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This school holidays its time to clown around at the Ginger Factory. Join Eugene on a mad-capped adventure as he juggles, unicycles and clowns his way to the top – the Big Top! So paint on that smile, and get ready to laugh as you get caught up in the whirlwind of Eugene’s Clown Championships.
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Spring has well and truly sprung! What are your plans for the holidays? South East Queensland is bursting with events and activities to have fun this spring - and we’ve got them all right here for you in this handy guide. From the Sunshine Coast, throughout Brisbane and across the Gold Coast, there is sure to be something to keep your kids - and you - entertained. We’ve also got some important spring safety advice and some delicious fruity treats for you to make. If you’re after even more fresh ideas, head to our Pinterest page www.pinterest.com/kidsonthecoast Happy Holidays KIDS on the Coast/in the City
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Have a picnic in the park.
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Go to an outdoor cinema. o for your first G swim at the beach since last summer.
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Study rockpools at the beach and see what creatures you can find.
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Go to a playground and see how high you can swing.
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Make a necklace out of flowers.
Paint with water on the concrete.
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Skip stones across the water.
Ride a bike.
atch a team of ants working W together and see if you can work out what they’re up to.
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Visit a farm to see the baby animals.
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Swim in a creek.
Go horseriding.
Fly a kite.
Visit farmers markets and buy fresh fruit.
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Scour the grass for four-leaf clovers.
Feed the ducks at a local pond.
Visit a park and look at the new flowers.
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Plant
Climb a tree.
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Blow bubbles.
Go strawberry picking. Play
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in the rain.
Look for rainbows and try to follow them to the end.
Go birdwatching.
Take off your shoes and go barefoot.
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Make mud pies.
Go fishing or crabbing.
Plant a herb garden.
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hopscotch on the footpath.
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Have a teddy bears picnic.
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Go shopping for new swimmers.
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Press some flowers.
Dig for worms.
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Make a bird feeder.
Hang prisms in the windows to make rainbows.
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Read a book under a tree.
Play under the sprinkler.
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COAST CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE GOLD AND SUNSHINE COASTS
During the school holidays Queensland Recreation Centres Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast will be running activities for children (8+) and families, from just $25 per child. Drop off the kids or join in the fun yourself.
COAST CLUB • Giant swing • High ropes • Learn to surf SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE GOLD AND SUNSHINE COASTS • Canoeing • Archery • Flying fox • Stand up paddle boarding
Limited places. Register now! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, GO TO
WWW.NPRSR.QLD.GOV.AU/COASTCLUB Great state. Great opportunity. #30658
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Embrace spring with these crafty ideas
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Fruity treats by Danielle Colley - keepingupwiththeholsbys.com
RAINBOW FRUITY ICE POPS
COCONUT BANANA MAPLE FROYO
What you will need:
What you will need : • 2 large very ripe, frozen bananas • 2/3 cup natural yoghurt • 30 ml good quality maple syrup, or more to taste • 45 ml coconut cream • a little toasted coconut to serve (optional)
Watermelon • 2 cups watermelon flesh • 1/2 cup lemonade Pineapple • 1/2 tin crushed pineapple in juice Mango Yoghurt • flesh of 1 mango • 2 tablespoons vanilla yoghurt • 1 heaped tablespoon almond meal What you will need to do: 1. B litz your watermelon flesh in the blender until smooth then add your lemonade. (If you prefer them totally sugar free, you can omit the lemonade.) 2. Divide between your icy pole moulds, and pop into the freezer for about 30-45 minutes until the top has hardened. 3. B litz your pineapple (you could add some coconut cream here if you like), and add that as your next layer. Freeze again for 30-45 minutes. 4. B litz your mango with the yoghurt and add the almond meal to give it a little more body. Add that to your pops, and slide your sticks or spoons in, or place the icy pole lid on before sticking into the freezer for a good few hours.
What you will need to do : 1. Put all ingredients into a food processor and whizz until it’s smooth. Eat immediately as soft serve, or freeze. 2. If freezing, pull it out of the freezer after an hour or so, and blitz it again to break up any ice crystals, and pop it back in the freezer. 3. Take out of the freezer 15 minutes before eating to allow it to soften.
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Spring safety WARMER WEATHER MEANS MORE OUTDOOR FUN – THINK POOL PARTIES, DAYS AT THE BEACH, BARBECUES AND OUTDOOR PLAY. BUT WITH SPRING COMES SAFETY ISSUES THAT WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF TO KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE WHILE WE ENJOY THIS QUEENSLAND LIFESTYLE. WATER SAFETY When September rolls around, it’s time to swim! A favourite Queensland activity, swimming is great for fitness and physical development, but children aged 0-4 remain the highest risk category for drownings in Australia; they require constant vigilance around water. These tips will help you keep your little ones safe around the pool or at the beach: • Keep children under 5 within arm’s reach, and children under 10 within your sight at all times. • Ensure your swimming pool (or any you visit) have safety barriers that are in good repair. Never leave anything against or near a pool fence that could be used to climb over the fence. • Never leave pool gates propped open and make sure the gate closes after you each time. • Remove any pool toys from the pool when not in use because they will attract small children to the pool. • Always empty buckets or paddling pools as soon as you have finished with them. Children can drown in a tiny amount of water.
• Learn CPR – your knowledge could save a life. • Teach your children water awareness and take them to swimming lessons as early as possible.
THE SUN We all know that the sun can cause major damage, but we can protect ourselves and still enjoy the outdoors. You need sun protection any time the UV Index is at 3 or above. In Queensland, that means from about 9am to 4pm during the warmer months, and during the middle of the day in winter. The Cancer Council has an app called SunSmart that will tell you exactly when you need protection. Kids can be especially tough to protect because they are always on the move. If they are heading out into the sun, try to make sure they: • Slip (on protective clothing) • Slop (on sunscreen) • Slap (on a broad-brimmed hat) • Seek (shade where possible) • Slide (on UV protective sunglasses).
Babies under 12 months can wear small amounts of sunscreen occasionally but try to ensure you use a sunscreen for sensitive skin and that you don’t put it anywhere it will be eaten. The best course of action is to keep babies out of the sun as much as possible, and to protect them with clothing, umbrellas and hats where you can.
HEAT It can be easy for small, active bodies to overheat in the warmer months. Encourage children to drink water regularly, or offer tasty alternatives like icy poles. Breastfed babies may need extra feeds if the weather is quite warm. It is also very important not to leave your child alone in a car – and it’s illegal. Even on an overcast day, or with the window open, the car and your child can overheat very quickly. It can also help to dress children in light, natural fabrics and use whatever you can to keep cool on very hot days: air conditioning, fans, a face washer dipped in cool water, ice cubes or an outdoor paddling pool.
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LESS TIME IN QUEUES, MORE TIME ON RIDES! It’s Rides Unlimited at Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast with over 30 rides and attractions for the young and the young at heart including our new ride Ballroom Blitz, water ride Plunge, water play area Leak’n Logs, thrill ride Redback, Giant Slide, Wild Mouse Rollercoaster, Dodgems, Ferris Wheel, Bizzy Buggies, the classic Swinging Ship and Octopus ride. There is plenty for the little kids too with the Tin Lids Tea Party ride, the Carousel, Tykes Trolley and everyone’s favourite, our newly refurbished Side Show Alley! Buy a ticket today and enjoy unlimited rides for the one all-inclusive price. And with shorter queuing times you get to ride your favourite ride as often as you like! Cruise into the Café for snacks, lunch, an ice cream or drink and don’t forget to grab an awesome souvenir show bag or from the Gift Shop. Aussie World is open every day from 9am to 5pm, rides UNLIMITED start at 10am. We are closed Christmas Day 25 December and on Anzac Day 25 April, we have twilight hours being 1.30pm to 8pm. Right next door is the Ettamogah Pub , our iconic Aussie Pub with its quirky shape, humorous memorabilia and our Blueys Restaurant. Check out our new menu featuring our signature steak for lunch or dinner. There are plenty of retail experiences on-site as well so be sure to look around our Aussie World Village. WHERE: Bruce Highway, Palmview, Sunshine Coast WHEN: 9am to 5pm daily PHONE: 07 5494 5444
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WORKSHOPS & CAMPS September 20 to 27 & September 27 to October 4
7 DAY HORSE RIDING CAMPS Where: Kiah Park Horse Riding Camp, 578 Beenham Valley Road, Beenaam Valley When: 11am on Saturday of arrival and 7am on Saturday of departure Horse riding camps for children 6 years to teens. Children get their own horse/pony for the week and all riding abilities welcome. Details: $770. Phone 5486 6166 or email info@kiahpark.com.au. kiahpark.com.au September 20 to October 6
ZOO KEEPER FOR A DAY Where: Australia Zoo When: Various - see website Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a Zoo Keeper? Find out by joining Australia Zoo’s Zoo Keeper For A Day program, available to children aged 7 and upwards. Details: australiazoo.com.au
September 22 to 26
LITTLE SEED THEATRE COMPANY DRAMA WORKSHOP PROGRAM Where: Nambour Civic Centre, Currie Street, Nambour When: 8:30am to 3pm. Showcase Performance Friday September 26 at 4pm This workshop offers school students 8 years and up a chance to work on a play in one week. The group will rehearse, explore the elements of acting and play theatre sports. Details: Workshop Program: $200; Showcase Performance: Tickets $5 at the door. scvenuesandevents.com.au September 24 & 26 and October 1 & 3
OCEAN RANGER PROGRAM Where: Sea Life, Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba When: Half Day or Full Day programs available The Ocean Ranger Program gives
kids the exclusive opportunity to feed, touch and meet some of Sea Life’s amazing UnderWater animals. Details: Half Day: $50 per child, Full Day: $75 per child. Reservations essential: reservations@ underwaterworld.com.au, Ph: 5458 6226. underwaterworld.com.au October 17 to 20
LONG WEEKEND HORSE RIDING CAMP Where: Kiah Park Horse Riding Camp, 578 Beenham Valley Road, Beenaam Valley When: 5pm on Friday to 3pm on Monday Children get their own horse/pony for the weekend and all riding abilities welcome. A weekend filled with arena lessons, trail rides, gymkhana and heaps of fun. Ages 6 years to teens. Details: $395. Phone 5486 6166 or email info@kiahpark.com.au. kiahpark.com.au
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REGULAR EVENTS Monday to Saturday
MALENY DAIRIES FARM & FACTORY TOUR Where: Maleny Dairies, 70 McCarthy Road, Maleny Time: 10:30am & 2:30pm Come and experience life on a real farm and see the whole process of milk from the cow to the bottle. Details: $9 per person (2yrs & over). Bookings required 5494 2392. malenydairies.com
DAILY EVENTS
September 21 & October 19
September 22 to 26
Where: Aussie World When: 12 noon till 3pm With live entertainment, cold beers and the absolute best roast you’ve ever tasted, Ettamogah Pub’s Sunday Roast in the Shed is the ultimate way to spend an afternoon out. Details: $20 Adults | $15 Children (12 and under). aussieworld.com.au
Where: Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza When: 10am, 11am & 1pm Come along and enjoy the Hello Kitty live stage show! Details: Free. sunshineplaza.com
September 22 & 23
Where: Art & Ecology Centre, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary Create ecologically themed artworks during these workshops. Wildlife presentations will encourage children to discover interesting facts for these special residents of the Sunshine Coast. Details: Cost is $5 per child; materials costs may apply for some workshops. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
SUNDAY ROAST IN THE SHED
ARTSCOOL
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave When: 9:30am to 11:30am (5 to 7 yrs) 1pm to 3pm (8 to 12 yrs) Gallery Exhibition Tour & Creative Art Class inspired by the exhibiting works. Details: $15 per child. Bookings and prepayment essential. gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
HELLO KITTY LIVE SHOW
September 23 to October 3
ART ON THE WILDSIDE
September 22 to 26 September 19 to October 5
MEET MICKEY AND MINNIE Where: Kawana Waters Hotel When: See website for details Come and get your photos taken with these two Disney icons. They will be pleased to meet you! Details: kawanawatershotel.com.au September 20 to October 6
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT AUSTRALIA ZOO
Where: Australia Zoo When: Opens 9am It’s as WILD as Life gets these School Holidays at Australia Zoo! Enjoy more action, activities and FREE entertainment than you can poke a stick at! Details: australiazoo.com.au
MR. PEABODY AND SHERMAN’S DANCE WORKSHOP! Where: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Food Court When: 11am & 1pm Mr. Peabody and Sherman’s Dance Workshop! Travel around the globe and through time, and learn dances from different countries! Spend with any food retailer to redeem your free pair of Mr. Peabody and Sherman glasses. Details: Free. noosacivicshopping.com.au
September 22 to October 6
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT UNDERWATER WORLD SEA LIFE Where: Underwater World Sea Life, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba When: Various activities and times With Sea Life’s 25th Birthday just around the corner on September 30, there are plenty of celebratory activities, including free face painting from 11am to 3pm; free jumping castle; sausage sizzle every Saturday; and a kids disco on September 26! Details: Ph: 5458 6226 underwaterworld.com.au
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September 24 & 25
September 27
September 28 & October 26
Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 10:30am to 12noon (5 to 8 yrs) 1:30pm to 3pm (9 to 12 years) Engaging and creative art workshops for our younger audiences based on current exhibitions. Details: Ph: 5329 6145. noosaregionalgallery.com
Where: University of the Sunshine Coast - Sports Precinct. Australia’s leading fantasy author Isobelle Carmody will be the guest in The Vault, Sunshine Coast Libraries ‘pop up’ library at the Epic Diem Nerd Culture Expo. Details: Free after entry fee paid to Epic Diem Nerd Culture Expo. No bookings required. 1300 LIBRARY
Where: Model Railway Park, Florence Street, Nambour When: 10am to 3pm Kids love riding on these mini steam trains and diesel locomotives. Bring a picnic and make a day of it. Enclosed footwear must be worn when riding on trains. Details: scrms.org.au
September 26 & October 31
September 27
SPRING HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PROGRAM
CALOUNDRA BLUE LIGHT Where: Caloundra Rollerdrome When: 10pm Latest music videos and lucky door prizes. Ages 7 to 16 years. Details: $10. caloundrabluelight.org.au September 27
EPIC DIEM NERD CULTURE EXPO Where: University of the Sunshine Coast - Sports Precinct. When: 10am to 9pm Epic Diem is a hands-on gaming and pop culture expo for the whole family! Details: Tickets Online: $10; At the Door: $15; Children 12yrs and under: Free. epicdiem.com
ISOBELLE CARMODY
MINI TRAIN RIDES
September 29 to October 3
BIRTHDAY SLEEP UNDER THE SEA Where: Sea Life, Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba Celebrate Sea Life’s 25th Birthday with a sleepover! Explore the depths of the ocean walk-through and see what underwater creatures get up to at night. Details: Reservations essential: reservations@underwaterworld.com. au, Ph: 5458 6226 underwaterworld.com.au September 28
AERO ENGINE RUN DAY Where: Queensland Air Museum When: 10am to 4pm The awesome sight and sound of a 1500 horsepower 14 cylinder radial engine powering up is an unforgettable experience and one that you won’t want to miss. Details: Adult $15, Child $8, Family $35. qam.com.au
ECO POT DECORATING WITH SEEDLINGS
Where: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Food Court When: 11am to 2pm daily Decorate your very own eco pot and plant a seedling to take home and grow. Details: Free. noosacivicshopping.com.au September 29 & 30
ARTSCOOL
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery When: 9:30am to 11:30am (5 to 7 yrs) 1pm to 3pm (8 to 12 yrs) Gallery Exhibition Tour & Creative Art Class, inspired by the exhibiting works. Details: $15 per child. Bookings and prepayment essential. gallery. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au September 29 to October 3
EUGENE’S CLOWN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Where: The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina When: 11am daily Clown around at the Ginger Factory. Join Eugene on a mad-capped adventure as he juggles, unicycles and clowns his way to the top – the Big Top! Details: Free. gingerfactory.com.au
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September 30
GOLDILOCKS ROCKS! Where: The J, Noosa When: 11am From the Australian touring company that brought you ‘Cinderella at the Disco’, ‘Aladdin and his Magic i-Pod’ and ‘Snow White and the Seven Cool Dudes’. Details: $15.00 Entry; $13.00 Concession; $12.50 Family of Four. noosa.qld.gov.au/what-s-on October 1
PASSPORT TO FUN EVENT - MEET LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE! Where: Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza
When: 9am to 12noon Meet Little Miss Sunshine, plus make your own Little Miss Chatterbox phone! Details: Free.5443 4133 sunshineplaza.com October 1 to 3
FLIPSIDE CIRCUS Where: Lake Kawana Community Centre When: 10am and 1pm Fresh-faced, fit and fearless. The young performers from Queensland’s leading youth circus company, Flipside Circus, are ready to bring the wow-factor these school holidays. Details: All tickets $18. Ph: 5413 1400 scvenuesandevents.com.au
October 1 & 2
SPRING HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PROGRAM Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 10:30am to noon (5 to 8 yrs) 1:30pm to 3pm (9 to 12 years) Engaging and creative art workshops for our younger audiences based on current exhibitions. Cost: $8 per child. Details: Ph: 5329 6145. noosaregionalgallery.com
All new school holiday show!
Flipside Circus Lake Kawana Community Centre Wed 1 October to Fri 3 October – 10am and 1pm All tickets $18. Bookings 07 5413 1400 or visit
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October 3 to 6
CALOUNDRA FRINGE FESTIVAL Where: Caloundra area, including Bulcock Street, Bulcock Beach, Happy Valley, along the coastal boardwalk and Kings Beach. When: Daily. See website for full program 11 days of music, arts, culture and comedy by the beach! The Fringe offers entertainment for the school holiday crowds in the lead up to the Caloundra Music Festival. Details: The majority of events are FREE to attend. caloundramusicfestival.com \October 3 to 6
FUNKY FOREST AT THE CALOUNDRA FRINGE FESTIVAL Where: Caloundra Fringe Festival When: Daily Entertain the kids at the Caloundra Music Festival with yoga; craft workshops; The Elsoms performing LIVE; facepainting; drumming and dancing; inflatable obstacle course and sandplay. Details: Gold coin donation for some activities. caloundramusicfestival.com October 4
KIDS CLUB IS CELEBRATING WITH THE BIG DRAW FESTIVAL Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery When: 10am to 2pm These events are for those who love to draw, as well as for those who think they can’t! This year’s Big Draw theme, It’s Our World, is a celebration of our environment - of urban, rural and coastal landscapes.
This event has something for the whole family, big and small. Details: FREE event, no bookings required. 5420 8299. gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
LIBRARY EVENTS September 22 to October 3
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Sunshine Coast Libraries will have a range of activities to suit all age groups over the school holidays. Details: Free. Bookings may be required. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au September 23
PAPER ENGINEERING Where: Caloundra Library, 8 Omrah Ave When: 1pm to 3pm Create awesome 3D papertoys like Superman, Naruto or Malificent. Ages 8+. Details: Free. Bookings required. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY \September 23
FRANKENTOYS Where: Nambour Library, Currie St, Nambour When: 10am to 11:30am Create your own original toy using old parts. Ages 8+. Details: Free. Bookings required. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY
September 23
ROALD DAHL MANIA Where: Coolum Library, 6 Park St, Coolum Beach When: 10am to 11am Craft activities based on favourite Roald Dahl stories. Ages 5+. Details: Free. Bookings required. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY September 25
CARTOON DAVE’S STUPID SUPERHEROES Where: Maleny Library, 5 Coral St 9:30am to 10:30am Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St 12noon to 1pm Coolum Library, 6 Park St, Coolum Beach - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Learn to create your own completely goofy superheroes with Cartoon Dave. Ages 8+. Details: Free. Bookings required. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY September 25
MINECRAFT IRL Where: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave When: 10:30am to 11:30am Back by popular demand. Build your own Minecraft papertoys. Ages 8+ only. Details: Free. Bookings essential. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY September 30
BADGE-O-RAMA Where: Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St When: 2pm to 3:30pm Bring along small images or find some via our old magazines and comics to create awesome small badges to decorate your hat or bags. Ages 8+ only. Details: Free. Bookings 1300 LIBRARY
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September 30
Every Wed & Sat
Where: Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Rd When: 10am to 11:30am Three Lego Minecraft worlds to complete in the time period. 8+. Details: Free. Book 1300 LIBRARY
Where: Memorial Drive, Eumundi When: Wed - 8am - 1:30pm, Sat 7am - 2pm You’ll find original artworks, sculptures, furniture, handmade toys, homewares, skincare as well as cutting edge fashion and jewellry by local designers, all guided by the ethos “make it, bake it, sew it, grow it”. Details: eumundimarkets.com.au
MINECRAFT LEGO BUILD
October 1
SCIENCE FUN Where: Maleny Library, 5 Coral St When: 2pm to 3:30pm Make and take home Science Experiments with local scientist, Locon Wall. Ages 8+ only. Details: Free. Bookings essential. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY October 3
YBUSINESS MINI CONFERENCE Where: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave When: 9am to 12:30pm Want to start a business but think you are too young? Experts from Bendigo Bank, online eBay store Retro au go go and online guru The Creative Collective will show you how. Ages 12 to 25 years only. Details: Free. Bookings essential. Ph: 1300 LIBRARY
MARKETS September 28
NOOSA KIDS & BABY MARKET Where: Sunshine Beach Bicentennial Hall, Bicentennial Drive When: 8am to 11am Find everything you’ll need for your baby, at a fraction of the price! Details: noosakidsmarket.com.au
EUMUNDI MARKETS
Every Saturday
BIG PINEAPPLE MARKETS Where: Big Pineapple, Nambour Connection Road, Woombye When: 6:30am - 1pm The biggest all-weather market with fresh fruit and veges plus an array of art, amazing food, clothing and more. Details: bigpineapple.com.au Every Saturday
BAZAAR SATURDAY MARKETS Where: Corbould Park Racecourse, Caloundra When: 7am - 1pm Showcasing the Sunshine Coast’s finest artists, designers, craftspeople, entertainers, fresh healthy produce and delicious food all in one fabulous undercover venue. Details: thebazaarmarkets.com.au Every Sunday
CALOUNDRA STREET FAIR Where: Bulcock Street , Caloundra When: 8am to 1pm There is something for the whole family with activities for kids, handcrafted locally made products and art, live entertainment and street theatre. Details: Free. caloundrastreetfair.com.au
SHOW TIME! September 26 & 30 - 10:30am October 3 - 10:30am
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG)
Nambour Civic Centre scvenuesandevents.com.au October 1 to 3
FLIPSIDE CIRCUS Lake Kawana Community Centre scvenuesandevents.com.au September 27, 2014 to January 25, 2015
THE LION KING
Lyric Theatre, QPAC qpac.com.au
OUTDOOR MOVIES! September 20
PEREGIAN PICTURES When: 6:30pm (ish) ‘Life of Pi’ (PG) Details: Free. starrynights.com.au October 3
COOROY LIBRARY ROOFTOP MOVIES Where: Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy When: 6:30pm (ish) ‘Despicable Me 2’ (PG) Details: Free. starrynights.com.au October 3
EUMUNDI DRIVE-IN When: 6:30pm (ish) ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 1 & 2’ (PG) Details: $25 per car, $5 per person (walk-in). starrynights.com.au
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HOLIDAY eGUIDE GOLD COAST
REGULAR EVENTS GOLD COAST ACTIVE AND HEALTHY PROGRAM
Every Sunday
Every Saturday and Sunday
More green time, less screen time. Get the kids morning and having fun during the school holidays with this program. There are hundreds of activities. To find out what’s on visit goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Where: Currumbin Community Farm Campus, 1226 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley When: 10am to 2pm Discover what this unique outdoor and environmental education centre has to offer. Pick your own fresh produce, wander along the biodiversity walk, discover farmyard animals and enjoy the open picnic grounds and more! Details: currumbinfarmschool. eq.edu.au
Where: Hollywell Sailing Squadron, 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell When: 9am - 10:30am A perfect introduction to sailing for kids from 7 to 16 years. Bring a hat, shorts, t-shirt and sunscreen. Details: $20 per person. No bookings required (maximum of 32 students).
VIBE YOUTH PROGRAM Being active is a fun and positive experience for teenagers and there are lots of great weekly activities just perfect for teenagers on offer in this program. There is a heap of cool events on offer from skate, craft, stand up paddle boarding and more. Details: Phone 5581 5233 or email activehealthygc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. gcparks.com.au
FARM DISCOVERY DAY
Saturdays
DRAX4KIDS THE SHOW Where: Draculas, Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach When: Midday See live rock music, special effects, comedy, puppetry, dancing, interactive games and an amazing aerial circus! Details: draculas.com.au
FUNSAIL DAYS
Daily
FIRE 4 HIRE Where: Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise When: Day tours run for 45 mins to 1 hour Take a joy ride on a fire truck from Surfers Paradise to the Spit where you will be experience the operation of a fully functional fire hose, and pose for photographs holding the nozzle and wearing authentic fire helmets! Details: fire4hire.com.au
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Daily
BUILD A BEAR WORKSHOP Where: Centro Surfers Paradise, corner Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard When: 9am to 7pm Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 9pm Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Select your animal, then add a sound or even record a personalized message or heartbeat. The process continues at the stuffing machine where you add just the right amount of stuffing and then give your new furry friend a name on a Birth Certificate. Details: buildabear.com.au
DAILY EVENTS September 6 to October 12
September 20
Where: Broadwater Parklands When: 8am to 9pm There is something for everyone from the Teddy Bears Picnic, live music, Queensland’s biggest pool party, charity bike ride, skate classes and a circus to family fun days, Corvettes and muscle cars, wellness expo, salsa workshop, dragon boat racing, Chinese festival, fishing competition and a youth festival! Details: Majority of events are FREE. Check website for details. gcparks.com.au
Where: Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, Cnr Bartle & Main Western Roads When: All day Huge Fireworks Display; Junior Pet Parade; Tug’O’War; Medieval Display; Daredevil Dogs; Dreamtime Reptiles; Magicians and Roving Entertainers; Equestrian Events; Trade and Pavilion Displays; Bar and Food. Details: Admission $30 family; $12 adult; $5child or concession. tamborinemountainshow.com
BRING ON SPRING
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN SHOW
September 12 to 21
September 20 to September 26
Where: Pacific Parade, Currumbin When: Free exhibition open all hours. Over 10 days, visitors can experience the sculptures, enjoy twilight walks and informative artist talks, discover new perspectives, wander through the Swell Smalls Gallery and participate in artist master classes and children’s workshops. Details: Free exhibition. swellsculpture.com.au
Where: Surfers Paradise Beach & Foreshore Surfers Paradise has the September school holidays sorted with Kids Week! A FREE family friendly event in Surfers Paradise celebrating all things kids! There’s the opportunity to have a meet & greet with Peppa Pig & Barbie! Throughout the first week of school holidays there will be a Lego day, craft day, animal day, music day and a superheroes & fairytales day! You can even see what it’s like to join the circus with a weekday Aerial Angels circus school! On the hour every hour between 10am and 3pm daily in Cavill Mall, there will be 40-minute classes FREE to attend including aerial ring & trapeze, tight rope & acro, and hula hoops and devil sticks. Come and try out your skills! Details: FREE! surfersparadise.com
SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
September 12 to 21
SWELL KIDS WORKSHOPS Where: The Green Room, Alley Board Riders Club House, Cnr Durangan St and Pacific Pde, Currumbin When: 10am to 4pm Children will be able to unleash their imagination with green modelling clay. Details: Gold Coin Donation. swellsculpture.com.au
KIDS WEEK
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September 20 to 21
September 20 to 21
September 21, 28 & October 5
Where: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach When: Sep 20 - 9am to 4:30pm & Sep 21 9am to 3:30pm The Brick Event is a fan event showcasing Lego creations and sets from Lego history. A play area is open during the event. Where will your imagination take you? Details: Adults $12.00; Children $6.00 (3-15 years); Family $40 (2 adults & 4 children). Tickets sold at the door. Ph: 3390 1288. gccec.com.au
Where: Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road When: Music starts at 12 pm Saturday and Sunday. There will be over 20 bands performing on 4 stages plus workshops on guitar, banjo, ukulele and songwriting. Have a Go Circus will be conducting workshops at 1:45pm on Saturday and 2:15pm on Sunday. Details: Admission is free. coastacoustics.com.au
Where: Southport Sharks, Cnr Musgrave & Olsen Aves, Southport When: 4:30pm to 7pm Boogy on down to Southport Sharks during the September school holidays for fun for all the family. Details: Ph: 5532 1155. southportsharks.com.au
BRICK EVENT
GOLD COAST FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY DISCO AT SHARKS
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September 22 to 26
September 22 to 27
September 23
Where: Runaway Bay Shopping Village, outside Target When: 10am to 1pm daily Who doesn’t love the Minions from Despicable Me? Enter the madness of the Minion Laboratory, and create and mould your very own Minion. Details: Free. No bookings required. runawaybayshopping.com.au
Where: Tweed City Shopping Centre When: Shows daily at 11am and 1pm You will be amazed with our Circus Spectacular with internationally acclaimed Aerial acts “Russian Silks” and the “French Lyra”. Laugh yourself silly with the amazing and hilarious magic and circus routines of comic genius Wally the Clown. Details: tweedcity.com.au
Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: 11:30am & 12:30pm (30mins) Discover the wonderful world of wildlife and meet an animal up close. Details: Admission price to David Fleay Wildlife Park. No bookings required. nprsr.qld.gov.au
September 22, 25 & 30
September 22 to 27
Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: Phone for time (3 hours) Sneak a peek into the exciting world of a wildlife ranger at David Fleay Wildlife Park! Details: $20.10 per child. Bookings required. Phone 5576 2411 between 9 am and 4 pm.
Where: Australia Fair, Level One Outside Toyworld When: 11am to 2pm Come and get creative at a Mister Maker craft activity workshop. Details: Free. australiafair.com.au
Where: Robina Common, 45 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina When: 9am to 10am This wide range of fun games and activities is designed to keep kids 5 to 12 years entertained and physically active. Details: Free. 0417 179 900. gcparks.com.au
September 22 to September 26
Where: Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way When: Various times Keep the family busy with the school holiday activities on offer at Sanctuary Cove. MV Kilkie Ferry: Cruise the calm waters of the Coomera River aboard the heritage listed MV Kilkie ferry. Observe the local birds and wildlife while admiring some of the Gold Coast’s most magnificent waterfront homes. Trackless Train: Jump aboard Sanctuary Cove’s trackless train and take a journey through the streets of The Marine Village. Depart from The Docks and soak up the school holiday atmosphere. Details: sanctuarycove.com
MINION MOULDING WORKSHOP
CIRCUS SPECTACULAR
WILDLIFE RANGER EXPERIENCE
MISTER MAKER CRAFT ACTIVITY WORKSHOP
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIVE SHOWS
Where: Harbour Town, outside Reading Cinemas When: Shows daily at 11am & 1pm, Meet & Greet: 12noon to 12:20pm daily. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are taking over Harbour Town these School Holidays. Get up close and meet Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo as they showcase their ninjutsu skills on stage. Details: Free. harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au
September 22 to 28
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
CREATURE FEATURE
September 23 & 30
FREE FUN AND GAMES
September 24 to 26
MUG DECORATING Where: The Oasis Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, eastern end of the Shopping Centre. When: 10am - 1pm daily. Details: oasisshoppingcentre.com September 26
OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Where: Runaway Bay Shopping Village, rooftop carpark, corner Lae Drive & Bayview Street When: From 6pm Bring the family along to watch all the kooky antics of the Minions in a screening of Despicable Me 2 under the stars. Details: Free. No bookings required. runawaybayshopping.com.au
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September 28
CELEBRATE GOLD COAST Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta This year’s highly interactive event will focus on Gold Coast’s enviable beach lifestyle, inviting you to slap on some sunscreen, slip off your shoes and immerse yourself in a wide range of surf and sand themed activities. Details: Free event. goldcoast.qld.gov.au September 28
FARMYARD FUN DAY Where: Broadwater Parklands When: 10am to 3pm This action-packed day will host pig racing, pony rides, sheep shearing, reptile displays and so much more. Bring a picnic or enjoy the delicious food available onsite and be prepared for an amazing family fun day. Details: Free. Ph: 5581 1615. goldcoast.qld.gov.au September 29 to October 3
DISNEY PRINCESS & HERO ACTIVITY ZONE Where: Australia Fair, Level One – Outside Toyworld When: 11am to 2pm Make your own tiara or crown, explore technology, art & craft and play with other aspiring princesses and heroes. It’s a zone where dreams come true and anything is possible. Details: Free. australiafair.com.au
September 29 to October 4
LOOM BAND ACTIVITY CENTRE
Where: Tweed City Shopping Centre, outside The Coffee Club When: 10am to 1pm daily Get creative. Kids will love coming in and creating their very own loom bands and learning some new Loom Band skills along the way. The Loom Band activity centre starts on Monday 29 September to Sunday 4 September from. Every child receives a FREE Loom Band kit. Details: tweedcity.com.au September 29
COLOURING IN COMPETITION Where: Runaway Bay Shopping Village, outside Target When: 10am to 1pm daily Get down to the Kids Colouring In Zone at Runaway Bay Shopping Village for your chance to win great prizes! Details: Free runawaybayshopping.com.au
October 1 to 3
BEN & HOLLY – MEET & GREET Where: Australia Fair When: 10am, 11am & 12noon Come and meet everybody’s favourite Little Kingdom character’s Ben & Holly. Details: Free.australiafair.com.au October 1
NATURE BY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT WALK Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: Phone for times Big eyes or small eyes? Join rangers on a spotlight walk and discover amazing creatures of the night. Will you find the elusive platypus? Details: Bookings required. Phone 5576 2411 between 9am and 4pm. October 1
FAMILY FRIENDLY MEAL PLANNING Where: Southport Library, Cnr Garden and Lawson Streets, Southport When: 10am to 11:30am Learn how to cook your way to good health using fresh ingredients and rediscover the joy of cooking. Details: Free. Phone 5581 7200 for bookings. gcparks.com.au October 1 & 2
MUFFIN BREAK COOKIE WORKSHOP Where: Muffin Break, Runaway Bay Shopping Village When: 12pm to 2pm each day Custom make your very own cookie! Each child will also receive a $5 milkshake and cookie voucher and a free coffee for Mum or Dad. Details: $5. Ph: 5528 9700.
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October 2
October 4
Where: Joalah section, Tamborine National Park When: Phone for times (1.5hrs) Enjoy the majestic wet eucalypt forest and rainforest of the Joalah section of Tamborine National Park on a ranger-guided walk to Curtis Falls. For families with children 9 years +. Details: Free. Bookings required. Phone 5576 2411 between 9 am and 4 pm.
Where: Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach When: From 6pm Bring a blanket, sit back and enjoy a free evening of incredible worldclass entertainment under the stars. Details: Free.broadbeachgc.com
CURTIS FALLS WALK
OPERA IN THE PARK
October 3
MANGROVE MANIA Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: Phone for times, 1.5 hrs Can fish really live in tree? Accompany a ranger on an exploration through the mangrove habitat. On your journey prepare to get your hands dirty and discover the flora and fauna that call the tidal environment home. Details: Free. Bookings required. Phone 5576 2411 between 9 am and 4 pm. October 4
GUIDED BUSHWALK SPRINGBROOK Where: Springbrook When: Phone for times, 4hrs Join Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and City of Gold Coast rangers on a walk starting on Springbrook Plateau, and traversing part of the Great Walk Track into a section of Numinbah Conservation Area. Ages 12+. Details: Free. Bookings required. Phone 5581 6984 between 9am and 4pm.
October 4
GOLD COAST PET & ANIMAL EXPO Where: Central Park Oval and Varsity Lakes Sports and Arts Centre, Central Park Drive When: 4 Oct - 9am to 4pm, 5 Oct 9am to 3pm Step out of your backyard and into our interactive backyard display or go a little wild with the wildlife. There is something for all animal lovers. Details: Free admission. goldcoastpetexpo.com.au October 4
KIDS GRAND PRIX Where: Metricon Stadium When: TBA closer to date Designed around the same criterium course designed for the elite riders. Every child will be awarded a commemorative gold medal at the end. Details: Free. gccyclefest.com.au
October 4 & 5
GOLD COAST CYCLE FEST COMMUNITY AND FAMILY FESTIVAL Where: Metricon Stadium When: From 6am Enjoy a wide array of cycling activities, face painting, a dedicated Cycling Trade Show, live commentary, on stage presentations, food and beverage outlets and Kids Active Zone. Details: Free. gccyclefest.com.au October 4 & 5
JUNIOR BEACH BASH OBSTACLE CHALLENGE Where: Coolangatta When: 1pm start Beach Bash is the sandiest obstacle challenge in Australia with the aim to promote health, fitness and above all, fun. Junior Beach Bash is back with 5 to 8 obstacles over 1–2kms of sand. 4 to 10 years. Details: $30 online. $35 on the day. beachbash.com.au October 5
CHINESE DRAGON BOAT AND GALA FESTIVAL Where: Broadwater Parklands When: Dragon Boat Regatta from 8am, Cultural Activites until 4pm Dragon boating is a fun spectator sport, this free event also promotes cultural awareness with a host of Chinese activities such as lantern making, calligraphy, martial arts and cuisine. Details: goldcoastchineseclub.org.au
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GOLD COAST H O L I DAY GUIDE
SHOW TIME! September 20
MARKETS Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night
CINDERELLA The Arts Centre Gold Coast theartscentregc.com.au September 27, 2014 to January 25, 2015
THE LION KING
Lyric Theatre, QPAC qpac.com.au
WORKSHOPS & CAMPS September 30
TITANS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOTY CLINIC Where: South Tweed Junior Rugby League Club, Cnr Fraser & Leisure Dve, Banora Point When: 10am to 2pm A rugby league coaching clinic taught by Titans and NRL staff. Details: $40 per child. RSVP online by Sept 26. trybooking.com/edhv
BEACHFRONT MARKETS Where: The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise When: 5pm to 10pm If you’re looking for an unusual gift or one-off piece, the beachfront Night Markets are your one-stop shop. Details: surfersparadise.com September 21 & October 5
THE VILLAGE MARKET
Where: Burleigh Heads State School When: 8am to 1pm Market showcasing up to 100 fashion, arts and creative stalls as well as live local music and delicious gourmet food. Details: thevillagemarketsgc.com.au
September 28
THE VILLAGE MARKET Where: Paradise Point Parklands When: 8am to 1pm Market showcasing up to 100 fashion, arts and creative stalls as well as live local music and delicious gourmet food. Details: thevillagemarketsgc.com.au September 28
CAR BOOT SALE Where: Quality Hotel/Lonestar Tavern car park, Cnr Markeri Street & Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters When: 5:30am to 10:30am Free entry to the public to buy or browse the goods on display that may include household items, clothing, toys, books, collectibles and more. Details: Free entry. mermaidbeachrotary.com.au
LIBRARY EVENTS CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY! Did you know that council libraries have free events, classes, workshops and activities for babies and children? Details: goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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HOLIDAY eGUIDE BRISBANE
WORKSHOPS & HOLIDAY PROGRAMS September 22 & 23
September 22 to October 4
September 23, 24 & 26
Where: Alliance Francaise de Brisbane, 262 Montague Rd, West End When: 9:30 to 12noon Children will discover the French language while cooking. Details: $100. afbrisbane.com/ french-courses/kids-and-teens/3holiday-workshops/
Where: Logan City Council When: Daily events, download program online KRANK is a school holiday program for Logan residents aged 13-17 years jam packed with a huge variety of free and low-cost activities and classes. Details: logan.qld.gov.au/ community-support/youth/krank
Where: 23 Sept, Sunnybank Hills Library 24 Sept, Indooroopilly Library 26 Sept, Brisbane Square Library Design and develop your own video game in Scratch and learn how to play it using a MaKey MaKey-activated game controller. Ages 9 to 12. Details: Bookings required. thecube.qut.edu.au
FRENCH COOKING WORKSHOP, AGES 4 TO 10
September 22 to October 3
SHAFT - MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Where: Moreton Bay Region When: Daily events, download program online SHAFT is a program for students who reside in or attend high school in the Moreton Bay region. The exciting range of activities are subsidised by Council, making them more affordable and accessible for students. Details: moretonbay.qld.gov.au
KRANK - LOGAN’S SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
September 22, Ages 8 to 11 September 23, Ages 11 to 14
STORY LAB: MINECRAFT MOD AND SERVER WORKSHOP Where: State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank When: 9:30am to 3:30pm In this session you’ll learn how to install mods, play custom maps, run mod packs and configure your very own Minecraft server. Details: $70. Bookings required. slq.qld.gov.au
CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME AND CONTROLLER
September 24, Ages 12 to 16
STORY LAB: GAME DEVELOPMENT IN MINECRAFT WORKSHOP Where: State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank When: 9:30am to 3:30pm In this workshop learn how to tell your own stories inside Minecraft by building your very own game, inside of a game. Details: $70. Bookings required. slq.qld.gov.au
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School Holiday Workshops
Enrol your 2-5 or 6-12 year old in Tiny Art’s fun & educational School Holiday Workshops. Based at Morningside & at our newest location West End, taught by a local artist & art teacher, children learn new skills & produce unique artworks. Lots of fun workshops to choose from such as: Frozen Princesses, Tiny Dots, Metallic Snakes, Clay Platters & more.
Contact deb@tinyart.com.au or call 0421 844 508 to reserve a space. View our current program on: www.tinyart.com.au www.facebook.com/tinyart
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BRISBANE H O L I DAY GUIDE
September 25, Ages 8 to 11
STORY LAB: IAUTHOR
Where: State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank When: 9:30am to 3:30pm iAuthor is a trans-media writing workshop allowing you to dream, create and share your own ideas through video, images, sound, maps, music, voice, social media and written word. Details: $70. Bookings required. slq.qld.gov.au
October 1
October 1
Where: Sunnybank Hills Library During this workshop, children will investigate how to use a MaKey MaKey to create interactive designs using a banana computer keyboard or a conductive pain sound-maker. Details: Bookings required. thecube.qut.edu.au
Where: QUT, Creative Industries Precinct (meet outside building Z3, Room 106) When: 10am to 12:30pm In this lab, you’ll learn how to use Photoshop to create your own moving image animation, artwork or meme. Ages 12+. Details: $32pp. Bookings required. ciprecinct.qut.edu.au
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REGULAR EVENTS
September 26, Ages 11 to 14
STORY LAB: WRITE IT, FILM IT, SHARE IT! WORKSHOP Where: State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank When: 9:30am to 3:30pm At this lively and interactive day-long workshop, develop skills in script writing, editing and film making with the experienced author, actor and film maker Tristan Bancks. Details: $70. Bookings required. slq.qld.gov.au September 30
CELEBRITY SELFIES Where: QUT, Creative Industries Precinct (meet outside building Z3, Room 106) When: 10am to 12:30pm In this workshop you’ll learn the essential skills of Photoshop to create your own digital mash up of you and a celebrity to take home and impress your family and friends! Ages 12+. Details: $32pp. ciprecinct.qut.edu.au
ANIMATE THIS!
Weekly
Every Thursday
Council runs GOLD ‘n’ Kids (GnK) activities (as part of the Active and Healthy Lifestyle program) for children, aged four years and over, and seniors to enjoy together. Details: brisbane.qld.gov.au
Where: The Corner, Level 1, State Library, Brisbane When: 10am to 10:30am From babes in arms to children ready to dance, It’s Rhyme Time is a special time for you and your little one where you can share rhymes, songs, stories and reading in a creative and relaxed environment. Details: Free. slq.qld.gov.au
GOLD ‘N’ KIDS
Every Tuesday and Thursday
HICKORY DICKORY ROCK WITH TIM JACKMAN
Where: The Corner, Level 1, State Library, Brisbane When: 11am to 12noon Get ready as Tim Jackman hickory dickory rocks The Corner! Join him for an all singing, all dancing, wild Woodstock-like ride of nursery rhymes. Details: Free. slq.qld.gov.au
IT’S RHYME TIME
Every Saturday and Sunday
WILD ENCOUNTERS
Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: 11am & 1:30pm (30min) Join a ranger to learn about parks and meet wildlife up close. Catch a glimpse of the elusive platypus and say hello to some creek creatures. Details: Admission price to Wildlife Centre. Sign up on the day. nprsr.qld.gov.au
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QUEENSLAND MUSEUM - LOST CREATURES: STORIES FROM ANCIENT QUEENSLAND Where: Qld Museum, Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Meet some of our state’s inhabitants from millions of years ago, including significant fossil finds, a Muttaburrasaurus reconstruction and new 3D modelling of Queensland dinosaurs! Details: Free admission. southbank.qm.qld.gov.au
March 28 to October 6
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM DEEP OCEANS Where: Qld Museum, Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Deep Oceans showcases strange real-life creatures as well as myths and legends about fearsome monsters of the deep. Details: $12. Family (2 Adults up to 4 children) $42. museum.qtix.com.au
TOP SECRET: LICENCE TO SPY Where: Sciencentre, Level 1, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm In Top Secret: Licence to Spy, act as a secret agent, uncovering facts and investigating leads to determine which of the suspects, if any, can be implicated in the crime. Details: Free with Sciencentre admission. sciencentre.qm.qld.gov.au
July to December 12
August 18 to October 31
Where: Where: Sciencentre, Level 1, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: Show times vary daily, check on admission Learn about our Solar System, gravity, light, rockets and more. Details: Free with Sciencentre Admission. sciencentre.qm.qld.gov.au
Where: Collectors Cafe, Queensland Museum When: Daily, all day Experience a range of mixed media work that responds to deep ocean mythology, creatures, technology, exploration and sustainability. Details: Free. qm.qld.gov.au
THE SPACE SHOW
Ongoing
MICHAEL PAREKOWHAI, THE WORLD TURNS 2011-12, DRAWING ACTIVITY FOR KIDS Where: Children’s Art Centre, Park Level, GOMA When: 10am to 5pm daily Children are invited to contemplate artist Michael Parekowhai’s large bronze sculpture, The World Turns, and record their ideas and drawings in a specially designed booklet. Details: Free. Collect booklet from the GOMA Information Desk and Cafe Bistro. qagoma.qld.gov.au Until November 2
JEMIMA WYMAN PATTERN BANDITS Where: Children’s Art Centre, Park Level, GOMA When: 10am to 5pm daily Enter the brightly coloured and highly patterned world of the artist and explore different patterns with specially designed hands-on and multimedia activities. Details: Free admission. qagoma.qld.gov.au
ART EXHIBITION FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
Commencing August 5
THE ART OF THE LION KING Where: Tony Gould Gallery, QPAC When: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday The Art of The Lion King brings together text, images and video with set models, character maquettes and costumes to trace the development of the design, music, movement and staging of this unique production. Details: Free Admission. qpac.com.au
DAILY EVENTS September 6 to 27
BRISBANE FESTIVAL There’s a whole lot of fun for families during September at Brisbane Festival. With a delightful variety of acts across the city, your kids (and you) will be entertained for hours, in and out of September school holiday time. Details: brisbanefestival.com.au/ whats-on/destination/family-fun
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September 6 to 26
BRISBANE AIRPORT LIGHT GARDEN - BRISBANE FESTIVAL Where: Cultural Forecourt, South Bank When: Nightly Make your way through a stunning bamboo forest featuring ornate handmade lanterns and lights that will illuminate the Cultural Forecourt every night of the Brisbane Festival. Details: Free. brisbanefestival.com.au September 6 to 26
EXXOPOLIS - BRISBANE FESTIVAL Where: Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane When: Open Weekdays 11am, Weekends 10am This monumental and interactive walkin inflatable sculpture, which comes to nearly 1000m², has astounded audiences around the world. Details: Adult (walk-up) $16, (online) $14; Child (under 18, walk-up) $10, (online) $7. Under 3 free. brisbanefestival.com.au September 10 to 21
SOAP - BRISBANE FESTIVAL Where: The Courier Mail Piazza, South Brisbane When: Various times, see website This hilarious variety show offers a wide range of dazzling watersoaked acts, from mop ballet to ariel trapeze, which are all performed to an extravagant and eclectic soundtrack. Details: Adult $40; Child (under 18) $35; Family (2 adults, 2 children) $122. brisbanefestival.com.au
September 17 to 20
BUT WAIT….THERE’S MORE BRISBANE FESTIVAL Where: QPAC Playhouse, Cnr of Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank When: Various times, see website Expect an astonishing mix of stunt-jumping acrobatics, cuttingedge juggling, virtuosic unicycling, elegant trapeze flying, the beautiful Roue Cyr, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knockabout and multiskilled human physical exuberance. Details: Adult $47; Child (under 18) $28. brisbanefestival.com.au September 19 to 21
THE PLAY SPACE AT THE ERGON ENERGY FLOWER FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL (Part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers) Where: Upper Queens Park - Margaret & Lindsay Street, Toowoomba When: Daily. Dorothy the Dinosaur LIVE show at 11:30am Saturday. Children of all ages are welcome to come and play, design, build, discover, draw, dig, cook and create! Don’t miss live performances by Dorothy the Dinosaur and the Silly Billies. Details: Adult day pass $30pp; Student day pass $25pp; Concession day pass $20pp; Child day pass $12pp; Family day pass $60; Adult 3 day pass $70pp*; Family 3 day pass $160*; *Only available online. tcof.com.au
September 20 to 21
KAPUT - BRISBANE FESTIVAL Where: The Telstra Spiegeltent, Cultural Forecourt, South Bank When: Sep 20 - 11am & 1pm; Sep 21 - 11am A hilarious mix of chaos, comedy and acrobatics for all ages! Details: All tickets $20. brisbanefestival.com.au September 20
FMX EXTREME WEEKEND Where: Eatons Hill Hotel When: 2pm to 5pm FMX is here for your entertainment with DJ’s, motocross demos, special effects, live music and more. Details: eatonshillhotel.com.au September 20
BIG ADOPT OUT Where: Brisbane Showgrounds When: 9am to 3pm Here you will have a chance to adopt a pet to take home as 30 animal rescue groups join together to help 150 dogs find a new home. There will also be lots of entertainment, food stalls and information stalls for your pets. Details: rspcaqld.org.au
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September 20
September 20 to 28
Where: D M Henderson Park, 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor When: 10am to 12noon If you love interactive arts experiences then this is the workshop for you. Come on down to your local park to explore eight different creative activities with Bazil Grumble. Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
Where: The Corner, Level 1, State Library, Brisbane When: 10am to 3pm, daily. 10am to 12noon - Creative play date with arts workers. Come on an alphabetical adventure where simple letters transform into whimsical words and intriguing ideas provide never-ending possibilities to play. Details: Free. No bookings required. slq.qld.gov.au
INVESTIG8 ART
P IS FOR PLAY!
September 20
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE – INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING AND DRAMA
September 20 to October 6
Where: C A O’Sullivan Park, Acacia Ridge – Beaudesert and Mannington Road When: 2pm to 4pm Starting with a reading of the book Where the Wild Things Are, this workshop then offers a drama workshop based around the story. Details: Free. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
Where: Ground Level of the Scout Den, Jean Howie Drive (off Bennetts Road) Balmoral Park When: Various times School holiday workshops for 2 to 5 year olds and 6 to 12 year olds are a fun and stimulating way for your child to spend their school holidays. Choose from a range of exciting projects such as 3D Robot, Jewellery Making, Screen Printing and Creating a Cartoon Strip. Details: tinyart.com.au
September 20
HOBBIT PICNIC IN THE PARK Where: Kidspace, 7th Brigade Park, Chermside When: 12noon to 3pm Join an afternoon of hobbity fun with your favourite Tolkien characters to support the Pyjama Foundation! To celebrate Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays, birthday cake will be provided. Pack a lunch and bring the kids – no orcs allowed! Details: Free event. Ph: 0437 353 254. facebook.com/ events/710600172315207/?ref=22
TINY ART SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
September 20 to October 6
BRIGHT SPARKS
Where: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich When: 9:30am to 4pm Join the time travelling Professor as he takes you on a mad-cap science, invention & experimental adventure! Details: Family $59; Adult $20; Child $11.50 (Under 3 Free) theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
September 20 to October 6
COOL AND CRAZY LEGO WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Where: Brisbane LEGO Education Learning Centre - Shop 2/78 Merivale Street, Sth Brisbane When: From 10am Choose from 7 different workshops which include Fun with Mechanisms, Cool Creations, Robotics, Movie Making and more. Ages 4+. Details: $12 per workshop. Bookings essential on 3844 6337 or brisbanelec@bigpond.com. mooreed.com.au September 21, October 5 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month
STEAM RAILWAY SUNDAY
Where: 1994 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West When: 10am to 4pm Come and explore the Bayside area by train while relaxing and taking in some history. Details: brisbanebaysidesteam railway.com.au September 21
MONSTER MASQUERADE BALL Where: 10am to 12noon - Bowman Park, Bowman Parade, adjoining Ithaca Creek 2pm to 4pm - Oriel Park, Kitchener Road and Lancaster Roads, Ascot Come dressed in your finest monster gear and make a marvellous monster mask to scare all your friends. You will then be ready for the monsters ball! Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
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September 21
September 22 to 26
MAGIC SHOW
RAPCITY - BRISBANE FESTIVAL Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm When: 5pm to 9pm Featuring a Hip Hop Comp for groups of five or less performing routines for $1,500 in prizes. All ages event. Details: Free. brisbanefestival.com. au/whats-on/rapcity September 21, 28 & October 5
2014 BRISBANE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Where: September 21 - Bulimba Memorial Park, Bulimba September 28 - Einbunpin Lagoon Park, Sandgate October 5 - The Gasworks, Newstead When: 3pm Enjoy plays; music; food; film and kids’ events. Check out the website for the full program. Details: 4mbs.com.au/shakespearefestivals September 22
CREEK CREATURES Where: Old Inala Hall, Cnr Abelia and Rosemary Sts, Inala Dip-net for the creatures that live in Boss Creek, then create your own creek creature to take home using clay and natural materials. Ages 4 to 11 years. Details: Free. Bookings essential. Ph: 3403 8888. brisbane.qld.gov.au
Where: Westfield North Lakes When: 11:30am and 1pm daily Come along for a spectacular magic show! Kids will laugh along with the magician and watch amazed as he pulls his rabbit from a hat. Details: Free. westfield.com.au September 22 to 26
JUMPING CASTLE Where: Aspley Hypermarket When: 9am to 4pm Jump in the J-Jays Castle for only $2! Located outside the main entry. Details: $2. aspleyhypermarket.com.au September 22 to 27
JEWEL SPARKLES LALALOOPSY SHOW Where: Redbank Plaza When: Shows at 11am and 1pm. Meet and Greet at 12noon. This show will feature singing and dancing and promises to be as amazing as Jewel Sparkles sparkly clothes. Details: Free. redbankplaza.com.au September 22 to 27
LITTLE GREEN THUMBS Where: Calamvale Central, outside St George When: 10am til 2pm daily Come and plant your very own seedling to take home and start your own vege patch. Details: Free activity. No bookings required. calamvalecentral.com.au
September 22 to 27
FREE SANDWIZARD WORKSHOPS Where: Aspley Hypermarket When: 10am to 4pm, daily Create your very own masterpiece using coloured sand! You can also have your creative artwork laminated for a small cost. Details: Free. aspleyhypermarket.com.au September 22 & 29
LOOM BAND WORKSHOP Where: Westfield Strathpine When: 10am to 1pm Kids can make their very own loom band bracelet. Best of all, they can wear their creation home! Details: westfield.com.au September 22 to October 3
CONSTRUCTION SITE @ ORION
Where: Orion Springfield Central, 1 Main St, Springfield Central When: 9am to 3pm daily (incl. Sat & Sun); 9am to 7pm Thursdays Presented by Ipswich Art Gallery, children can construct a cubby, a castle or a skyscraper using foam blocks or work in a creative team to build a whole city! All ages welcome. Details: Free. No bookings required. ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au September 22 to October 3
FREE GIANT GAMES
Where: Westfield North Lakes When: 10am to 4pm, daily Kids can have fun in our Giant Games Zone as they challenge friends to a game of giant connect four or create a masterpiece with giant Lego. Details: Free. westfield.com.au
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September 23 to 25
September 23 to 27
Where: Fort Lytton When: 10am to 12:30pm Assist an archaeologist to unearth the secret of the fortifications before time runs out and the fort is lost again. Ages 6+. Details: $8.25. Bookings required on phone 3393 4647. nprsr.qld.gov.au
Where: Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, outside JB Hi-Fi When: 10:30am to 1:30pm Learn from the experts and try your luck building your own LEGO creation. Details: Free. Bookings essential on phone 3725 8888. mtommaneycentre.com.au
September 23 to 27
September 24
Where: Toombul - Centre Court When: 10am to 1pm, daily Come along to the Loom Band Workshop to make your own colourful accessories. All kids will receive their very own loom band pack to take home! Details: Free! toombulcentre.com.au
Where: New Farm Park, 1042 Brunswick St, New Farm When: 2pm to 4pm Enjoy a fun adaption of the Olympic Games with games like boffa hocket, earth ball relay, sock wrestling, tug of war, world surfing, sack and field relay race, egg and spoon race and more. Details: Free. Bookings required on phone 3822 1111 or 0403 221 676 brisbane.qld.gov.au
RAIDERS OF THE LOST FORT
September 23
BUGGING AROUND Where: Old Inala Hall, Cnr Abelia and Rosemary Sts, Inala When: 10am to 11:30am After reading a children’s book about leaf litter the real adventure begins outside to dig in the leaf litter to look for these amazing critters, finishing up with a simple craft activity. Details: Bookings essential 3403 8888. brisbane.qld.gov.au September 23
WONDERFUL WORMS Where: Old Inala Hall, Cnr Abelia and Rosemary Sts, Inala When: 12:30pm to 2pm Discover the wonderful world of worms, what they eat and how they live. Have fun building your own worm farm to take home and learn how to look after them. Ages 4 to 10 years. Details: Free. Bookings essential on 3403 8888. brisbane.qld.gov.au September 23
ADVENTURE WALK AND CLAY CREATIONS Where: D J Sherrington Park, Blunder Road, Inala When: 2:30pm to 4:30pm An adventure and discovery walk around the parklands will be the source of inspiration for using natural clay to create interpretations of the flora and fauna that inhabits the area. Ages 10 to 17 years. Details: Free, Bookings not required. bazilgrumble.com
LOOM BAND WORKSHOP
September 23 to 27
DIRTGIRLWORLD SHOW Where: Forest Lake Shopping Centre, Forest Lake When: Shows at 10am & 12noon, Meet & Greet at 11am Join Charlie Darling in her quest to find dirtgirl and see if she can conquer the challenges to be the most eco friendly person in the whole of the dirtgirlworld! Details: Free. forestlakeshoppingcentre.com.au
LEGO BRICK ZONE
MINI OLYMPICS
September 24 & October 1
CLAY ANIMATION
Where: Visible Ink, 5 Green Square Close, Fortitude Valley When: 2pm to 4:30pm Ever wondered how to create clay animation? Using the latest software you will make your own characters then learn how to bring them to life on the big screen. Ages 10 to 17 years. Details: Free. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
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September 24
September 24
BUSH DETECTIVES Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Phone for time, 1.5hrs Become a bush detective and search for clues left by native animals that live right on our doorstep. Ages 4 to 6 yrs. Details: Bookings required. Phone 3512 2300 between 9 am and 4 pm. September 24
FREE FAMILY FUN DAY Where: Kyabra Community Association, Kyabra Street, Runcorn When: 10am to 1pm As part of National Child Protection Week, Child Safety, Kyabra and NAPCAN are hosting an event for the whole family to enjoy. The celebration will include free activities and sausage sizzle. Details: Free. kyabra.org September 24
JUGGLE-A-RAMA (GOLD’N’KIDS) Where: The Lakes Parklands, Forest Lake When: 10am to 12noon Make your very own set of juggling balls that you can keep and then get active and learn the basics of this fun and highly entertaining skill! Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
RIBBON TWIRL ACTION (GOLD’N’KIDS) Where: Calamvale District Park, Formby Street, Calamvale When: 2pm to 4pm Use ribbon when working together to make your very own bright and colourful ribbon twirl. Then learn a range of exciting tricks and flourishes to get it twirling. Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au September 24 to 26
THE PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILITY OF DISAPPEARING Where: The Telstra Spiegeltent, Cultural Forecourt, South Bank When: 11am & 1pm Watch as Circa’s acrobats connect, fly through the air, balance precariously, hang on tight, flirt with gravity and leap like superheroes in the premiere of their newest familyfriendly creation. Details: Adult $35; Child $23. brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/ the-physical-impossibility-ofdisappearing
September 24 to 26
PIRATES WEEK
Where: Queensland Maritime Museum When: 9:45am to 2:30pm Each day commences with the 20-minute “Pirates Pantomime” show followed by 9 activities around the site and on board the HMAS Diamantina. The day will finish with a treasure hunt! Ages 5 to 11 years. Details: $ 21 per child and $18 for each additional family child. Excluding lunch: $ 18 per child and $15 for each additional family child. Adults are required to accompany 5 and 6 year olds These Adults have free entry. maritimemuseum.com.au September 24 to 27
MONKEY….JOURNEY TO THE WEST Where: Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre When: Various times, see website This highly visual and physical production combines comedy, music, song and spectacular martial arts. Details: Adult $40; Child $25 brisbanefestival.com.au September 25
LITTER IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Where: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre When: 9:30am to 11:30am Participate in a wetlands cleanup with staff to assist your local wetlands and finish the morning with a simple craft activity turning trash into treasure! Details: Free. Booking essential 3403 8888. brisbane.qld.gov.au
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September 25
WALKABOUT CREEK REPTILE SHOW AND SPOTLIGHT WALK
September 26
September 27
Where: Wynnum Wading Pool, 173 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum When: 2pm to 4pm Cooperative, non-competitive fun games and activities that can involve people of most ages and abilities. Ages 4+. Details: Free. Bookings required on phone 3822 1111 or 0403 221 676 brisbane.qld.gov.au
Where: C B Mott Park, 49 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park When: 2pm to 4pm Learn new and innovative folding techniques to make your own plane soar through the park flying higher and faster than ever before. Details: Free. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
LIFE GAMES ADVENTURE
Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Phone for time. See and learn more about some wonderful Australian species with a ranger followed by a spotlight walk on the Araucaria track. Ages 6 to 9 yrs. Details: Admission price to South East Queensland Wildlife Centre. Bookings required. Phone 3512 2300 between 9 am and 4 pm. September 26
JUNIOR RANGERS Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Phone for time. Experience what it is like to be a ranger! Learn how to protect native plants and animals with bush regeneration, games and a wildlife presentation. Ages 6 to 9 yrs. Details: Admission price to South East Queensland Wildlife Centre. Bookings required. Phone 3512 2300 between 9 am and 4 pm. September 26
KIDS ACTIVITY MORNING Where: Wynnum Manly Community Gardens, 38 Bethania St, Lota When: 9:30am to 11:30am Join a fun morning of activities in the community garden including planting seeds to take home and a sensory scavenger hunt. Ages 2 to 10 years. Details: Bookings required on 3904 8585. brisbane.qld.gov.au
September 27
CLAY CRITTER ADVENTURE WALK Where: Hamilton Recreation Reserve, 40 Remora Street, Hamilton When: 10am to 12noon An adventure and discovery walk around the park is the inspiration for using natural clay to create interpretations of the flora and fauna that inhabit the area. Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au September 27
THE LITTLE MERMAID - 25TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING Where: New Globe Theatre, 220 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley When: 2:30pm A mermaid princess makes a bargain with an unscrupulous seawitch in order to meet a human prince on land. Details: $10. thenewglobetheatre.com
FLYING ORIGAMI MARATHON
September 27
SUNSUPER RIVERFIRE Where: Vantage Points: South Bank, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Victoria Bridge, Captain Burke Park, Wilson’s Lookout, City Riverwalk (including Riverside Centre and Eagle Street Pier) When: Fireworks at 7pm. Australian Defence Force activities including Super Hornet and ADF helicopter displays late in the afternoon and evening. In an explosive Festival finale, Sunsuper Riverfire ignites the Brisbane City skyline for a spectacular fireworks display. Details: brisbanefestival.com.au/ whats-on/sunsuper-riverfire September 27
ICON KIDS - FAMILY, KIDS & BABIES EXPO Where: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield When: 10am to 3pm This expo will be a one-stop shop, whether searching for parenting tips, seeking information from government or local industry professionals or looking to see the latest products and fashion. Details: Free entry. iconcreativesummit.com
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September 27
September 28
September 29
Where: 61 Rosevale Road, Rosevale When: 10am to 3pm There will be loads of fun activities for all ages including face painting, farm rides, jumping castle, baby animals, novelty games, food and drink stalls, and health education stands. All funds raised will go directly to Melanoma Patients Australia and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. Details: Adults: $15; Family Pass $20. adayonthefarm.org
(Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers) Where: Upper Queens, Cnr Lindsay & Margaret Street, Toowoomba When: 9am to 12noon. Dirtgirl shows at 9:30am and 11:30am. Meet and Greet at 10:30am. Every conceivable kid-pleasing activity is on offer with baby animals to cuddle, face-painting, balloon animals, jumping castles and storytelling as well as LIVE dirtgirl shows and activity centre! Details: Free. tcof.com.au
Where: Westfield Strathpine When: 10am to 1pm Kids can learn all the traditional circus skills at these amazing circus workshops! Try hula hoops, juggling, diablo, plate spinning, mini stilts and the incredible miniature bike! Details: westfield.com.au
September 27
September 28 & October 26
A DAY ON THE FARM
DIRTGIRL AT KIDS DAY OUT
MONSTER JAM Where: QSAC, Kessels Road, Nathan When: Show Time: 7pm. Pit Party Time: 2pm to 6pm The most intense family entertainment on the planet, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam® monster trucks. Details: From Adult $40; Child $25 qsac.com.au September 27 & 28
BRISBANE CAKE EXPO Where: 86 Green Terrace, Windsor When: 9:30am to 4:30pm Whether you’re a kid that’s big or small, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained – jumping castles, face painting, photo booth, cupcake creating and lots more! Details: General admission $15; Children under 12 Free. cakeexpo.com.au
ENOGGERA RESERVOIR WALK
Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Phone for time, 1.5hrs Join a volunteer to discover the amazing history, plants and animals of the Enoggera Reservoir and surrounds. For families and children 9+ years. Details: Free. Bookings required. Phone 3512 2300 between 9 am and 4 pm. September 29
SCALY SNAKES Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Phone for time, 1.5hrs Join a ranger for fun activities and a guided walk through the wildlife centre. Discover fascinating snake facts and learn how to be ‘snake smart’. Details: Admission price to South East Queensland Wildlife Centre. Bookings required. Phone 3512 2300 between 9 am and 4 pm.
CIRCUS DIY WORKSHOPS
September 29 to October 3
FREE MINI JEEP RIDES
Where: Westfield North Lakes When: 10am to 2pm, daily Kids will love having a go on the race course driving their very own Mini Jeep. Please note some children may be too small to ride Mini Jeeps on their own. Details: Free. westfield.com.au September 29 to October 3
FLIPSIDE CIRCUS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Where: Flipside Circus Training Centre, 117 Mina Parade, Alderley Flipside Circus offers a variety of school holiday workshops for various age groups. Details: From $25. Ph: 3352 7233. Email: info@flipsidecircus.org.au. flipsidecircus.org.au September 29 to October 3
CREATE YOUR OWN DRIVERS LICENSE
Where: Westfield North Lakes When: 10am to 2pm, daily Kids can have their photo taken to then be transformed into their very own drivers license. Details: westfield.com.au
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September 29 to October 4
CREATE YOUR OWN T-SHIRT Where: Calamvale Central, outside St George Time: 10am, 11am and 12pm daily Wear your creativity with a FREE t-shirt decorating workshop. Plain white t-shirt provided. Details: Free. Bookings essential on phone 3711 2705. calamvalecentral.com.au September 29 to October 4
FREE DONUT DECORATING WORKSHOPS Where: Aspley Hypermarket When: 11am to 2pm, daily Decorate your own donut to enjoy. All workshops are provided by Donut King. Details: No bookings required aspleyhypermarket.com.au September 30
HOLDING THE FORT Where: Fort Lytton National Park When: 10am to 12:30pm A hands-on activity-based program run by professional actors, using drama to engage children in real learning and great fun. Details: $8.25 per child. Bookings required on phone 3393 4647. nprsr.qld.gov.au September 30
INVADER RANGERS Where: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Road, McDowall When: 9:30am to 11am Identify the difference between native and invasive species of plants, animals and insects, and learn about the impact that they have on the local environment. Ages 7 to 13 years.
Details: Free. Bookings essential on phone 3403 8888. brisbane.qld.gov.au September 30 to October 4
AERIAL CIRCUS SPECTACULAR
Where: Toombul, Centre Court When: Shows at 11am and 1pm, daily Roll Up! Roll Up! See awe-inspiring aerial feats on the trapeze and laugh out loud with Wally the Clown. Not to be missed fun for the whole family! Details: Free! toombulcentre.com.au September 30 to October 4
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS ACTIVITY CENTRE Where: Forest Lake Shopping Centre When: 10am to 1pm, daily Children can experience an interactive prehistoric land and embark on a fossil-finding adventure. Details: forestlakeshopping centre.com.au October 1
CLAY ANIMATION (CHILL OUT) Where: Visible Ink - 5 Green Square Close, Fortitude Valley When: 2pm to 4.30pm Using the latest software you will make your own characters with the Bazil Grumble team then learn how to bring them to life on the big screen. Ages 10 to 17 years. Details: Free. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
October 2
PERCUSSIMO: HIT, PLAY, LOVE Where: Brisbane Powerhouse When: 8pm to 9:10pm From Mozart to Michael Jackson, bins to pots and pans, Percussimo infuses fun spins and twists into arrangements and works that are uniquely their own. Details: All tickets $39. A $6 transaction fee applies to all bookings. brisbanepowerhouse.org October 2
POTTERY WHEEL FUNSHOP Where: St John’s Anglican College, Alpine Place, Forest Lake When: 10am to 12noon, 1:30pm to 3:30pm Throw yourself into the fun and engaging world of pottery. Experienced artists will guide you through the techniques of pottery wheel throwing and hand sculpting. Ages 10 to 17 years. Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au October 3
HULA HOOP ACTION (GOLD’N’KIDS) Where: Les Atkinson Park, Beenleigh Road, Sunnybank When: 10am to 12noon Work together to make a hula hoop that is decorated to make it look bright and colourful. Then get active learning all about how to use the body to bring the hula hoop to life! Details: $5 per participant. Bookings essential. bazilgrumble.com.au
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October 4
October 12
Where: Little Bayside Park, 42 Fairlead Crescent, Manly When: 6pm to 8:30pm A free community event, Movies in the Park are screened on the first Saturday of the month. Details: Free. brisbane.qld.gov.au
Where: Carindale Recreation Reserve, Cadogan Street and Bedivere Street, Carindale - 9am - 2pm Come and visit Kids in the City at the Fair! Watch the Peppa Pig Show, see Dirtgirl, enjoy all the great family activities. Sustainability Displays, Entertainment, activities, Markets. Details: citysmart.com.au/ greenheartfair
MOVIES IN THE PARK
THE GREEN HEART FAIR
October 4 & 5
ROBOWARS
Where: Ipswich Art Gallery When: 10:30am to 4:30pm both days See some of the country’s top combat robots do battle. Details: Free. ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au October 5
CANNON FIRING Where: Fort Lytton National Park When: Firings at 11am, 1pm & 2pm. Hear the big guns roar as the historic 64 pounder and 6 pounder cannons are fired. Details: Free. nprsr.qld.gov.au October 5
STEAM TRAIN SUNDAY Where: Departs and returns back at Roma Street station. When: 10:15am & 11:40am (times are subject to change) Travel through Brisbane on an historic steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era. Details: Adult $22; Child $13; Family $65. theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
SHOW TIME! September 20, 24, 27, October 1 & 4
THE TREASURE TRAVELLER Front Row Theatre frontrow.org.au September 20 to October 6
THE ROCKING TEDDY SHOW Studio Theatre & Cafe studiotheatre.com.au September 23 to November 8
THE AMAZING MAURICE AND HIS EDUCATED RODENTS
Brisbane Arts Theatre artstheatre.com.au/children-2014
OUTDOOR CINEMAS BEN & JERRY’S OPEN AIR CINEMA IS BACK IN TIME FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! October 1 - Labyrinth (G) October 3 - The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) October 4 - How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Details: Online: Adult: $17, Concession: $13 / At the gate: Adult: $22, Concession: $18 openaircinemas.com.au/brisbane/ home Every Saturday
TIVOLI DRIVE-IN THEATRE Where: 50 Coal Road, Chuwar When: Gates open at 4pm with market stalls and community fun. First movie screens at 7pm from October through to March and at 6.30pm from April through to September. Dress the kids in their pyjamas and enjoy a night under the stars watching the latest blockbusters. Details: Admission to the Drive In is $10 per car. tivolidrivein.com.au/Drive-In
September 26 to 28
THE SNOW QUEEN Conservatorium Theatre, Griffith University, South Bank, Brisbane qtix.com.au September 27 to January 25, 2015
THE LION KING Lyric Theatre, QPAC qpac.com.au
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BRISBANE H O L I DAY GUIDE
MARKETS September 20
THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKET - IPSWICH Where: The Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba When: 8am to 2pm Excellence in Making-BakingGrowing. Up to 70 stallholders - why not jump on the Swanbank Steam Train after some lunch and a spot of handmade shopping. Details: Free entry. Free parking. thehandmadeexpo.com.au September 20
BRISSTYLE INDIE MARKET Where: Ground Floor, Brisbane City Hall, Ann St When: 9am to 3pm Support local indie artisans and shop ethically at Brisbane’s most gorgeous destination for everything handmade. Details: brisstyle.com.au
September 21
Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: River Park Place, Col Gardner Drive, Morningside When: 9am to 1pm This ‘Family Boutique’ market provides beautiful high quality, unique products and services which are not mass produced or easily found in shops. Details: themummytreemarkets. com.au
Where: Chinatown Mall and Brunswick Street Mall, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley When: 8am to 4pm Showcasing various stalls selling vintage items, fashion, bric-a-brac, natural organic produce, and an eclectic range of arts and crafts. Details: Free. Ph: 3403 3740.
October 5
THE COLLECTIVE MARKETS (SOUTH BANK MARKETS)
THE MUMMY TREE MARKETS
THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKET - MORAYFIELD Where: Leisure Centre, Morayfield Road (behind Bunnings) When: 9am to 2pm A wonderful indoor market with up to 100 stallholders selling everything handmade, handbaked and handgrown. A great family day out with something for everyone. Details: Free entry and parking. thehandmadeexpo.com.au
VALLEY MARKETS
Every weekend
Where: South Bank Plaza, Stanley Street, South Brisbane When: Saturdays from 10am to 9pm, Sundays from 9am to 4pm The new Collective Markets includes arts and crafts, homewares, object design, photography, furniture, food, fashion, jewellery, vintage and preloved clothing, unique wares and accessories. Details: southbankmarket.com.au
LIBRARY EVENTS Find details of FREE events like storytelling, baby rhyme time, art and craft, and free movie screenings at your local library by visiting: www. brisbane.qld.gov.au
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follow the maze to the flower
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Missing Letters FL_WER
HA_PY
SUNS_INE
HOLI_AY
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COLOUR IN THE SQUARES WITH THE CORRESPONDING COLOUR TO REVEAL THE PICTURE! Black: 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 33, 38, 40, 41, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 69, 72, 74, 77, 79, 82, 89, 92, 93, 94, 97, 98, 99 Orange: 12, 13, 18, 19, 23, 24, 27, 28, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 49, 63, 64, 67, 68, 73, 78, 83, 84, 87, 88 Brown: 25, 26, 35, 36, 45, 46, 55, 56, 65, 66, 75, 76, 85, 86
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SPRING Jokes
Q. What season is it when you are on a trampoline? A. Spring-time! Q. What flowers grow on faces? A. Tulips (Two-lips)! Q. Why is the letter A like a flower? A. A bee (B) comes after it!
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