BURLEIGH TO BYRON KIDS
We are an easy to use, fun, online guide for everything to do, see, explore, eat, play and discover for your kids along the gorgeous 80km between Burleigh Heads, QLD and Byron Bay NSW.
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Deodar Park, Burleigh Waters
This park has just been reopened in January 2020 after receiving a renovation late last year. Great for both little and big kids with two levels to the tower structure so all ages and abilities can use, the park also has a pendulum swing, rope bridge, climbing wall,...
Kidsplay Crafts
Kidsplay Crafts are a Tweed Heads based business bringing you alllllll of the craft! They have a huge range of craft available online from Sand Art to Shrinkies, Perler Beads, Natural products (great for making mobiles and homewares) as well as painting supplies,...
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All You Can Eat Pizza Night
All you can eat pizza at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay. Every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm we are open for an all you can eat pizza party. Also, you can BYO and get ready for an epic night! Its the perfect reason to join with your mates after work and have a fresh beer with mouthwatering pizzas. Vegan and vegetarian pizzas available. Gluten-free on request ($15 each) Price is $20 for unlimited pizza during 3 hours. Kids pay half…
Byron Bay Library- Storytime for kids
Byron Bay Storytime Storytime is a happy, enjoyable shared experience for you and your child. With your help we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library. Importantly, it also helps children develop the skills they will need to learn to read and write and gives them an opportunity to practice listening and group participation skills. It is hoped that a child’s Storytime experience will begin many years of happy reading and help your child get…
Springloaded Banora-Mums and Bubs
We’re introducing 🌟NEW🌟 Mums & Bubs sessions every Tuesday at 11:30 to 12:30. If you have a child under 3 who’d you’d love to get involved, this is a great opportunity for you 😊 This play session offers you the entire gym space including all equipment, while avoiding the busy weekend times. Parents play for free, and the cost is $10 per child. 📞 55244900 for more info
Baby rhyme time
t's never too early to start reading to your baby. Books are a great way to entertain and build a relationship with your child in the first months of life. Join us at Baby Rhyme Time and share in a fun and interactive time rhyming, singing and talking with your baby. For parents and babies aged zero to two years. Have a look at our Reading with your baby tips for some ideas on how you can make the most out of reading with your…
Tweed Heads Library- Storytime for kids
Tweed Heads Storytime Storytime is a happy, enjoyable shared experience for you and your child. With your help we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library. Importantly, it also helps children develop the skills they will need to learn to read and write and gives them an opportunity to practice listening and group participation skills. It is hoped that a child’s Storytime experience will begin many years of happy reading and help your child get…
Currumbin Community Market
Held directly across from Currumbin RSL, every Thursday morning from 7am until 11am. A true farmers markets community that only allow farmers who have a direct link to the produce they sell.
Active Mums and Bubs Yoga
Get your post-natal body back through movement while connecting with like-minded mums, all while your bub is by your side. Classes consist of gentle to moderate, safe, post-natal exercises with strengthening postures, stretching, breathing, and meditation and relaxation techniques. Cost: $5 Bookings are required. For any bookings or queries contact: Happy Fit, Alicia Ryan 0438 155 322 alicia@happyfit.net.au
Growing Good Men
On Thursday 27 February 2020 PBC will be hosting an event for teenage boys and their parents/caregivers - Starting Conversations that Count in our new Learning Precinct function room. This event will include high profile guests and PBC alumni as part of a panel to discuss the idea of what it means to be a good man and offer insights into how we might help re-define some of the more negative aspects of traditional Masculinity. The aim is to help…
Sanctuary Market
Super friendly lnternational Street Food Market with a great atmosphere, live music and bar. The Market has undercover airconditioned/heated dining areas, TV Monitors, free entry to the Market and plenty of off street free Sanctuary car parking til 9:15pm. Fridays 4pm to 9pm on the Village Green of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary Market is the only place to be of a Friday evening if you're looking for somewhere to take the family or perhaps to just meet up…
Palm Beach Farmers Market
EVERY SATURDAY 6.00am - 11.30am - Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive Palm Beach. Visiting Palm Beach Farmers' Markets is about more than just a shopping experience. Local residents and visitors to the Gold Coast interact with growers and producers of the food or products for sale and learn more about where their food has come from, how it was made and what elements went into its creation. Shoppers also meet with friends to do their shopping, catch up…
Byron Twilight Market
This cozy night market right in the heart of Byron Bay operates annually for an extended summer period from October through to Easter. With markets taking place every Saturday, downtown Byron Bay turns into a creative hub where visitors can find boutique stalls with unique arts and crafts made by talented local artisans. Products at the Twilight Market range from jewellery, leather goods, clothing and can vary each week. Visitors are welcome to listen to great music and enjoy incredible…
Board Shorts Sports Film Festival
Board Shorts is a bloody awesome sports short film festival aimed to entertain the weekend warriors with films, any sports, and any film about sports. Films in the past have included mockumentaries about extreme trampolining, animated snowboard trips (trips being the word), and music videos with skateboarding on boats. We love comedies, action sports, music videos, drama’s anything related to sports,
Tweed Heads Markets
Plenty of bargains and entertainment for all the family Every Sunday morning 7am-1pm
The Village Markets
The Village Market trades every month on the first and third Sunday at Burleigh Heads State School from 8:30am - 1pm. You'll find creative small businesses, designers, artists, creatives, foodies, musicians and lots of good vibes! The TVM lineup is unlike any other and you're guaranteed to find a gem at every turn. From men's and women's fashion by emerging and local designers, vintage clothing sourced from around the world, high quality pop-up shops, to up-cycled and handcrafted furniture, unique…
Byron Bay Community Markets
Join us at Dening Park, Byron Main Beach Foreshore for one of the best markets in the area. This community-based market was established in 1979, it is now Byron Bay’s longest running market and one of the biggest markets in the region. This market was and still is created for the community by the community. With over 300 stalls, the Byron Community Market is a beautiful collection of stalls which showcase Byron’s intrinsic authenticity and lively culture. It is a…
Byron Community Markets
Join us at Dening Park, Byron Main Beach Foreshore for one of the best markets in the area. This community-based market was established in 1979, it is now Byron Bay’s longest running market and one of the biggest markets in the region. This market was and still is created for the community by the community. With over 300 stalls, the Byron Community Market is a beautiful collection of stalls which showcase Byron’s intrinsic authenticity and lively culture. It is a…
Burleigh Beach Clean Up Australia Day
Meet for a beach clean up as part of Clean Up Australia Day on the 1st March 2020. We will also count and enter the rubbish collected into a data sheet and talk about microplastic that we will find on the beach. Clean up Australia Day is an important initiative showing that our community wants to live in a clean environment. Thousands of volunteers around the country will do the same.
Go Wild for Wildlife Fun $ Raiser
Wild for Wildlife Fun $ Raiser - Bush Dance! Have FUN & Learn what YOU CAN DO to help our wildlife. • Chris Aronsten & The Larnook Mountain Band • Guests from WIRES & Bangalow Koalas • MCs Mark Swivel & Zoe Gameau • Fun Auction & Poster Competition • Animal face painting • Beer, Beverages & Food
Kingscliff Beach Night Markets
This gorgeous little seaside market has pop up caravans with a variety of food and live music. Dogs and children are welcome to come and enjoy a snack and a run around the newly renovated Rowan Robinson Park. With such a picturesque backdrop and big grassy area for the kids to let loose, it’s the perfect place to catch up with friends and family. Found right in the heart of the main street in Kingscliff you can also spend time…
Chinderah Chilli Festival 2020
The 🔥 HOTTEST 🔥 day of the year is back. Chinderah Chilli Festival 7.3.2020 is in it's third spicy year and promises to be hotter than ever! Raising $ for local VRA & CASPA via your $2 entry donation COME & ENJOY ALL THIS GOODNESS 😤 Chilli Eating Comps - IF you can you handle the heat? 🌶️ Australia's Best Chilli Sauces, Rubs, Jams & Jerky Stalls 🚒 World Food Trucks & Bistro + kids menu 🍀 Fresh Chilli Pods,…
Saturday Sessions – Music in the Park
Saturday Sessions: Music in the park features some of the best musicians from the local region. The live music takes place on the first Saturday of every month! January 4 | Ollie Twohill and Favourite Son February 1 | Naomi Connell and our new Open Mic initiative March 7 | Jack O'Leary Duo and The Gypsy Clovers April 4 | Bridge Left and Good Will Remedy
Movies Under the Stars: Aladdin, Burleigh Waters
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a free movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2019 through to April 2020, right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available and enjoy interactive kids activities by Sparky Do Dah from 4pm. Movie: Aladdin Synopsis: A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry…
Byron Flea Market
Each month boasts delicious artisan eats, food trucks, & incredible live local music from the best emerging talents! It provides a safe and serene space for young people to be themselves... sell old clothes / new clothing line — The flea has a kids corner with face painting and crafts, plus vinyls, vintage, pre-loved up-cycled, homemade, new and used clothing, antiques & collectables. There's always live entertainment plus great food and coffee!
Movies under the Stars: The Lion King (Elanora)
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a free movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2019 through to April 2020, right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available and enjoy interactive kids activities by Sparky Do Dah from 4.30pm. Movie: The Lion King Synopsis: After the murder of his…
Piggabeen Valley Markets
Plenty of fun for the kids. 3rd Sunday every month Feb-Nov 9-1pm
Connecting to Country; Discovering local Aboriginal culture with Uncle Franc
Uncle Franc, from the Saltwater people of Bundjalung nation, is an Indigenous Cultural Educator and will share some of his local knowledge of traditional Aboriginal ways through the Dreamtime pathway and Bush Tucker Walk discussing the traditional uses of plants for food, medicine and tools. This professional development will enrich educators with valuable understanding of our local Aboriginal history, their connections to land and water and consider ways to incorporate this knowledge into our educator practices. You will have a…
Movies under the Stars: The Lego Movie 2, Burleigh Heads
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2019 through to April 2020, right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available. Movie: The Lego Movie 2 Synopsis: It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new…
Laps for Life
Save the date.... a day for doing laps to save lives 🏊🏼♀️🏊🏽♂️💕 Anyone welcome to jump in and do some laps to add to the overall tally!!! Kids can too! A great way to provide awareness too 😉 A great family day with a BBQ running throughout the day! 1 in 4 young Aussies are experiencing a mental health difficulty. But there’s an even bigger problem: 70% of those who need help don’t get it. Join Laps For Life and…
Sunday Social Ride (Coolangatta)
Join us and explore our great cycle network on the easy Sunday social ride. You will cruise along off-road cycle paths and quiet roads. All ages are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to bring your own drinking water, helmet, bicycle and sunscreen for this session Facilitator is Sara Carrigan. Sara Carrigan is an Olympic gold medallist in cycling and has been inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame. With 20…
Kingscliff Markets
With a beautiful beachfront location and an array of local produce, Kingscliff Markets are truly enjoyable for all ages. Spend a relaxing Saturday morning strolling through the vast array of gourmet food, produce, craft, artwork, fashion, jewellery, flowers, gifts and food stalls.
Flow Hive Taster-An introduction to keeping bees in your backyard
Are you completely new to the world of bees, and want to learn? Ever thought about having a beehive in your garden, or are curious about getting your own hive & keeping honey bees in your backyard? Does a fresh homegrown honey supply sound appealing? The Flow Hive Taster workshop is a brief presentation delivered in The Farm House, followed by a hands-on experience in the Farm Apiary. This 90 minute workshop will introduce you to the world of bees & what it takes to have your very own hive in…
Movies Under the Stars: Toy Story 4, Palm Beach
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a free movie under the stars? The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2019 through to April 2020, right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available and enjoy interactive kids activities by Sparky Do Dah from 4pm. Movie: Toy Story 4 Synopsis: When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the…
Movies under the Stars: The Lion King (Burleigh Waters)
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a free movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2019 through to April 2020, right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available and enjoy interactive kids activities by Sparky Do Dah from 4. Movie: The Lion King Synopsis: After the murder of his…
Training Wheels to Two Wheels (Palm Beach)
This workshop is designed to assist children to advance from training wheels to two wheels and is aimed at children aged from four to 10 years. Adults must attend to assist their children during the session. Children must bring their own two-wheeled bike. You will also need to bring your own drinking water, helmet and sunscreen for this session. Please note that due to the limited number of spaces and the popularity of our program, you will need to register your…
Children’s Cycling – Beginner (Palm Beach)
Following on from our Training Wheels to Two Wheels course, Children's Beginner will teach children basic bike skills to ride confidently in a traffic-free environment. Children must bring their own bicycle and be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. You will also need to bring your own drinking water, helmet and sunscreen for this session. Please note that due to the limited number of spaces and the popularity of our program, you will need to register your interest online. Please…
Byron Beachside Market
This market takes place four times a year in early January, Easter, July and late September. The Beachside Markets are a ‘make it, bake it and grow it’ market held on the Byron Bay foreshore east of the Surf Club. This is the perfect location to experience some of the most original products alongside one of the worlds’ most famous beaches. This market showcases a diverse and exciting collection of high-quality art, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, glass, homewares, fashion, craft, clothing…
Easter Eggstravaganza at The Pavilions Hotel
Last year was just hopping mad at The Pavilions for Easter and it's going to be an eggscellent this year and what better place to spend your Easter than with the family overlooking the Tweed Shire at The Pavilions Hotel. With so much going on you'd have to be hopping mad to miss it ... Book your table early to avoid disappointment as last year we were booked out. 🐰 Children's Easter Egg Hunt (14 years & under) - Pre-Registrations…
Naturally GC Wildlife Encounters
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. Suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised at all times. Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young
Naturally GC Indigenous Experience- art/culture
Learn Indigenous skills and experience the indigenous culture through ochre paint ing with real ochre, an emu story, fire making, a story with fire sticks, emu feather hair decorations and boomerang and spear throwing with a woomera. Suitable for ages 5 and above, great for adults as well. Children must be supervised at all times. No large group bookings. Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young
Naturally GC Wonderful World of WOW (Kids)
Have a Wild time exploring the natural bushland as we foster curiosity and discover amazing things on our treasure hunt journeys. Exploring the art of camouflage and nature immersion through games and stories. We will draw on what we find to make natural costumes and finish with a fashion show to showcase our sustainable expression. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Please register for children only, parents must stay to supervise children during workshop. Supported by Division 13 Councillor Daphne McDonald
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Fully fenced, shaded, near coffee, close to parking, BBQs, toilets, accessible……we’re on the hunt for ALL the best playgrounds from Burleigh to Byron Bay
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There’s lots of things that make a place “kid friendly” We love great kids menus (with more than just nuggets) we love play corners, we love friendly staff, we love great coffee and great babyccinos. If you’re looking for a meal, a snack or a coffee pit stop……this is where you’ll find them
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Experience Gift Ideas From Burleigh to Byron
We all know that experiences are the ultimate gift to get those nearest and dearest to us at Christmas. So, we trawled through a range of experiences between Burleigh and Byron to give you some ideas! Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Splash Zone Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Passes (Don't forget to enter our comp for the new Splash Zone) Tickets to Tropical Fruit World Horse Riding Vouchers (We went to Zephyr Horses in Byron) Bounce Passes TimeZone...
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Macadamia Castle, Knockrow
Dad and Miss 7 visited the Macadamia Castle this week and were very pleasantly surprised with a really fun afternoon out together. Do you drive past the signs to this place all the time and say "We'll have to pop in there one day........" Well make these school...
a little bit about us
We are a bunch of five mums with fifteen kids between us aged from babies right up to adults. We’re always on the lookout for fun, affordable things to do with our kids, not too far from home and one night while out for dinner (and a few champagnes)……B2BK was born! (Hence slightly blurry photo)
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our kids know playgrounds
From Burleigh to Byron there’s plenty of playground options for all kids. We’ll be listing ALL of the playgrounds we find because not every kid loves the biggest and best ones that are full of other kids. Some kids like a small park all to themselves….and that’s fine with us!
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