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What's On These School Holidays

Last published: 16-09-2026

Spring is here, the school holidays are calling, and there’s a whole lot happening at Dreamworld.

With country-inspired fun, seasonal eats, water slides, wildlife, rides and plenty more, there are even more reasons to get the crew together and make a day of it!

Round up the family for Country Fair

Dust off your boots because Dreamworld Country Fair is back from 19 September to 5 October 2026, bringing a little country spirit to the park throughout the spring school holidays.

Alongside all your favourite Dreamworld rides, wildlife, and experiences, you’ll find country-inspired entertainment and activities popping up around the park. Look out for:

💃 Line Dancing - Kick up your boots and join in the fun, no matter your skill level.
🐑 Belinda’s Barnyard Buddies - Meet some adorable barnyard friends up close.
🍗 Country-themed food - Dig into limited-time eats packed with country flavour.
🚜 Tractor Displays - Check out tractors on display throughout the park.
🌼 Country-themed Decorations & Floral Features - Spot colourful country touches blooming around Dreamworld.
🎶 Country Tunes Throughout the Park - Enjoy a toe-tapping soundtrack as you explore.
🤠 Country-themed Roving Characters - Keep an eye out for some fun country characters roaming the park.

+ so much more!

Limited-time flavours

No Country Fair would be complete without a proper fairground feed, so come hungry and dig into a line-up of country-inspired eats, sweet treats and limited-time favourites.

Keep an eye out for limited-time favourites including:

🌽 BBQ Corn on the Cob

🍗 Smoked Turkey Legs

🥩 Philly Cheesesteak

🍟 Loaded Fries

🍓 Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

💜 Belinda’s Bloomin’ Lemonade – add the special elixir yourself and watch your purple lemonade bloom into bright pink before your eyes.

Make a splash at WhiteWater World

The warmer weather has arrived, and WhiteWater World is back open for the season.

Located right next door to Dreamworld, it’s the perfect way to add even more fun to your Gold Coast school holiday plans.

💦 Hit the Slides – Twist, race and splash your way through the action.

👶 Fun for Little Splashers – Plenty of water-filled adventures for younger guests.

🏖️ Chill by the Pool – Cool off, recharge and take things at your own pace.

Planning a few days of Gold Coast fun? Spread your visit out and experience the best of both worlds, with plenty to discover across Dreamworld and WhiteWater World.

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Tick off your Dreamworld favourites

There’s plenty happening for the school holidays, but you can still pack your day with all the Dreamworld classics you already know and love.

🎢 Thrill Rides - Get your adrenaline fix and take on some of Dreamworld’s biggest rides.

🎠 Family Adventures - Find rides and experiences the whole crew can enjoy together.

🐨 Wildlife Encounters - Explore WILD with Australian Geographic and meet some of the incredible animals that call Dreamworld home.

🎭 Live Entertainment - Catch lively performances and entertainment around the park, adding even more fun to your Dreamworld day.

And with Country Fair bringing even more to see, taste, and do, it’s a great time to plan another visit.

Keep the fun going with Happy Halloween

Once the school holidays wrap up, keep the fun going with Happy Halloween on select nights this October.

So far, Happy Halloween is confirmed for 10 and 16 October 2026, transforming Dreamworld for family-friendly Halloween fun after dark.

Trick-or-treat your way around Dreamworld, enjoy selected rides under the night sky, dress up in your best Halloween look, and catch live entertainment throughout the evening. Look forward to:

🍬 FREE trick-or-treating for kids

🎃 Seasonal Halloween food and drinks

🦘 Wildlife experiences after dark

👻 Belinda’s Boo-tiful Costume Contest, with plenty of prizes up for grabs

Pro tip: Happy Halloween is a separately ticketed event, with limited nights available, so book early to avoid missing out!

Two children dressed in Halloween costumes trick-or-treating among pumpkins and hay bales at Dreamworld’s Happy Halloween event.

Yes! Country Fair is included with valid Dreamworld entry, so you can enjoy the event alongside Dreamworld’s rides, wildlife, and experiences.

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