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12 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This February

By Isabel Croker
3rd Feb 2021

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It’s officially the last month of summer and we’re not happy about it. But we’re going to bask in the summer vibes as long as we can, so it’s time to up your socialising skills to ‘expert’ and get to these February events.

Good news—you’re in for a heap of awesome events that will make saying goodbye to summer a little bit easier. From a food festival to a gin celebration, a rock festival and penguin encounters, you’re set for a pretty epic February.  

Here’s the coolest things to do on the Sunshine Coast this February.

Rockabilly Festival 

Get your dancing shoes on ‘cause a huge rockabilly festival is rolling into town! The Rockabilly Festival will be rolling into Nightquarter for one night only and it’s set to be a rockin’ wild night. 1950’s rockabilly music will be grooving all night across two stages, showcasing favourites such as Colt Seavers Band, Breaking the 8 and more epic acts. Take a step back in time and check out the vintage American car show and pin-up fashion competition. Once you’re all danced out, chow down on some finger-lickingly good slow-cooked American BBQ. 

When: Saturday February 13, 4pm to 10pm
Where: Nightquarter, Birtinya
Cost: Adults: $5.00, 13-17 years: $4.00, 3-12 years: $2.00

Gin Night At Boston Shaker Bar

Calling all gin lovers and Valentine’s Day rebels! An epic gin tasting is coming to the Boston Shaker Bar on Monday 15th February, showcasing the much-loved Patient Wolf gin. This Melbourne crafted gin is a local favourite and if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. This gin-tastic night features gin tastings and chocolate pairings, Patient Wolf specialty cocktails and your own takeaway boutique gin. Take-home gin? We’re there.

When: Monday 15 February, 5pm onwards
Where: Boston Shaker Bar, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

ECO Surf Fair

Squeeze the last few drops out of summer and embrace the sunshine at this brand-new event, aimed at raising both environmental and surfing awareness. Double win! The ECO Surf Fair is kicking off for the first time in Coolum and is full of family-friendly activities to keep the little ones (and big ones) busy. Entertain the kiddies with face painting, a beach dig, sand sculptures and the SLSC picture art gallery. While they’re kept busy, grab a snack at the food vans, browse the range of market stalls or quench your thirst at the pop-up bar. 

When: Sunday 28 February, 8am to 4pm
Where: Coolum Surf Club, 1775-1779 David Low Way, Coolum Beach

SEA LIFE Penguin Encounters

Playing with penguins? Of course, we’re listening. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast has launched their brand new In-Water Penguin Encounter this month and we’re officially in love. Venture behind the scenes inside the Little Blue Penguins’ habitat, where you can meet the flippin’ adorable colony and treat them to a fishy feast. This exciting experience will also show you how the SEA LIFE team cares for the precious penguins and explain how you can play your part in protecting the species in the wild. Tickets to see these loveable creatures are essential and sell quickly, so secure your spot ASAP.

When: Thursday to Monday: 9:45am, Saturday: 2:30pm
Where: SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
Cost: $124 per person (including admission)

Swim Under the Sunshine Coast’s Best Waterfalls

Whoever said don’t go chasing waterfalls, was wrong. We reckon chasing waterfalls is exactly what you should do. Our impressive Sunshine Coast beaches get a pretty good wrap. But they often overshadow our gorgeous hinterland sprinkled with dazzling waterfalls and sensational swimming holes. It’s time to get out there, cool off and swim under some of our most gorgeous waterfalls. We’ve got you covered with swimming spots like Gardners Falls in Maleny to Serenity Falls in Buderim. Grab your swimmers and dive into it!

Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival

Much your way through incredible Asian cuisine, watch live cooking demonstrations and relax in the beautiful rainforest surrounds of Maleny. Sound like your kind of weekend? The annual Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival is being held at Spicers Tamarind Retreat and you’ll be treated to an incredible day enjoying the tastes of Asia. General entry tickets treat you to five courses of mouth-watering Asian dishes, two matching beverages and cooking demonstrations. You can even join in a Riesling Masterclass! What are you waiting for? Snap up your tickets, pronto.

When: Sunday 28 February, 1pm to 6pm
Where: Spicers Tamarind Retreat, 88 Obi Lane, South Maleny
Cost: $125

Riverside Vibes

Grab the picnic rug, stock up on nibbles and settle in for a balmy afternoon of riverside live music. Sounds like heaven, right? Located in the scenic Charles Clark Park, Riverside Vibes is set to be a chilled-out afternoon of live music, sunshine and summer vibes. Relax to the tunes of homegrown Sunny Coast artists AYLA and Will Clift who will be gracing the stage with their originals and classic songs you love and know.

When: Sunday 21 February, 3pm to 5pm
Where: Charles Clark Park, Mooloolaba
Cost: $5.00

Beach Cleanup

Love is in the air this month, so let’s show a little love to our oceans and do our part in making the planet a better place. Join the Sea Shepherd team on their Beach Cleanup Day as they clean up beautiful Mooloolaba Beach, which is sadly being frequently polluted by litter. Pack your gloves. sunscreen and water bottle, slip on your closed-in shoes and you’re ready to get out there and clean up our beaches. It’s only a few hours of your time, but the impact is huge and good karma is headed your way.

When: Saturday 27 February, 6am to 8:30am
Where: Next to the Surf Club, Mooloolaba Beach

Skating Rink For Flies

Sometimes you need a little somethin’ somethin’ to pick you up and have a little laugh at. Thankfully, this world is full of hilarious people who have made a living out of their one-liners. Enter: Carl Barron. Voted number one comedian two years running, Carl is one of Australia’s most accomplished comedy performers and is currently touring his latest show, Skating Rink For Flies. Strap for a night of belly laughs, where Carl ponders important things like the possible emotions of an ant and peanut butter. Tickets are selling quickly, so grab them now.

When: Tuesday 2 February to Sunday 7 February, 8pm to 9:30pm
Where: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Cost: $79.00

Waitangi Day Nightquarter

Home of our weekend entertainment, the iconic NightQuarter is celebrating everything that is New Zealand this Waitangi Day. Inspired by the land of the long white cloud, cultural performances, music and entertainment will be going all night. A true melting pot of global sounds, with strong New Zealand and Pacific Island influences, the entertainment will showcase performers such as DJ Beau, Drums of the Pacific and Hemi Time. 

When: Saturday 6 February, 4pm to 10pm
Where: Nightquarter, Birtinya
Cost: Adults: $5.00, 13-17 years: $4.00, 3-12 years: $2

Maleny Lane Night Market With Renegade Funk

We sure love Maleny Lane Night Market and when they team up with the iconic Renegade Funk, we’re sold. The tunes of Renegade Funk will have you grooving all night long, for a night of delicious street food and pumping music. Text the group chat, grab your pals and book your tickets for tables of four or six, pronto.

When: Friday 12 February, 6pm
Where: Maleny Lane Night Market, Maleny
Cost: Table of 4: $44.90, table of 6: $66.30

Sip On The Sunshine Coast’s Best Coffee

Coffee—it’s a topic that’s as contentious as politics or pizza. You might love a nook in Caloundra somewhere, but your friend swears their local in Mooloolaba is the only place to get a consistently smooth, yet strong, brew on the Sunshine Coast. It’s not an easy feat hunting down the best coffee on the Sunshine Coast but we’ve happily knocked back plenty of cups of the good stuff, all in the name of research. Jump in the car and get ready to get caffeinated at the 27 best spots to drink caffeinated goodness on the Sunny Coast.

Now that your calendar is filled with things to do on the Sunny Coast this month, why not expand your horizons and venture further south? Grab your pals and take a road trip to bask in the European vibes of Brunswick Heads’ stunning new aperitivo bar.

Image credit: Teddy Kelley

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