School Holiday Guide Winter 2024: Gold Coast

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE

School’s out for WINTER!

The bell has almost rung for Term 2, and the winter school holidays are just around the corner! Are you scrambling to find ways to keep the kids entertained? Relax, we’ve got you covered!

Our jam-packed Winter Holiday Guide is your one-stop shop for fun activities across southeast Queensland. It’s the biggest and best guide you’ll find, featuring school holiday camps, kids shows, and exciting adventures to keep those little ones busy throughout the break. As there is sooooo much going on, our Winter Holiday Guide is conveniently divided into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

This is your GOLD COAST edition!

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Gold Coast Winter School Activities

STEM SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

SKILL SAMURAI ASHMORE

24 JUNE - 5 JULY

Designed for curious young minds, this program covers all areas of STEM, offering a unique opportunity for kids to explore science, technology, engineering in a fun and engaging environment. With small class sizes, each child receives personalised attention from expert educators.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Saturday 22 June to Sunday 7 July

GYM SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS

MY FIRST GYM, ROBINA 25 JUNE - 4 JULY, 9 AM - 3 PM

Gold Coast Winter School Activities

BIGSTAR CIRCUS FAMILY CABARET

BIGSTAR CIRCUS SCHOOL, MOLENDINAR 22 JUNE, 2024

Prepare to be amazed as BigStar Circus Family Cabaret brings you one day of non-stop excitement and wonder! From the mesmerising Bubble Show to the hilarious Mr. Kabooddle Circus Show, enchanting Family Cabaret, there’s something for everyone in the holidays to enjoy! CLICK FOR MORE

ARTCATION

HOTA, SURFERS PARAADISE

26 JUNE - 3 JULY

Get ready for an awesome artcation these school holidays at HOTA – a six-day blast into the world of art and culture! Whether you’re dropping in for a day or sticking around for the whole week, this is the ultimate vacation care with an artsy twist. Suitable for kids aged 8-12. CLICK FOR MORE

Gold Coast Winter School Activities

BIGSTAR CIRCUS WORKSHOP

BIGSTAR CIRCUS, MOLENDINAR

24 - 28 JUNE 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join BigStar Circus for an unforgettable experience at their Circus School Holiday Workshop, where both kids and adults can immerse themselves in the world of awe-inspiring aerial acrobatics, bungee fitness, and the thrill of mastering exciting new circus skills. CLICK FOR MORE

EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFARI

QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK, COOLANGATTA, 29 JUNE, 2024

Meet the hard-working heroes from the emergency services dedicated to keeping the community safe. Get up close with the emergency services vehicles and learn what to do when faced with severe weather and disasters. Includes interactive children’s activities, giveaways, food trucks and more. CLICK FOR MORE

WELCOME TO PARAD-ICE

PARADISE RESORT, SURFERS PARADISE

29 JUNE, 7 PM - 8 PM, 2024

Get ready to be thrilled as Paradise Resort proudly presents a first-of-its-kind ice-skating show: Welcome to Parad-Ice. Be mesmerised by a spectacular performance showcasing a perfect blend of fierce skating, breathtaking acrobatics, hypnotic spins and delightful clown antics. CLICK FOR MORE

LITTLE BUILDERS: LOOSE PARTS PROGRAM

BROADWATER PARKLANDS, 29 JUNE, 10 AM - 2 PM

A hands-on program to introduce children to simple woodworking skills and tool safety. Children will take home their very own creation. Choose from a toolbox or a marble maze. Suitable for ages 4 to 12 years. CLICK FOR MORE

Gold Coast Winter School Activities

SNOW4KIDS

WESTFIELD NORTH LAKES

1 JUNE - 28 JULY, 2024

Brisbane’s coolest family event is back with an avalanche of frosty fun. Experience the thrill of real snow while building snowmen, throwing snowballs, playing in the snow and indulging in some winter treats. Every Saturday and Sunday in June/July and daily during the school holidays. CLICK FOR MORE

BIG CITY LIGHTS FESTIVAL

SOUTHPORT,

21 JUNE - 7 JULY (WEEKENDS ONLY) 2024

Big City Lights is a new festival of urban and digital design, digital culture, music and light taking place in the heart of Southport CBD. The cutting-edge selfguided program will feature immersive audio-visual experiences, large-scale digital works, 3D-mapping and unexpected projection sites. CLICK FOR MORE

Gold Coast Winter School Activities

CIRCUS SCHOOL AT ARTVO

ROBINA TOWN CENTRE

25 JUNE, 2024

Enjoy school holiday fun at ArtVo Robina Town Centre, with Circus School! Juggling, twirling, ball and balance skills, plus includes entry into ArtVo’s 3D Immersive Gallery, to stay on and enjoy all the fun! Including ArtVo Glow Room Dance party. Perfect for kids 5-12 years. CLICK FOR MORE

WILDLIFE RANGERS WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

BROADWATER PARKLANDS, 26 JUNE, 2024

This free, fun and interactive encounter is dedicated to educating both children and adults on the importance of conservation and protecting our amazing native animals and their habitats. Pat the smooth scales of a slithering snake, meet some unique, beautiful and interesting animals. CLICK FOR MORE

Gold Coast Winter School Activities

NATURALLYGC KIDS

VARIOUS LOCATIONS | 22 - 29 JUNE, 2024

Switch screen time for green time and get kids into nature these school holidays with the City of Gold Coast’s Naturally GC Kids School Holiday Program. Events include: Wildlife Encounters, Creepy Crawlies, Bugs Gone Wild, Kids Jarjums- Boomerangs and Rock Art, Waterbugs, Life of the Marine Turtle and more. CLICK FOR MORE

HOUSE DOWN UNDER

PACIFIC FAIR, BROADBEACH

22 JUNE - 17 JULY, 2024

Stepping inside the topsy-turvy house, guests will feel on top of the world, walking (or dancing) on the ceilings, visiting a bathroom with an upside down toilet, exploring the inverted kids room, home office, entry way, lounge room, bedroom, kitchen area and more –all of which are upside down! CLICK FOR MORE

WEEKEND BUFFET BREAKFAST

SOUTHPORT SHARKS

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Head to Sharks for a mouth-watering buffet breakfast, available Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 am to 10:00 am. Plus, on Saturdays, with the Kids Eat Free promotion, one child aged 12 and under eats free from the buffet for every full-priced adult buffet purchased. CLICK FOR MORE

GLOW ROOM DANCE PARTY

ARTVO ROBINA TOWN CENTRE, 22 JUNE - 7 JULY, 2024

ArtVo’s 3D Glow Room will be transformed into a grooving dance floor! Come dressed as your favourite character for your chance to win a best dressed prize! Entry includes glow wrist band and entry to ArtVo’s 3D Immersive Gallery, to enjoy all the fun! CLICK FOR MORE

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Kids’ workshops

‘Come & try’ sports

STEAM activities

Early learning

Private and state schools

Tutoring and learning support

Sensory room

Mobile planetarium Food trucks

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