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 SUNSHINE COAST edition! Enjoy! Simply click covers below to view the other regions.
Summer school holiday activities for kids in
BRISBANE
Spring school holiday activities for kids on the
GOLD COAST
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Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
UNICORN RIDES IN THE WHISPERING GARDENS
UNICORN WHISPERS, MOOLOOHAH VALLEY | 14 DEC, 2024 - 31 MAR 2025
Take a unicorn ride through the Whispering Gardens at Unicorn Whispers. Explore the enchantment of the gardens, discover the fairies and garden folk that live within. Bring a snack to join the Teddy Bears Picnic and Unicorn Tea Party. CLICK FOR MORE >>
OPERATION OUCH LIVE!
THE EVENTS CENTRE, CALOUNDRA
9 JANUARY, 2025
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show! Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic “Quest for the Jurassic Fart!”. Join the twins on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history – the Jurassic Fart!! CLICK FOR MORE >>
FREE SANTA PHOTOS
MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER
HO HO HO, ‘Tis the season for Santa photos and this year Maroochydore Homemaker has an extra special offer for you! Once your photo is taken receive a FREE 5×7 print and, while you wait, Santa’s helpers will email a digital copy to your inbox. Plus, everyone that gets their photo taken with Santa will receive a FREE Ben & Jerry’s ice cream! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY UNLIMITED SESSIONS
LASERZONE SUNSHINE
COAST
14 DECEMBER 2024 - 27 JANUARY 2025
Laserzone Sunshine Coast is fun for the whole family. Blast away in the multi-level Laser Tag arena and play in the exciting prize and video arcade. Gather the tribe and come experience why Laserzone are the Laser Tag experts! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
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!
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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 >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ADVENTURES
RED LOCK ESCAPE ROOMS, SUNSHINE PLAZA | DAILY
This award-winning escape room centre is your ultimate destination for a fun and immersive adventure game. With 6 epic escape rooms to choose from plus their newest room, Lost in Wonderland, opening in December, there is an escape room adventure for everyone! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY INDOOR PLAY
RUSH ADVENTURELAND, MAROOCHYDORE | DAILY
Are you looking for things to do with the kids in the school holidays? Take the family on an adventure to Rush Adventureland, indoors and in air-conditioned comfort! With unlimited play time on all fun passes kids will be running, climbing and sliding their way around the multi-level indoor playground. CLICK FOR MORE >>
LIBRARY EXPLORERS CLUB
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES
1 DECEMBER 2024 - 31 JANUARY 2025
Join the Library Explorers Club for a summer of adventure! From 1 December to 31 January, kids can complete weekly challenges for a chance to win a $100 book voucher. Can’t visit the library each week? Easy peasy. You can join in online! CLICK FOR MORE >>
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 >>
Sunshine Coast 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 >>
KID’S CLUB & VACATION CARE
AUSFUNK, KULUIN
16 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Looking for fun activities for the kids these holidays? Ausfunk Kid’s Club has got you covered! Enjoy craft, games, a jumping castle, trampolining, tumbling, and make new friends! Plus, each day has a FOOD theme. Come and check out their new studio at Fishermans Road, Kuluin! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
WILDLIFE AND ART WORKSHOPS
HAPPY LITTLE TURTLE HQ, CALOUNDRA
2 - 20 DECEMBER 2024
Ignite a passion for nature in your little ones with these fun, science-based workshops for all ages— perfect for budding artists, animal lovers, or those just looking for a fun way to celebrate the holidays. Plus, you can drop the kids and squeeze in some Christmas shopping! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER OF SHARKS
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 >>
JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
PELICAN WATERS SHOPPING VILLAGE
6 - 17 JANUARY 2025
Visit Pelican Waters Shopping Village in January for school holiday fun with an Ocean Life Marine Animal Display! Ocean Life will be bringing in a selection of gorgeous sea creatures for everyone to see. See website for times and dates. CLICK FOR MORE >>
TENNIS & SLIP N SLIDE CAMPS
ANDREW KRATZMANN TENNIS ACADEMY 9 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Get set for tennis themed activities, playing experiences, access to competitions, giveaways and loads of FUN! Andrew Kratzmann Tennis Academy’s tennis camps are a fun and safe way for kids to improve their tennis skills and make friends during the school break. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
BUNDLES OF FUN AT STRIKE, HOLEY MOLEY AND ARCHIE BROTHERS
BIG TOP MAROOCHYDORE | DAILY
Day 2 and kids already driving you up the wall? Drive them to Strike Bowling, Holey Moley and Archie Brothers instead! Things are even easier this summer (for your sanity & your bank account), with the FUN BUNDLE. Available all day, every day! Use code FUNBUNDLE at checkout. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY BABY ANIMALS
NOOSA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
8 - 16 JANUARY, 2025
Visit Noosa Fair Shopping Centre in January 2025 to meet their animals! Be entertained by the Snake Boss Show in the first week. The following week meet the cute and cuddly Baby Animals. Take a selfie with your favourite animal and upload it to the centre’s page for a chance to win a prize! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACRO CAMP
JUST ACROBATICS, WARANA
17 DECEMBER 2024 - 23 JANUARY 2025
Just Acrobatics Holiday Camp is the perfect way for kids aged 5-11 to spend their break. Whether your child is an aspiring acrobat or just loves to stay active, they will enjoy a fully supervised day of acrobatics, aerials, circus games, arts and crafts, and so much more! CLICK FOR MORE >>
A WONDER FULL CHRISTMAS AT KAWANA
KAWANA SHOPPINGWORLD
26 DECEMBER 2024 - 26 JANUARY 2025
Kawana Shoppingworld is transforming into a Christmas wonderland with a sleigh-load of fun activities for kids, including Santa photos, charity wrapping, and extended shopping hours. CLICK FOR MORE >>
JUNIOR THEATRE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
LITTLE SEED THEATRE COMPANY
WEEKLY THROUGH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
A week-long workshop creating a production and focusing on the skills of Acting, Singing & Dance! The week will focus on building skills, stage confidence and preparing an end of week showcase production. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
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 >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SUMMER
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH NOOSA COUNCIL
NOOSA LIBRARIES | NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE | NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE
14 DECEMBER 2024 - 25 JANUARY 2025
Noosa Council’s venues offer a range of fun activities to keep your children entertained over the school holidays, from storytelling to crafty workshops, indoor and outdoor sporty fun. CLICK FOR MORE >>
IMPRESSIONS CHOICE SUPPORT SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
16 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Impressions Choice Support is an experienced Disability Support Service catering for children aged 7 – 17 years. Parents can have a break whilst kids create multiple opportunities of fun and friendship, while being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment with trained support workers. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
NINJA JUNGLE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
NINJA JUNGLE, FOREST GLEN
18 DECEMBER 2024 - 22 JANUARY 2025
Ninja Jungle is a playground for all ages, where fitness and fun go hand-in-hand! One of the biggest ninjastyle gyms in Queensland, their unique obstacle courses have been professionally designed and engineered to accommodate warriors of all fitness abilities CLICK FOR MORE >>
TEACHER PRESENT MAKING WORKSHOP
GLITTER & GLOOP, BUDERIM
1 DECEMBER 2024, 9.30 - 10.30 AM
Show your teachers some love! Drop in and craft candles, keyrings, soaps, and more for your wonderful teacher at this fun Glitter & Goop workshop. Perfect for personalised, meaningful presents! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SORELLE STUDIOS CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS
SORELLE STUDIOS, MALENY
17 - 18 DECEMBER 2024
These fun-filled days are perfect for children who love getting creative and celebrating the magic of the season. Each workshop is designed to spark joy and imagination with dance, arts and crafts, singing, and holiday-themed activities. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HOLIDAY CIRCUS WORKSHOPS & AERIAL INTENSIVES
AERIALCATZ MAROOCHYDORE
16 DECEMBER 2024 - 24 JANUARY 2025
Looking for an unforgettable school holiday activity? Join AerialCatz for full-day circus workshops, designed for all ages and skill levels! Running from 9 am to 4 pm, these workshops are packed with fun, creativity, and learning. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SANTA’S CHRISTMAS SHACK
CALOUNDRA SHOPPING CENTRE
14 - 20 DECEMBER 2024, 10AM - 2PM
Calling all little Elves! Let your imagination run wild by creating your very own Christmas door hanger at Caloundra Shopping Centre! Get ready for Santa’s arrival with a unique and festive hanger to welcome him to your home. Join in on some crafty Christmas fun, no bookings necessary. CLICK FOR MORE >>
ADVENTURE SLIDES & SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FUN
NAMBOUR AQUATIC CENTRE
DAILY THROUGH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Get ready for some splash-tastic fun at Nambour Aquatic Centre’s Adventure Slides! The colourful slides measuring 60m and 67m and cost $6.50 per person. Participants must be at least 6 years old and taller than 120cm to ride. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ICE SKATING MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS
CALOUNDRA ROLLERDROME
DAILY (CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)
Stay out of the heat and head to Caloundra Rollerdrome these school holidays as it converts to Ice Skating over the summer. There will be Santa visits and photos before every session leading up to Christmas. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH THEATRE, NOOSAVILLE | 17 - 19 JANUARY 2025
A whirlwind of holiday fun for those who love to sing, dance and act – join SCYT as they rehearse and stage a musical, all in 48 hours! Summer Camp participants will sign up without knowing what the show is, and will find out the musical only 48 hours before our audience arrives! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Must-do events in BRISBANE
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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