Activities
In the spirit of Q150 an array of fun and funny activities have been assembled around the Metroplex on Gateway Village Green. Go on have a go! Visit the activity sites as marked on the map, sign up or line up to get involved and celebrate your Queenslandness!
Beach RacesBecome a ‘Nipper’ for the night and join in the fun beach races and games on real sand with the Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club |
All evening |
‘Going for a Thong’GLC Chaplaincy host the ultimate Qld challenge - thong throwing. Expect records to be made and broken!! |
All evening |
‘Come and Tri’ RacesParticipate in the wacky ‘tri’ races (3 laps, 3 changeovers) with coaches from Carina Leagues Triathlon Club |
All evening |
Downtown AFLFun and games for all with AFL Qld and Downtown Toyota |
All evening |
Hubbies in PyjamasJoin ‘Hire a Hubby’ Bulimba and Morningside as they host crazy dress up races to raise awareness for the ‘Pyjama Foundation’ |
All evening |
Qld Twist Lawn BowlingThe bowling balls are coconuts and Qld blue pumpkins and the jack is a pineapple. How close can your team get to the jack? Run by ‘Funworks’ |
All evening |
‘Funny Bones’ WorkshopBackbone Youth Arts are sure to get all ages ‘clowning around’ as participants create comic characters and actions |
All evening |
Circus Stunts and AcrobalanceLearn real stunts and try a balancing act like you’ve never done before with Jason King- Martial Arts, Stage Combat and Acrobalance expert |
6 x 30 min sessions- 5, 5.30, 6.15, 6.45, 7.30 & 8 |
Speed FunTest your skill against the speed gun in a range of sports |
All evening |
Hip Hop & Modern Moves Dance OffJust for the littlies- Learn ‘cool moves’ to the latest age appropriate chart toppers with ‘Cheeky Monkey’ |
6 x 20 min sessions- 5.30, 6, 6.30, 7, 7.30, 8 |
Kite makingWith 2 kite kits to choose from for purchase at $5.00 each David Bawtree, kite expert, will show you how to make a great flyable kite. Then take it to the Brisbane Kite Festival at Murarrie on 11 October being run in conjunction with Balmoral Rotary |
All evening |
Australian Geographic CarindaleInteractive, educational toys and games for all to come and try. |
All evening |
Glow sticksPurchase a glow product from the Morningside SS Special Education Unit in support of Autism Queensland |
All evening |













