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School’s out for SUMMER!
Here it is, the big one—the school holiday where everything happens. Christmas, New Year, summer, plus the end of a school year and the start of a new one. And of course, we still need to work and get s#1t done through all of that. Worried how you’ll juggle it all? Don’t fret. We’ve got you covered! Our jampacked Summer School Holiday Guide is your one-stop shop for summer school activities across southeast Queensland—that’s Brisbane, Sunshine Coast AND Gold Coast. Featuring school holiday camps, kids shows, and exciting adventures to keep those little ones busy throughout the break. As there is so much going on, our Summer Holiday Guide is conveniently divided into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast. This is your BRISBANE edition! Enjoy! Simply click covers below to view the other regions.
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Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
CIRCUS FUN HOUSE
CHRISTMAS EDITION
PINK FLAMINGO | 23 NOV - 21 DEC 2024
Pink Flamingo Brisbane is turning their superpopular, family-friendly show Circus Fun House into a Christmas extravaganza! Expect dazzling costumes, mind-blowing circus acts, daring aerial performances, and acrobatics fused with Christmas tunes, cheeky elves and festive themes. CLICK FOR MORE >>
FREE SANTA PHOTOS
BROWNS HOMEMAKER
30 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER 2024
Join Browns Plains Homemaker as they welcome in the festive season! Visit Santa and receive a FREE professional photo and a digital copy emailed to your inbox while you wait. There will be free Gingerbread Decorating, facepainting and cool down with free snow cones for the whole family. CLICK FOR MORE >>
GAME ON! SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPORTS CLINICS
MARIST COLLEGE, ASHGROVE
9 DEC, 2024 - 17 JAN, 2025
Game On! is an exciting and inclusive school holiday sports program designed to make fitness fun through engaging games and friendly coaching. T ailored for boys and girls aged 6-12, it’s a great way to be active these school holidays. CLICK FOR MORE >>
CIRCUS & ACRO SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY
PROGRAMS
INFINITY CIRCUS & ACRO
16 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Super fun school holiday programs for children aged 5 years and up. From full-day camps to 1-hour workshops, kids can do a large range of activities such as acro, aerial, circus and more!
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Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
ASIA PACIFIC TRIENNIAL KIDS
QAGOMA, SOUTH BRISBANE
30 NOVEMBER 2024 - APRIL 27 2025
QAGOMA has your summer sorted, and it’s all about art. The Children’s Art Centre at GOMA is full to the brim with 7 exciting and interactive exhibitions just for kids and families. Explore making and multimedia interactives, drawing and video artworks from artists across the Asia Pacific region. CLICK FOR MORE >>
ST NICHOLAS PRECINCT
PRECINCT TRANSFORMS FOR CHRISTMAS 13 - 22 DECEMBER 2024
A FREE event where the urban heart of Ipswich transforms into an experiential atmosphere of lights, colour and magical moments. Each night offers live entertainment, photo opportunities and market stalls to enjoy. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER VACATION CARE
AELC, MARSDEN & HERITAGE PARK
2 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Get ready for an action-packed Summer Vacation Care at Australian Early Learning Colleges by Adam & Noah – open to all kids from the area, with schedules for both private and public school holidays! Enjoy excursions every day with the best school holiday program in town! CLICK FOR MORE >>
BLUEY’S WORLD
NORTHSHORE HAMILTON
UNTIL 14 SEPTEMBER 2025
Bluey’s World is a one-of-a-kind guided immersive experience, that takes you into the Heeler family’s iconic Queenslander home – for real life! Immerse yourself in the hilarious world of Bluey, where things don’t always go to plan, but with a little teamwork and a lot of games, every day is fun. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
WILDLINGS FOREST SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
16 DECEMBER, 2024 - 24 JANUARY, 2025
In these immersive, hands-on sessions, children play freely, surrounded by the beauty of nature. From designing rafts and floating them in creeks to working together on bushcraft projects, kids build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SANTA’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY
SHINGLE INN CITY HALL
19 DECEMBER, 9.30 AM
Jingle all the way to Santa’s Family Christmas Party, hosted by Shingle Inn City Hall! Dress in your Christmas finest and indulge in a delightful High Tea experience, filled with scrumptious treats and warm beverages. Let your creative spirit shine as you paint your own Gingerbread Village! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS
MYFIRSTGYM HAWTHORNE
16 DECEMBER 2024 - 20 JANUARY 2025
MyFirstGym School Holiday Camps are a great way to keep active and entertained these holidays. All of their camps are jam packed with activities your child is bound to enjoy! All camps run from 9am to 3pm, making it the perfect full day out!
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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: THE BUBBLE TOUR
THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM |
27 DECEMBER 2024 - 26 JANUARY 2025
Journey through a magical bubble wonderland with Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends for a day packed with activities, live performances, and fun! Recommended for all families with children 0-5 years. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
LITTLE LIFESAVERS
19 LOCATIONS ACROSS SE QLD
5 DECEMBER 2024 - 25 JANUARY 2025
Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Little Lifesavers is a fun introduction to surf lifesaving for kids. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of water activities, beach games and rescue techniques in flat water, giving them the confidence to take their skills to the beach. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS
GOLF CENTRAL BNE
18 DECEMBER 2024 - 6 JANUARY 2025
Junior School Holiday Golf Clinics at Golf Central Brisbane Airport – Ready, Set, Swing! Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids active and entertained these holidays? Golf Central’s Junior Golf Clinics are back and better than ever, with options for juniors of all skill levels. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
BOUNCE AFTER DARK END-OF-TERM PARTY
BOUNCE MORAYFIELD, MACGREGOR, TINGALPA | 6 DECEMBER 2024, 6 - 9 PM
Don’t miss the best end-of-term celebration, After Dark on Friday 6 December! From 6 - 9 pm the lights go down and the DJ tunes fill the venue, making it an awesome atmosphere for you and your mates to celebrate the end of term. CLICK FOR MORE >>
A SLEIGH-LOAD OF FESTIVE FUN AT RPAC
REDLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, 30 NOVEMBER - 21 DECEMBER 2024
Redland Performing Arts Centre has a sleigh-load of festive fun to get the whole family into the holiday spirit.With fabulous shows, free drop-in theatre, and a dazzling light and sound display, there’s something for everyone! CLICK FOR MORE >>
GO TO TOWN THIS CHRISTMAS
UPTOWN BRISBANE
15 NOVEMBER 2024 - 5 JANUARY 2025
Uptown Brisbane is bringing all the holiday magic and wonder back to the Queen Street Mall and Brisbane City this November and December, decking the retail and food halls piece by piece into a Christmas destination filled with a brick-load of festive family fun. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
13 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Join the State Library of Queensland for some fun events, exhibitions, workshops, and talks these school holidays. Events include: Make a Poppy Pin Wheel, Scavenger Hunt, Transforming E-waste Workshops, and e-Galaxy Immersive Installation. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
GO WILD AT JUNGLE ADVENTURE PLAY
TINGALPA & NORTH LAKES
13 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Queensland’s largest indoor play centre, Jungle Adventure Play, offers an array of attractions that cater to all ages, including interactive climbing walls, a high ropes course, ninja courses for both juniors and adults and indoor playgrounds. CLICK FOR MORE >>
AQUATIC HOLIDAY FUN CHERMSIDE AQUATIC CENTRE
DAILY THROUGH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Get ready for some splash-tastic fun at Chermside Aquatic Centre’s Waterpark during the summer school holiday! Home to Brisbane’s largest waterpark, featuring more than 200m of twisty water slides, shotguns attractions and a splash lagoon, it’s a great place to cool off this summer. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Art that makes you smile
Must-do events in SUNSHINE COAST
CHRISTMAS AT THE GINGER FACTORY
THE GINGER FACTORY, YANDINA
9 - 24 DECEMBER
Santa will be in the Creative Hub every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, spreading holiday cheer. BYO camera for a free photo! Plus enter their Christmas competition for a chance to win a fantastic bike! CLICK FOR MORE >>
TUNNEL RIDGE RANCH CAMPS
TUNNEL RIDGE RANCH, LANDSBOROUGH
3 X 5 DAY CAMPS IN DEC & JAN
Parents, are you ready to give your kids the ultimate holiday experience? Tunnel Ridge Ranch Camps are packed with fun, faith, and new friendships that will make this holiday season one to remember! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN SUMMER OF SHARKS
EUMUNDI SQUARE | 27 DECEMBER 202424 JANUARY 2025
Join Eumundi Square for some free workshops these school holidays. There will be an amazing Christmas Decoration Workshop where you can create your very own Christmas Tree decoration and beautiful Flower Crown Workshops where you can create beautiful fresh flower crowns. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST
26 DECEMBER 2024 - 26 JANUARY 2025
Sink your teeth into Summer of Sharks at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. This is a unique opportunity for guests to learn and be inspired by these incredible ocean creatures, highlighting the crucial role sharks play in maintaining ocean health. A Jaw’some adventure awaits! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Must-do events in GOLD COAST
ANNA CAREY’S MAGIC + MEMORY: MAKE ME A HOME
HOTA | UNTIL 27 APRIL 2025
Gold Coast artist Anna Carey creates miniature models of houses and the rooms inside them. Her work has been spectacularly brought to life in an oversized model created for play and daydreams. What is real? Where could you use your imagination? CLICK FOR MORE >>
FUTURE PLAYGROUND EXPERIENCE
IMAGINATOR, SURFERS PARADISE
14 DECEMBER 2024 - 27 JANUARY 2025
IMAGINATOR is a pioneering immersive experience where imagination and technology collide. Immerse yourself in shimmering light and sound sculptures, dive off a four-metre ledge into the unknown, or engage in a conversation with the most advanced A.I. on the planet. CLICK FOR MORE >>
MAGIC BY MOONLIGHT
BROADWATER PARKLANDS
27 DECEMBER 2024 - 26 JANUARY 2025
Discover the magix this summer when Broadwater Parklands will be transformed into a magical realm of 3D lights and wonder with Magic by Moonlight—an incredible installation of more than 400 captivating lights featuring more than 30,000 lightbulbs. CLICK FOR MORE >>
PLATINUM TENNIS SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FUN CAMP
PLATINUM TENNIS, NERANG
16 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
This exciting camp is designed for kids of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, ages 4 to 16. Whether your child is looking to improve their game or simply enjoy outdoor activity, this camp offers something for everyone. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Self contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Villas, Cabins, Terraces or Bungalows
A range of caravan and camping sites
Monster Waterpark
Heated Pool with wading pool, and Spa
Eco Friendly Playground
Nibbles Café and Nibbles Terrace (Dog friendly)
Full size basketball court
Plenty of indoors and outdoors activities to keep the kids entertained.
Saltwater creek for fishing
