Brisbane Kids Magazine Summer Edition 2017 48 pages a5

Summer 2017 Your ultimate guide to Christmas in Brisbane.

BMX tracks across Brisbane.

The Obliteration Room.

New indoor snow facility opens.

The best free water play in Brisbane.

Over 100 activities and things to do!

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO IN BRISBANE WITH KIDS

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IN THIS ISSUE WELCOME!

Season’s greetings, and welcome to the 11th edition of the Brisbane Kids Magazine! In keeping with this hectic time of the year, this edition is fit to burst with fabulous things to do throughout summer with your families. Our elves have been very hard at work putting together your definitive guide to Christmas, the school holidays and beyond, so we hope you find everything you’re looking for to make the most of this exciting time of year.

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Make sure you are following us on Facebook in the coming months because we will be sharing even more ideas for you to enjoy, along with updates to events. The Brisbane Kids app for Android and iOS is also a great way to find fun at your fingertips.

If there’s anything you’d like to see more of in the Brisbane Kids Magazine, then please send us an email to print@brisbanekids.com.au – we’d love to hear your ideas!

Wishing you all a happy and safe festive season, full of love and good cheer.

Ngaire Stirling Brisbane Kids Owner & Editor https://www.brisbanekids.com.au FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brisbanekids INSTAGRAM: @brisbanekidsofficial #brisbanekids NEWSLETTER: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/newsletter

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Published by Brisbane Kids Pty Ltd ABN 34456380201 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where our city of Brisbane now stands, and recognise that these have always been places of learning and playing.

We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the community.

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IN THIS ISSUE

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NEW YEARS EVE 2017

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MUST SEE SUMMER EVENTS

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MAGICAL EXPERIENCES IN BRISBANE

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UNUSUAL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

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BRISBANE KIDS CHRISTMAS RESOURCE

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SUMMER CAMPING: BEACH CAMPS

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IDEAS FOR TEENS

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS

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FREE WATER PLAY & SPLASHPADS

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SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS

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INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING

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STEM HOLIDAY EVENTS

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BMX RIDING IN BRISBANE

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OFF LEASH DOG PARKS NEAR PLAYGROUNDS

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URBAN XTREME OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

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YAYOI KUSAMA - THE OBLITERATION ROOM

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COMMUNITY GARDENS

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VOUCHERS

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MOVIES OUT THIS SUMMER

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UPCOMING KIDS SHOWS

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THE BEST EVENTS FOR KIDS IN SUMMER

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FINDING DORY AND FRIENDS

summer 2017/18 We hope you enjoy the summer edition of the Brisbane Kids Magazine.

For more ideas head to www.brisbanekids.com.au

THIS MAGAZINE IS POSSIBLE THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING LOCAL LEGENDS: Cath Johnsen, Writer Paula Johnson, Writer Melanie Byers, Writer Shannon McBride, Writer Kaitlin Provost, Writer Brooke Powell, Content Editor Leigh Child, Events Manager Louisa Allert, Accounts Manager Debbie Hester from Needeep In Design, Lead Designer Marie O’Neill from Marie O’Neill Designs, Brisbane Kids Illustrator Katie Richardson, Proofreader also Karl Thew from Static Shift, Digital Strategist and Ngaire Stirling, Editor & Owner

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NEW YEARS EVE 2017 2017 FORESHORE FIREWORKS 31 DECEMBER @ WOODY POINT Watch the Redcliffe Peninsula light up from Clontarf to Woody Point at 8.30pm after an afternoon of family fun along the foreshore. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/foreshorefireworks-scarborough/ LAKESIDE NEW YEAR’S EVE 31 DECEMBER @ VICTORIA POINT LAKESIDE Celebrate the start of 2018 with free entertainment and fun with rides, live shows, kids activities, markets and fireworks at 9pm. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/lakeside-newyears-eve-2017-victoria-point/ NEW YEAR’S CARNIVAL 31 DECEMBER @ SURFERS PARADISE See in the New Year with thrilling rides and fun activities along the foreshore before three spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky and ocean. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/new-yearscarnival-surfers-paradise/2017-12-31/ MOOLOOLABA NEW YEAR’S EVE 31 DECEMBER @ MOOLOOLABA Be entertained from 4pm with live music, rides, kids activities, yummy food and a spectacular fireworks show at 8.30pm and midnight. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/mooloolabanew-years-eve-mooloolaba/

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MUST SEE SUMMER EVENTS BUILT FOR SPEED @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY 17 NOVEMBER – 18 FEBRUARY @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY Build a car from LEGO® and then race it down ramps and slick tracks to see who has created the fastest hot rod, dragster or supercar. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/built-speedipswich-art-gallery/2018-02-18/

ENCHANTED GARDEN 8 – 17 DECEMBER @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND Wander through the Spectacle Garden on a warm summer’s night and be amazed by the twinkling lights, music, decorations and magical festive feel. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/enchantedgarden-roma-street-parkland-2017-12-17/

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORK SPECTACULAR 31 DECEMBER @ SOUTH BANK See in the New Year with Brisbane’s biggest fireworks display lighting up the Brisbane River and celebrating the start of 2018. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/new-years-evefirework-spectacular-south-bank/

SAND SAFARI ARTS FESTIVAL 2 – 25 FEBRUARY @ SURFERS PARADISE BEACH Take a drive to the Gold Coast to check out the celebration of sand and sea-inspired art with impressive sand sculptures on the beach made from 10 tonnes of sand. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/sand-safari-artsfestival-gold-coast/2018-02-25/

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MAGICAL EXPERIENCES IN BRISBANE The whimsical world of magic has been delighting children of all ages for generations, and South East Queensland is filled with different fantastical experiences sure to delight kids of all ages.

Funderwood Hollow at Underwood is a small but scary playground offering the perfect setting to some magical imaginative play. Dress the kids up and host an early magical Christmas party and let the kids enjoy the rope bridges, climbing nets and towers.

If you’re looking for story books about magical creatures, Where the Wild Things Are bookshop at West End is a good place to start. For for kids that are more interested in wizards and witches than fairies and elves, a visit to The Store of Requirement in Samford is a must where your children will delight in being sorted into their Hogwarts House while enjoying a refreshing Butterbeer Heading south, the coastal town of Brunswick Heads (in northern NSW) has an enchanting fairy trail to follow with lots of hidden surprises. Call into the visitor centre to pick up a free map before you set out on your magical adventure.

To find out more about these adventures head to the Brisbane Kids Website www.brisbanekids.com.au

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MAGICAL EXPERIENCES IN BRISBANE CONTINUED Hidden World at Fitzgibben has a secret entrance to the underworld with coded stories written in Sentient Mouse language hidden in various places across the playground.

Tip!

Look for manholes!

Continue north to Sunshine Castle (located at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast), and you’ll find fairies on display as part of the castle’s doll collection. Spend the day exploring the castle and be transported back to a time of medieval life.

The Gollum tree at Scarborough beach is worth a look, especially for fans of The Hobbit. The cotton tree forest, located within the Scarborough beach park, also lends a touch of whimsy to the location. Kids can climb the gnarled cottonwood trees which feel like they could be the home of mythical creatures.

Another playground with a nod to the magical world is The Enchanted Forest playground, located at Dorrington Park at Ashgrove. Climb on the spiders’ webs, make music on the magical toadstools, and picnic in the leafy parklands.

Further north you’ll find a delightful fairy village at Kumbartcho Sanctuary at Eatons Hill. Take along some fairy bread to enjoy in the beautiful surrounds, and spend some time in the playground and nursery. You can even purchase some plants to take home and create your own fairy garden.

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UNUSUAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCES

unusual animal experiences VISIT WALLY THE RESCUE PLATYPUS DURING PLAYTIME Wally the platypus is just one of the nocturnal animals you can hope to meet at David Fleay’s Wildlife Park’s nocturnal house. Watch Wally as he forages for foods and enjoys his night surroundings. Other animals in the nocturnal house at David Fleay’s Wildlife Park include gliders, possums and owls, with a separate Creature Of The Night Show. https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/ BE AMAZED BY THE INCREDIBLE WORKINGS OF THE BEE! The Ginger Factory’s live bee show is a fantastic opportunity for kids to see the inner workings of a bee hive and taste the delicious honey that is produced by this busy insect. The Ginger Factory features playgrounds, rainforest walks and lots of yummy food!

Entry to the grounds of the Ginger Factory is free. A fee applies for tours and special activities. The bee tour is $57 for a family pass. https://www.gingerfactory.com.au If you want a bee show at your Brisbane school then check out BeeAwareKids.com.au for a local school program that entertains and educates kids about bees.

WITNESS TURTLE LIFE FROM THE BEGINNING This is a restricted access, once in a lifetime opportunity to watch the miracle of turtle life at Mon Repos Conservation Park in Bundaberg. The best time to visit to watch the female turtles lay their eggs after dark is from mid-November to February, where each turtle lays roughly 130 eggs per clutch and up to flour clutches each season. From mid-January until late March, you can also witness the spectacle of the birth of the tiny hatchlings who begin to leave their nests and start their life in the sea.

There is restricted access by booking only at http://www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mon-repos/about.html#bookings

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BRISBANE KIDS CHRISTMAS RESOURCE The Brisbane Kids Calendar covers South East Queensland, with lots of events, festivals and fun activities for families. You may need to book for some of the shows so make sure you check it out now! https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/whats-on-brisbanekids-events-calendar/ CHRISTMAS GUIDES Check out our guides to these great Christmas themed activities: · Ultimate Christmas light locations · Places to visit Santa · Santa photo locations · Shopping centre Christmas events · Christmas live shows · Christmas markets · Christmas carol locations · Sensory Santa events Find our complete Christmas guide at https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/christmas-activitiesbrisbane/ FOLLOW BRISBANE KIDS ON FACEBOOK 155,000 families already follow us on Facebook where we continuously share events we think you should know about for your family. This becomes even more important in the lead up to Christmas and school holidays, so make sure you like our page to be kept in the loop at https://www.facebook.com/brisbanekids/ SIGN UP TO THE BRISBANE KIDS NEWSLETTER Don’t have time to check out Facebook? Every Thursday evening we bring to you a collection of exciting upcoming events for the week to come. Sign up to our newsletter via the sign-up form on the Brisbane Kids home page at https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/ However you choose to spend the lead up to Christmas with your Brisbane Kids, there’s no limit to the ideas we are excited to share every day with our wonderful local community.

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SUMMER CAMPING: BEACH CAMPS

Beach camping is hot property in South East Queensland, so we thought we would list some of the best places in case you are still hoping to book a getaway over the summer. Make sure you check out the car requirements, for example, does it require a 4WD? Are permits required and are there onsite amenities (toilets and showers)? If these are important to you then you might need to book sooner rather than later (some you will have to book for next year!)

STRADBROKE ISLAND There are lots of places to camp at Straddie including Adams Beach, Adder Rock, Amity Point, Bradbury’s Beach, Cylinder Beach, Flinders Beach and Home Beach.

Flinders and Main Beach are also dog friendly.

BRIBIE ISLAND There are 5 different camping spots on Bribie Island, some with facilities and some without.

MORETON ISLAND There are 10 different camping zones on Moreton Island and you can do as little or as much as you like, with loads of recreational activities including snorkeling, sand tobogganing and dolphin feeding.

INSKIP RAINBOW BEACH 495 ha of recreation land await with individual camp sites on a first in best dressed basis. Gorgeous beaches and coastline to explore!

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OTHER WORTHY MENTIONS

UP THE COAST DOWN THE COAST

Fraser Island Tallebudgera

Noosa Northshore Jacobs Well

Cotton Tree Pottsville

IDEAS FOR TEENS PAINTING THE UNICORN 13 DECEMBER @ LOGAN ART GALLERY Under the direction of artist Sandra Temple, use acrylic paint and medium to pour and paint a surreal background, then paint a unicorn into the scene. http://www.logan.qld.gov.au STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI FROM 14 DECEMBER @ VARIOUS CINEMAS Rejoice as the next chapter in the Skywalker saga continues as Rey joins Luke Skywalker in an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/movie-releasessummer-school-holidays-2017/ STORMBREAKER NERF CHALLENGE 20 DECEMBER @ NORTH LAKES LIBRARY Grab your NERF gun and get in some NERF target practice these school holidays so you can become a teenage super spy like Alex Rider. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE FROM 26 DECEMBER @ VARIOUS CINEMAS Watch the movie two decades in the making as Jumanji resurfaces and after ignoring the warnings a group of teenagers get sucked into the game and go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/movie-releasessummer-school-holidays-2017/

WEARABLE ABORIGINAL ART FOR TEENS 9 JANUARY @ REDCLIFFE LIBRARY Join GOMA exhibited artist, Lloyd Hornsby Gawura, and paint an Aboriginal design on a cap that you can take home and proudly wear throughout the summer holidays. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au KAYAKING 15 JANUARY @ LARRY STOREY PARK Learn to kayak and explore the beautiful flora and fauna that lives in the waterways of the Logan area – just remember a hat, sunscreen and shoes that can get wet. http://www.logan.qld.gov.au WRITE, RECORD AND PUBLISH A SONG 16 JANUARY @ GOULD ADAMS COMMUNITY CENTRE Bring along a musical instrument and use a state of the art multimedia lab and equipment while learning how to write lyrics, record and publish a song. http://www.logan.qld.gov.au PARKOUR WORKSHOP 17 FEBRUARY @ REDCLIFFE PARKOUR PARK Get active and learn from the best as Brisbane Parkour teach you how to run, jump, roll and find the most direct path through the Redcliffe Parkour Park. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Open your creativity these summer holidays!

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS SCARBOROUGH CHRISTMAS CAROLS 10 DECEMBER @ SCARBOROUGH BEACH PARK Visit Santa in his special village by the sea and enjoy an evening full of Christmas cheer with Christmas carols, activities, workshops, fireworks and more. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/scarboroughchristmas-carols-scarborough/

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markets featuring carols and kids activities, Christmas movies at Street Beach and festive fireworks. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/christmas-in-brisbanecity-for-families/

SANDSTONE POINT CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 16 DECEMBER @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL Soak up the festive spirit as the whole family is entertained with live music, Christmas carols, markets stalls, kids rides, fireworks and of course a visit from Santa. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/sandstonepoint-hotel-christmas-carnival-sandstone-point/

CHRISTMAS BY STARLIGHT 16 DECEMBER @ REDLAND SHOWGROUNDS Enjoy a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment, activities, rides, rock climbing and carols with a line-up of local, national and international acts for Redland’s biggest Christmas event. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/christmasstarlight-cleveland/

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS CONTINUED CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY 8 – 24 DECEMBER @ KING GEORGE SQUARE Watch the two events that have become a Brisbane tradition, the Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular and the Christmas Parade, which add excitement and a festive feel to the city. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/christmas-in-brisbanecity-for-families/

CHRISTMAS AT ROMA STREET PARKLAND 8 – 17 DECEMBER @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND Expect a magical Christmas experience at Roma Street Parkland with everyone’s favourite Christmas movies on the big screen and an Enchanted Garden to explore. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/christmas-in-brisbanecity-for-families/

PADDINGTON CHRISTMAS FAIR 8 DECEMBER @ PADDINGTON Embrace the festive atmosphere and enjoy face painters, bubbleologists, flower crowns, Christmas jewellery workshops, snow cones, a photo booth and more. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/paddingtonchristmas-fair-paddington/

CAROLS IN THE PARKLAND 9 DECEMBER @ YARRABILBA SHAW STREET OVAL Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and enjoy a festive treat from the food vans and markets stalls and don’t forget a photo with Santa at his photo booth before the fireworks finale. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/carolsparklands-yarrabilba/

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FREE WATER PLAY & SPLASHPADS If you are after the best of both worlds this summer then why not visit one of the many fantastic parks in Brisbane that have been built with our warmer months in mind?

Complete with water play areas included, the following parks allow you to relax with a BBQ or picnic while your children enjoy impressive outdoor playgrounds as well as cooling water play areas all in the one spot.

AQUATIVITY WATER PLAY PARK, SOUTH BRISBANE Located in the heart of the city, Aquativity at South Bank is one of the most popular water play spaces in Brisbane. With the famous man-made beach and playground built alongside the Brisbane River, the play area also includes pools and water spaces of varying depth, fountains and jets.

WHALE PARK, WYNNUM This popular seaside park has got the water and playground imaginative play boxes well and truly ticked.

With a huge sanded playground laid out alongside a soft water play area (with whales to climb that sporadically spout water) there is also a pool nearby that fills with sea water and has a small, twisting slide for those looking to completely cool off.

RIVER HEART PARKLANDS, IPSWICH Along the banks of the Bremer River at Ipswich, River Heart Parklands is overflowing with fun and water excitement for little ones. The multilevel zero-depth water play area with spouts and interactive water pumps is equally matched in entertainment value by the impressive playground it borders, which includes a giant steel slide, climbing frame and flying fox, among other things.

ROCKS RIVERSIDE PARK, JINDALEE This is Brisbane’s largest riverside park and, on top of the adventure playground, flying fox, amphitheatre and expansive picnic grounds, it is also a toddler’s paddling paradise. The shaded water play area is a generous combination of small streams, shallow pools and fountains that are perfect for entertaining and cooling little people off.

ROBELLE DOMAIN & ORION LAGOON, SPRINGFIELD This 24ha park is an absolute masterpiece in green space and water play design. The zero-depth family water play area is perfect for all ages and includes a tipping bucket, water jets and spouts while the 50m lagoon pool offers beach access and shallow play at one end and 1.5 metre depth at the other. Oh, and if you are after more fun there is always the large interactive playground at Robelle Domain and even some treetop walks to explore.

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DARLINGTON PARKLANDS, YARRABILBA Dubbed the ‘super park’ of Logan, Darlington Parklands easily lives up to this reputation and then some. The huge water play area features both zero-depth fun zones with fountains, spouts and jets as well as shallow pools and streams for kids to play in. The playground boasts a twin 30m flying fox, sandpit, climbing dome, multi-swing and music wall, with the half basketball court and outdoor gym also available to keep the older kids busy.

FREE WATER PLAY & SPLASHPADS CONTINUED REDCLIFFE LAGOON, REDCLIFFE Overlooking Moreton Bay on Redcliffe’s foreshore, the Redcliffe Lagoon is the perfect water play playground with an amazing view as well. While the wading pools, lagoon, water jets, toadstools and water-squirting bugs will provide ample opportunities to cool down, the delightful, sanded children’s playground will equally draw any child’s attention.

BROADWATER PARKLANDS, SOUTHPORT A little further down the coast you will come to another stunning beachside water play park. Stretching over 3km, Broadwater Parklands has plenty to offer but it is the Rockpools water play area and neighbouring playground that draws the most attention to the area.

The Rockpools is a large water splash park with shallow rapids, zero-depth water fun with jets and spouts, shallow pools and a large dumping water tap. The playground features slides, rope bridge, climbing frame, rock climbing wall and cradle swings.

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SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS

SHERWOOD ARBORETUM - Shady, cool summer playground - Two forts, swings and an awesome spider tower - Scooter or bike ride along the river - Lots of space to kick a ball or play cricket

GRINSTEAD PARK, ENOGGERA - Leafy playground with a skate ramp nearby - Gorgeous fort type construction - Slides, swings and climbing galore - Shade and toilets with plenty of parking

LOCATION Jolimont Street in Sherwood

LOCATION Shand Street, Enoggera

COFFEE Gas Espresso is a 600 metre walk, open from 6am. You can find it on 637 Sherwood Rd.

COFFEE You can pick up a coffee from Brisbean at Alderley Station or a smoothie from Charlie’s Raw Squeeze on the way.

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CAPALABA REGIONAL PARK - Musical forest, shady trees and a flying fox - Hills with built in slides - Fort style playground with ramps and bridges - BBQs, shelters and toilets LOCATION 4 Dollery Rd Capalaba COFFEE Drive through for coffee at Wicked Brew Coffee on the way – we love a drive through coffee shop!

PIONEER PARK LANDSBOROUGH - The perfect pit stop heading to or from the coast - Multi-sensory, all abilities and it is fully fenced - A fort style playground with lots of unique play equipment like braille boards and musical instruments - Toilets and BBQs onsite LOCATION Caloundra St, Landsborough QLD 4550 COFFEE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE Find French Twist Bulimba at 5 Corio St Bulimba

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INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING Indoor rock climbing centres are located at numerous spots around Brisbane and offer families the perfect conditions for eager young adrenalin seekers.

Not affected by the weather, these centres have all the necessary climbing equipment needed and have different walls and courses set up to cater for a wide range of ages and abilities. Below is a list of some of the best indoor rock climbing walls for kids in Brisbane.

CRANK INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING, MACGREGOR Not only indoor rock climbing but parkour and ninja warrior courses too! As long as kids fit into a harness they can join the fun (usually around 3 years of age) and there are youth programs for all of these available too (children must be at least 8 years old).

SKY CLIMB @ SKYZONE, MACGREGOR Sky Climb is for kids aged 5 (and at least 110cm tall) and older and has over 12 different fun and crazy climbing adventures to conquer. Not only walls though, there are also giant steps, stacked blocks and lit up obstacles to clamber to the top of.

URBAN CLIMB, WEST END | NEWSTEAD | MILTON Although families and kids are welcome any time, Urban Climb also have a specific youth program which are classes set up for children based on age (starting from 5 years) where they can learn the skills from the pros!

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ROCKSPORTS, FORTITUDE VALLEY For rock climbing enthusiasts, Rocksports offer youth programs and classes for children as young as 4 as well as scheduled times for younger climbers.

Oh, and there is a bouldering cave too!

THE ROCK INDOOR CLIMBING GYM, PARKINSON As members of the Chillout holiday program (for kids up to 17 years), you can book an easy two hour session here for only $5 during these periods.

You will need to book in advance though!

BAY PLAY, CLEVELAND This smaller indoor rock climbing wall is inside a play centre and perfect for the youngest of climbers. No harness is needed as the wall is not overly high and kids fall or jump back into a huge pit of foam (which is actually just as fun as the climbing itself!).

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STEM HOLIDAY EVENTS DIGITAL FUTURES LAB UNTIL 21 JANUARY @ STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND Discover a free interactive experience which is part studio, part game space, part exhibition that is designed to make you think and maybe even look twice with robots, virtual worlds and more. www.slq.qld.gov.au

BB-8™ BY SPHERO ROBOTICS WORKSHOP 9 DECEMBER @ MARSDEN LIBRARY Meet BB-8™ - the app-enabled Droid™

by Sphero movies and learn how to control and interact with this unique robot from the Star Wars movies. www.loganlibraries.org

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SPHERO AND THE ENCHANTED FOREST 29 DECEMBER @ GARDEN CITY LIBRARY Help Sphero find his way through the enchanted forest using simple coding skills in this beginners workshop facilitated by BNEtechkids. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

GHOST HUNT 9 JANUARY @ NORTH LAKES LIBRARY Jump into an augmented reality ghost hunt and develop cutting edge skills to create your own augmented reality experience. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

STEAMING INTO 2018 2 – 5 JANUARY @ STRATHPINE LIBRARY Explore, create and experiment in STEAM learning opportunities designed to spark curiosity and creativity with Makey Makey and Little Bits electronic kits, Blue Bot robotic devices and lots more. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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DRAW IT. CODE IT. QUT SUMMER PROGRAM 6 – 14 JANUARY @ THE CUBE Enjoy an exciting mix of interactive activities to suit everyone from the tech-inclined to fans of good old-fashioned art making including coding, robot, Sphero, drawing and dress up activities. www.brisbanekids.com.au

FAMILY TECH TIME 11 JANUARY @ ZILMERE LIBRARY Come along to this interactive family session to experience a variety of emerging technologies with lots of opportunity for hands-on fun including exploring coding and robotics. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

WILLY WONKA EDIBLE ART AND SCIENCE 19 JANUARY @ RED HILL AND INDOOROOPILLY Join in this fantabulous workshop, students will use all sorts of scrumdiddlyumptious treats to make their own edible art piece and explore the science behind sweet treats! www.speakupstudio.com.au

FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW: A GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY STEM SQUAD WORKSHOP 10 FEBRUARY @ BEENLEIGH LIBRARY Work with the Griffith University STEM Squad and discover how a plant grows, what they eat and learn why we need more natives in backyards before sowing your own seedling to take home. www.loganlibraries.org

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BMX RIDING IN BRISBANE

BMX RIDING BRISBANE Your Brisbane Kids don’t need to be a BMX bandit to ride their bike on a BMX track in Brisbane. There are plenty of informal and free opportunities throughout Brisbane to bust out the bike on a local BMX track. Some concrete skateparks also allow BMX riding but make sure you check out your local council website before heading out to avoid disappointment.

DM HENDERSON PARK IN MACGREGOR has a free BMX track, but also a playground, basketball half-court, cricket pitch and picnic areas. FREE. UNDERWOOD PARK IN PRIESTDALE is mentioned several times in our magazine this edition for its playgrounds, off leash dog park and now its amazing free BMX tracks. Perfect for the multi-age family. FREE. You can also BMX at the WOODFORD SKATE PARK, ARCHER STREET, which features a small concrete half pipe with hips, multiple ledges and rails down a bank.

FREE.

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PINE RIVERS BMX TRACK IN BRENDALE is the perfect track for various ages and skill levels. For a morning of thrills and excitement, it is the perfect place to give your budding BMX bandit a go! The Pine Rivers BMX Track is maintained by Pine Rivers BMX Club. The club runs lessons for all levels of experience, as well as hosts races, working bees and other events. Outside of the times when these events are taking place, the general public may access the track. FREE. DECEPTION BAY SPORTS COMPLEX offer a concrete skate park open to BMX riders with a continuous 4ft quarter that wraps around the whole park creating hips, a bowl and small half pipe sections. Steel half pipe and small flat bank fun box. FREE. Tucked out of the way at the very end of SUMNERS ROAD IN RIVERHILLS is BMX heaven. Dirt jumps (banks and berms, to those in the know) are provided next to a concrete ramp area with rails and other rad formations to practice riding, jumping and tricking for as long as their gear holds out. FREE.

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RED HILL BMX Dirt Bike Track on BRIDGE STREET is such a nice shady spot to practice BMX riding and with kids of all ages giving it a go, it is the perfect beginner track. FREE

HELPFUL RESOURCES

GREENWAYS ESPLANADE PARK IN PARKINSON offers an all round family day out with a BMX track and all the other great features of a family friendly park, including playgrounds, picnic areas and a basketball half-court.

FREE

BMX Queensland – are all about coaching and support for those serious about BMX riding as a sport.

For the more serious BMX riders SLEEMAN SPORTS COMPLEX has a BMW Supercross Track that has two start ramps 5m and 8m long with double jumps, stepups and even a technical rhythm section. You must be a registered BMX Australia or BMX QLD rider to participate (aka a club member). FEE APPLIES

BMX Australia – Membership prices vary, depending on the age of the child but membership begins from just 2 years of age.

Many local councils offer free youth programs during the school holidays and even on weekends with both skateboarding, BMX and scootering workshops. Sign up to the events newsletter with your local council to be kept updated.

MTB Dirt provides a comprehensive list of free BMX tracks throughout Brisbane and surrounds, with difficulty ratings included on some of the tracks. The addresses for each of the tracks is also provided for convenience. http://www.mtbdirt.com.au

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OFF LEASH DOG PARKS NEAR AWESOME PLAYGROUNDS If you want to keep the whole family happy, why not check out some of these dog parks located next to some awesome playgrounds: SARBI PARK, WARNER Sarbi Park is so dog-friendly it is even dedicated to a dog — Sarbi, the amazing explosives detection dog who served in Afghanistan and won medals for her bravery.

There is a wonderful dog off leash area in the park, great play equipment for the kids, and even a statue in honour of this amazing canine war hero. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/sarbi-park-warnerperfect-park-kids-dogs/

SARBI PARK, WARNER IMAGE: COURTESY OF BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

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POWERHOUSE DOG PARK, NEW FARM This is a beautiful big, fenced dog park which is a really popular place to take dogs for a lovely play right next to the river. There is also a riverside boardwalk and the amazing New Farm Park nearby. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/new-farm-park-newfarm/ HAMILTON DOG PARK, HAMILTON Hamilton Dog Park has an awesome range of dog agility equipment, including jumps, weave poles, platforms and more. Plus your kids will love the Hamilton Recreation Reserve with its playground, sandpits and traffic track with street signs. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/hamilton-recreationreserve/

PHIL DENMAN PARK, JAMBOREE HEIGHTS

OFF LEASH DOG PARKS CONTINUED BOOKER PLACE PARK, BELLBOWRIE Booker Place Park has a huge dog off leash area with some great agility equipment to give your four-legged friends a really fun outing. For the kids, there is a great playground, water play, flying fox, skate areas, rebound wall, basketball half-court and more. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/booker-placebellbowrie/ PERRIN PARK, TOOWONG Perrin Park is great for both small and big kids as well as fur kids! The park features loads of play equipment, bike paths with street signs, a climbing net and a pedal train track. Plus there’s a great fenced dog off leash area. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/perrin-park-toowong/ MILTON PARK, MILTON Milton Park is a fully fenced, shady park with a train theme. It also has open grassy space for bigger kids to enjoy ball games, a basketball half-court, and of course, a great fenced dog off leash park. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/milton-park/

NEAL MCCROSSAN PARK, PADDINGTON Another great fenced kids playground with a fully fenced dog off leash area is Neal McCrossan Park. There are two play areas for kids of all ages, and also a tennis court and the Ithaca Swimming Pool. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/neal-mccrossan-park-atpaddington/ MEADOWLANDS PARK, CARINDALE Meadowlands Park features a great playground, musical play equipment, skatebowl, a basketball half-court and a brand new multi-use court and fitness station. There’s a bikeway, creek and even a canoe ramp. Not to mention the off leash dog park for your dogs to have a great play too! https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/meadowlands-park-incarindale-preston-road-park/ UNDERWOOD PARK, PRIESTDALE There’s a great dog off leash area at Underwood Park, as well as a huge range of play facilities, from forts, climbing nets and rope bridges to a flying fox, pedal-powered monorail and BMX track. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/underwood-park-inpriestdale-a-park-for-families/ PHIL DENMAN PARK, JAMBOREE HEIGHTS Phil Denman Park has a fenced dog off leash area next to a brand new kids playground with sensory play equipment, wide open spaces, basketball courts, cricket nets, a bike track with traffic signs, basketball half-court and rebound wall. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/phil-denman-park-injamboree-heights-the-western-suburbs-best-kept-secret

NEAL MCCROSSAN PARK, PADDINGTON

PERRIN PARK, TOOWONG

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URBAN XTREME OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

Thinking about taking the kids skiing these school holidays? Thanks to the opening of Urban Xtreme, Australia’s largest indoor snow sport and adventure centre, you need not travel further than Hendra, Queensland.

CEO Lindsay Davis said the Urban Xtreme team is excited to bring skiing to Brisbane families, without the cost of long-distance travel.

“Many young kids dream about going skiing but, unfortunately, the costs involved in reaching Australia’s southern ski fields – or heading overseas – mean several families cannot make this dream a reality,” Ms Davis said.

“Urban Xtreme is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy learning to ski, in a safe and comfortable indoor environment.

“Skiing is the perfect school holiday activity – it creates memories, builds fitness and gets the kids away from the TV and off their iPads.

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“Plus, if your family is planning an overseas ski trip, you can visit Urban Xtreme to build ski fitness – that way you can hit the slopes as soon as you arrive.”

Individual, one-hour lessons with a qualified instructor will cost $45 for children aged 4-16 years and $55 for adults, or a private session for up to four people will set you back as little as $195.

THE CENTRE IS OPEN FROM: 4pm – 9pm Tuesdays to Fridays, 9am – 9pm Saturdays 9am – 7pm Sundays.

In the new year, Urban Xtreme will be offering more than just an amazing indoor ski experience. Its Ninja Course and Laser Tag will open in January, with its Trampoline Park, Fun Climb walls, and café scheduled to open in March.

URBAN EXTREME IS LOCATED AT: Urban Xtreme 4/370 Nudgee Road, Hendra https://www.urban-xtreme.com.au/

THE OBLITERATION ROOM - THE GALLERY OF MODERN ART

Yayoi Kusama Room The Obliteration

The Gallery of Modern Art Conceptual art installations and toddlers might not seem like an obvious fit, but the obliteration room at GOMA is the ultimate exercise in accessible art. It’s also one room you’ll be delighted to watch your kids ‘obliterate’. This is one of the most popular interactive exhibitions ever to visit the Gallery of Modern Art, not least because of its mass appeal to both adult and children of all ages.

The installation by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will run until the 11 February 2018 and dots will build up until every trace of white has been obscured.

When your kids arrive they will be given a set of brightly coloured dots and permission to stick them anywhere.

The room itself is the ultimate blank canvas, full of interesting white furniture and objects, all of which are firmly stuck in place. Entry is FREE and the Obliteration Room is open from 10am-5pm daily. Closed Good Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day Simple perfection.

Hot Tip!

After your visit to the Gallery of Modern Art you can head to the Museum and take a walk around the Discovery Centre and The Wild State Gallery. It is truly incredible to have such free family friendly activities in the centre of our wonderful city!

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COMMUNITY GARDENS Gardening with kids is underrated. It is the perfect way to get them offline, engaged in an activity that takes longer than a minute and involved in a project where they can literally watch their hard work be rewarded before their very eyes.

With the abundance of native plants suitable for our climate in South-East Queensland, there’s sure to be one that suits your style. Remember, it’s never too early to start educating your kids about plant and wildlife conservation, and native planting is a wonderful way to achieve this!

Our local councils have done the hard work for you and found the best native plants that have adapted to local conditions. This means they will thrive with just a little bit of love and care from you and your Brisbane Kids.

We hunted for all the best community nurseries across Brisbane to make it easy for you to get the right advice and plants and the right price!

IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL In a bid to create a greener and more beautiful city, Ipswich City Council has a generous native plant initiative that provides residents with free plants every financial year. The number of plants a resident is eligible for will depend on their property type.

Residents are required to apply to Council before visiting the council nurseries to obtain their plants.

• Queens Park Nursery • Goodna Nursery • Mobile Nursery Plants can also be purchased by residents at Queens Park Nursery.

For more details about Ipswich City Council’s free plant program, please check their website: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_ipswich/beautifulipswich/free-plant-program

REDLAND CITY COUNCIL Redland City Council provides native plants to residents for a minimal charge during monthly plant sales held at Indigiscapes. They also offer koala food trees free of charge. Most of the plants available are grown from seed collected within Redlands Conservation Reserves and then grown onsite.

Indigiscapes is an environmental education centre with themed gardens featuring plants native to the Redlands area. The centre provides handy tips on how to plan your garden at home and volunteers are on hand to provide advice.

Find out more about buying native plants and exploring Indigiscapes here: http://www.indigiscapes.com.au/IndigiCentre/Pages/ default.aspx

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Hint.

The benefits of native plants: • They are hardy and require less water than introduced plants • They will actually grow in your backyard!

• They provide food and shelter for local wildlife and will attract them as well!

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MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Moreton Bay Regional Council has several community nurseries where residents can purchase native plants for their gardens for just a couple of dollars or less.

• Bribie Island Community Nursery • Community Nursery located at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) • Pine Rivers Community Nursery located at Kumbartcho Sanctuary • Friends of Lagoon Creek Community Nursery (FOLC) • Redcliffe Botanic Gardens Take a look here for a full list of nursery addresses and opening details: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/nurseries/

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL Brisbane City Council offers free native plants to residents and community groups. Their website has a comprehensive list of plants available with descriptions and growing requirements, so you can find the best type for your garden. They also list the wildlife each plant might attract.

You can find your free native plants at these locations: • City Farm Nursery • Green Trees Plant Nursery • Plant Factory Outlet • Cottage Garden Nursery • Palms for Brisbane Nursery • Paten Park Native Nursery • Ross Evans Garden Centre Check out the council’s YouTube channel for information on how to plant your new trees.

You can find out more about the Free Native Plants Program and participating nurseries here: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/ be-clean-green-brisbane/green-homes/sustainablegardening/free-native-plants-program

LOGAN CITY COUNCIL Logan City Council offers a ‘free trees’ program each financial year. Residents and community groups can choose from native and non-native plant species at various collection points on specific dates throughout the year.

• Marsden Parks Depot • Eagleby Community Nursery • Munruben Depot Check the council website for dates and locations:. http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/environment-water-andwaste/environmental-programs/free-trees

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local vouchers 2 for 1

Family Mini Golf Pass

2 for 1

Purchase 1 full priced game to receive a 2nd game for free. Free game cannot be shared.

Save up to $7.00 per person. Not valid for League or Tournaments, or with any other offer.

Valid until 28/02/2018.

Bookings essential, please call to book.

149 Albany Creek Rd, Aspley 4034.

Phone 07 3263 8848 www.aspley10pinbowl.com.au

Family Mini Golf Pass (2 adults & 2 children) *conditions apply $40 savings total.

Valid until 31/01/2018 07 3087 7800 www.golfcentral.bne.com.au

2 for 1. 2 for the price of 1 for school holiday sessions. Valid until 22/01/18.

Only valid for day time sessions (Monday to Sunday). Not valid for learn to skate. Skate and blade hire extra.

07 3325 1711 skateaway.net.au/holiday-sessions

Free magnet piece up to $5

2 tours for the price of 1

Free magnet piece - valued up to $5* Valid until 31/01/18 Buy 1 full price piece and get 1 free magnet piece valued up to $5.

PRINTED COUPON ONLY Limit: one per family per day.

Shop 5/1396 Creek Rd, Carina, 4152 07 3843 4441 www.pfhbelmont.com.au

2 Farm and Factory Tour Vouchers for the price of one.

Coupon must be surrendered upon use, not redeemable for cash.

Expiry 30/8/2018 07 5494 2392 http://malenydairies.com/

For more great discounts and deals around Brisbane head to

Adults play at kids prices

2 for 1

10% off 2 races with licence*

Adults play putt putt at kids prices!

Valid when playing as a family.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash.

Valid to 28 February 2018.

07 3252 0666 https://victoriapark.com.au/golf/putt-putt/

Jumping or laser tag. Get 2 for the price of 1. Valid until 30/06/2018. Walk in only.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Cannot be used for parties or functions. Jumping socks not included.

COUPON MUST BE PRINTED TO CLAIM. 544 Kessells Rd. Macgregor, Brisbane. 4019 Phone 13 SKYZ (13 7599) https://skyzone.com.au

10% & off 2 races with licence* *10% discount applies when purchasing 2 races with a race licence combined.

Discount does not apply to individual products.

Valid until 31/01/2018 Eagle Farm and Pimpama locations only www.slideways.com.au

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MOVIES OUT THIS SUMMER WONDER RELEASE DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2017 Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder, tells the story of Auggie Pullman who, at the age of 10, has had 27 surgeries to help him hear and see but unfortunately they have not made him look ‘normal’.

Auggie’s journey will prove to everyone that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. Starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and newcomer Jacob Tremblay as Auggie, this movie is sure to tug on the heart strings and inspire those who watch it to be kind.

PADDINGTON 2 RELEASE DATE: 21 DECEMBER 2017 Paddington 2 picks up where Paddington the original movie stopped. Happily living with the Brown Family in Windsor Gardens, Paddington is working hard so he can buy his Aunt Lucy the perfect birthday present - an antique book. However, the book gets stolen before he can purchase it, so it is up to Paddington, with the help of the Brown Family, to solve the mystery of the stolen book and unmask the thief so Aunt Lucy can get the best present ever.

FERDINAND RELEASE DATE: 14 DECEMBER 2017 Ferdinand has the perfect life but after an unfortunate incident with a bee, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, captured and taken away from his home. As Ferdinand is a really big bull, he is forced to be a fighting bull, however, he is really just a big softy with a huge heart who doesn’t want to fight at all. Determined to return home to his family, he puts together a team of misfits who go on the ultimate adventure providing a lot of laughs along the way.

COCO RELEASE DATE: 26 DECEMBER 2017 Coco is Disney Pixar’s new movie about a boy who tries to become a musician. The problem is his family has a ban on music and forbid him from going in the local talent contest. Miguel ignores his family’s wishes and after a series of crazy events ends up in the Land of the Dead. It is here he meets the charming trickster Hector and discovers the truth about his family in this amazing movie that explores the power of love, forgiveness and how music can bring everyone together.

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UPCOMING KIDS SHOWS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 9 DECEMBER – 12 JANUARY @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE The tale as old as time comes to life on stage with humour, gorgeous songs and magical staging along with the chance to meet the cast after the show. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/beauty-beastbrisbane-arts-theatre/all/

THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE 13 – 23 DECEMBER @ QPAC Get ready to be amazed by Terry and Andy’s treehouse with a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/78-storey-treehousebrisbane/

EMILY BROWN AND THE THING 12 – 23 DECEMBER @ QPAC Watch a heart-warming, magical musical adventure full of original songs, amazing puppetry, laughs and fun that is recommended for children aged 3 years and older. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/78-storey-treehousebrisbane/

THE FUNATORUIM: MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 3 – 13 JANUARY @ QPAC Join one big party with an amazing cast of circus performers in a show just for kids set in a wonderful world with acrobatics, circus tricks, singing, dancing and roller skates. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/funatorium-madhatters-tea-party-qpac-january-2018/

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UPCOMING KIDS SHOWS CONTINUED BRAINIAC LIVE! 9 – 13 JANUARY @ QPAC Be entertained by science’s greatest and most volatile live show featuring exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves and loads of live daredevil stunts. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/brainiac-live-qpacbrisbane-january-2018/

THE GRUFFALO 19 – 23 JANUARY @ LA BOITE’S ROUNDHOUSE THEATRE Take a musical adventure through the woods and decide if the Gruffalo with terrible claws, knobbly knees, purple prickles, a black tongue and orange eyes is real or not. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/gruffalo-brisbane/

STORYTIME BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 16 – 20 JANUARY @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Be swept away into a fantasyland as The Australian Ballet perform a special ballet especially for kids that is interactive and includes narration as well as amazing dancing. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/storytime-ballet-thesleeping-beauty/

ALADDIN THE MUSICAL 25 FEBRUARY – 6 MAY @ QPAC A must see in 2018, follow Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and Jafar in a musical extravaganza featuring award winning songs and exhilarating choreography. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/aladdin-musicalbrisbane-february-2018/

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - LONG RUNNING EVENTS GLADIATORS: HEROES OF THE COLOSSEUM 23 JUNE - 28 JANUARY @ QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Immerse yourself in the everyday lives of Ancient Roman Gladiators with interactive games and displays that reveal who gladiators were, where they lived and how they trained.

FREE SANTA PHOTOS 11 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER @ INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPING CENTRE Dress up in your best festive outfit and bring along your best smile as the whole family can get a photo with Santa and the best bit is it is totally free!

PERCEPTION DECEPTION 16 SEPTEMBER – 21 JANUARY @ SCIENCE CENTRE Close

YAYOI KUSAMA THE OBLITERATION ROOM 14 OCTOBER – 4 FEBRUARY @ GOMA Obliterate an Australian domestic space by adding colourful dot stickers to white furniture, surfaces and objects in this popular interactive hands on installation inspired by the work of Yayoi Kusama.

BUILT FOR SPEED 17 NOVEMBER – 18 FEBRUARY @ IPSWICH ART GALLERY Build a car from LEGO® and then race it down ramps and slick tracks to see who has created the fastest hot rod, dragster or supercar.

DO YOU BEE-LIEVE? 17 NOVEMBER – 21 JANUARY @ OLD PETRIE TOWN

SANTA’S KINGDOM 18 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER @ HYPERDOME

Enter a magical Christmas wonderland filled with unicorns, elves, fairies and lot of other Christmas characters in a one of a kind exhibition.

Visit Santa’s Kingdom and have a photo with Santa, watch a Christmas movie, write a letter and post it, visit Mrs Claus in her bakery and learn how to decorate gingerbread people.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS 30 NOVEMBER – 17 DECEMBER @ INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPING CENTRE Get creative and make some adorable Christmas craft at the daily workshops that offer a range of cute craft activities that kids will love to make as well as give this Christmas season.

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MAO’S LAST DANCER THE EXHIBITION: A PORTRAIT OF LI CUNXIN 1 DECEMBER – 29 APRIL @ MUSEUM OF BRISBANE Explore the intimate portrait of a contemporary Australian icon, make a kite inspired by Li’s children’s book The Peasant Prince and enjoy children’s activities and storytelling on Sundays.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DECEMBER GREENBANK CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 1 DECEMBER @ GREENBANK FIRE STATION

SING & DANCE WITH QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1 – 2 DECEMBER @ QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STUDIOS

Spend a wonderful night with your local firefighters, SES, ambulance and local emergency services while enjoying a movie, fireworks, Christmas lights and a visit to Santa’s photo cave.

Be delighted as Brisbane Kids are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra and listen to their favourite songs brought to life including some childhood classics and Christmas surprises.

SANTA’S ARRIVAL CELEBRATIONS 2 DECEMBER @ WARNER MARKETPLACE See Santa arrive with Mrs Claus, Spongebob, Papa Smurf and Smurfette, Rudolph, Frosty, his elves and carollers before a special Christmas show and free kids activities begin.

BURPENGARY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2 DECEMBER @ BURPENGARY COMMUNITY CENTRE Enjoy the annual festive family event that provides an evening of Christmas magic with Christmas carols, food and drink stalls, a visit from Santa and so much more.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT 2 – 23 DECEMBER @ WESTFIELD GARDEN CITY

CAROLS ON THE OVAL 3 DECEMBER @ BELMONT STATE SCHOOL

Have some creative, festive fun at the Christmas Workshops for kids and make your own Christmas cards, reindeer antlers, snow globes, Christmas wreaths, baubles and more.

Make the most of the pre-carol fun including live music, markets, face painting, baby animal farm, and jumping castles before the carols start at 7pm and conclude with spectacular fireworks.

STONES CORNER TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET 3 DECEMBER @ STONES CORNER

CENTENARY CAROLS 3 DECEMBER @ PETER LIGHTFOOT OVAL

Head along to an amazing Christmas experience with plentiful gift stalls, Christmas carols, delicious food from the food trucks, kids activities and a visit from Santa.

Meet the camels and sheep that form part of the live nativity scene as well as browse the market stalls, buy your glow products for the carols, visit Santa on his sleigh and watch the fireworks.

THE HILLS COMMUNITY CAROLS 2 DECEMBER @ GEORGE WILLMORE PARK Get ready for the whole family to have fun at the annual The Hills Community Carols featuring food, rides, face painting, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa.

NORTH LAKES CHRISTMAS CAROLS 3 DECEMBER @ NORTH LAKES Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and enjoy the giant snow dome, fireworks, jumping castle and a visit to Santa at his very own Santa village where you can even send him a letter.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DECEMBER

ONCE UPON A TIME 7 DECEMBER @ CAPALABA LIBRARY

PADDINGTON CHRISTMAS FAIR 8 DECEMBER @ PADDINGTON

ENCHANTED GARDEN 8 – 17 DECEMBER @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND

Bring your pre-school aged Brisbane Kids along to Capalaba Library for a fun morning of story sharing featuring beautiful children books that everyone will love.

Embrace the festive atmosphere and enjoy face painters, bubbleologists, flower crowns, Christmas jewellery workshops, snow cones, a photo booth and more.

Wander through the Spectacle Garden on a warm summer’s night and be amazed by the twinkling lights, music, decorations and magical festive feel.

GOLD LOTTO CITY HALL LIGHT SPECTACULAR 8 – 24 DECEMBER @ KING GEORGE SQUARE

CHRISTMAS MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 – 17 DECEMBER @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND

THE LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS 9 DECEMBER @ BRISBANE RIVERSTAGE

Watch in delight as City Hall lights up with a magical light projection show that will entertain all ages, and is guaranteed to put everyone in the festive spirit.

Eat dinner from one of Brisbane’s best food trucks while you relax under the stars and watch Christmas movie classics including Elf, Polar Express and Love Actually.

Have a Merry Little Christmas at Brisbane’s signature carols event full of dancers, colour and fun as some of Australia’s most talented singers perform Christmas carols live on stage.

FESTIVE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT 9 – 22 DECEMBER @ ROBINSON ROAD MARKETPLACE

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 9 DECEMBER – 12 JANUARY @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE

Embrace the festive season and enjoy the different free Christmas craft activities on offer each day including gingerbread tree ornaments and Christmas wreath characters.

The tale as old as time comes to life on stage with humour, gorgeous songs and magical staging along with the chance to meet the cast after the show.

CAROLS IN THE PARKLANDS 9 DECEMBER @ YARRABILBA SHAW STREET OVAL

BRISBANE CHRISTMAS MARKETS 9 DECEMBER @ KING GEORGE SQUARE

INSECTARIUM 9 DECEMBER – 21 JANUARY @ THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM

Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and enjoy a festive treat from the food vans and markets stalls and don’t forget a photo with Santa at his photo booth before the fireworks finale.

Buy only 100% locally handmade products plus enjoy seeing Santa, local food vendors, live music and a free craft workshop at this great family event under the City Christmas Tree.

Explore a room with wild taxidermy animals, see some of the Queensland Museum’s amazing insects in the special Insectarium and enjoy all the other fun things on offer at The Workshops Rail Museum.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DECEMBER

MANGO HILL CHRISTMAS CAROLS 9 DECEMBER @ MANGO HILL VILLAGE

ME, MYSELFIE AND I 9 DECEMBER – 22 APRIL @ GOMA

MOB CHRISTMAS CRAFT 9 – 24 DECEMBER @ MUSEUM OF BRISBANE

Dinosaur lovers will love this fun and educational show that combines fossils, puppetry, circus and science on stage as two scientists travel back in time and explore all things dinosaur!

Interact at a hands-on exhibition where kids can make their own self portrait after learning about what a self portrait is and how it can express our emotions, personality, memories and experiences.

Come along to the Museum of Brisbane and use a range of recycled materials to make a Christmas card or decorations – best bit is you can use templates or just let your imagination run wild.

BRACKEN RIDGE CHRISTMAS CAROLS 10 DECEMBER @ NORRIS ROAD STATE SCHOOL

SCARBOROUGH CHRISTMAS CAROLS 10 DECEMBER @ SCARBOROUGH BEACH PARK

Head to Norris Road State School for the annual Bracken Ridge Christmas Carols and sing along to the carols, browse the Christmas markets stalls and watch the fireworks finale.

Visit Santa in his special village by the sea and enjoy an evening full of Christmas cheer with Christmas carols, activities, workshops, fireworks and more.

STAR WARS CRAFT 12 DECEMBER @ HYPERDOME LIBRARY

EMILY BROWN AND THE THING 12 – 23 DECEMBER @ QPAC

Celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, with an afternoon of free Star Wars themed craft activities you can take home with you.

Watch a heart-warming, magical musical adventure full of original songs, amazing puppetry, laughs and fun that is recommended for children aged 3 years and older.

THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE 13 – 23 DECEMBER @ QPAC Get ready to be amazed by Terry and Andy’s treehouse with a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an openair movie theatre.

AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE PRESENTATION 13 DECEMBER @ KARAWATHA FOREST PARK AND DISCOVERY CENTRE Learn all about snakes, frogs, birds, lizards and more with a wildlife experience contractor who will have some live native animals that everyone can meet and get up close to.

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NIGHT ADVENTURES FOR KIDS 15 DECEMBER @ RAVEN STREET RESERVE

CHRISTMAS BEACH CINEMA 15 – 23 DECEMBER @ SOUTH BANK

Enjoy a guided night walk as Brisbane Kids become night nature detectives and learn about all the wonders hidden in Raven Street Reserve at night while on a 2km walk.

Get comfortable on a picnic rug under the stars or dive in to the cool waters of Streets Beach and enjoy Christmas family favourites including Home Alone and Fred Claus.

CITY OF LOGAN CHRISTMAS CAROLS 15 DECEMBER @ GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LOGAN CAMPUS Bring your blankets along to this must see Christmas carol event with Samantha Jade, Paw Patrol and Alexa Curtis taking to the stage to entertain the masses.

CHRISTMAS PARADE PRESENTED

BY DAVID JONES 15 – 24 DECEMBER @ QUEENS STREET MALL

SANDSTONE POINT CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 16 DECEMBER @ SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL

See Santa as he is joined by his reindeer, elves, a nativity scene, dancers and musicians in this must see Brisbane Christmas event that has become a Brisbane tradition.

Soak up the festive spirit as the whole family is entertained with live music, Christmas carols, markets stalls, kids rides, fireworks and of course a visit from Santa.

CHRISTMAS BY STARLIGHT 16 DECEMBER @ REDLAND SHOWGROUNDS

CABOOLTURE CHRISTMAS CAROLS 17 DECEMBER @ CABOOLTURE TOWN SQUARE

Enjoy a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment, activities, rides, rock climbing and carols with a line-up of local, national and international acts for Redland’s biggest Christmas event.

Join Santa on a special festive night with free craft workshops for the kids, a Santa village, giant snow globe, twilight markets, performances by local community groups and fireworks lighting up the sky.

HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS 19 – 23 DECEMBER @ SOUTH BANK Get into the spirit of Christmas by creating a colourful reindeer crown to take home and wear while joining in with the songs, craft, storytelling and games all based on festive themes.

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SL SUMMER FESTIVAL 18 DECEMBER – 21 JANUARY @ STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND Spend the day at the State Library of Queensland at their Summer Festival which features free drop in activities, Story Lab workshops and much more with a tech, story and play focus.

CHRISTMAS FIREWORKS 20 – 23 DECEMBER @ SOUTH BANK Add a big bang to Christmas celebrations and bring everyone along to see the festive fireworks over the Brisbane River that will light up the city sky and instil a little Christmas spirit in everyone.

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CHRISTMAS ON CRIBB 21 DECEMBER @ CRIBB STREET MILTON Stock up on gourmet provisions and cakes, artisan gifts and fresh Christmas produce while you enjoy the delicious food, live music, wonderland Christmas decorations and kids activities.

CREATE A MINIATURE GARDEN 21 DECEMBER @ ZILLMERE LIBRARY

FAMILY CHRISTMAS CRAFT 21 DECEMBER @ BEENLEIGH LIBRARY

Create your own miniature to take home including a range of ornamental plants for colour, texture and scent under the guidance of horticulturalist Claire Bickle.

Celebrate Christmas with your whole family by joining in some free craft at the library where you can create your own unique decorations to take home and use this Christmas.

JOY TO THE WORLD CHRISTMAS AT THE SHED 22 DECEMBER @ THE SHED BURPENGARY

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORK SPECTACULAR 31 DECEMBER @ SOUTH BANK

Attend a festive family event with Christmas carols, a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting for the kids, twilight markets, FREE sausage sizzle at 6pm and a visit from Santa.

FORESHORE FIREWORKS 31 DECEMBER @ WOODY POINT Watch the Redcliffe Peninsula light up from Clontarf to Woody Point at 8.30pm after an afternoon of family fun along the foreshore.

Treetops Walk, O’Reilly’s 2017

NEW YEAR’S CARNIVAL 31 DECEMBER @ SURFERS PARADISE See in the New Year with thrilling rides and fun activities along the foreshore before three spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky and ocean.

See in the New Year with Brisbane’s biggest fireworks display lighting up the Brisbane River and celebrating the start of 2018.

LAKESIDE NEW YEAR’S EVE 31 DECEMBER @ VICTORIA POINT LAKESIDE Celebrate the start of 2018 with free entertainment and fun with rides, live shows, kids activities, markets and fireworks at 9pm.

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MOOLOOLABA NEW YEAR’S EVE 31 DECEMBER @ MOOLOOLABA Be entertained from 4pm with live music, rides, kids activities, yummy food and a spectacular fireworks show at 8.30pm and midnight.

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STEAMING INTO 2018 2 – 5 JANUARY @ STRATHPINE LIBRARY Explore, create and experiment in STEAM learning opportunities designed to spark curiosity and creativity with Makey Makey and Little Bits electronic kits, Blue Bot robotic devices and lots more.

THE FUNATORUIM: MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 3 – 13 JANUARY @ QPAC Join one big party with an amazing cast of circus performers in a show just for kids set in a wonderful world with acrobatics, circus tricks, singing, dancing and roller skates.

DRAW IT. CODE IT. QUT SUMMER PROGRAM 6 – 14 JANUARY @ THE CUBE

MANLY MOVIES IN THE PARK: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 6 JANUARY @ LITTLE BAYSIDE PARK

Enjoy an exciting mix of interactive activities to suit everyone from the tech-inclined to fans of good old-fashioned art making including coding, robot, Sphero, drawing and dress up activities.

Unwind on a Saturday evening and enjoy watching the awesome action adventure, A Night at the Museum, on your blanket or chairs under the stars at Little Bayside Park.

ORIGINAL COMIC BOOK CREATIONS 8 JANUARY @ GARDEN CITY LIBRARY

HAIRY MACLARY CUPCAKE DECORATING 8 JANUARY @ REDCLIFFE LIBRARY

Join Adam Rose, independently published comic book artist, to learn the basics of layout, styling and technique to design your own original, hand-drawn comic book pages.

Be inspired by the amazing Hairy Maclary and Friends series and find out how to decorate cupcakes with pet motifs and the best bit is every kid gets to take home their own six cupcake creations.

LEGO® WORKSHOP 12 JANUARY @ CADDLES COMMUNITY CENTRE

SUCCULENT GARDENING FOR CHILDREN 12 JANUARY @ SUNNYBANK LIBRARY

Build unique creations and have loads of fun using LEGO® Bricks and creating models designed by engineers and architects plus kids that register online will receive a mystery gift.

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Decorate, plant and take home your very own succulent planter after learning all about caring for potted plants as well as looking at other fun plants to grow at home like carnivorous plants.

BRAINIAC LIVE! 9 – 13 JANUARY @ QPAC Be entertained by science’s greatest and most volatile live show featuring exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves and loads of live daredevil stunts.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JANUARY JAMBOREE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL 13 JANUARY @ JAMBOREE HEIGHTS

OPERATION OUCH! LIVE ON STAGE 13 JANUARY @ BCEC

Help celebrate the Scouts 50th birthday at their festival which will include live entertainment, market stalls, food trucks, billy carts, an obstacle course, climbing wall and more.

Packed with incredible stunts, jokes, crazy experiments and amazing facts, the doctors will explore the fascinating world of biology and show you the awesome things your body can do.

Attend the annual celebration of the Tamil culture featuring Tamil Arts, face painting, Kabaddi, magic show, multicultural cuisine and much more.

Be swept away into a fantasyland as The Australian Ballet perform a special ballet especially for kids that is interactive and includes narration as well as amazing dancing.

BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH CHECKS 16 – 18 JANUARY @ KELVIN GROVE QUT

COLLAGE YOUR OWN 91-STOREY TREEHOUSE 17 JANUARY @ ZILLMERE LIBRARY

Get back to school ready with free children’s health checks including foot checks, vision screening, nutrition assessments, dietary advice, and education and development assessments.

Be inspired by the Treehouse series

by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton and collage your own 91-Storey Treehouse, including your own characters and props for your treehouse.

THE GRUFFALO 19 – 23 JANUARY @ LA BOITE’S ROUNDHOUSE THEATRE

WILLY WONKA EDIBLE ART AND SCIENCE 19 JANUARY @ SPEAK UP STUDIO RED HILL AND INDOOROOPILLY

Treetops Walk, O’Reilly’s 2017

Make the most of Summer and head along to have fun at he world’s largest collection of waterslides including over 1.2kms of inflatable slides and a three-laned, 325 meter slip’n’slide.

STORYTIME BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 16 – 20 JANUARY @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

PONGAL FESTIVAL 2018 14 JANUARY @ ROBELLE DOMAIN PARKLANDS

Take a musical adventure through the woods and decide if the Gruffalo with terrible claws, knobbly knees, purple prickles, a black tongue and orange eyes is real or not.

SLIDAPALOOZA 13 – 21 JANUARY @ SIRROMET WINERY

THE LITTLE MERMAID 17 – 20 JANUARY @ QPAC Admire the exquisite sets, costumes and talent of Queensland’s finest young dancers in The Little Mermaid, a ballet that will enchant both the young and the young at heart.

Join in this fantabulous workshop.

Students will use all sorts of scrumdiddlyumptious treats to make their own edible art piece and explore the science behind sweet treats!

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CABOOLTURE SPLASH AND MOVIE: DESPICABLE ME 3 20 JANUARY @ CABOOLTURE SWIMMING POOL

DEADLY 60 DOWN UNDER 2018 TOUR 20 JANUARY @ SOUTH BANK PIAZZA

Cool off as you watch the crazy yellow Minions on the big screen after an afternoon of free fun including a climbing wall, jumping castle and inflatable slide.

See Steve Blackhall, the wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist and writer take to the stage and turn his experiences into an amazing live show experience.

THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES 20 JANUARY – 17 MARCH @ BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE

NIDA ACTING BOOT CAMP 20 – 21 JANUARY @ ST LAURENCE’S COLLEGE A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in fundamental acting technique including improvisation, character development, scenework and a final day performance.

Watch a magical musical about 12 princesses who love to dance but their father will not allow it so they have to dance in secret and this gets them into a little bit of trouble.

LIFELINE BOOKFEST 20 – 28 JANUARY @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Grab a bargain at Queensland’s largest second hand book sale featuring 4km of tables with millions of books, magazines, puzzles, DVD’s, CD’s, board games and much more.

UNICORN SUMMER HOLIDAY 20 JANUARY @ FLYING FOX STUDIO Help the unicorns get ready for their summer holiday by designing a unicorn tote bag, decorating sunglasses and packing a towel in an art and craft workshop for Unicorn fans.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN REDCLIFFE 26 JANUARY @ SUTTONS BEACH Celebrate Australia Day on the beach with a fun afternoon of Aussie games including cricket, sack races and volleyball as well as live music, market stalls, a lamington eating competition and fireworks.

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SENSORY MOVIE DAY - FERDINAND 28 JANUARY @ VARIOUS BBC AND EVENT CINEMAS Designed just for kids with sensory needs, enjoy this summer’s biggest hit movie, Ferdinand, with the lights left on dim, the volume adjusted slightly and no judgement.

BRAIN CANDY LIVE 28 JANUARY @ BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Expect crazy toys, incredible tools and mind-blowing demonstrations for a celebration of curiosity that’s an interactive, hands-on, theatrical experience like no other.

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MANLY MOVIES IN THE PARK: CINDERELLA 3 FEBRUARY @ LITTLE BAYSIDE PARK

SAND SAFARI ARTS FESTIVAL 2 – 25 FEBRUARY @ SURFERS PARADISE FORESHORE Take a drive to the Gold Coast to check out the celebration of sand and sea-inspired art with impressive sand sculptures on the beach made from 10 tonnes of sand.

BRISASIA FESTIVAL 10 FEBRUARY – 4 MARCH @ VARIOUS BRISBANE LOCATIONS Expect to see dancing dragons, lanterns and delicious food over threef weeks as the BrisAsia Festival allows Brisbane Kids to experience Brisbane’s diverse Asian communities.

Unwind on a Saturday evening and enjoy watching the gorgeous Disney real life remake of Cinderella on your blanket or chairs under the stars at Little Bayside Park.

FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW WITH GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY STEM SQUAD 10 FEBRUARY @ BEENLEIGH LIBRARY Work with the Griffith University STEM Squad and discover how a plant grows, what they eat and learn why we need more natives in backyards before sowing your own seedling to take home.

RAAF AMBERLEY AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAY 18 FEBRUARY @ RAAF BASE AMBERLEY Check out the amazing display including a World War II Boston Bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sabre and Mirage Fighter jets, F11’s, Iroquois helicopters and even an immaculate WWII Jeep.

KISARANGI FESTIVAL 2018 24 FEBRUARY @ ROMA STREET PARKLAND

ALADDIN THE MUSICAL 25 FEBRUARY – 6 MAY @ QPAC

Journey into Japan, and experience the Japanese culture and society with Japanese music and dance performances, martial arts, bonsai, ikebana, pop-up food stalls and more.

A must see in 2018, follow Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and Jafar in a musical extravaganza featuring award winning songs and exhilarating choreography.

PARKOUR WORKSHOP 17 FEBRUARY @ REDCLIFFE PARKOUR PARK Get active and learn from the best as Brisbane Parkour teach you how to run, jump, roll and find the most direct path through the Redcliffe Parkour Park.

FROM JAWS TO JURASSIC PARK: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS 24 FEBRUARY @ QPAC Experience a live concert like no other as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra play songs from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and more with amazing lighting.

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FINDING DORY AND FRIENDS AT SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST

Dive in this summer and explore the all new interactive zone at Sea Life Sunshine Coast: Finding Dory and Friends: The Experience! Created with Disney•Pixar, the new experience features interactive magical moments from the box-office smash hit, Finding Dory.

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The new zone will allow visitors to actively participate in Dory’s journey as they adventure across the ocean and learn all about the amazing underwater world.

• Experience fun activities including, Ridin’ the EAC with Crush • Nemo’s Anemone Challenge • Use your own echo locator in Bailey’s Maze.

• Challenge each other to see who can reach immunity the quickest in Nemo’s Anemone Race!

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THE HIGHLIGHT OF FINDING DORY AND FRIENDS Meet schools of Blue Tangs (Dory) and Clownfish (Nemo) in an all-new stunning Coral Reef exhibit. Every interactive experience is designed to educate visitors about Dory and her friends and how we can help preserve reefs and coastlines for the future.

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The Experience is open from Friday 17 November and will be open every day of the summer school holidays (excluding Christmas Day).

Sea Life Sunshine Coast, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557

FINDING DORY AND FRIENDS: THE EXPERIENCE! Open every day of the summer school holidays, including Christmas day OPENING HOURS: 9.30am – 5pm, last admission 4pm TICKETS: Book online to save or purchase tickets at: www.sealifesunshine.com.au