SUMMER EDITION SUMMER EDITION
HOLIDAY GUIDE
HOLIDAY GUIDE NOV 2022 - JAN 2023
SCHOOL
SCHOOL
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.
IN THIS GUIDE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Townsville City Council has endeavoured to include activities 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.
Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – past and present – and all future generations.
CASUAL SPORTS ACTIVITY 4
Presented by Townsville Sports Precinct
GEL BLASTING 4 Presented by Fun Shot Fun
DESIGN YOUR OWN SHIRT 4 Presented by Design Works Apparel
CHILDREN’S STORY WALK - THE LITTLE 6 QUEENSLANDERS ALPHABET BOOK
Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
SCHOOL SAVVY PHOTO COMPETITION 6
Presented by Centacare NQ
SNOW SOCK PEOPLE WORKSHOP 6 Presented by Townsville City Galleries
TODDLER TIME 7 Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
BABY RHYME TIME 7 Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
SK8 M8S SOCIAL SKATE NIGHT 7 Presented by Sk8 M8s Townsville
STORYTIME 8 Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
CLAY POTTERY 8 Presented by Stella Thompson-Wheway
READY SET CURTAINS UP 8 Presented by TAPA
LIGHT UP THE STAGE 9 Presented by TAPA
ROSY REINDEER ORNAMENTS 9 Presented by Townsville City Galleries
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GAMES/COACHING: COME AND TRY! 9
Presented by Townsville Beach Volleyball Club
TAPA ON BROADWAY 10
Presented by TAPA
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING 10
Presented by IntheLoop Australia
WHERE’S ERROL? 10
Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
BARRA FUN PARK 12 Presented by Barra Fun Park
ICE SKATING 12
Presented by Warrina Ice Skating Rink
2 FOR $35 STUDENT RETURNS 12
Presented by SeaLink North Queensland
FAMILY RETURN PASS 13 TO MAGNETIC ISLAND
Presented by SeaLink North Queensland
MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK 13
Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
POKÉMON GET TOGETHER 13
Presented by TownsvilleCityLibraries
CREATIVE YOUTH SCREENPRINTING 14
Presented by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
MAKE YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD 14 HOUSE FUNDRAISER
Presented by Townsville Brass Band
ST NICHOLAS IS COMING TO TOWN 14
Presented by Alliance Française de Townsville
FIND THE MINIFIGURES 15
Presented by Maritime Museum of Townsville
MUSIC HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 15
Presented by King Konz School of Music
WOODWORKING FOR KIDS - LED LAMP 15
Presented by Life Skills Queensland
ART ESCAPE - TEXTILE TREES 16
Presented by Townsville City Galleries
TOWNSVILLE BASKETBALL 16 HOLIDAY CAMP
Presented by Townsville Basketball
CHILDREN’S BOOK SWAP 16
Presented by Centacare NQ
KIDS DAY OUT 18
Presented by PCYC
READ, RHYME AND SING 18
Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
STABLE AT RIVERWAY 18
Presented by The Stable
COME AND TRY DISC GOLF 19 Presented by North Queensland Disc Golf
KID’S CHRISTMAS CRAFTS CREATIONS 19
Presented by Centacare NQ
GLADIATOR GAMES HOLIDAY PROGRAM 19
Presented by GeckoSports Townsville
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS 20
Presented by Townsville City Council
DANGEROUS CREATURES 20 HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Presented by the Museum of Tropical Queensland
SATURDAY STORYTIME 20
Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
GUIDE LEGEND:
SCHOOL SAVVY NQ 22
Presented by Centacare NQ
KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB 22
Presented by Willows Presbyterian Church
JANUARY ART ESCAPE 22 Presented by Townsville City Galleries
GRADES 3-8 23
ENGINEERING EXPLORATION
Presented by STEM Sisterhood
GRADES 3-8 BATH BOMBS WORKSHOP 23
Presented by STEM Sisterhood
GRADES 3-8 TERIFFIC TERRARIUMS 23 Presented by STEM Sisterhood
ANIMAL HERO PUZZLE 24 Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
GRADES 3-8 THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS 24 Presented by STEM Sisterhood
JAMIES MINISTRY OF FOOD ONLINE 24 SCHOOL HOLIDAY COOKING CLASS
Presented by Jamie’s Ministry of Food
FIND A WORD AND ORIGAMI 26 MONSTER BOOKENDS Presented by Townsville CityLibraries
Q HOLIDAY & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 26 Presented by Queensland Touch Football Association
FOLD AND FLY1 26 Presented by Townsville CityLibraries 19 27 Presented by Acting With Arminelle
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Childhood (0 - 5 years) P Primary School (5 - 12 years) Y Youth (12 - 18 years) A All ages
CASUAL SPORTS ACTIVITY
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE SPORTS PRECINCT
Come down to the Townsville Sports Precinct for casual sports activities, including basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, use of the athletics tracks or sports fields. Monday to Friday every week of the holidays. Come solo or bring a group! WHEN 25 NOV - 23 JAN 8am - 8pm WHERE 24 Burke Street, North Ward COST From $3.50
GEL BLASTING
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PRESENTED BY FUN SHOT FUN
Welcome to the world of gel blasting. Simply put, skirmish or paintball with minimal pain involved. Play between 11am and 12noon for only $25 each. Blasters, gels and safety eyewear are supplied in this Christmas School Holiday Package! Ages 10+. WHEN 12 NOV - 24 DEC & 2 - 22 JAN 11am - 12noon WHERE 3/16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central
PRESENTED BY DESIGN WORKS APPAREL
Our online design tool lets you design your own sun safe shirt! You can try on our website anywhere with internet connection. It is a great way to get into graphic and shirt design. It is free and fun!
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each BOOKINGS Not required (07) 47225389 tsrp@dtis.qld.gov.au
COST $25 each BOOKINGS Not required 0439 807 328 tsvfunshotfun@gmail.com funshotfun.com.au DESIGN YOUR OWN SHIRT
WHEN Anytime! WHERE 6A 238 Woolcock Street, Currajong or online COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4426 9492 admin@designworksaustralia.com designworksaustralia.com
5 FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY What’s On Townsville Every third Friday of the Month at Riverway Oval
CHILDREN’S STORY WALKTHE LITTLE QUEENSLANDERS ALPHABET BOOK
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SCHOOL SAVVY PHOTO COMPETITION
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PRESENTED BY CENTACARE NQ
SNOW SOCK PEOPLE WORKSHOP
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PRESENTED
PRESENTED
BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Visit Aplins Weir Rotary Park in Mundingburra and enjoy the super-size Children’s Story Walk! The Little Queenslanders Alphabet Book features Queensland animals, places and experiences. From bandicoots barbecuing in Brisbane to humpbacks hula hooping in Hervey Bay and yabbies yakking in Yeppoon, there’s lots of fun to be had!
WHEN 25 NOV - 20 JAN
WHERE
Aplins Weir Rotary Park Burt Street, Mundingburra
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required
We’d love to see your photos. Are you making a school uniform donation? Take a photo and go into the draw to WIN a back-to-school pack.
Hashtag #SchoolSavvyNQ on Facebook or Instagram and email your photo to schoolsavvy@centcarenq.org.au to enter.
WHEN 25 NOV - 8 JAN
9am - 5pm
WHERE Centacare NQ 410 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale
COST
FREE
BOOKINGS
Not required 1300 672 273 hplace@centacarenq.org.au centacarenq.org.au
BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Join Townsville City Galleries at Christmas in the City and create your very own ‘Snow Sock People’! You’re sure to have a fabulously festive time at this fun and free Christmas workshop!
WHEN 26 NOV 5:30 - 7:30pm
WHERE
Christmas In The City Flinders Lane, Townsville City
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required
(07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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TODDLER TIME
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for a 50-minute session starting off with 30 minutes of play/chat time and StoryBox Library from 9am, before we jump into 20 minutes of songs, dance and a story from 9:30am. Develop your toddler’s concentration and early literacy skills during this session for those ready to move on from Baby Rhyme Time.
WHEN 29 NOV & 6 DEC
BABY RHYME TIME
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for a 50-minute session starting off with 30 minutes of play/chat time and StoryBox Library from 10:30am, before we jump into 20 minutes of songs and rhymes and develop your child’s pre-emergent literacy skills from 11am.
WHEN
SK8 M8S SOCIAL SKATE NIGHT
A PRESENTED BY SK8 M8S TOWNSVILLE
10:30 - 11:20am
9 - 9:50am 30 NOV & 7 DEC
WHERE
Townsville Stadium
Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required
(07) 4727 8310
libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
12 NOV & 1, 6, 8 DEC
10:30 - 11:20am 30 NOV & 7 DEC 9 - 9:50am
WHERE
Townsville Stadium
Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required
(07) 4727 8310
libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Come along to our Social Skateboarding session, for all ages and skill levels held at the North Shore Skate Park every Tuesday evening! (except in poor weather). Bring your skateboard and skate with like-minded members of the community, learn some new tricks and meet some new people. Skateboarding equipment is not provided. North Shore Skate Park is a public space and shared with other users. Participation is at your own risk.
WHEN 29 NOV & 6, 13, 20, 27 DEC & 3, 10, 17 JAN 6 - 7pm
WHERE North Shore Skate Park 7-31 Erskine Place, Burdell
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required sk8m8stsv@gmail.com facebook.com/SK8M8STSV
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STORYTIME
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for a 60-minute session starting off with 30 minutes of play/chat time and StoryBox Library, before we jump into 30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes which will ignite your child’s imagination accelerate their language development.
WHEN 1 & 8 DEC
9 - 10am
WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale
4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
CLAY POTTERY
P PRESENTED BY STELLA THOMPSON-WHEWAY
Pottery for all abilities. Having fun and creating pieces of art, animals and sculptures. Child friendly. Come and play with clay.
WHEN 1 DEC - 23 JAN 10 - 11:30am
WHERE Cleveland Terrace, North Ward COST $15 per hour, $5 for materials
BOOKINGS
Required 0499 077 510 stella.thompson-wheway@hotmail.com facebook.com/Stellascreativepottery
READY SET CURTAINS UP
A PRESENTED BY TAPA
All dressed up and ready to go, we can’t wait for our special show.
Bring your smiles and applause too, so we can share this moment with you.
WHEN 4 DEC 10 - 11:20am
WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre
41 Boundary Street, South Townsville COST
From $17 BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 9797 ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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LIGHT UP THE STAGE
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PRESENTED BY TAPA
Enjoy dance through the energy and style of our junior students as they show their confidence and courage and “Light Up The Stage”.
WHEN 4 DEC 1 - 2:20pm
WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary Street, South Townsville
COST
From $17
BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 9797 ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
ROSY REINDEER ORNAMENTS
P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Head down to Carols by Candlelight and join in the fun with ‘Rosy Reindeer Ornaments’, a free drop-in workshop presented by Townsville City Galleries!
WHEN 4 DEC 5 - 7:30pm
WHERE Carols by Candlelight Riverway Oval, Thuringowa Central COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
GAMES/COACHING:
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Learning to play beach volleyball, coaching, and games.
WHEN 7 - 22 DEC 4 - 6pm
WHERE James Cook University 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas COST
$5 BOOKINGS
Required 0423 467 335 jeffplozza@gmail.com tsvbeachvb.com.au
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COME AND TRY!
TAPA ON BROADWAY
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PRESENTED BY TAPA
The neon lights are bright on Broadway. There’s always magic in the air. Enjoy our students’ end of year performance with their TAPA energy and flair! WHEN 8 - 9 DEC 6:30 - 9:20pm 10 DEC 1 - 3:50pm & 6:30-9:20pm WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary Street, South Townsville COST From $26
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
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PRESENTED
BY INTHELOOP AUSTRALIA
Go for a fun and easy paddle board with your friends on The Strand. Stinger suits can be hired, or you can bring your own swimwear that covers up your body. Must be able to swim. WHEN 9 DEC - 15 JAN 9am - 5pm
WHERE’S ERROL?
A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Where’s Errol? Join the CityLibraries team at parks across our city to find Errol the frog. Collect a free book and reading challenge, and take a selfie to share on socials for your chance to win a family reading pack. WHEN 10, 14, 21 DEC & 4, 11 JAN 9 - 11am WHERE Various park
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BOOKINGS Required (07) 4727 9797 ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
$15 BOOKINGS Required
WHERE Sailing Club The Strand, North Ward COST
0415 837 484 marvin@intheloopkiteboarding.com intheloopkiteboarding.com
locations COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER 2022 RIVERWAY OVAL GATES OPEN 4PM MAIN SHOW 6.30PM SPECIAL GUEST, SOPHIE RICCA 1 RAR BAND TOWNSVILLE CHORAL SOCIETY CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CHOIR LOCAL SINGERS AND DANCERS VISIT FROM SANTA
WATER PARK
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PRESENTED BY BARRA FUN PARK
Fun family time in one exciting location! Townsville’s Barra Fun Park offers great activities like waterpark access, banana boats, paddle boarding, and more. Kids under 16 must attend with parent.
WHEN 10 - 21, 26 - 31 DEC & 2 - 22 JAN 10am - 4pm WHERE 505 Allambie Lane, Kelso COST
ICE SKATING
A PRESENTED BY WARRINA ICE SKATING RINK
Sessions run every day over the school holidays. More information can be found on our website or Facebook Page.
WHEN 10 DEC - 23 JAN
9 - 11am, 11:30am - 1:30pm, 2 - 4pm Plus night sessions Fri & Sat nights: 7 - 9pm WHERE Warrina Ice Skating Rink 3-11 Illuka Street, Currajong
2 FOR $35 STUDENT RETURNS
Y PRESENTED BY SEALINK NORTH QUEENSLAND
Travel to Magnetic Island during these school holidays, bring your friend, and you both will save on this great deal. Discount is valid for Australian student cardholders only and valid IDs must be presented to claim the offer. Parental supervision is required for children under 13.
WHEN 10 DEC - 23 JAN WHERE Breakwater Terminal Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City COST $17.50 each
(07) 4726 0800 travel1@sealink.com.au sealink.com.au/magnetic-island
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COST From $20 BOOKINGS Not required 0407 988 628 warrinaiceskating.com.au
BOOKINGS Not required
$33 each BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4789 3093 fun@barrafunpark.com barrafunpark.com
FAMILY RETURN PASS TO MAGNETIC ISLAND
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PRESENTED BY SEALINK NORTH QUEENSLAND
2 Adults and 3 Children. Child age: 5-14 years. All passengers travelling on a Family Return ticket must travel together in both directions.
WHEN 10 DEC - 23 JAN
6:30am - 7:30pm
WHERE Breakwater Terminal Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City
COST
$85 BOOKINGS
Not required (07) 4726 0800 travel1@sealink.com.au sealink.com.au/magnetic-island
MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for a special Messy Play in the Park, as we launch our Townsville CityLibraries Summer Reading Club Program! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.
WHEN 10 DEC 9 - 11am
WHERE Aplins Weir Rotary Park Burt Street, Mundingburra
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required (07) 4727 8310
libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
POKÉMON GET TOGETHER
P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Come along and play with fellow fans, bring your friends, make new friends at our Sunday Pokémon get together.
WHEN 11 DEC & 8, 15 JAN 10 - 11am
WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
COST FREE BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 8310
libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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PRESENTED
BY TOWNSVILLE BRASS BAND
Build and decorate your very own gingerbread house at our special event and bring the magic of Christmas to life! You can bring your own lollies or purchase them as add-ons with your house kit. All products are dairy, egg and nut free, and there is a gluten free and chocolate option.
DE TOWNSVILLE
Nicolas and Noël (Christmas) the French way! 2 hours of French singing and poetry, delicious treats from our local French bakers, and gift sharing. A Christmas party will follow to wish everyone “Joyeux Noël”.
Celebrate
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WHEN 11 DEC 2 - 5pm WHERE Townsville Brass Band Hall 60 Morehead Street, South Townsville COST From $45 BOOKINGS Required enquiries@townsvillebrass.org townsvillebrass.org ST
IS COMING TO TOWN E
WHEN 11 DEC 5 - 7pm WHERE Northtown Flinders Street, Townsville City (activity on the first floor, a lift is available) COST $50 per family (includes membership, food, gift) BOOKINGS Required 0411 306 804 Aftownsville@gmail.com aftownsville.org.au CREATIVE YOUTH SCREENPRINTING Y PRESENTED BY UMBRELLA
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
young artists – join Umbrella and artist Margaret
to learn basic screen-printing techniques and
bag! WHEN 11 DEC 10am - 12noon WHERE 408 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST $45 ($40 w/discount) BOOKINGS Required (07) 4772 7109 admin@umbrella.org.au umbrella.org.au/cy-screenprinting
NICHOLAS
P Y A PRESENTED BY ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE
Saint
STUDIO
Calling
Robertson
create your own personalised tote
FIND THE MINIFIGURES
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PRESENTED BY MARITIME MUSEUM OF TOWNSVILLE
Hidden away in the displays are minifigures, each with a letter of the alphabet. Together, all letters form a greeting often used during Christmas. Grab a worksheet to help find them. Once you’re finished, enter the draw for your chance to win a prize.
WHEN 12 - 17, 19 - 21 DEC & 2 -7, 9 - 14, 16 - 21 JAN 9:30am - 1pm WHERE Maritime Museum of Townsville 42-68 Palmer Street, South Townsville COST Under $20 BOOKINGS Not required 0432 368 163 info@tmml.org.au tmml.org.au
MUSIC HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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WOODWORKING FOR KIDS – LED LAMP
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PRESENTED
BY KING KONZ SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Music is for everyone this school holidays! We have activities for complete beginners up to intermediate levels.
Fun group lessons and discounted one on one music lessons in January! Life’s better when you play! WHEN 12 - 15 DEC 9:30am - 1pm 9 - 11 JAN 1 - 5pm 9 - 18 JAN 10am - 2pm WHERE King Konz School of Music 28 Hamilton Street, Townsville City COST
PRESENTED BY LIFE SKILLS
QUEENSLAND
Entry level workshop designed for anyone over the age of 4. The workshop is designed to give people a taste of woodworking, while maintaining a high level of safety. A fun project! WHEN 13 DEC 12:30 - 2:30pm
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$65 BOOKINGS Required 0439 706 579 info@kingkonzmusic.com kingkonzmusic.com Booking link
$55
WHERE Life Skills Queensland 8 Horwood Street, Currajong COST
BOOKINGS Required 0421 184 418 sales@lifeskillsqueensland.com.au lifeskillsqueensland.com.au
ART ESCAPE – TEXTILE TREES
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PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Get in the Christmas spirit and make your own Christmas tree decorations! Use yarn, paper plates, and pens to embellish your festive creation in this fun workshop at the Gallery!
WHEN 13 - 16 DEC
10am - 12noon
WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 253 Flinders St, Townsville
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
TOWNSVILLE BASKETBALL HOLIDAY CAMP
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE BASKETBALL
Come and sharpen your skills and have some fun with your friends. This camp is for all people wanting to give basketball a go.
WHEN 14 - 15 DEC
9am - 3pm
WHERE Townsville Basketball Association Murray Sporting Complex 40-48 Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale COST $110 BOOKINGS Required (07) 4778 3400 development@townsvillebasketball.com townsvillebasketball.com trybooking.com/CEKTW
CHILDREN’S BOOK SWAP
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PRESENTED BY CENTACARE NQ
We invite families to come along to reception and either swap or collect a book free of charge. Please call us if you would like to donate any pre-loved books ahead of the day.
WHEN 14 DEC 9am - 12noon
WHERE Centacare NQ 410 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale COST
FREE BOOKINGS Not required 1300 672 273 hplace@centacarenq.org.au centacarenq.org.au
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FAMILY FUN AND GREAT FOOTY! RESERVE YOUR SEATS FOR A FULL SEASON OF C’mon Cowboys kids! Saddle up as a full season member in 2023 to have loads of fun at Queensland Country Bank Stadium at our 12 home games! Watch the Cowboys battle it out on the field Take a photo with Bluey, Miss Moo and the Cowboys Spirit Head to the Fanzone for free face painting and rides! Half-time show with chances to win great prizes FIRST HOME GAME 4 MARCH 2023! FULL SEASON KIDS’ MEMBERSHIP FROM $115 OR FROM $11.50 PER MONTH ON A 10 MONTH PLAN* *catch up payments may apply Includes a free Saddle Bag (merchandise pack)! COWBOYS.COM.AU/MEMBERSHIP JOIN NOW!
KIDS DAY OUT
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PRESENTED BY PCYC
PCYC in conjunction with QPS host a free sausage sizzle each Wednesday at Charles Maroney Park, Kelso. Come along for a chat and let the kids play in the lovely, shaded park. Everyone welcome.
WHEN 14, 21 DEC & 4, 11 JAN
2 - 6pm
WHERE Charles Moroney Park
Cnr Hammond Way and Garnet Street, Kelso
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required (07) 4781 9100 townsville@pcyc.org.au facebook.com/PCYCTownsville
READ, RHYME AND SING
E P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join our Summer Reading Club Adventure. Collect a free book and reading challenge sheet. Stir your imagination and language development by listening, rhyming, and singing with us.
WHEN 15 DEC 10 - 11am
WHERE 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
STABLE AT RIVERWAY
A PRESENTED BY THE STABLE
Immerse yourself in the story of Christmas with live actors, realistic scenes, costumes, animals and activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be heaps of entertainment, a wide selection of food and a designated youth area.
WHEN 18 - 22 DEC
5:30 - 9pm
WHERE Riverway Precinct, Thuringowa Central COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required 0411 756 273 admin@stablenq.com.au stablenq.com.au
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COME AND TRY DISC GOLF
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PRESENTED BY NORTH QUEENSLAND DISC GOLF
Disc golf is played much like traditional golf, but players use discs, or frisbees. The object is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws. There will club members and discs to use for the sessions.
Outdoor environment, walking involved. Need to bring own water and sun smart. Weather permitting. No access to toilets.
WHEN 10 DEC 2 - 3:30pm 20 DEC 9 - 10:30am
KID’S CHRISTMAS CRAFTS CREATIONS
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PRESENTED BY CENTACARE NQ
Join us at Centacare NQ for Kid’s Christmas Craft Creations. There will be two sessions, so please select which session you would like to attend with your children.
WHEN 20 DEC 9 - 10:15am & 10:30 - 11:45am
WHERE Centacare NQ 410 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale COST FREE
GLADIATOR GAMES HOLIDAY PROGRAM
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PRESENTED BY GECKOSPORTS TOWNSVILLE
Start your mornings with a bang and get your whole family moving this new year!
Our unique familyFIT program has been designed to encourage your child’s participation in various sports and fitness activities with parents leading by example.
Pre-booking required. Parental/guardian permission required. Participants should bring water bottle and sun protection.
WHEN 28 - 30 DEC 9 - 11am WHERE
Required 1300 672 273 hplace@centacarenq.org.au centacarenq.org.au
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BOOKINGS
WHERE Harris Crossing Disc Golf Course Newstead Bvd, Bohle Plains COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required 0434107329 nqdiscgolf@gmail.com facebook.com/NQDiscGolf
Various locations COST $30 BOOKINGS Required 0420 301 458 kate@geckosports.com.au geckosports.com.au/townsville
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Join one of Australia’s leading ladies of song MELANIE PARRY as she returns back to centre stage celebrating her double album release and brand new show FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS.
WHEN 31 DEC 8 - 9:50pm
WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary Street, South Townsville
COST
From $25
BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 9797 ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
DANGEROUS CREATURES HOLIDAY PROGRAM
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PRESENTED BY THE MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
Many of Australia’s most dangerous creatures roam the land and waterways of Tropical North Queensland. Learn about these amazing creatures, and how to live safely with them through live animal displays, shows, activities, craft, interactive trails and more.
Activities free with museum admission.
WHEN 3 - 22 JAN 9:30am - 4pm
WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required
(07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
SATURDAY STORYTIME
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PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for a 60-minute session starting off with 30 minutes of play/chat time and StoryBox Library, before we jump into 30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes which will ignite your child’s imagination and accelerate their language development.
WHEN 7, 14 JAN 10 - 11am
WHERE
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Required
(07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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CHILDREN'S STORY WALK
Aplins Weir Rotary Park, Mundingburra until 20 january 2023
Come outside and explore the super-size Children's Story Walk!
The Little Queenslanders’ Alphabet Book features Queensland animals, places and experiences.
BONUS ACTIVITY
Join us at a CityLibraries branch to colour in The Little Queenslanders’ Alphabet.
It’s never too early or late to talk, play, read and sing with your child.
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SCHOOL SAVVY NQ
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PRESENTED BY CENTACARE NQ
Pre-loved uniforms and essential booklist stationery at an extremely low cost. Families struggling to cope with the rising cost of backto-school and those wanting to buy pre-loved uniforms are welcome to purchase what they need regardless of their financial circumstances.
If unaccompanied, wheelchair access is required to School Savvy Pop-Up Shop. Please enter through the automatic main Centacare NQ doors for alternate entrance as the door to School Savvy swings out.
WHEN 9 - 13 JAN
10am - 2pm
WHERE
Centacare NQ
410 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale
COST
Varies
BOOKINGS
Not required 1300 672 273 hplace@centacarenq.org.au centacarenq.org.au
KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB
P PRESENTED BY WILLOWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Join our Knights of the King Quest to find a King worth following! There will be lots of fun, including entertaining drama skits, exceptional Bible talks, exciting craft, energetic games, enticing food, enchanting challenges, engaging small groups and even more!
WHEN 10 - 12 JAN 9am - 12noon
WHERE Willows Presbyterian Church 26 Carthew St, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4723 1232 church@willows.org.au willows.org.au/events
JANUARY ART ESCAPE
P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Join us for a week of fun art activities inspired by the current exhibitions at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery! These workshops are FREE with no bookings required!
WHEN 10 - 13 JAN
10am - 12noon
WHERE
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 253 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Not required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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GRADES 3-8
ENGINEERING EXPLORATION
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PRESENTED BY STEM SISTERHOOD
Female only STEM Workshop. Learn about what it takes to make a good design as you embark on a quest to build the best theme park ride.
WHEN 11 JAN 9am - 3pm
WHERE 4 Warburton Street, North Ward
COST
$60
BOOKINGS
Required 0476 004 868
stemsisterhood@outlook.com stemsisterhood.com Booking link
GRADES 3-8 BATH BOMBS WORKSHOP
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PRESENTED BY STEM SISTERHOOD
Female only STEM workshop, explore materials engineering and chemistry with lots of fizzy fun as we develop the perfect bath bomb.
WHEN 12 JAN 9 - 11am WHERE 4 Warburton Street, North Ward COST
$20 BOOKINGS
Required 0476 004 868 stemsisterhood@outlook.com stemsisterhood.com Booking link
GRADES 3-8 TERRIFIC TERRARIUMS
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PRESENTED
BY STEM SISTERHOOD
Female only STEM workshop. Learn all about ecology and create your own self-sustaining ecosystem through the creation of a terrarium.
WHEN 12 JAN 2 - 4pm
WHERE 4 Warburton Street, North Ward
COST
$25
BOOKINGS
Required 0476 004 868 stemsisterhood@outlook.com stemsisterhood.com Booking link
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ANIMAL HERO PUZZLE
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join our Summer Reading Club Adventure and design your very own animal puzzle. Let your imagination be creative and colourful as you draw your amazing animal hero. Free book and reading challenge sheet giveaways.
GRADES 3-8 THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS
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BY STEM SISTERHOOD
JAMIE’S MINISTRY OF FOOD ONLINE SCHOOL HOLIDAY COOKING CLASS
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PRESENTED BY JAMIE’S MINISTRY OF FOOD
Join us for our popular 5-day Jamie’s Ministry of Food online cooking classes. You’ll learn delicious Jamie Oliver recipes and handy kitchen tips! WHEN 16 - 20 JAN 3 - 4pm WHERE Online
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WHEN 12 JAN 10 - 11am WHERE 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
$40
Required
PRESENTED
Female only STEM Workshop. Explore the science behind your favourite sports. WHEN 13 JAN 9am - 1pm WHERE 4 Warburton Street, North Ward COST
BOOKINGS
0476 004 868 stemsisterhood@outlook.com stemsisterhood.com Booking link
COST $54.95 each BOOKINGS Required 0428 024 719 info@thegoodfoundation.com.au thegoodfoundation.com.au events.humanitix.com/mfs013
FIND A WORD AND ORIGAMI MONSTER BOOKENDS
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Get crafty at our Summer Reading Club Adventure as we create origami bookends and find a words. Free book and reading challenge giveaways.
WHEN 18 JAN 10 - 11am
WHERE
4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
COST
FREE BOOKINGS
Required
(07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Q HOLIDAY & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
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PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND TOUCH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The Q Holiday Academy caters to children who are discovering the game of Touch Football. Suited for 6-10 years. The Q Development Academy caters to athletes looking to improve and develop their existing Touch Football skills. Suited for 11-18 years.
WHEN 19 JAN 3:30 - 5pm 20 JAN 9 - 10:30am, 2:30 - 4pm, 4:30 - 6pm
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P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join our Summer Reading Club Adventure as we fold and fly our own origami plane. Free book and reading challenge sheet give-aways.
WHEN 19 JAN 10 - 11am WHERE 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
COST
WHERE Greenwood Park Sporting Complex, North Ward (Thursday afternoon & Friday morning); Queens Park (Friday afternoon)
COST
$40 each
BOOKINGS
Required 0428 393 161 maddie@nqtouch.com.au qldtouch.com.au/q-academy-holiday-clinic
FREE BOOKINGS
Required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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27 19 Y PRESENTED BY ACTING WITH ARMINELLE 19 - a new play devised by Acting with Arminelle. WHEN 19 JAN 11am 20 - 21 JAN 11am & 7pm WHERE Dancenorth Australia Cnr of Stanley and Walker Street, Townsville COST Adults: $25, Conc: $20, School aged: $18, Under 5: FREE BOOKINGS Required 0411 487 669 arminellefleming@gmail.com facebook.com/ActingwithArminelle trybooking.com/CEDMW
THE HIVE | JANUARY HOLIDAY PROGRAM
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PRESENTED BY BEE ENTERPRISE
This creative, well-being program is a series of 12 workshops all about craft, empowerment, connection and being open to making new friends. You will create works and items that will be tools to assist you to have an awesome year in 2023. You can dip in and out, do a few mornings or undertake the entire program.
WHERE 12 McIntyre Street, Mundingburra
COST
$40 per workshop, or $70 for both workshops on the same day
BOOKINGS
Required 0408 650 091
enterprisingbees@gmail.com
MONDAY 9 JANUARY
9 - 10.30am
MY HAPPIEST MOMENTS OF
2023
Imagine sitting down on New Year’s Eve and opening your Happy Jar and reading all the wonderful moments that happened to you throughout the year. While you’re busy creating your jar and note papers, we will encourage you to slow down, share stories and take the opportunity to connect with the others creating with you.
TUESDAY 10 JANUARY
9 - 10.30am
SHADOW BOX
Using the power of words, choose an inspirational phrase or word that will keep you motivated throughout 2023. Learn how to roll and assemble paper flowers in the colours of your choice and arrange them beautifully in an 8x10 shadow box. Choose a font and print your words in permanent vinyl and adhere it to the front glass or frame.
MONDAY 9 JANUARY
11am - 12.30pm
DREAM CATCHER
Originating from Native American culture, dream catchers were made to ensure the people sleeping under them received only pleasant dreams, and any bad dreams were caught in its web. Create your own, using an abundance of trimmings to choose from, to make it perfectly bespoke for you. Take it home and hang it above your bed to receive nothing but sweet dreams.
TUESDAY 10 JANUARY
11am - 12.30pm
MUG & ACRYLIC HEART
Choose a black or white mug and create a design using words and images that will be cut out in permanent vinyl. Learn how to weed and apply vinyl then seal it to make it washable and long-lasting. Decorate an acrylic heart using vinyl for your bedroom door or gift it to your bestie.
WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY
9 - 10.30am
I AM THANKFUL FOR…
Harness the power of thankfulness and appreciation not only for the big things that happen but also for the smaller, everyday bits that we often miss. Gratitude enhances our emotional resilience and builds our inner strength. When you’re having a bit of a “why me” moment you can open the jar and be reminded of everything in your life that you are grateful for. Using vinyl and cardstock you will create a beautiful, personalised jar.
MONDAY 16 JANUARY
9 - 10.30am
MY LITTLE JAR OF POSITIVITY
Sometimes we all need the power of words to give us the positivity to get us through. Come and join our tribe and learn why positive thinking is an important part of your personal development. Create your own Positivity Jar so that you can start each day with the power of positivity and grow your positive mindset.
TUESDAY 17 JANUARY
9 - 10.30am
ZIPPERED POUCH
Create a personalised pouch that could be for anything… a clutch bag or purse, pencil case, make-up or hair accessories pouch, period or asthma/epi-pen bag, or a bag for your hobby or useful things. Then create one for a friend or family member. Today it’s all about those closest to you, why they inspire you and how they make you a better person.
WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY
9 - 10.30am
FELT & PAPER FLOWERS
Spend the morning in a sea of colour and fun making flowers that will last a lifetime. Learn how to craft both felt and paper flowers. These colourful blooms will bring enjoyment to the crafter and the receiver. You can even add essential oils to give them an aroma. We’ll have a chat about Paying It Forward and Random Acts of Kindness and then set you forth with lots of flowers to share. It’s such a joy to gift to someone who’s not expecting it.
WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY
11am - 12.30pm
AIR DRY CLAY
You will be guided through the process of hand-building with clay and gain tips and tricks on creating pieces like bowls, vases, or trinket dishes. Practice mindfulness while exploring art in a safe, supportive environment. We’ll talk about what we like to do when we’re not at school.
MONDAY 16 JANUARY
11am - 12.30pm
DRINK BOTTLE & BAG TAG
Start the year with a new personalised drink bottle and a bag tag that screams you for your school locker or backpack. Learn how to create a design and then cut, weed, and apply the vinyl. We’ll sit in a yarning circle and share our hopes and dreams for this new school year.
TUESDAY 17 JANUARY
11am - 12.30pm
BEAD MOSAICS
Make a beautiful, blingy artwork or two while relaxing and enjoying the process of being creative and mindful. Use gorgeous beads, this is all about glitz and glamour, complimentary colours, and conversation. Let’s chat about the movies and TV series that have made an impact on our lives.
WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY
11am - 12.30pm
TOTE BAG & KEY RING
Design a tote bag for anything… the library, dance, music, shopping, craft, hobby, or for all those things. Using iron-on vinyl, design, cut, weed, and apply your creativity to make it your own personal and practical tote. We will also create our own monogrammed key ring. Let’s share the ways we spend our time when we’re not in school and the music artists that inspire and move us to dance.
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