These school holidays, the Sunshine Coast is buzzing with family-friendly fun, offering everything from outdoor adventures and creative workshops to wildlife encounters and free, hands-on activities for all ages.

Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to shop, dine and spend locally as part of Buy Local Day on Saturday, 27 June 2026 – a region-wide initiative supporting the more than 39,000 small and medium businesses that power the local economy and provide local job opportunities.

Major landslip repairs and stabilisation works have been completed along a stretch of coastline severely damaged by weather events.

Sugar Bag MTB Trails and Pump Track in Caloundra offers a fun, all-ages adventure with flowing trails, exciting riding features and an onsite café – perfect for a school holiday outing or weekend escape.

As Chair of the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group, Mayor Rosanna Natoli is raising the alarm that proposed changes to disaster recovery funding could leave communities exposed.

A collaboration to restore rainforest habitat at the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park will provide a lifeline for the distinctive and elusive endangered southern pink underwing moth.

Chocolate Starfish are launching their high-energy ALL FIRED UP Tour across Australia, delivering electrifying covers of iconic songs by legendary female artists with their signature rock edge.

Young people can build confidence and discover how their ideas and energy can create real momentum and change through the Mayor's Telstra Innovation Masterclass Two: Future Leaders – IMPACT, designed especially for students in Years 8 to 10.

A touch of snow is heading to the Sunshine Coast as Caloundra prepares to transform into a magical winter playground for the much-loved Winter Wunderland Street Party.

The Sunshine Coast community loves getting out and about with their dogs, whether it is a beach walk, a park visit or a run along local paths.

A short, scenic bushland walk offers a peaceful mix of coastal greenery, diverse wildlife and easy trails just moments from the beach.

Meet the changemakers shaping a more sustainable Sunshine Coast and hear about inspiring actions across community, business and the environment, all making a real difference across our UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Council’s next Community Grant round is now open for applications. Whether you’re a creative arts group, heritage society, local hall, chamber network, sporting group, or another not-for-profit, Council offers grants that can help community organisations deliver one-off projects, activities and events.

K‑POP ICONS is a high-energy, family-friendly live show combining virtual K‑Pop stars, dancers and hit songs in an interactive concert experience for all ages. Don't miss their one appearance here on the Sunshine Coast!

Sunshine Coast hinterland communities treasure star-filled skies. Now, as Queensland’s first Dark Sky Reserve, everyone can help protect dark skies for future generations, as well as for wildlife, lower energy costs, lower emissions and hinterland businesses.

A vital project strengthening one of Golden Beach’s most loved foreshore areas is now complete, delivering greater protection from coastal hazards and more ways for locals and visitors to enjoy the water safely. 

The Australian Wearable Art Festival continues to attract artists from across Australia and internationally who transform salvaged textiles, industrial waste, recycled plastics and discarded materials into large-scale wearable artworks.

The Active Transport Plan 2026 supports a connected, safe and efficient transport system, as the region plans for the future.