ACTIVITIES & DEMONSTRATIONS

Catering for all ages, there’s storytime, sports, music, art, and more. All activities are free, and no bookings are required. See the full schedule below.

Rise and Shine Planetarium

Explore the stars in the Rise and Shine Planetarium. This amazing mobile planetarium is screening every 20 minutes all day for visitors to learn more about our universe and spark the curiosity of any little astronauts in your tribe.

Kids Activity Zone

Located in the heart of the exhibition arena, our Kids Activity Zone is a haven for little ones! Our carefully curated program is designed to ignite the spark of curiosity and foster a love for learning in young minds. All activities are drop-in, so come on by and get involved!

Kids Activity Zone Program

10:30 - 11:00

Storytime with Sunshine Coast Libraries

11:30 - 12:00

3D printing demo with Immanuel Lutheran College

12:30 - 13:00

Storytime with the Tooth Fairy

13:30 - 14:00

Reading activities with The Reading Village

14:30 - 15:00

Storytime and learning about pet ownership with Sammy & Sunshine Coast Council

15:30 - 16:00

Sensory tables and activities with Kath Dickson Family Centres

16:30 - 17:00

Art activities with Art Workshops Montville

Demonstration Space

Looking for action? Our Demonstration Space is where it’s at! With a full program of demonstrations and come & try sessions, it’s non-stop entertainment for the whole family. Being the size of a full basketball court, there is plenty of stadium seating for visitors to sit and watch the action.

Demonstration Space Program

10:30 - 11:00

‘Come and Try’ preschool sports with Playball

11:30 - 12:00

Wheelchair basketball demonstration with Suncoast Spinners

12:30 - 13:00

‘Come and Try’ live Martial Arts class with Karate Academy

13:30 - 14:00

‘Come and Try’ sports activities with Juiced Up Groms

14:30 - 15:00

Water safety with Trevor the Turtle and Rackley Swimming

15:30 - 16:00

Learn to play guitar with Matrix Guitar School

16:30 - 17:00

Gymnastics demonstration and ‘Come and Try’ session with Sunshine Coast Gymnastics Academy

OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES - ALL DAY

AFL Queensland ‘Come & Try sessions

Sunshine Coast Lightning ‘Come & Try’ sessions

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