SUMMER EDITION
WELCOME TO YOUR ACTION PACKED GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. With so many low-cost and no-cost activities on offer, Townsville’s youth won’t have a moment to spare. This program can also be found online at townsville.qld.gov.au/schoolholidayguide Townsville City Council has endeavoured to include a number of activities during the school holidays that assist in the inclusion of children with disabilities or additional needs, young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. These activities aim to remove barriers and provide social opportunities for all children, with the purpose of building capacity and inclusion within the Townsville community. All events are drug and alcohol free. Activities are FREE unless otherwise specified. All event information has been provided by event/activity providers and Townsville City Council is not responsible for any error in the information received from those providers. Early Childhood (0-5yrs)
Primary School (5-12yrs)
Youth (12-18yrs)
All ages
IN THIS GUIDE MINI GOLF & JUMPING CASTLE PLAY
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Presented By Townsville Mini Golf
ROLLER SKATING
INFLATABLE KINGDOM
SCIENCENTRE 5
Presented By Sk8way Townsville
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Presented by North Townsville Community Hub Inc.
TENNIS HOLIDAY CLINIC
Presented By Museum of Tropical Queensland
STABLE ON THE STRAND
TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 5
CREEKWATCH 8
CHRISTMAS STORYTIME WITH SHANNON HORSFALL 9
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
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TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 6 Presented By Pinnacles Gallery
NOTCH CONNECT SUMMER FUN
Presented By Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Presented By Inflatable Kingdom Presented By Museum of Tropical Queensland
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Presented by Choi Kwang Do Thuringowa Central
7 FUN DAY SPORTS FOR ALL Presented by Wildcatz Indoor Sports Arena
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CHOI KWANG DO
UNICORN PARTY
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Presented by Hot Rock Adventure Centre
Presented by Tennis Townsville
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Presented by Stable on the Strand
CRAFT A CREATURE RECYCLED ART
ILLUSTRATION & WRITING WORKSHOP
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MOTHER GOOSE & THE BEANSTALK Presented by Full Throttle Theatre Company Inc
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Presented by Hot Rock Adventure Centre
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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
ORIGAMI 11
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS 11
ORIGAMI 11
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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville POKEMON TOURNAMENT Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
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MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS 12
MONDAY MORNING MOVIE
Presented by Conservation Volunteers
Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
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AERIAL SILKS CLASS
Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
ROCK CLIMBING
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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
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IN THIS GUIDE
LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES
13
ACROBATICS & ACRO DANCE 16
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
Presented by Strand Swim School Tobruk Pool Townsville
COME & PLAY
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Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
Presented by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
BUILD A CITY
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PAINT LIKE PICASSO
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
CODING WITH CURIOUS CREATURES 16 Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
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Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
SILENT FILM COURSE
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20
Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland
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CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP 21
Presented by Pinnacles Gallery
Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
DANCE CLIP COURSE
18
BABY SWIM CLASSES
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Presented by Strand Swim School Tobruk Pool Townsville
Presented by North Townsville Community Hub Inc.
3D PLANETARIUM SHOWS ART BOX
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
NOTCH CONNECT SUMMER FUN
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Presented by Willows Presbyterian Church
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
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KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB
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20
Presented by Grasshopper Soccer
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
OUTDOOR FUN WITH A SOCCER TWIST!
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
CREATIVE ARTS PLUS
CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP 15 INTRO TO AERIALS
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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland
COME & PLAY CURIOUS CREATIONS FACE PAINTING & BALLOON ART
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19
Presented by Hot Rock Adventure Centre
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
SCIENCE SHOWOFFS
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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
CLIMBING CLASSES
ENCHANTED FAIRY GARDEN 17
TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 14
MAGIC THE GATHERING
PROTOSTORM 21
TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 22
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
Presented by Pinnacles Gallery
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CHOI KWANG DO Presented by Choi Kwang Do Thuringowa Central
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IN THIS GUIDE HANDS ON WILDLIFE WITH RANGER DAN
STOP FRAME ANIMATION
CREATIVE BOOK COVERING COURSE 26
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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville
STENCIL SCREENPRINTING 23
BALLOON BOWLS
CHOI KWANG DO
Presented by Umbrella Studio
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
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SUNDAY ON FLINDERS. COTTERS MARKET
Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
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COME & PLAY
CONFIDENT YOU
NOTCH CONNECT SUMMER FUN
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Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
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Presented by North Townsville Community Hub Inc.
CREATIVE ARTS PLUS
COME & TRY NETBALL
STREET SCIENCE SHOWS
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Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
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Presented by Townsville City Netball Association Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland
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STROKE DEVELOPMENT SQUADS 27 Presented by Strand Swim School Tobruk Pool Townsville
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Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
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Presented by Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Market
Presented by Choi Kwang Do Thuringowa Central
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Presented by La Luna Youth Arts
WATER SLIDES
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Presented by Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
EXPLORE, EXCITE & INSPIRE 27 Presented by Chipmunks Playland and Cafe
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MINI GOLF & JUMPING CASTLE PLAY
ROLLER SKATING PRESENTED BY SK8WAY TOWNSVILLE
WHEN Monday-Sunday, 9-5pm Friday-Saturday, 9-9pm
WHEN Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-12noon & 6:30-8:30pm Wednesdays, 9-3pm Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm Saturdays, 10-12noon Sundays, 1-5pm Closed on public holidays
WHERE 17-19 Kings Rd, West End
WHERE 72-88 Hervey Range Rd, Condon
COST Adults $12; Child (5-12 yrs) $8; Child under 4 FREE; Jumping castle play $4
COST $13 entry $10 entry Tuesday & Thursday
BOOKINGS Not required
$4.00 Skate hire
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE MINI GOLF
Mini Golf is great outdoor fun and suitable for all ages to enjoy.
circlet 4771 3999 circlee georgiestownsville@gmail.com
INFLATABLE KINGDOM
BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4755 4422 circlee info@sk8way.com.au
PRESENTED BY INFLATABLE KINGDOM
WHEN Mondays, 9-3pm Fridays, 9-3pm Saturdays, 1-5pm Sundays, 9-12noon Closed on public holidays WHERE 72-88 Hervey Range Rd, Condon COST $11 5 and under $17 6 and over BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4755 4422 circlee info@sk8way.com.au
PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
A discovery-zone with plenty of fun where you can get hands on with more than 20 interactive exhibits and discover how science challenges the human body, exercises the brain and stimulates the senses. WHEN 15 December, 9:30-5pm WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland COST Free with museum admission BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4726 0600 circlee mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
PRESENTED BY PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY
A building, bridge or a boat – there is nothing kids can’t create with the giant Big Blue Blocks and LEGO® maker spaces. Stack, channel and build - the all new Construction Zone will make for hours of imaginative play!
Drop in to the gallery for some tropical holiday craft. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHEN 15 December, 9:30-5pm
WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland COST Free with museum admission BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4726 0600 circlee mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
WHEN 15-16 December, 10-12noon
COST Free BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4727 9011 circlee ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
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SCIENCENTRE
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TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY PINNACLES GALLERY
Drop in to the gallery for some tropical holiday craft. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. WHEN 15-16 December, 2-4pm WHERE Pinnacles Gallery COST Free BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4773 8871 circlee pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au
UNICORN PARTY
ROCK CLIMBING
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY HOT ROCK ADVENTURE CENTRE
What a curious creature the unicorn is. Join us for a morning of face painting, photobooth, coloring, costuming and unicorn activities. Come dressed as a unicorn for our parade.
Fun and active introduction to the basics of rock climbing in a safe and controlled environment.
WHEN 17 December, 10am-12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
A waiver form is to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. These can be completed online, or at the facility. Children under 9 years old must have a parent or guardian present during the session. All participants must wear closed toed shoes. (Hire shoes are available for $6)
WHEN 17-21 December, 4-5:30pm 14-25January, 4-5:30pm WHERE Hot Rock Adventure Centre COST $20 BOOKINGS Required circlet 4725 1451 circlee bookings@hotrockadventure.com.au
PRESENTED BY CHOI KWANG DO THURINGOWA CENTRAL
Try martial arts at our Share The Art Day, sweating smiling and learning, it’s more than just punching and kicking. WHEN 18 December: 9.35-10:30am & 6-7pm 3.25-3.55pm & 4-4.50pm 7:30-8:30pm WHERE Thuringowa Central, Hermit Park & Jensen COST $1 for donation tin BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4773 9794 circlee info@choikwang-do.com.au
FUN DAY SPORTS FOR ALL
NOTCH CONNECT SUMMER FUN
PRESENTED BY WILDCATZ INDOOR SPORTS ARENA
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB INC.
6 courts of various sporting activites including soccer, netball, dodgeball, handball, cricket and jumping castles. Maximum of 80 participants split into age appropriate groups. Includes sausage sizzle and drinks.
Get NOTCH connected at your local community centre for some FREE Christmas fun!
WHEN 18 & 20 December, 10am-1pm 15, 17, 22 & 24 January, 10am-1pm WHERE 72 Hervey Range Rd, Kirwan COST $20 BOOKINGS Required circlet 4723 1414 circlee info@wildcatzindoorsports.com.au
Program available to North Townsville residents only (Mt Louisa to Rollingstone inc. Bohle Plains)
WHEN 18 -21 December Make n Take Xmas Cookies: 18 December Upcycled Xmas Tree: 19 December Recycled Wreaths: 21 December
WHERE 52 Palm Dr, Deeragun COST FREE BOOKINGS Required circlet 4751 6511 circlee reception@notch.org.au
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CHOI KWANG DO
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TENNIS HOLIDAY CLINIC
STABLE ON THE STRAND
PRESENTED BY TENNIS TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY STABLE ON THE STRAND
Have fun and exercise. Suitable for Children of all abilities 4 to 16 years old.
Featuring the Town of Bethlehem, Strand Park Food Fair, live music & performances and interactive activities.
WHEN 18-20 December, 4-6pm WHERE Tennis Townsville, Burke St, North Ward COST $80 per child $150 for 2 or more
WHEN 18-22 December, 5:30-9:30pm WHERE Strand Park COST Free
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Not required
circlet 4721 5129 circlee tennis@tennistownsville.org
circlet 0411 756 273 circlee stableonthestrand.com
CREEKWATCH PRESENTED BY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
Come along and explore the hidden treasures in your local environment. You will be amazed at what you will find. WHEN 18 December, 7:30am-12noon 19 December, 7:30am-12noon 9 January, 7:30am-12noon 15-16 January, 7:30am-12noon 22-23 January, 7:30am-12noon WHERE Various creeks around Townsville COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 0409 934 263 circlee townsville@cva.org.au
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Join children’s author, Shannon Horsfall, for a special Christmas Storytime.
WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
A fabulously fun workshop with hands on illustration, writing demonstrations and activities. Learn the simple process of getting a story started, practice techniques, add expression to your character drawings, and let your imagination run wild.
COST Free
WHEN 19 December, 12-1.30pm
BOOKINGS Not required
WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
COST Free
WHEN 19 December, 10-11am
BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
MOTHER GOOSE & THE BEANSTALK PRESENTED BY FULL THROTTLE THEATRE COMPANY INC
Mother Goose can’t pay her rent, her wicked landlord Baron Tightfist insists that Miss Muffet, marry his spoilt son; she wants to marry the handsome Jack! The stage is set for a wild battle at the top of the beanstalk! WHEN 19-22 December, 10:30am-12noon 19 & 21-22 December, 7-8:30pm WHERE Old Courthouse, Cnr Sturt & Stokes St COST Tickets: $60 Family, $25 Adult, $20 Members, $12 high school, $10 primary school and concession BOOKINGS Required circlet 0476 590 004 circlee madonna@fullthrottletheatre.com
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CHRISTMAS ILLUSTRATION STORYTIME WITH & WRITING SHANNON HORSFALL WORKSHOP
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AERIAL SILKS CLASS
CRAFT A CREATURE - RECYCLED ART
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
PRESENTED BY HOT ROCK ADVENTURE CENTRE
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Looking for some extra excitement during the holidays? Learn how to safely use silks, basic techniques and tricks. A great trial before joining the beginner silk courses during school term!
Create your own ‘Curious Creature’ using recycled materials – paper, cardboard, tubes, fabric, yarn, newspaper, plastic bottles, packaging… anything!
Come and join in traditional Iraqi children’s games and learn a few basic Arabic words.
A waiver form is to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. These can be completed online, or at the facility.
WHEN 20 December, 10-11:30am
WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
WHEN 19 December, 4.15-5.15pm 16 & 23 January, 4.15-5.15pm WHERE Hot Rock Adventure Centre COST $20 BOOKINGS Required circlet 4725 1451 circlee bookings@hotrockadventure.com.au
WHERE CityLibraries - all branches COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
WHEN 2 January, 9:30-10:30am
COST FREE BOOKINGS Required circlet 47738811 or 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Come and choose an origami item you would like to create from drawings and books. Sarah and/or Natasha will be there to assist everyone. WHEN 2 January, 11am-12.30pm 8 January, 12:30-2pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Come and learn how to make and decorate colourful Chinese paper lanterns. WHEN 2 January, 1-2pm 8 January, 2.30-3.30pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
ORIGAMI PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Come and choose an origami item you would like to create from drawings and books. Sarah and/or Natasha will be there to assist. WHEN 4 January, 12:30-1:30pm 9 January, 12noon-2pm 16 January, 12noon-1:30pm WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Required circlet 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
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ORIGAMI
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POKEMON TOURNAMENT
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Bring your Pokemon cards and battle to be the Pokemon champion.
Come and join in traditional Iraqi children’s games and learn a few basic Arabic words.
Come and learn the art of making Chinese paper lanterns.
WHEN
Aitkenvale 4 January, 10am - 12noon Thuringowa 11 January, 10am-12noon Flinders St 18 January, 10am-12noon
WHERE CityLibraries Townsville - all branches COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
WHEN 4 January, 9:30-10:30am WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Required circlet 47738811 or 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
WHEN 4, 9 & 16 January, 2-3pm WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Required circlet 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY STRAND SWIM SCHOOL TOBRUK POOL TOWNSVILLE
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Relax in the library and join our favourite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship.
Learn to swim classes
WHEN 7 January, 10-12noon
WHERE Tobruk Pool
COME & PLAY PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
WHEN 7-11 January 14-18 January 21-25 January
COST Free
COST 1 week - $85 2 weeks - $165 3 weeks - $240
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
A range of visual art, dance, drama, STEM and circus workshops on offer… For full program www.lalunanq.com WHEN 7-11 January, 9.30 -10.45am 7-11 January, 11.15am-12:30pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Drive, Thuringowa Central COST Per participant $15 per workshop or 4 workshops for $50 BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
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MONDAY MORNING MOVIE
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TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY
Drop in to the gallery for some tropical holiday craft. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. WHEN 7-11 January, 10am-12noon WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery COST Free BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4727 9011 circlee ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
BUILD A CITY
SCIENCE SHOWOFFS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
Design and build your own city. What will your residents need? Will they live in skyscrapers or log cabins? Where will they play? A park or pool? Where will the roads and roundabouts go? You will use your skills in design, engineering, problem solving and creativity to bring your city to life in this two-part course. WHEN 7&9 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
Find the fun in science with internationally renowned science communicator Dr Graham Walker and his action-packed shows that help kids to explore the science we see in our daily lives. WHEN 8-10 January, 10:30am-2:30pm WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland COST Free with Museum admission
COST $80 for the course of 2 workshops
BOOKINGS Not required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4726 0600 circlee mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Go DRAWING MAD on a journey filled with creativity and challenges. Design your own wonderful heroes while defending the lands against the evil Rubbix and his rampaging stickmen army. WHEN 8 January, 1-2:30pm & 3-4:30pm WHERE CityLibraries Flinders St COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4727 9666 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
INTRO TO AERIALS
PAINT LIKE PICASSO
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
Participants are introduced to static trapeze, aerial silk and lyra. This 2-part course is perfect for those with little to no aerial experience. Build up aerial awareness, improve coordination and learn new movements and skills. Please wear full length tights and a close fitting t-shirt.
Pablo Picasso painted a huge range of artwork, varying from realism to cubism to surrealism. This two-part course will focus on cubism and how Picasso imagined and painted his subject matter. You will learn different painting techniques, colour mixing skills, and design elements.
WHEN 8 & 10 January, 2-3:30pm
WHEN 8-9 January, 2-4pm
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Drive, Thuringowa Central
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
COST $60 for the course of 2 workshops
COST $80 for the course of 2 workshops
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
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CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP
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CODING WITH ACROBATICS & CURIOUS CREATURES ACRO DANCE
ENCHANTED FAIRY GARDEN
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
Come and enjoy 2 hours of interactive fun creating curious creatures using coding and robots. This is a pair workshop where children team up with their parents to imagine, explore, create, and share.
Acro is the beautiful fusion of gymnastics, contortion and balance. Polish your handstand, cartwheel and walkovers and develop your tumbling skills and aerial work. This course is guaranteed to be fun, exciting and challenging. Please wear full length tights and a close fitting t-shirt.
Design and build an enchanting fairy garden filled with magic and miniature creations. Learn book folding and make sculptures and fairy furniture using a range of materials and decorations. Create your own flower fairies to live in your garden.
WHEN 9 & 16 January, 10am-12noon
WHEN 9 & 11 January, 2-4pm
WHEN 10-11 January, 2-4pm
WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
COST $80 for the course of 2 workshops
COST $90 for the course of 2 workshops
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
COME & PLAY PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
A range of visual art, dance, drama, STEM and circus workshops on offer…
Hosted by REALM. Learn how to play Magic the Gathering. Enjoy a free pack of cards and loads of giveaways.
For full program www.lalunanq.com
WHEN 10 January, 6-8pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
WHEN 14-18 January, 9.30-10.45am 14-18 January, 11:15am-12:30pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST Per participant, $15 per workshop or 4 workshops for $50 BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
CURIOUS CREATIONS FACE PAINTING & BALLOON ART PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
A morning of balloons and face painting. Drop in or stay for the morning. WHEN 14 January, 10:30am-12:30pm WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale COST Free BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4727 8310 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
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MAGIC THE GATHERING
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CREATIVE ARTS PLUS SILENT FILM COURSE
DANCE CLIP COURSE
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
Choose from Pastel Sunrise, Watercolour Sea Scapes, Intro to Silks, Lightbulb Moment (drawing), Tumbling & Mini-Tramp or Cake Decorating Art
Over three workshops, you will create a short silent film. Silent movies (no spoken dialogue) allow actors to communicate via actions and body language and are complemented by music, effects and subtitles. This will be a great way to learn the basic elements of film making. The film will be uploaded to our Youtube channel for you to share.
You will learn new dance moves and create a group choreographed routine to a current chart topping song. You will also scout locations and decide on costumes for the dance clip. In the final session the dance routine will be filmed. The clip will then be edited together and sent to you so you can share it with your family and friends.
WHEN 14, 16 & 17 January, 2-4pm
WHEN 14, 15 & 18 January, 2-4pm
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
COST $150 for the course of 3 workshops
COST $90 for the course of 3 workshops
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
WHEN 14-18 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST Per participant $25 per workshop or 4 workshops for $80 BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
Find healthy recipes to make with your child these school holidays! Visit activetownsville.com.au #getactivetsv
BABY SWIM CLASSES PRESENTED BY STRAND SWIM SCHOOL TOBRUK POOL TOWNSVILLE
NOTCH CONNECT SUMMER FUN PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB INC.
Beat the heat this summer with FREE fun @ NOTCH Program available to North Townsville residents only (Mt Louisa to Rollingstone inc. Bohle Plains)
WHEN 14-18 January, various times
CLIMBING CLASSES PRESENTED BY HOT ROCK ADVENTURE CENTRE
Learn the basics of rock climbing in a safe and controlled environment. Sessions are extremely fun and active with experienced instructors who are great with kids! A waiver form is to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Complete online, or at the facility. Children under 9 years must have a parent or guardian at the session. All participants must wear closed toed shoes. (Hire shoes $6)
WHEN 14-18 January, 8:30am
Ice Excavation: 14 January Kid X-Fit: 15 January Ice Tie Dye: 16 January Cooking Club: 17 January Messy Food Play & Movie Night: 18 January
WHERE Tobruk Pool
WHERE 52 Palm Dr, Deeragun 4818
WHERE Hot Rock Adventure Centre
COST $12 per class or 10 pass card for $100
COST FREE
COST $20
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4751 6511 circlee reception@notch.org.au
circlet 4725 1451 circlee bookings@hotrockadventure.com.au
Learn to swim classes
WHEN 14-25 January, 4-5:30pm
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OUTDOOR FUN WITH KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB A SOCCER TWIST! PRESENTED BY GRASSHOPPER SOCCER
School and party games favourites - with a soccerball. Get active while having fun! Closed in shoes required. WHEN 15 January, 8:30-9.45am 17 January, 5:30-6.45pm 19 January, 8-9.15am
PRESENTED BY WILLOWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Discover the greatest superhero ever! Come along for three action-packed mornings with bible stories, games, morning tea, craft and drama. Wheelchair accessible but no disabled toilet on site.
WHEN 15-17 January, 9-12:00pm
WHERE Grasshopper Fields Barramundi Circuit, Burdell
WHERE Willows Presbyterian Church 26 Carthew St, Kirwan
COST $15
COST Free
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Required via willows.org.au/events
circlet 0488 097 339 circlee townsville@grasshoppersoccer.com.au
circlet 4723 1232 circlee church@willows.org.au
3D PLANETARIUM SHOWS PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
Immerse yourself in a 3D experience that takes you through space, our solar system and beyond. From the surface of the moon be taken on roller coasterlike ride looking at Earth’s history and natural wonders. WHEN 15-17 January, 10am-3pm WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland COST $6 per person excluding museum admission BOOKINGS Required circlet 4726 0600 circlee mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
PRESENTED BY PINNACLES GALLERY
Play-based multi-sensory learning for under 5s, families, and carers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. WHEN 15 January, 10-11am WHERE Pinnacles Gallery COST Free BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4773 8871 circlee pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au
CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
Go DRAWING MAD on a journey filled with creativity and challenges where you will meet fun characters and we will design our own wonderful heroes while defending the lands against the evil Rubbix and his rampaging stickmen army! WHEN 15 January, 1-2:30pm & 3-4:30pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
PROTOSTORM PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
Unleash your inner inventor, designer or engineer. In this two-part course, you will be inspired to think, create and innovate. Learn about the process of making, testing and refining a prototype. This STEM course is all about problem solving, creativity and collaboration. WHEN 15 & 18 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST $60 for the course of 2 workshops BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
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TROPICAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY PINNACLES GALLERY
Drop in to the gallery for some tropical holiday craft. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. WHEN 15-18 January, 2-4 pm WHERE Pinnacles Gallery COST Free BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4773 8871 circlee pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au
CHOI KWANG DO PRESENTED BY CHOI KWANG DO THURINGOWA CENTRAL
Try martial arts at our Share the Art day, sweating smiling and learning, it’s more than just punching and kicking. WHEN 16 January 4-4.45pm & 4.45-5:30pm 6-7pm 7-8pm WHERE Thuringowa Central, Hermit Park & Jensen COST $1 for donation tin BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4773 9794 circlee info@choikwang-do.com.au
HANDS ON WILDLIFE WITH RANGER DAN PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE
An interactive wildlife display and show where participants can touch and hold a range of wildlife including lizards, snakes, crocodiles and cute and cuddly creatures. Session includes a photo opportunity with the animals.
WHEN 17 January, 9:30am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 8811 circlee library@townsville.qld.gov.au
PRESENTED BY UMBRELLA STUDIO
This is a workshop with a local artist making basic screenprints with stencils. These can then be made into book covers for school, cards and much more! WHEN 17 January, 10am-12noon WHERE 482 Flinders Street, Townsville City
BALLOON BOWLS
CHOI KWANG DO
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY CHOI KWANG DO THURINGOWA CENTRAL
Make a series of decorative bowls for you to use yourself or to give to others as gifts. Using a balloon as your bowl template, so it can be any size you want, add your choice of materials - buttons, confetti or paper, string or wool, fabric, paper doilies, glitter and add some glue to create your unique artwork. WHEN 17 & 18 January, 2-4pm
Try martial arts at our Share The Art Day, sweating smiling and learning, it’s more than just punching and kicking. WHEN 19 January: 11am-12noon 21 January: 3:30-4pm; 5-5.50pm; 6-7pm WHERE Thuringowa Central, Hermit Park & Jensen
COST $20
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
BOOKINGS Required
COST $80 for the course of 2 workshops
BOOKINGS Not required
circlet 4772 7109 circlee design@umbrella.org.au
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 4773 9794 circlee info@choikwang-do.com.au
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
COST $1 for donation tin
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STENCIL SCREENPRINTING
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COME & PLAY
NOTCH CONNECT SUMMER FUN
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
A range of visual art, dance, drama, STEM and circus workshops on offer.
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB INC.
For full program www.lalunanq.com
Join the NOTCH crew for some holiday fun!
WHEN 21-25 January, 9.30-10.45m 21-25 January, 11:15am-12:30pm
WHEN 21-26 January, 9:30-11am daily
WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Drive, Thuringowa Central
Giant Games Day: 21 January Paper Making: 22 January Weaving Club: 23 January Build a Worm Farm: 24 January North Shore Pool Party: 25 January
COST Per participant $15 per workshop or 4 workshops for $50
WHERE 52 Palm Dr, Deeragun
BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
CONFIDENT YOU
COST Free BOOKINGS Required circlet 4751 6511 circlee reception@notch.org.au
This course combines deportment subjects, wellness and self-discovery helping participants achieve higher self-esteem, more self-respect and a powerful self-image. Participants will need to bring a hairbrush, clips, foundation and lipstick of choice. WHEN 21-23 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST $150 for the course of 3 workshops BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
STREET SCIENCE SHOWS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
Choose from Intro to Trapeze, Masking Tape Masks, Riverway Photography, Chart Topping Dance, Intro to Silks, Journalling WHEN 21-25 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY NETBALL ASSOCIATION
PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
Try netball for the first time! We will focus on ball control, footwork, passing, games and most importantly FUN! Fall in love with the game while keeping fit and making new friends along the way.
Go on a captivating, hilarious and explosive journey of scientific discovery! Have a blast with DIY rockets and confuse your senses with mesmerising liquid Nitrogen concoctions in these action-packed shows.
WHEN 21-25 January, 5:30-6:30pm
WHEN 22-24 January, 10:30am-2:30pm
COST Per participant $25 per workshop or 4 workshops for $80
WHERE Murray Sporting Complex, William Angliss Dr, Annandale
BOOKINGS Required
COST Free
COST Free with Museum admission
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
BOOKINGS Required
BOOKINGS Not required
circlet 4778 4794 circlee dpo@townsvillecitynetball.com.au
circlet 4726 0600 circlee mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland
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CREATIVE ARTS PLUS COME & TRY NETBALL
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STOPFRAME ANIMATION
CREATIVE BOOK COVERING COURSE
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
PRESENTED BY LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS
Learn the art of stop frame animation; you will be the director, photographer and producer! Learn elements of storytelling, how to sketch a story board as well as how to title and set up your animation station. Shoot your animation, frame by frame, until you have enough pictures to tell your story.
Bring along your school books and learn techniques to give them a unique look to express your personality. You can transform your book into your favourite character or create your own artwork to be used in your cover designs. You can even add pockets for notes.
WHEN 24-25 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST $120 for the course of 3 workshops BOOKINGS Required circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
WHEN 24-25 January, 2-4pm WHERE Riverway Arts Centre, 10/26 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central
SUNDAY ON FLINDERS COTTERS MARKET PRESENTED BY SUNDAY ON FLINDERS. COTTERS MARKET
Special events over the school holidays include a 90’s Disco Day, Disney Dress Up and a Lip Syncing Competition! WHEN Every Sunday, 8:30am-1pm WHERE Flinders St COST Free
COST $80 for the course of 2 workshops
BOOKINGS Not required
BOOKINGS Required
circlet 0400 261 369 circlee bookings@sundayonflinders.com.au
circlet 4773 6377 circlee admin@lalunanq.com
PRESENTED BY STRAND SWIM SCHOOL TOBRUK POOL TOWNSVILLE
Great opportunity to get a head start on training for back to school swimming carnivals!! WHEN Weekdays, 3:30-4:30pm & 4:30-5:30pm WHERE Tobruk Pool COST $12 per session or 10 pass card for $100 BOOKINGS Required
WATER SLIDES PRESENTED BY NORTHERN BEACHES LEISURE CENTRE
Fill in those unplanned moments over the holidays with a trip to the Water Slides. Find a spot to relax and let the kids have fun! BBQ facilities and shade hire available. WHEN Weekdays, 9am-5pm Weekends, 9am-4pm WHERE Northern Beaches Leisure Centre 7-31 Erskine Place, Burdell COST $5 Adult $3 Child BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4774 7593
EXPLORE, EXCITE & INSPIRE PRESENTED BY CHIPMUNKS PLAYLAND AND CAFE
Join in the fun and discover new adventures at Chipmunks Playland & Cafe! An indoor play centre offering unlimited play for kids aged 0-11 years. WHEN During opening hours through school holidays WHERE 1-3 Woodman Court COST $13.90 - $5 return BOOKINGS Not required circlet 4724 2219 circlee townsville@chipmunks.com.au
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NORTH POLE AT NORTHTOWN Opening Weekend 1 December 5 - 8pm 2 December 7am - 12noon
FREE kids activities include: Send a letter to Santa Reindeer biscuits Homemade Christmas paper Christmas colouring in Photos in Santa’s sleigh Christmas tree decorating Christmas wreath making
3 - 21 December 10am - 2pm* Northtown Flinders Street
townsville.qld.gov.au
* Not operating 8 & 15 December
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Make a splash at your
local pools
Whether you want to get fit, cool down or just have fun, make use of your local pools today! Kokoda Memorial Pool Long Tan Memorial Pool Northern Beaches Leisure Centre Tobruk Memorial Baths
townsville.qld.gov.au
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No f e o c a r l e P n r e o n C ki s r E d n Blvd a ude: incl s e i t i l i Fac booth g n i x i m DJ ourt c t r o p multi-s ities acil skate f urse o c e l c obsta
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LOOKING FOR OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN TOWNSVILLE OVER THE HOLIDAYS? VISIT WHATSON.TOWNSVILLE.QLD.GOV.AU
$5 RETURN ENTRY Chipmunks Playland and Café 1 - 3 Woodman Crt | 4724 2219 Every full priced entry gets a $5 return entry.
2 FOR 1 ENTRY Sk8way Townsville 72 – 88 Hervey Range Rd 4755 4422
2 FOR 1 ENTRY Inflatable Kingdom Townsville 72 – 88 Hervey Range Rd (Inside Sk8way Townsville)
4755 4422
Bring your School Holiday Guide and have it stamped. All vouchers valid throughout 2018/19 summer school holidays only.
$5 OFF Any Workshop or Short Course La Luna Youth Arts Riverway Arts Centre 4773 6377
One voucher per participant. Not valid with any other deal.
FREE RETURN ENTRY Townsville Mini Golf 17/19 Kings Rd, West End 4771 3999 Every full priced entry gets a FREE return entry.