Oh help! Oh no! It's a Gruffalo!

Come and explore The Gruffalo Trail at the Ginger Factory! Journey through the winding paths, following the trail in search of signs of the Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo, and bring them to life with the Gruffalo Spotters App!

Funny Coast Comedy produce world-class comedy shows in some amazing Sunny Coast venues. They say laughter is the best medicine and Funny Coast bring you a mega dose every single month. 

Get your fix at Moffat Beach Brewery in Caloundra, Solbar in Maroochydore, Sunshine Beach Surfy or Mooloolah Valley Country Club plus more!

Some previous acts include; MEL BUTTLE (I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! and co-host of The Great Australian Bake Off), NICK CODY (Conan, Just For Laughs, Hughesy We Have a Problem, The Merger), and NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL (Have You Been Paying Attention?, Oxfam Melbourne International Comedy Gala, The Project).

Check out the website for more details.

No landscape is neutral. Land Holds Memory of stories bearing human and environmental imprints emanating from deep time to the present day.

This exhibition presents new works by artists Joanne Currie Nalingu, Joe Furlonger, Pat Hoffie, Peter Hudson, Euan Macleod and acclaimed songwriter/musician Kev Carmody, reflecting experiences of walking, listening, and creating in the landscape.

The primarily plein air works are responses to a series of field trips to the Bunya Mountains, Girraween National Park and Carnarvon Gorge â€“ sites that are resonant with multilayered geological, ecological and human histories.

Land Holds Memory represents an immersion in and sensing of these potent and powerful places, and an openness to the histories, scars, songs and voices that pervade them.

Rebecca works from her off-grid solar-powered studio on Stoney Edge Nature Refuge. Her practice Stick+Stone Jewellery seeks to illuminate the intrinsic beauty of sticks and stones in their natural states, and human-made materials that natural processes have altered.

Rebecca's repurposed materials include pebbles, petrified wood, recycled glass and commercial waste items, which she combines with silver. She uses these items in her jewellery to create stories, examine memory and explore our material engagement with country.  

Rebecca exhibits widely and her work is housed Art Gallery of South Australiaâ€™s collection.  She collaborates on large-scale public art sculpture projects with her artist partner, Russell Anderson.  Rebecca enjoys devising and delivering art workshops for adults and children.

Come and see these unique sculptures in the Gallery Store during opening hours.

Caloundra Regional Gallery in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Libraries proudly presents the next exhibition for the Maroochydore Library Artspace.

The Compass Instituteâ€™s See the Able Not the Label campaign was developed as an invitation to look beyond the surface and see the humanity of the individual. The aim of this movement is to remove barriers of acceptance, breakdown perceived limitations and to connect the viewer to the universal truth that within each of us is an innate potential to be extraordinary in our own right... And that each of us is beautiful; is worthy; and is capable.

Join them in celebrating the beauty in every human and remember that with kindness and openness, together we can all thrive.

The Compass Institute Inc. is an award-winning Sunshine Coast based â€˜for purposeâ€™ organisation, dedicated to providing support for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.

Bring the family to an exhibition at the gallery and take part in the Kids Art Trail.

Children love making and looking at art. However, it is even better when you can play some games and have fun along the way. Caloundra Regional Gallery offers families a new way to appreciate exhibitions together.

Specially designed for kids, the Kids Art Trail (complete with clipboard and pencil) encourages exploration of the artworks and themes. This engaging activity stimulates children's imagination by looking for clues, finding art, solving puzzles and creating their own works.

Suitable for kids 4 to 12 years. The Kids Art Trail is free and changes with each exhibition.

"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up" â€“ Pablo Picasso.

Sculpture on the Edge is no ordinary competition; it is evolving into an art festival that promises to create a deeply immersive art experience for all attendees. 

The event will run for 18 days at the beautiful Flaxton Gardens, a stunning wedding and event venue on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. 

The competition features eclectic, original indoor and outdoor sculptures across a variety of media and the winning artist will receive the AUD10,000 first prize, generously donated by Flaxton Gardens.

Now in its 13th year, Sculpture on the Edge continues to grow and will feature a wide selection of artworks for all ages to appreciate. Thanks to generous support from sponsors, donors and event partner, Flaxton Gardens, the event is an outstanding cultural experience for art lovers and visitors. The 2023 program includes the annual exhibition, workshops, artist talks and special events to create a profoundly immersive creative experience for everyone to enjoy. 

The workshop hosts include MonteLupo, who specialize in workshops for adults, children, and people with disabilities.

2023 is the year of Accessible Tourism, and they aim to be a leader in this field, making their event accessible for as many art lovers as possible. They are planning adaptations for people with visual and hearing impairment and programming some low sensory afternoons.

Meet Santa.

Itâ€™s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go,  but the prettiest sight to see, is Santa sitting by our tree, with candy canes and silver lanes aglow!

Meet Santa right here at The Ginger Factory. He has travelled all the way from the North Pole and is staying in Santaland next to the Toy Emporium. 

Pop by to tell him all your hopes and wishes this Christmas and snap a family picture to last a lifetime.

Shaw and Partners Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast proudly present the first round of the 2023/24 Summer of Surf Series, showcasing the fittest athletes in Australia racing in the surf. 

Open to all comers, and a great attraction for visitors and spectators on the Sunshine Coast, Summer of Surf is a collection of Australian and International athletes and a celebration of the Australian Surfing Culture.

Round 1 celebrates the life and achievements of one of Australia's most iconic Life Savers Hayden Kenny. 

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Rosanna Natoli comparing the Sculpted Dinner , standing in from=nt of DOgs in Flight by Sophy Blake.

Participants working on their figure sculptures, part of Cam Crossley's Live Life Sculpture Worshop

Installation of Eagle Rays by Sam Gowing, made of tissue Paper and Cane, illuminated moving lights

Colleen Lavender's sculpture of an Eagle made of ribbon steel  frames a clear view of the coast

Artists and art lovers on the lawns of Flaxton Gardens amongst sculptures at the official opening

In the indoor gallery, a young woman with an SLR camera stands admiring the work of Peter Steller.

A young child and mother looking at Gabe PArker's sculpture, Aves #5, the Highly Commended winner

Denise Lamby speaking in front of her piece Cor Cor, oversize Chanel bag made of champagne corks

Art lovers admiring the outdoor sculptures on the lawns of Flaxton Gardens.

Mary Valley Rattler - Christmas Twilight Trains

Christmas Twilight Trains - Mary Valley Rattler

Welcome aboard the Mary Valley Rattler Christmas Twilight Trains!

Depart historic Gympie Station for a rare opportunity to enjoy a journey on the Mary Valley Rattler at night. 

Then all aboard the Rattler for the journey back to Gympie station.

There are two December departures, one to celebrate with Friends of Amamoor and the other, to rejoice with Dagun Community Group.

An Adults-Only event,  cruising the river and canals of Mooloolaba admiring all the Christmas light displays.

We will then position ourselves into an ideal viewing spot for the fireworks
Onboard bar facilities are available for drinks.
Food options are available.

A cruise like no other whereby you view the Christmas Lights, dance and enjoy letting your hair down and then see the new year in with the fireworks.  Toast the new year and farewell this one before heading back to the dock.

Image shows band Raw Ordio playing at night on a lit up stage in front of an enthusiastic crowd

The Flow State Experience is proud to present to you the perfect party solution to see the New Year in! 

Join them on the green at the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club, where there is plenty of space for the kids to run and play, space to chill out and relax in the sun and of course...Plenty of space to Dance! 

Kicking off in the late arvo, bask in the evening glow of the last day of the year as the sun goes down and together dancing into 2024!

Amazing musicians include Raw Ordio, Roland West, Andy V, Nuraini, John Veloso, Damian Campbell and more! 

The invitation is here to 'Light It Up'! How are you going to light things up in your life moving into the new year?! 

This is a family friendly event, so bring one, bring all, there will be food trucks, lawn games a big screen and awesome entertainment!

Enjoy Christmas Lunch at The Tamarind in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland at Spicers Tamarind Retreat and indulge in an Asian-inspired banquet lunch.

Surrounded by lush rainforest and stunning gardens, The Tamarind is the perfect place to spend your Christmas Day.

Lunch includes:

- Tamarind’s Festive Banquet
- Christmas decorations and bon bons

Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast is bringing the 2023 Summer Maleny Wedding Festival Trail to life on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 January 2023 from 10am to 3pm each day.

They have  amazing and unique Wedding Venues, ready to welcome you and showcase their stunning venues along with a variety of Hinterland Wedding suppliers and businesses, all coming together as one Hinterland Wedding destination from Maleny to Palmwoods.

Lock in the date and register soon to attend this free event, and enter to win amazing prizes!

They welcome couples, friends and families searching for the perfect wedding location. Take the time to tour the venues dressed in their bridal finery, so you can imagine your personal touches brought to life by the industry suppliers who provide local insights and professional advice designed to make your wedding day everything youâ€™ve ever dreamed of.

Capturing the magic of Australiaâ€™s most spectacular wedding venues, floral and style design, fashion, custom transport options, catering, food trucks and entertainment and much, much more. Be inspired by all the wonderfully creative wedding services on display.

The Queensland Open is the pinacle event of the Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour, attracting local, International and National players.

The Open is the only event in the summer calendar where anyone can enter the top division (Open division) to take on the big guns. There is also a div 1 and Junior (u15 & u17 divisions).

In 2024 Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast are major sponsors of the event.

Beach 5s  is a spectacular, fast-paced and exciting game based on modified rules of Rugby Union, Rugby League and Touch Football - no scrums or lineouts.

Played with five players aside, up to 7 substitute players per team are permitted. Each half takes just 5mins with everything you have.   Straightforward and easy to understand, this contact sport is a hugely popular hit for spectators and players alike.  Free to the general public  - picturesque beach setting - marquees / dÃ©cor / beach bars/deck chairs, outside patio umbrellas â€“ attended by Clubs / Teams / Players / Supporters - Invitations:- VIPs / Sponsors / Celebrities / Media

The Noosa Festival of Surfing brings the spirit, culture and the joys of surfing to the shores of Noosa Heads, a World Surfing Reserve.  

It is Australia's largest longboard surfing event, which attracts visitors from all over Australia and the world.

This event shares the stoke of surfing by celebrating and educating with a well-rounded program of surf culture, competition, art, live music, film and environmental awareness.

Long Table Lunch, The Curated Plate. Credit: Tourism & Events Queensland

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