge!
Dress up in your Aussie Best and join us for a fun filled day!
Annual Australia Day at the Dragon
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10 am
Where: Bearded Dragon Hotel, 2-22 Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tamborine QLD 4270
Fair crack of the whip or better way of looking at it we could say Fair suck of the sauce bottle (we all know that will be happening around most of Australia on Australia Day) ! Whips will be cracking of course for those that over indulge, but hey it’s been a tough year (or years) so it’s time for some good ole Fashion AUSSIE FUN this coming Australia Day at the Dragon, Wednesday 26th of January 2022!
+FOOD TRUCKS
+THONG THROWING
+IRON MAN & WOMAN
+GARDEN BAR & COCKTAILS
+FREE ENTRY
+LIVE MUSIC
+LAMINGTON EATING
+CANE TOAD RACING
It never hurt nobody, depends how much sauce sucking you do. Kevin Rudd referred to it as sauce shaking, now that would have to hurt! Or is this Australia day party the secret sauce that Scomo needs to stimulate the economy, responsibly of course by getting on the sauce and that means enjoying a few vegemite snags and lamingtons! Keep the economy going, you know , one shindig at a time!
Bearded Dragon Hotel Tamborine has a fair dinkum Aussie line-up of Fun for Australia Day as always, with the Rockin’ Crew from Turtle Boy playing live from 2pm till Late!
The famous Bearded Dragon Tamborine Cane toad racing Calcutta and Australia Day Raffles proceeds Rural Fire Brigades.
Bigger and bigger than all the previous years combined! Celebrate everything you love about being Australian, just kicking back with family and friends in an awesome country setting is the perfect way to celebrate with the ones you love.
A perfect spot for social distancing and we promise not to mention the dreaded ‘c’ word (that rhymes with ‘ovid’).
We know its been dryer than a dead dingoes donger in Australia so treat yourself to Bearded Dragon’s water cooling system in the Beer Garden & Kids Playground or enjoy the air-conditioned Restaurant and Ballroom for your comfort!
Kids Australian Themed Activity Tent, Thong Throwing, Lamington Scoffing, Aussie themed Colouring Competition, Big Kids & Small kids promotions, giveaways and themed Aussie tucker and family fun this Australia Day!
Sign up for the Annual Iron Bloke & Iron Sheila Championship, so you think you are a tough mudder with true grit and Aussie courage then maybe you will be the next person to take the crown! Wait, what, you get a crown (not a mask!) …. Where do I sign!
Australia Day Celebrations at Varsity Lakes Tavern
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10 am
Where: Varsity Lakes Tavern, 2 Santa Maria Court, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220
Get down and comfortable in your fav Aussie gear
Thong throwing competition
Hot Dog Eating Competition
Great Aussie Music
Australia Day @ Norfolk Tavern
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10 am
Where: Norfolk Tavern, Pascoe Road, Ormeau QLD 4208
Celebrate Australia at your Local. Beer and food specials available. FREE sausage sizzle on Top Deck starting at 12pm.
Fifth annual Norfolk games. Hosted by Nev. Starting at 1:30pm. $5 entry Fee.
AusDay2022 by Queensland Cultural Events Association Inc.
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 10.30 am to 2.30pm
Where: Couran Cove Resort, Beach Road, South Stradbroke, QLD 4216
A Multicultural Celebration of Australia Day at Couran Cove Resort on South Stradbroke Island under the theme, ‘Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.”. The day will involve music/dance performances by Indigenous and Multicultural Community Artists, commencing with a ‘Welcome to Land’ involving Community Elders, and is part of the National Australia Day Festivities organised by Queensland Cultural Events on behalf of the National Australia Day Committee.
Australia Day at Harrigan’s Calypso Bay
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 11 am
Where: Harrigan’s Calypso Bay, Harrigans Lane, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
Get ready for a delicious Aussie Day BBQ by The Bay!
BBQ Buffet:
$35 per head
$10 per head for under 16 years
We have a jumping castle for the little ones to enjoy!
Plus, we have live music from The Titanix Party band from 1pm to 4pm
Outdoor seating & Grass area available.
Australia Day Free Family Fun Day
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Schuster Park, 506 Schusters Road, Tallebudgera QLD 4228
Grab your family and friends on Australia Day, Wednesday 26 January 2022, and join us and other members of your local community for a Free Family Fun Day at Schusters Park, Tallebudgera as we Reflect, Respect and Celebrate Australia Day for 2022.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads and sponsored by the National Australia Day Council, there will be a range of fun activities and food for everyone to enjoy from 11am-3pm including:
– Meet Dorothy the Dinosaur and Emma Wiggle.
– Sing along to old and new Australian songs.
– Watch in awe at the amazing talent and whip-cracking flare of Walter the Whip and the Flames.
– Slide your way into 2022 on the Giant Super Slide.
– Learn how to make damper.
– Throw yourself into the thong throwing competition.
– Be entranced by the Polynesian drummers and dancers.
– Enjoy our FREE sausage sizzle, pack your own picnic, or buy lunch from the teppanyaki noodle food stand.
– Enjoy Popcorn, Fairy Floss, Soft Serve Ice Cream, and Coffee.
– And more!
Don’t miss out on this great family fun day out! There will be plenty of free parking on site.
Australia Day Free Family Fun Day Burleigh Heads QLD with Walter Whip and The Flames
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, @ The Surf Club, 57 Goodwin Terrace cnr, Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Come along to the 2022 Australia Day, Free Family Fun Day at Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads QLD and see Walter Whip and The Flames perform their talented and jaw dropping western show !!!
They will hold a whip cracking workshop for the children where Walter Whip will teach the basic skills of cracking an Australian Stock Whip (free to participators) followed by their jaw dropping and action packed evening western performance incorporating whips fire and a trusting female assistant. 🔥
Don’t miss out…see you at the Rotary Club Burleigh Heads on Australia Day 🇦🇺
Australia Day at Pimpama Tavern
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 12 pm
Where: Pimpama Tavern, 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Rd, Pimpama QLD 4209
Aus Day at Robina Pavilion
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 12 pm
Where: Robina Pavilion, 229 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina QLD 4226
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, oi oi oi.
Join us this Australia Day 26 Jan, to celebrate this wonderful place. What’s more Aussie than beer towers, fresh prawn buckets, snags and live music.
Bring your mates and fur babies down to enjoy the fresh air, good tunes and even better vibes.
DR PHIL kicks off at 12pm.
Australia Day at Hinterland Hotel
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 12 pm
Where: Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station Street, Nerang QLD 4211
Australia Day at the Hinterland Hotel:
Beers in the Sun
Lawn bar open at 12pm
Free BBQ at 2pm
Aussie themed games on the grass.
Australia Day at Benowa Tavern
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 12 pm
Where: Benowa Tavern, 117 Ashmore Road, Benowa QLD 4216
Join us and come celebrate Australia Day at the Benowa Tavern. we have Jenga competition and lamington eating competition with prizes including a $100 venue voucher, Free pool all day and a Free BBQ, so get out your flips flops and singlets and lets make the most it.
Australia Day at Coomera Tavern
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 12 pm
Where: Coomera Tavern, Coomera City Centre, 2 City Centre Dr, Upper Coomera QLD 4209
Slap on your favourite pair of thongs, and come on down to the local this aussie day.
We will be cooking a few snags on the barbie, raffling off a goodie hamper & giving you free rein of the jukebox and pool table
Cultural Remix Festival Yarrabilba
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba QLD 4207
An all inclusive multicultural event featuring 🎶Samoan Band Polyamity and Caribbean Music by Alvin Rostant.
The event will include an Indigenous Acknowlegment, Didjeridoo player “G”, Market Stalls, Food Trucks plus a baby Animal Farm and Jumping Castles.
ALL WELCOME!
2022 Australia Day Celebrations Broadwater Parklands
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 4 pm to 7.30pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215
Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate.
The best way to reflect, respect and celebrate is to do something Australian – get together with family and friends or go to a local Australia Day event.
👪 The pandemic has tested our national character, but as Australians we are resilient and roll up our sleeves and help others to overcome any challenges.
📍 This year, City of Gold Coast is hosting the Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations on Wednesday 26 January at Broadwater Parklands, Southport. This alcohol-free, family friendly free event kicks off at 4pm and concludes at 7.30pm.
🎆 Spend the day relaxing then head to the Broadwater Parklands from 4pm and fill up from the all-nations food truck feast then grab a spot on the lawn for the spectacular 15-minute fireworks finale at approximately 7.15pm.
🎙️ 102.9 Hot Tomato’s Moyra & Big Trev will be broadcasting live from the main stage.
Australia Day at Sharks
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 4 pm to 9.30pm
Where: Southport Sharks, Olsen & Musgrave Avenue, Southport QLD 4215
Strewth – it’s ‘Straya Day! You beauty!
Spend your Australia Day at Sharks!
Bring the family in from early arvo Wed 26 Jan and be entertained with:
4pm | A FREE Reptile Show for the Kids
4pm | FREE kids face painting
5.30pm | Frenzy’s Dinner Buffet
5.30pm | Kids Disco with LOL Crew
7.30pm | Live Music from Acoustic Duo
DINE WITH US
Join us for some true-blue Aussie Tucker from Frenzy’s Buffet – 5.30pm to 8.30pm with the likes of Banga’s, Steak, Roast and of course Pavlova & Lamingtons!
Australia Day 2022, Reflect, Respect, Celebrate
When: Wednesday, 26th January 2022 at 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Harley Park, Opp, 376 Marine Parade, Labrador QLD 4215
This Australia Day, gather with friends, family and community to reflect, respect and celebrate.
Multicultural Families Organisation presents Australia Day – Reflect, Respect and Celebrate at Harley Park Labrador.
This is a fun filled family event for all ages. Commencing from 5:00pm with Entertainment, Kid’s entertainment. Fireworks show at 9:00pm. Along with food trucks
Australia Day At Home Fun
If you’re stuck at home this Australia Day and and looking for Aussie ideas to entertain your toddler check out the Fun Things for Toddler’s Australia Day Craft & Activities Pinterest Board.
