If you’re lucky enough to live around the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland suburb of Mudgeeraba, May and June bring some fantastic family-friendly events.

Somerset Community Tree Planting Day

When: Saturday, 11 May, 9:00AM – 11:00PM

Where: Somerset College, Somerset Drive Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213

The Somerset Community Tree Planting Day is a lovely way to support your Mudgeeraba community. Bring the whole family down to plant 2,500 native trees and celebrate the launch of the Somerset Creek Conservation Project.

If you love arts and craft, join in the sewing bee and make pouches for adorable rescue joeys. There’s a free sausage sizzle to help fuel your planting and sewing!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/somerset-community-tree-planting-day-tickets-59925294168?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

NaturallyGC Kids Native Stingless Bee

When: Sunday, 12 May, 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Where: Location will be printed on your confirmation email

Ever wondered about the wonderful world of bees? Why do we need them so much and what do they do all day?

The City of Gold Coast NaturallyGC Program brings the Kids Native Stingless Bees workshop to Mudgeeraba. Bring the whole family to learn about the world of Australian native bees. Learn about their lifecycle and what all the buzz is about. You may even get to see a real-life Queen Bee (not Beyonce, sorry).

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-kids-native-stingless-bees-tickets-59673014593

Mudgeeraba Park Run

When: Every Saturday at 7:00 AM

Where: Darcy Doyle Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Start the weekend off on the right foot and get the family moving at Mudgeeraba Park Run. You don’t need to be an athlete to take part in this free event, the 5km walk/run is for all ages and levels.

Race the family around the course or hit a steady jog pushing the buggy. Or walk with the kids and enjoy a stroll around your local park. Park Run is a fun way to meet other locals in the Mudgeeraba area and keep the family fit.

Go once, or make it a weekly event. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mudgeerabaparkrun  – Don’t forget to register, it’s Free!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up in June:

NaturallyGC Mudgeeraba Tree Planting

When: Saturday, 1 June, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Where: Hinterland Regional Park, Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213

Loved the Somerset Community Tree Planting Day? Do it all again and join the City’s Natural Areas team and the Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group for a community tree planting day.

We will be planting 1,500 native trees to improve wildlife habitat within the Hinterland Regional Park. You might get to catch a glimpse of some of the amazing birds and creatures that live in the park.

The Free event is suitable for all ages. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-mudgeeraba-tree-planting-tickets-60039761543

Mudgeeraba Show

When: Friday (night), 28 June to Sunday, 30 June

Where: Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, 115 Mudgeeraba Rd, Worongary QLD 4213

The family event you’ve all been waiting for, The Mudgeeraba Show Society proudly presents the 91st Mudgeeraba Show. Roll up, roll up, the show brings all the fun and magic with a line up of rides and attractions for all ages.

This year’s show starts on Friday Night with the Ag Factor Queensland Finals and Casey Barnes with select vendors and rides open.

Keep up to date with all the Mudgeeraba Show news on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mudgeerabashow