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Emergency Services Family Days

fire trucks, face painting and a free sausage sizzle

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🗓️Saturdays · to Sat 22 May
🎟️Free
Kids & family

Dates & times

Sat 31 Oct · 9am – 1pm
Sat 5 Dec · 9am – 1pm
Sat 27 Feb · 9am – 1pm
Sat 20 Mar · 9am – 1pm
Sat 17 Apr · 9am – 1pm
and 1 more

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About

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family. Meet your local emergency services, explore the Big Map and learn how to prepare for a disaster.

With loads of activities, giveaways and emergency vehicles to check out, there is something for everyone.

What to expect

  • Games and activities for the whole family
  • Face painting
  • Give aways, prizes and more
  • A free Sausage Sizzle
  • Explore the Big Map
  • Meet your local emergency service representatives
  • Understand local hazards in your area

Come along for a great day of fun and help us build safe, resilient and connected communities.

Locations

  • Saturday 31 October at Southport SES: 16 Mick Veivers Way, Southport
  • Saturday 5 December at Pimpama SES: 110 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama
  • Saturday 27 February at Runaway Bay SES: Sports Drive, Runaway Bay
  • Saturday 20 March at Coolangatta SES: 222 Coolangatta Road, Bilinga
  • Saturday 17 April at Carrara SES: 122 Eastlake Street, Carrara
  • Saturday 22 May at Springbrook SES: Carricks Road, Springbrook

Getting there

Skip the parking hassle – use public transport, walking or cycling. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

If you drive, parking may be limited. Use the EasyPark app to start, stop or extend metered parking from your phone. And remember, parking regulations still apply during events. For more information visit the City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

Quick answers

When is Emergency Services Family Days?

Saturdays, to Sat 22 May. There are 6 dates to pick from, listed above.

How much is it?

It is free.

Where do I find out more?

On whatsongoldcoast.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.

How do I find out which of my mates are keen?

Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.

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