What’s On in Brisbane for Families
Families Magazine shares what’s on for families with kids of all ages across Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. In our ‘What’s On’ in Brisbane this weekend for families calendar you will find our team’s suggestions for weekday, weekend, night-time and school holiday events and activities. All our suggestions suit families and are kid friendly.
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Cooly Rocks On | Coolangatta
5 June, 2024 - 9 June, 2024
Celebrate the music, memories and moments of the 50s, 60s and 70s at Cooly Rocks On.
MOTORS
Known as one of Australia’s best Show-N-Shine displays, Coolangatta will be transformed into a nostalgic scene, with over 900 amazing cars lining the streets. You can explore the finest hot rods, custom vehicles, and lowbrow art in Kustomville, then move on to Goodwin Park to get a closer look at a wide variety of vehicles, scooters, bikes, and more!
MUSIC
Put on your best dancing shoes and boogie to the tunes of yesteryear you know and love! Cooly Rocks On packs a punch every year with an incredible lineup of some of the best rock ’n’ roll, swing, rockabilly and tribute artists from around the world.
LIFESTYLE
The Cooly Rocks On Pin-up Pageant celebrates the classic and rockabilly styles, and the Cooly Rocks On Moonlight Swing Dance, a 1940s style shindig that provides plenty of time for attendees to dance the night away. There’s also the newly added Beachside Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance for those wanting to keep their feet busy on the dance floor. And you’ll have the chance to shop a range of retro goods, vintage finds and memorabilia from the eras gone by with a huge number of markets along the beachfront.