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Australia Day Family Fun Day

Date: 26 January 2025

Location: East Shores, Flinders Parade, Gladstone Central Qld

A FREE community event for the whole family to enjoy. 10am-1pm, Sun 26 Jan 2025

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Australia Day is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge and respect our history.   

To honor these values, a day of family-friendly activities is planned for the whole community to enjoy – with sunscreen, hats and sun-safe shirts set to be the popular attire!   

GPC’s East Shores Parklands serve as the perfect space for live music, Aussie-themed activities, games and free face painting! Don’t forget the free sausage sizzle and delicious food vendors that will be onsite.  

Don't miss out on the fun – it's the perfect way to celebrate this beautiful Country and Region we call home. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Local Musicians:  

  • Jason O’Hara,
  • Jacinta May Bradley.

Aussie games and activities:

  • The Dunk Tank,
  • Tug of War,
  • Sack Races,
  • Egg & Spoon Races,
  • Lamington Eating Competition,
  • Footy Throw,
  • Dunny Roll Toss,
  • 3-Legged Race
  • Free Face Painting.

Presentations:

The Australia Day Primary School Art Awards will be held at the stage at 11:40pm and will run for approximately 15 minutes. 

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum:

Visit the fun-filled kids craft station for exciting hands-on projects that inspire creativity. 

FOOD AND DRINKS

  • No BYO alcohol
  • No Glass
  • Food vendors will operate on-site

Food options available:

  • Freshly Squeezed Lemonade,
  • Hughesey Que,
  • Li-Ko Coffee & Creations ,
  • Lemonade and Churros, 
  • Lunchbox,
  • Miss Bubble Tea,
  • Poppalicious,
  • RiRi's Food Van,
  • Wayneos Aussie Icecream,
  • Men’s Shed Sausage Sizzle – first 1000 sausages free, drinks sold separately

PARKING AND TRANSPORT

Parking: Limited parking is available in the free public car parks around the event site.

FAQs

Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs, East shores caters for people with access needs including wheelchairs. Additional disability parking will be available at the Flinders Parade car parking lot.

Animals: Dogs are permitted within the GPC parklands except in playgrounds, the East Shores water play park and at the outdoor cinema. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and owners are to clean up after their pet. Dog waste bags are provided.

Bikes, Skateboards and Scooters: Bikes, skateboards and scooters are not permitted within the East Shores water play park and/or any of the playground areas. Please use existing parkland pathways and be mindful of other users at all times.

Can I bring a picnic rug? Yes. Picnic rugs/blankets are permitted at the event.

Can I bring fold up chairs? Yes. Fold up chairs are permitted at the event.

Can I smoke at the event? Yes. Smoking is permitted in public parks, however not permitted in proximity to food vendors, activities, stalls and stage viewing area. Please move away from crowds if you wish to smoke.

Do you have First Aid facilities? Yes. First Aid will be located at the event.

Glass: Glass is prohibited in all areas of our parklands. Please view the GPC Parklands maps regarding alcohol consumption.

Where can I go to collect lost property? Please see staff at the info marquee for all lost property. Lost property will be retained at the GECC for 48hrs after the event.

For further information, please contact the Community Events Team communityevents@gladstone.qld.gov.au



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