On Thursday 3 September 2026, Funlab’s annual Day of Fun is returning for its 10th year, bringing an entire day of seriously cheap entertainment to participating venues around Surfers Paradise. For just $5, you can get competitive over mini golf, hit the bowling lanes, battle it out in the arcade, take on laser tag and more, all while helping raise money for headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. So start thinking about who you’re bringing, because there’s only one day to take advantage of these prices!
Gold Coast venues taking part include locations around Cavill and Surfers Paradise, with plenty of ways to get involved. Challenge your friends to nine holes at Holey Moley, knock down the pins at Strike Bowling, chase arcade high scores at Archie Brothers, take on a Hijinx Hotel mission or spend 60 minutes playing darts. You can also jump into a $5 game of laser tag, while escape rooms cost $10 and karaoke is $20!
Day of Fun has raised more than $1.7 million for Headspace since 2017, and Funlab is hoping to make this milestone year its biggest yet. The 2026 goal is to raise $300,000, taking the partnership’s total beyond the $2 million mark. So if you’re looking for a fun excuse to get out and about, this is one day when you can enjoy some of the Gold Coast’s favourite entertainment experiences for a fraction of the usual cost—and know that your day is helping support young Australians.
