Kids on the Coast & Kids in the City - Easter Holiday Guide 2014

easter - on the coast

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April 2014

Holiday Guide

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welco me This Easter marks the celebration of our tenth birthday here at Kids on the Coast/in the City Magazines, meaning we have LOADS of information we’d love to share.

In this special Easter e-guide, we have collaborated favourite recipes, craft projects and things to do to ensure you will have the best Easter holidays suited to any weather or budget.

The e-guide is designed for easy download to print and stick on your fridge, or simply leave it on your computer or tablet to refer back to. And don’t forget to share with your friends so they don’t miss out on the fun!

And if you’re after even more, be sure to head to our PInterest page www.pinterest.com/kidsonthecoast/easter/ where you’ll see all the Easter fun we’ve been having!!

And don’t forget to upload photos to Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest with the hashtag #kotceaster so we can share your eggcellent creations!

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Get crafty this Easter

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EASTER CHICK CARD You will need: • shape template from back of this guide • thin yellow cardboard • thin black cardboard • thin orange cardboard • 2 split pins (or you can glue the wings on but they won’t be able to flap) • 2 large google eyes (or you can just draw them on) • pva or craft glue • scissors, pencil and a black texta /or black sharpie INSTRUCTIONS • Take both your child’s hands and place them on the yellow cardboard. Spread their fingers slightly apart, trace around both hands with a pencil and cut out the shapes.

• Draw an oval shape, or use the template from the back of this guide, onto yellow cardboard and then cut it out.

PARENTS NOTE: Toddlers around 18 months to 3 years will need a fair bit of assistance and you will probably end up doing a lot of the work yourself, but they will enjoy placing the “pretties” (as I call them) on the creation to help decorate. They will be very excited to be helping!

Children aged 3 years and up just need a bit of guidance with their cutting and pasting. This activity is great for practicing fine motor skills.

Whatever the age of your kids, make sure you stay with them to help guide, instruct and most importantly supervise to make sure they don’t cut their fingers or hurt themselves in some way.

• Take the wings (your child’s yellow hand cutouts) and place them slightly under the sides of the oval (make sure that the thumbs are closest to the oval).

Either glue them in place or use split pins to attach the wings so they can flap.

• Trace the template at the back of this guide or draw a diamond shape for the beak and shapes for the legs, then cut them out. Fold the diamond in half and glue one half onto the oval to make a 3D beak.

Place the legs at the bottom of the oval and glue them so they are attached at the back.

• Draw on eyes or glue on google eyes.

• Write ‘Happy Easter’ and hey presto…you’re done!

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EASTER BUNNY DOOR HANGER

RABBIT AND CHICKEN BEADY BABIES

You will need:

You will need:

• shape template from back of this guide • foam door hanger (check out the cheap $2 shops or craft stores) • white, pink and black craft foam • some Easter or spring foam shapes (if you can’t find any, you can draw and cut some shapes out of the coloured foam sheets) • craft glue • for the whiskers use black scoobies (long thin plastic tubes, you can find them everywhere) • two 1/2 inch white pom poms • scissors • black texta/sharpie

• large coloured wooden beads or Styrofoam balls (which you will need to paint with acrylics) • feathers for the chickens • craft foam to make the rabbits ears • google eyes or black sharpie to draw them • coloured pipe cleaners

INSTRUCTIONS • Use the template at the back of this guide, or draw and cut out foam shapes to make the bunny.

Alternatively you can purchase pre cut shapes from craft stores. Use the picture as a guide to assemble the shapes on the hanger so it looks like a rabbit (see image). Glue them into place.

• Glue on the white pom poms to make the rabbit cheeks and poke the scoobie whiskers just under the pom poms.

INSTRUCTIONS Join two Styrofoam craft balls together by poking a skewer through to join the body and heads. Paint with acrylic paint, choose any colour you like. Either draw on eyes or glue on google eyes.

To make your little beady babies stand up, take a pipe cleaner and make two round loops for the legs and leave a bit extra after the loops to poke into the base of the ball.

To make a chicken: poke a feather into the top of the head and draw on an orange beak (or you may like to stick on an orange foam or cardboard beak).

To make a rabbit: draw a nose and whiskers, use coloured foam to make some bunny ears and glue them onto the top of the back of the head.

Gorgeous!

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Easter indulgence Not that we need an excuse, but Easter is a great time to eat more chocolate. If you want to try something a bit different to the standard shop bought Easter eggs this year, check out these fantastically decadent delicious recipes. They are a great gift idea and perfect to have with a cuppa when you are catching up with friends over Easter. Or you can just do what we did‌make it and eat it!

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE RECIPE

EASTER EGG CARAMEL SLICE

250g copha 4 cups rice bubbles 1 cup coconut 3 tablespoons of cocoa 1 cup icing sugar

1 1/2 cups of plain flour 1/3 cup castor sugar 80g butter 1 egg yolk 500g mini solid Easter eggs 1 cup shredded coconut 1 can condensed milk

Melt copha and mix in with other ingredients, put into egg shaped moulds and refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BASKETS 125g copha 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa Shredded coconut Melt copha and add icing sugar and cocoa. Add enough shredded coconut until the mixture becomes coarse, place into muffin or patty cake tins and refrigerate. Decorate with chocolate Easter eggs.

Line base and sides of a rectangular or square pan, leaving an overhang. Combine flour, sugar and butter in food processor, add egg yolk and approx 2 tablespoons of cold water, process until it comes together (you may need more water). Press mixture into pan and bake for 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Allow to cool.

Unwrap Easter eggs, cover entire base with eggs, sprinkle with coconut, drizzle condensed milk over the top, bake for 30 minutes or until edges are deep golden and the centre is firm to touch. Allow slice to cool completely in pan and then cut into squares.

Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

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CAROB AND YOGHURT EASTER EGGS

EASY EASTER APPETISER

Carob and yoghurt buds Yoghurt-coated sultanas Easter egg mould Cellophane Ribbon

Cob Loaf Round bread roll Baguette Carrot, cut into sticks Celery, cut into sticks Olives Dip of choice

Half fill a saucepan with water, and bring to the boil.

Reduce to a simmer and place a heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan. Place your carob and yoghurt buds in the bowl and stir gently until they melt. If they don’t seem to be melting, increase the heat slightly.

When the carob and yoghurt have formed a smooth liquid, pour small amounts into the Easter egg mould.

Use a (new) paintbrush or knife to spread the liquid around the sides of your mould. Try to create a good layer of the liquid around the whole mould, if it’s too thin it will break easily. Once you are happy with the mould place it in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.

When it’s set, tap the mould on your bench and it should come out. If it doesn’t, place it back in the fridge for another couple of minutes.

Repeat with the other side of the mould, and then fill one side with yoghurt-coated sultanas. Use some of the melted liquid to coat the rim of the egg/bunny, then place the other half on top, so you are ‘glueing’ the two pieces together.

Put back in the fridge for 5 minutes to set. Once set, wrap your egg in cellophane and tie with ribbon.

Cut a hole into the centre of a cob loaf and hollow out space for dip, keep the bread for dipping. Place a round bread roll in position for the head. Cut two ends off a baguette and position as the bunny’s ears.

Use black olives cut in half as the eyes. Quarter or half of a black olive to make the nose. Create whiskers wtih thin strips of celery, and the mouth with a cross section of celery. Use a small amount of dip on the back of each of the facial features to stick. Arrange carrots, slices of celery, and chunks of bread around the bunny. Serve it up! Easy, yummy, and cute.

Spinach Dip 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 package Spring Vegetable recipe mix 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped Combine all ingredients and chill for about 2 hours.

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MICK THE BUSH GALAH AT THE GINGER FACTORY This Easter holidays, join Mick for an all singing, all dancing true blue rip roaring time.

With heaps of laughs along the way and fun activities, the kids will love the energy, excitement & good old Aussie fun of Mick the Bush Galah!!

Make the most of your visit to The Ginger Factory by purchasing a VIP Card. Valid for 12 months our VIP Card lets you experience our Overboard ride and Ginger Train ride unlimited times. To purchase visit www.gingerfactory.com.au The Ginger Factory will be full of family fun and great savings these Easter holidays.

WHEN 14 Apr - 17 Apr 2014, FREE SHOW 11am daily WHERE 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina PHONE 07 5446 7100 www.gingerfactory.com.au

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easter Holiday Guide SHOWTIME April 10

April 10

Imperial Russian Ballet Company The Events Centre, Caloundra www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

Lake Kawana Community Centre www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

DON QUIXOTE

THE TREASURE OF CAPTAIN CURLYLOCKS

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES! www.starrynights.com.au

NOOSA OUTDOOR MOVIES

PEREGIAN PICTURES

Where: Amphitheatre between Noosa Library and Noosa Leisure Centre When: 6:30pmish Friday April 4 – E.T – The Extra Terrestrial (PG)

Where: Outside Peregian Beach Surf Club When: 6:30pmish Saturday April 12 - Finding Nemo (PG)

COOROY ROOFTOP OUTDOOR MOVIES

Where: Memorial Dr Eumundi When: 6:30pmish Saturday April 19 – The Incredibles (G) Easter Saturday

Where: Maple St Cooroy When: 6:30pm(ish) Friday April 11 – Bedtime Stories (G)

EUMUNDI OUTDOOR MOVIES

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walk on the

wild side

Dinosaurs visit the biosphere for the first time!

Come and see the amazing animatronic dinosaur and dig for your own fossil dino.

Date: Time: Where: Cost:

Mon 7 - Fri 11 April Dino dig 11am - 2pm daily Food Court Free!

Free parking including undercover.

Open 7 Days. Less than 10mins from Hastings Street.

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Big W • Woolworths • 100 specialty stores 28 Eenie Creek Rd (Cnr Walter Hay Drive) Noosaville Ph 5440 7900

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Sunshine Coast

REGULAR EVENTS!

Monday to Saturday

MALENY DAIRIES FARM & FACTORY TOUR Where: Maleny Dairies, 70 McCarthy Road, Maleny When: 10:30am & 2:30pm Come and experience life on a real farm and see the whole process of milk from the cow to the bottle.

Details: $9 per person (2yrs & over).

Bookings 5494 2392. www.malenydairies.com April 5 to 12 & 12 to 19

7 DAY HORSE RIDING CAMPS Where: Kiah Park Horse Riding Camp, 578 Beenham Valley Road, Beenham Valley When: Children stay for 7 nights Horse riding farm stays for children ages 6yrs to teens, includes full accommodation, arena lessons, horse care – grooming & tacking up, trail rides and gymkhana.

Details: 07 5486 6166 or www.kiahpark.com.au

EASTER HOLIDAY SKATING Where: Caloundra Rollerdrome, 19 Caloundra Road, Caloundra When: Various sessions and times, see website Come and skate with the Easter Bunny on Easter Saturday or join in one of the day or night skating sessions, learn to skate or special Easter sessions.

Details: www.rollerdrome.com.au/school-holidaysessions

April School Holidays

SCHOOL HOLIDAY MOVIE - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (G) Where: Nambour Civic Centre – Arthouse Cinema When: Various screenings Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he’s forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids.

Details: All tickets $9. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au Wednesday & Saturdays through School Holidays

EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT EUMUNDI MARKETS Where: Eumundi Markets When: Wed - 8am to 1:30pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm Get creative by taking part in kids craft workshops including; Ceramics - funky pots and plates, piggy banks and egg cups; Felting - easter eggs, balls, hair accessories and homewares.

Details: Book in at the market tent (below the market office) on arrival in Eumundi. You can pre-book for a workshop time later in the day.

Details: www.eumundimarkets.com.au

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Lake Kawana Community Centre School Holiday Fun! The Treasure of Captain Curlylocks Thurs 10 April –10am & 1pm Set sail on an adventure with Nadia combining theatre, comedy, music, puppetry and audience participation. For 3-8 year olds and families. $13 per ticket / $11 SCvip Members – activities for kids before and after the show Laughin’ at the Lake! Big jumping castle fun!

Tues 15 April – 9am/10.15am/11.30am/12.45pm/2pm A school holiday adventure playground for children up to 12 years! Enjoy unlimited jumps on 5 different themed castles and other fun activities! $10 per child per hour

Nambour Civic Centre School Holiday Fun! Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 – Cinema Screening Mon 7, Wed 9 & Fri 11 April at 1.15pm When Flint discovers that his machine creates mutant food beasts like living pickles, hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees and apple pie-thons, he and his friends must return to save the world. $9 per person – free small popcorn for every child Rhythm Culture presents Drum Sing Dance Workshops Wed 9 April 10.30am These workshops are for children of all ages, families and lovers of rhythm! There will be jumping, dancing, moving, shaking and of course drumming! $15 per person Circa’s Holiday Circus Workshops Wed 16 April – 9am to 4pm Great circus is for everyone! Circa’s holiday workshops are appropriate for all age groups. Whether you are new to circus or already have some previous experience. $100 per child

BOOKINGS www.scvenuesandevents.com.au Lake Kawana Community Centre 07 5413 1400 Nambour Civic Centre 07 5475 7777 Facebook: /lakekawanacommunitycentre and /nambourciviccentre www.kidsonthecoast.com.au | www.kidsinthecitymagazine.com.au

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DAILY EVENTS! April 3

April 7 to 11

Where: Eumundi Markets When: From 8am Treasure hunters will be given clues and they’ll find the answers as they wander through the markets.

There will also be an Easter bonnet parade with a Mad Hatter twist!

Details: www.eumundimarkets.com.au

Where: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Food Court When: Dino dig 11am - 2pm daily Come and see the amazing animatronic dinosaur and dig for your own fossil dino.

Details: Free. www.noosacivicshopping.com.au

EUMUNDI MARKETS EASTER TREASURE HUNT

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE - DINOSAURS VISIT THE BIOSPHERE FOR THE FIRST TIME!

April 7 to 11

DINOSAUR DONUT DECORATING WORKSHOP

April 5

KIDS CLUB Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery When: 10am to 1pm QAGOMA Kids On Tour. Young visitors and families can make and display objects, create multimedia gunpowder drawings and watch a short animated film about the art adventures of Cai Guo-Qiang.

Details: Free. No bookings required. 07 5420 8299, www. gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au April 5

KIDZART@BFAC Where: Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street Cooroy When: 5-8 years 11am to 12pm, 9-12 years 12.30pm to 2pm Engaging and creative art workshops for our younger audiences based on current exhibition of ceramic works.

Details: $8 per workshop. Bookings and prepayment essential on 5329 6580 or gallery@noosa. qld.gov.au for further information.

April 6

DHARMA CLUB FOR KIDS Where: Chenrezig Institute, 33 Johnsons Road, Eudlo When: 10:15am to 12noon By incorporating Buddhist principles and using play, craft, meditation, and other activities, children explore values such as kindness, compassion, humility, respect, and responsibility.

Details: Free. Children 5 and over welcome.

All children must be accompanied. No booking necessary. Pre-book for lunch at $12.50 per person. www.chenreziginstitute.memberlodge.org

Where: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Outside Donut King When: 10am to 2pm daily Decorate your very own dinosaur donut with Dinosaur Donut Decorating Workshops from Donut King.

Details: $5 per donut, Bookings through Donut King 5449 7558. www.noosacivicshopping.com.au April 7 to 11

YO GABBA GABBA Where: Riverwalk Stage When: Show times 10am, 11am & 1pm, daily Sunshine Plaza welcomes Yo Gabba Gabba to the Riverwalk Stage. Watch this high energy, all singing, all dancing, fun packed show.

Details: Free. Ph: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com April 7, 9 & 11

CERAMIC EGG BASKET DECORATING WORKSHOPS Where: Noosa Fair Shopping Centre, 3 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads When: 10am to 1pm Details: www.noosafairshopping.com.au

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April 8 to 11

FOOTBALL HOLIDAY CLINIC

April 7, 9 & 11

CERAMIC EGG BASKET DECORATING WORKSHOPS Where:Pelican Waters Shopping Village, Pelican Waters Boulevard, Pelican Waters When: 10am to 1pm Details: www.pelicanwatersshopping.com.au April 7 to 20

THE GREAT JAMAICA BLUE TREASURE HUNT Where: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Jamaica Blue When: 9am to 4pm Ahoy there Mateys! At Jamaica B;ue you can conduct a treasure hunt, receive a great Pirate Activity Pack and go in the draw to win a major prize.

Details: www.noosacivicshopping.com.au April 8

BUSH DETECTIVES Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden When: 10:30am to 12noon Become a Bush Detective and learn how to identify animals from tracks, scats, skulls and other animal evidence.

Details: Families aged 6+. Registration fee of $5 per participant can be paid online at the time of booking at www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events April 8

CREATING WILDLIFE HABITAT Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden When: 1pm to 3pm Constructing habitats (i.e. birds nests and possum shelters) made from recycled materials. Take these natural shelters home to install in your own garden to create new habitat.

Details: Families aged 6+. Registration fee of $5 per participant can be paid online at the time of booking at www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events

Where: Caloundra Football Club, Meridan Sports Field, Meridan Way, Meridan Plains When: 9am to 12noon Open to all players of all abilities from the age of 5 16 years who love football and would like to improve their skills and have some fun and fitness in the school holidays.

Details: Richard Hudson on 0437 829 623 or headcoach@caloundrafootball.com.au April 9

PRINTING WITH CLAY Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 10:30am to 12noon, Ages 5 to 7 1:30pm to 3pm, Ages 8 to 12 Experiment and create a variety of clay shapes and imprint marks and textures on a clay surface, then print onto paper.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg April 9, 11, 16 & 17

KIDS YOGA HOLIDAY CLUB Where: Millwell Road Community Centre When: Week One: Wednesday 9 April - Friday 11 April 2014 – 9am-3pm Week Two: Wednesday 16 April - Thursday 17 April 2014 – 9am-3pm Body Mind Hatha Yoga’s holiday care program will be full of fun yoga activities, arts, crafts and games.

Details: Martine on 0452 075 806 or yogaclub@bmhy.com.au, www.facebook.com/ BodyMindHathaYoga April 9

PIRATE AND PRINCESS PARTY FAMILY SHOW Where: The Avenue, Maroochy RSL When: from 5:30pm Face painting and fabulous balloon art starts at 5:30pm. Then at 6pm the Kids dress-up dance party begins with live music, prizes and party games.

Details: Free. Ph: 5443 2211, www.maroochyrsl.com. au, Facebook/MysteryIslandKidsClub

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RHYTHM CULTURE DRUM, SING, DANCE WORKSHOPS Where: Nambour Civic Centre When: 10:30am These workshops are for children of all ages, families and lovers of rhythm! There will be jumping, dancing, moving, shaking and of course drumming!

Details: All tickets $15 www.scvenuesandevents.com. au/nambour-civic-centre/events/rhythm-culture-drumsing-dance-workshops April 9

WILDLIFE ART - CUTE, FURRY OR SCALY ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden When: 10am to 11:30am Children will explore the amazing wildlife and their habitats in the gardens, then learn to draw the animals to create their own story.

Details: Families aged 6+. Registration fee of $5 per participant can be paid online at the time of booking at www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events April 10 to 19 (not open 13th or 18th)

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT STALL Where: Kawana Shoppingworld, outside Coles When: 10am to 3pm Kawana Shoppingworld’s FREE School Holiday Craft Stall will have a range of craft activities to keep the kids busy these school holidays.

Details: www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au April 10

FLIP BOOK ANIMATION

April 11

TULIPWOOD STRING QUARTET Where: Eudlo Hall, Rosebed Street EUDLO When: 7pm to 8pm - at 6:30pm doors open. No interval.

The Tulipwood String Quartet will be performing their latest program Musical Postcards. Cash bar and refreshments available. Wheelchair access.

Details: $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $15 Student, Book online at www.cellodreaming.com.au/concerts April 12

QAGOMA KIDS ON TOUR: CAI GUO-QIANG Where: Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street Cooroy When: 10am to 2pm Courtesy of the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, families can make and display objects, create spectacular multimedia gunpowder drawings and explosion events and watch a short animated film about the art and adventures of Cai Guo-Qiang.

Details: Free event. All welcome. Further info on 5329 6580 or gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au April 12

AERO ENGINE RUN DAY Where: Queensland Air Museum When: 10am to 4pm The Queensland Air Museum presents its collection of historic operational aircraft engines in a special display of aviation horsepower.

Details: Adult $15, Concession $10, Child $8, Family (2A, 3C) $35. Price includes regular museum display.

Ph: 07 5492 5930, events@qam.com.au, www.qam.com.au

Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 10:30am to 12noon, Ages 5 to 7 Dream up a story, draw it frame by frame and experience a thrill as you flip through the pages and see your characters in motion.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg April 10

DIORAMA DRAMA Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 1:30am to 3pm, Ages 8 to 12 Create a small box diorama set then sculpt your own characters out of clay to act out a scene on the stage.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

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April 12

MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY Where: Mystery Island Kids Club, Maroochy RSL When: from 7pm The Mad Hatter has decided to have a tea party in Mystery Island. Dress up as one of the Alice in Wonderland characters or just come in your fancy tea party outfit!

Details: Entry into Mystery Island - $2.50 junior cadets, $4.50 visitors Ph: 5443 2211, www.maroochyrsl.com.au/mysteryisland, Facebook/MysteryIslandKidsClub April 12

SLEEP UNDER THE SEA Where: Underwater World, Sea Life Mooloolaba Explore the depths of the new ocean walk through and see what creatures and critters really get up to at night at this family sleepover!

Details: Booking required. Adult $89.50, Child $79.50, Family (2 adults and 2 children) $310.00.

Phone: Monday - Friday: 07 5458 6226, Saturday and Sunday: 07 5458 6280. www.underwaterworld. com.au/experiences/sleep-under-the-sea April 13 to 17

DISNEY CARS AND PLANES Where: Riverwalk Stage When: 11am to 2pm, daily Come down and check out Disney’s Cars and Planes interactive workshop. Be transported by battling it out on PlayStation 3 consoles and enjoy art & craft activities.

Details: Free. Ph: 5443 4133 or www.sunshineplaza.com.au April 14 & 15

ARTSCOOL

Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery When: 5 to 7 years -10:30am to 12noon 8 to 12 years - 1:30pm to 3pm Children’s art workshops focusing on exploring meanings and methods relating to the exhibiting works in Mytho Poetic. Ages 5 years to 7 years.

Details: $15 Bookings and pre-payment essential.

Ph: 5420 8299, gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

April 14 to 17

MICK THE BUSH GALAH Where: The Ginger Factory When: 11am daily This Easter holidays, join Mick for an all singing, all dancing true blue rip roaring time. With heaps of laughs along the way and fun activities, the kids will love the energy, excitement & good old Aussie fun of Mick the Bush Galah!!

Details: Free show. www.gingerfactory.com.au/whatson/mick-bush-galah April 15

LAUGHIN’ AT THE LAKE - SCHOOL HOLIDAY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND! Where: Lake Kawana Community Centre When: 9am/10:15am/11:30am/12:45am/2pm A school holiday adventure playground for children up to 12 years! Enjoy unlimited jumps on 5 different themed jumping castles and other fun activities!

Details: $10 per child per hour - parents free! www.scvenuesandevents.com.au/lake-kawanacommunity-centre/events/laughin-the-lake April 15, 17 & 19

PLASTER EGG DECORATING WORKSHOPS Where: Noosa Fair Shopping Centre, 3 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads When: 10am to 1pm Details: www.noosafairshopping.com.au April 15, 17 & 19

PLASTER EGG DECORATING WORKSHOPS Where:Pelican Waters Shopping Village, Pelican Waters Boulevard, Pelican Waters When: 10am to 1pm Details: www.pelicanwatersshopping.com.au April 16

GEODESIC TOWERS Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 10:30am to 12noon, Ages 5 to 7 Build it up, build it up, build it higher. Construct your own miniature tower. Create a platform and paint it with coloured clay slip, then design and build your own tower using bamboo sticks.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

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April 17 & 19

Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 1:30pm to 3pm, Ages 8 to 12 Learn how to create a hand using clay, mould it into a pose, then dust a layer of coloured sand over it.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

Where: Kawana Shoppingworld, Fresh Food Hall When: 10am to 4pm Each child that visits the Easter Bunny will receive one free photo and a free set of Kawana Shoppingworld Easter Bunny Ears.

Details: www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au

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April 19

Where: Nambour Civic Centre When: 9am to 4pm These workshops will focus on specific skills in hula hooping, tumbling, ground acrobatics and building human pyramids as well as a focus on building skill development within a social and fun environment.

Details: $100 per child. Recommended ages (but not exclusive): 6 - 16 years. www.scvenuesandevents. com.au/nambour-civic-centre/events/circas-holidaycircus-workshop

Where: Noosa Fair Shopping Centre, 3 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads When: 10am to 2pm Receive free chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny!

Details: www.noosafairshopping.com.au

HAND BY HAND

FREE EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS

CIRCA’S HOLIDAY CIRCUS WORKSHOP

April 16

EASTER SPORTS DAY Where: Caloundra Library When: Time TBA Easter themed activities such as the egg and spoon race, egg toss, bunny races and scavenger hunts.

Details: Ages 7 - 11 years. Bookings essential. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au April 17

MY STORY MAP Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 10:30am to 12noon, Ages 5 to 7 Create a birds eye view map form your house to your favourite place. Design your own symbols and icons along the path to help others follow along.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

MEET THE EASTER BUNNY

April 19

MEET THE EASTER BUNNY Where:Pelican Waters Shopping Village, Pelican Waters Boulevard, Pelican Waters When: 10am to 2pm Receive free chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny!

Details: www.pelicanwatersshopping.com.au April 19

EASTER BONNET PARTY Where: Mystery Island Kids Club, Maroochy RSL When: From 7pm Join in the Easter Bonnet Party night with musical games and a treasure hunt. Show off your best moves at the dance competition and wear a bonnet to win a prize.

Details: Entry into Mystery Island - $2.50 junior cadets, $4.50 visitors Ph: 5443 2211, maroochyrsl.com.au/mystery-island, Facebook/MysteryIslandKidsClub

April 17

FANTASTIC FACES Where: Noosa Regional Gallery When: 1:30pm to 3pm Learn how to draw a face in proportion and experiment with a variety of techniques to create a unique portrait with a stylised background.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

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EASTER BUNNY AND EGG HUNT Where: Mystery Island Kids Club, Maroochy RSL When: from 7pm Meet the Easter Bunny at 1pm, join in the Easter egg hunt, games and crafts. There will be face painting and bunny ears in true Easter fashion.

Details: Entry into Mystery Island - $2.50 junior cadets, $4.50 visitors Ph: 5443 2211, www.maroochyrsl.com.au/mysteryisland, Facebook/MysteryIslandKidsClub

April 20

OCEAN STREET WORLD FESTIVAL 2014 Where: Ocean Street, Maroochydore When: TBA Festival goers will be treated to a range of musical styles and genres, including a range of activities and entertainment for the kids.

Details: Keep updated at oceanstreetworldfestival. com.au or www.facebook.com/OceanStWorldFestival

LIBRARY EVENTS April 1 to 17

HOLIDAY FUN When 1-17 April Where: Sunshine Coast Libraries When: Various sessions. Times and locations available from council libraries, galleries and customer service.

Easter egg races, craft activities and puppet shows are all part of the holiday fun.

Details: Bookings essential www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au April 8 to 11

MANGA BOMBING Where: Various libraries: April 8 - Beerwah Library - 1pm to 3pm, Nambour Library - 10am to 11:30am.

April 9 - Maleny Library - 9am to 10am.

April 10 - Caloundra Library - 2pm to 4pm

April 11 - Maroochydore Library - 10:30am to 12pm April 15 - Coolum Library - 10am to 11am, Kawana Library - 2pm to 3:30pm Cover Bookends and equipment from the library with Manga comics using decoupage and layering techniques.

Details: Ages 12 – 17 years. Bookings essential. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au April 8 & 15

EASTER CRAFT April 8 - Caloundra Library - 10:30 am to 12noon, Ages 7 - 11 years April 15 - Beerwah Library - 10am to 11am, Ages 5 to 8 years Make bonnets, masks and baskets in preparation for a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Details: Bookings essential. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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EASTER IS AN EGGSTREMELY GOOD TIME TO GET INTO THE LAB & DO SOME EGGSPERIMENTS!

We have two eggciting Easter science workshops to choose from:

Easter Eggsperiments & Save Humpty Book your tickets & see more information on our website.

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SHOWTIME April 5 to May 31

April 11

Brisbane Arts Theatre www.artstheatre.com.au/ dannythechampionoftheworld

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show. aspx?sh=BARBIE14

April 5 to 17

April 12

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC www3.qpac.com.au/event/Bear_Hunt_14.aspx#.

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QUT Gardens Theatre www.gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au/whatson/2014/ jumpjumpstar.jsp

April 7 to 20

April 11 & 12

Studio Theatre & Cafe www.studiotheatre.com.au/index.php/component/ content/article?id=218

The Arts Centre, Gold Coast www.theartscentregc.com.au

DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT

BARBIE LIVE! THE MUSICAL

THE FAIRIES - JUMP JUMP STAR

DON QUIXOTE - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY

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REGULAR EVENTS Easter school holidays

GOLD N KIDS - ACTIVITIES FOR GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN Where: Various locations, times and activities Brisbane City Council runs GOLD n’ kids for residents 50 years and over and children aged over 4 to enjoy together. Events include African drumming, fishing, cooking and sport.

Details: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au February 14 to April 27

BALL RUN

March 28 to October 6

DEEP OCEANS

Where: Queensland Museum, Grey Street, South Bank When: 9:30am This new exhibition showcases strange real-life creatures as well as myths and legends about fearsome monsters of the deep. Children can learn as they follow characters from the Octonauts on their journey through the exhibition.

Details: 07 3840 7555, www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au March 29 to April 27

Where: Ipswich Art Gallery When: 10am to 5pm Unleash your inner-engineer and create your own run using recycled materials to send a rolling ball on its way.

Details: Free. Recommended for 2 years and over.

All ages welcome. www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au March 5 to July 9

JUMPING CASTLE

Where: Westfield Northlakes, Kids Outdoor Play Area When: Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm Jump to it! The jumping castle is back in the kid’s outdoor play area!

Details: www.westfield.com.au/northlakes/ events/3281

OUR DREAMING

April 1 to 29

Where: State Library of Queensland When: 10am to 5pm, Every day Our Dreaming: animating country is an interactive program of exhibitions and events for all ages.

Explore large scale projections, three-dimensional art installations, augmented reality, hands on activities, and a wide range of animated films.

Details: Free, 07 3840 7768 or www.slq.qld.gov.au/ whats-on/events/our-dreaming-for-families

Where: Central Cafe Lawns, South Bank When: 9am to 1pm Join in a teddy bears picnic complete with storytelling, colouring workshops and games. Be sure to bring your teddy bear along to enjoy the fun!

Details: Free. www.visitsouthbank.com.au/events/ teddy-bears-picnic-story-telling

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC & STORY TELLING

April 3 to 24

BOPPIN’ BABIES Where: Arbour View Cafe Lawns, South Bank When: 9am to 1pm Boppin’ Babies is a music program for children from newborns to four years of age conducted with a music therapy focus.

Details: Free. www.visitsouthbank.com.au/events/ boppin-babies

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April 5 to 20

From April 5

Where: Skateaway, Upstairs Charter Hall, Albany Creek Square, 700 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek When: Various sessions and times, see website Come and skate with the Easter Bunny on Easter Saturday or join in on one of the day or night skating sessions, learn to skate or special Easter sessions.

Details: www.skateaway.net.au/holiday-sessions

Where: Children’s Art Centre, Park Level, GOMA When: 10am to 5pm daily Enter the brightly coloured and highly patterned world of the artist and explore different patterns with specially designed hands-on and multimedia and activities.

Details: Free admission. www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/ kids/exhibitions/coming_soon/jemima_wyman_ pattern_bandits

EASTER HOLIDAY SKATING

April 5 to 21

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Where: Roma Street Parklands When: Daily, train runs between 10am and 3pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday and between 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday to Thursday (inclusive) through School Holidays.

The Parkland Explorer will be operating every day and children can collect free activity sheets from the Information Booth.

Details: Gold coin train rides, free activity sheets and use of BBQs. www.romastreetparkland.com/familyfun/ Pages/holidayfun.aspx April 5 to 21

TOYS

Where: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich When: 9:30 to 4pm daily Step into the Toybox for games, dress ups, train tracks building and doll house fun; See the Puppet Show; Make paper bag puppets & origami creations and build your own wooden toy trains.

Details: Museum entry. Adult $20, Child (3-15 years) $11.50, Child under 3 Free. Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) $59. www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2014/04/Toys+2014#.

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FUN & GAMES

Where: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich When: 9:30 to 4pm daily Let your playtime past catch up with you as you wander through this exhibition dedicated to the joy of childhood toy time.

Details: Museum entry. Adult $20, Child (3-15 years) $11.50, Child under 3 Free. Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) $59. www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

JEMIMA WYMAN PATTERN BANDITS

April 7 to 17

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WILD ENCOUNTERS Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: 11 am daily, Duration 1 hr Join a ranger to learn about our iconic parks and meet wildlife up close.

Details: Admission to Wildlife Centre, Sign up on the day. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/connect-with-nature April 8 to 19

SQUARING THE WHEEL Where: Ipswich Art Gallery When: 2 performances daily at 10am and 12:30pm.

A family show which combines circus skills, clowning, puppetry, magic, strange contraptions, wacky mechanisms and unexpected music in a quirky and ingenious theatrical stage extravaganza.

Details: $5 per ticket all ages. Free for under-2s seated on adult’s lap. Bookings essential online at www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au Until May 11

CAI GUO-QIANG KIDS: LET’S CREATE AN EXHIBITION WITH A BOY NAMED CAI Where: GOMA, Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct, South Bank When: 10am to 5pm Make and display objects in miniature gallery spaces, create spectacular multimedia gunpowder drawings and watch a short animated film.

Details: Free admission. www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/ kids/exhibitions/current/cai_guo-qiang_for_kids

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Every Saturday and Sunday

Ongoing

QUEENSLAND MUSEUM - LOST CREATURES: STORIES FROM ANCIENT QUEENSLAND

MICHAEL PAREKOWHAI, THE WORLD TURNS 2011-12, DRAWING ACTIVITY FOR KIDS

Where: Qld Museum, Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Meet some of our state’s inhabitants from millions of years ago, including significant fossil finds, a Muttaburrasaurus reconstruction and new 3D modelling of Queensland dinosaurs!

Details: Free admission. www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Exhibitions/Permanent/ Lost+Creatures#.Uz4RgtwqmPs

Where: Children’s Art Centre, Park Level, GOMA When: 10am to 5pm daily Children are invited to contemplate artist Michael Parekowhai’s large bronze sculpture,The World Turns, and record their ideas and drawings in a speciallydesigned booklet.

Details: Free. Collect from the GOMA Information Desk and Cafe Bistro. www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/kids/exhibitions/current/ michael_parekowhai_drawing_activity_for_kids

SCIENCECENTRE - SCIENCE FICTION, SCIENCE FUTURE

Where: Vintaged Bar + Grill, Hilton Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth St When: 11am - 4pm daily Now the littlest of socialites can enjoy a High Tea Experience including dainty sandwiches and colourful fairy bread, vanilla cupcakes and tiny hot chocolates to finish.

Details: $25 per little person. Reservations essential on 3231 3265. www.vintagedbarandgrill.com/hightea-menu

Where: Sciencecentre, Level 1, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Move objects with your mind, turn invisible right before your eyes, be mimicked by a life-like robot and see augmented reality in action.

Details: Admission charges apply. www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2013/12/ School+holiday+guide+January+2014#.Usf23fQW3To

WILD ENCOUNTERS Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: 11am & 1:30pm (30min) Join a ranger to learn about parks and meet wildlife up close. Catch a glimpse of the elusive platypus and say hello to some creek creatures.

Details: Admission price to Wildlife Centre. Sign up on the day. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/ connect-with-nature/pdf/cwn-events-seq.pdf

CHILDREN’S HIGH TEA @ HILTON BRISBANE

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOWS, SIR THOMAS BRISBANE PLANETARIUM Where: Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha When: Several shows daily, see website.

Available shows during these school holidays are: Tycho to the Moon; Perfect Little Planet; Cosmic Collisions; Black Holes: Journey into the Unknown; Saturday Night Live events; The Search for Life: Are we alone?; Secret of the Dragon; Secret of the Cardboard Rocket; Dynamic Earth; Stars of the Pharaohs Details: Adult $14.80, Children (under 15 years) $9, Family (4 people, maximum 2 Adults) $40. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

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WORKSHOPS CIRCUS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Where: 117 Mina Parade, Alderley When: Wriggles (18 months – 3 years): 9th April, 9:30am to 10:30am Giggles (3 – 5 years): 9th April,l 10:30am to 11:30am Fliperoo Camp (5 - 7 years): 10th April, 10am to 1pm 15 Tricks in 1 Day Workshop: 11th April, 9am to 5pm 3 Day Performance Workshop: 9th to 11th April, 2pm to 4pm (Weds, Thurs), 2pm to 5pm (Fri).

5 Day Circ-cation: 7th to 11th April, 9am to 5pm Details: www.flipsidecircus.org.au/Circus-Classes/ School-Holiday-Workshops.aspx

ROBOT SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS A ROBOT BY ANY OTHER NAME Where: QUT The Cube, Science and Engineering Centre, Gardens Point campus, 2 George St When: LEGO NXT MINDSTORMS Ages 8 to 12 $24.00 - 9:30am on 7 April Detect-a-bot: Ages 8 to 12 - $24.00 - 9:30am on 8 April Mod-a-robot: Ages 8 to 14 - $24.00 - 9:30am on 10 April Megatronics meets art: Ages 8 to 12 - $36.90 - 9:30am on 10/16 April, Ages 12 to 16 - $36.90 9:30am on 15 April Autonomous drawing machine: Ages 8 to 12 - $24.00 - 9.30am on 11 April Discover how creative and interactive technologies can be programmed to carry out a series of actions automatically – just like a robot!

Details: www.thecube.qut.edu.au/event/collection/ robot-any-other-name-holiday-program April 6 & 13

NATURALLY BE-YOU-TIFUL Where: Eatons Hill Hotel & Function Centre When: Sunday 6th April - 10am to 4pm (Ages 13-17) or Sunday 13th April - 10am to 3pm (Ages 8-11) This workshop challenges the ideas of what beauty is and helps teen girls feel beautiful first, before they worry about how they look.

Details: $85 – (ages 13-17), $70 – (ages 8-11), Limited places available. freshfunfearless.com/events

April 7 to 17 (Closed Good Friday and Easter Monday)

LEGO WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS AGED 4 AND UP. Where: LEGO Education Learning Centre, Shop 2/78 Merivale Street, Sth Brisbane When: 45 minute sessions from 10am - 4pm Kids can learn about how machines work, be a soccer star with WeDo Robotics, make their own blockbuster movie or write and illustrate their own stories using the new LEGO Story Starter.

Details: $12 per session. Ph: 07 3844 6337 or email brisbanelec@bigpond.com. www.mooreed.com.au April 7 to 11 and April 14 to 17

CAVERN OF THE CURIOUS, HOLIDAY PROGRAM Where: Queensland Museum, South Bank, INVENTory Level 4 When: 10:30am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm Create your own curious sea-creature, then venture into the cave for an illuminating experience!

Details: www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au April 7 to 8

IT’S ATOMIC, HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Where: Queensland Museum When: Duration: 1.5hrs. Various times for ages Everyone can learn Atomic Theory. When shared with children, they can have fun while developing an understanding of the world around them and getting a head start in their science education.

Details: Child $7. Accompanying adults are free of charge. It is recommended that adults attend with their children, to play and learn together. www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au April 7 & 8 and 14 & 15

HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS Where: Brisbane Institute of Art, 41 Grafton St, Windsor When: 9.30am – 2pm (2 days) These holiday workshops may include painting, drawing, response to story telling, collage, montage, construction using wood, cardboard, sticks, string, and clay modelling and are for designed for primary school children only.

Details: Registration fee $155, 07 3857 5377, www.brisart.org

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DAILY EVENTS! April 5

FLYING ORIGAMI MARATHON AT CLAYFIELD Where: Kalinga Park, Kalinga Street, Clayfield When: 10am Learn new and innovative folding techniques to make your own plane soar through the park flying higher and faster than ever before.

Details: $5 per participant. www.bazilgrumble.com/events/list-of-workshops April 6

OUTBACK EASTER

April 6

CANOEING THE WETLANDS - NUNDAH CREEK ISLAND CHANNEL TRAIL Where: Shorncliffe Boat Ramp, Sinbad S, Shorncliffe When: 12noon to 3pm Join a canoe paddle in the Boondall Wetlands to discover the natural beauty and biodiversity of Nundah Creek as it runs through the reserve. Strictly ages 6 and over.

Details: $20 per person (strictly cash only). www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Where: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich When: 10am to 3pm Meet The Workshops Bilby; Dance and sing-a-long with the Bush Galah; Get up close to some Aussie natives at the Wildlife Encounters display; Colour in and collage bilbies; Do puzzles and read Easter stories.

Details: Museum entry. Adult $20, Child (3-15 years) $11.50, Child under 3 Free. Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) $59. www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

April 6

April 6

April 6 to 13, two sessions daily

Where: Departs and returns back at Roma St station When: Depature times: 10:15am & 11:40am (times subject to change) Travel through Brisbane on an historic steam train.

Pass through city stations and enjoy river crossings on your journey aboard vintage carriages.

Details: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

Where: 25 Cothill Road, Booval When: 9am to 12noon & 1pm to 4pm Enjoy a session of bricktastic LEGO themed fun at Switch Bricks this holidays including: LEGO Display, Creative build tables, Build & Race Ramp, Duplo, Spongy Bricks, Marble maze, Bionicle Building, Craft, Competitions (with LEGO prizes) and MORE !

Details: $2 for 1 to 3 yr olds, $8 for 4 to14 yrs, Family tickets available. Bookings recommended by text 0403 770 688. www.switchbricks.com

STEAM TRAIN SUNDAY

April 6

MAJOR WORKS CONCERT Where: Brisbane City Temple When: 2pm to 4pm Watch Brisbane’s A-grade brass bands Brisbane Excelsior, Brisbane Brass and South Brisbane Federal Band perform prior to competing at the Australian National Band Championships.

Details: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

LIVESPARK Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm When: 3:30pm to 5:30pm Livespark presents a mid-afternoon offering of the best indie-pop and rock bands from Brisbane and beyond for music enthusiasts of all ages.

Details: Free. www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/ events/2014/02/16/livespark

APRIL SWITCH BRICKS

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April 7 & 11

April 8 to 11 & 14 to 17

Where: Westfield Northlakes When: 11am to 2pm A variety of spider games, activities and craft to keep kids occupied these school holidays, including: Spider-Man Table Top Pinball games; Operation Spider-Man; Mr Spider Spud Spider-Man electronic game; Spider-Man BonkaZonk Stackrobatic stunt game; Spider-Man reading and drawing zone. Plus, kids will love taking home their very own hand made spider!

Details: www.westfield.com.au/northlakes/events/3272

Where: Queensland Museum When: 11:15am to 12noon. Meet 10 minutes prior at the Discovery Centre, Level 3.

From spiders to sea creatures and mammals to masks, what will you spy on the Behind the Scenes ‘I Spy’ Tours?

Details: $15 Adults, $10 Child (7-15). Children must be 7 years and over and accompanied by an adult. www.qm.qld.gov.au

April 7 to 11

Where: Westfield Northlakes, In-between Coles & Bakers Delight When: Daily at 11am to 11:30 am, 12noon to 12:30 pm, 1pm to 1:30 pm Kids will be delighted decorating their very own finger bun with Bakers Delight these school holidays.

Details: Bookings Essential. Visit Bakers Delight to book your spot. www.westfield.com.au/northlakes/ events/3273

Where: Burpengary Library - 8 April 2014 from 2pm North Lakes Library - 9 April 2014 from 2.30pm Narangba Library - 10 April 2014 from 10.30am Caboolture Library - 11 April 2014 from 2pm Strathpine Library - 15 April 2014 from 10am Woodford Library - 16 April 2014 from 10am The Bazil Grumble team will be visiting libraries across the Moreton Bay region in the upcoming April school holiday period, with a Bazil and Grumble go the Circus pantomime!

Details: www.bazilgrumble.com/events/list-of-workshops

April 8

April 8

SPIDER-MAN SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

FREE FINGER BUN DECORATING WITH BAKERS DELIGHT

JUNIOR RANGERS - SIX TO NINE YEARS. Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Call for times, Duration 1.5 hrs Experience what it is like to be a ranger! Learn how to protect native plants and animals with bush regeneration, games and a wildlife presentation.

Details: Admission price to Wildlife Centre applies.

Bookings required on 3512 2300 between 9am and 4 pm. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/connectwith-nature

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE…

April 8 to 16

BAZIL AND GRUMBLE GO TO THE CIRCUS

CLEM JONES CITY HALL CONCERTS - TRIBUTE TO THE ANDREWS SISTERS Where: Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane When: 12noon to 1pm Popular tribute act Andrews Sisters presents a selection of swing and boogie-woogie favourites during World War II. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

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MAKE YOUR OWN WORM FARM - FOR KIDS Where: Wynnum Manly Community Garden, 38 Bethania Street, Lota When: 9:30am to 11:30am Learn about the benefits of worm farms, how to maintain them and make your own worm farm to take home, including worms. Ages six to 12 years.

Details: Free. Bookings required on 3904 8585. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

April 10

JUGGLE-A-RAMA Where: Rocks Riverside Park, 5 Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks When: 2pm Come and make your very own set of juggling balls that you can keep and then have a ball learning the basics of this fun and highly entertaining skill.

Details: $5 per participant. www.bazilgrumble.com/events/list-of-workshops April 10

SURVIVOR CHALLENGE Where: Fig Tree Pocket Riverside Reserve, 9 Mandalay St, Fig Tree Pocket When: 10am to 12noon Join a team or get your friends together and create your own survivor team. This program will see teams battle through exciting challenges and activities like the giant earth ball relay race, the half pipe challenge, frisbee, target shooting, or the giant’s finger. It’s fast, fun and unforgettable.

Details: Ages 8 plus. Contact ‘Life. Be in it’ FunWorks 3822 1111 or 0403 221 676. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au April 10 & 17

CRAZY CREEK CREATURES Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Call for times, Duration 1.5 hrs Join a ranger for a guided tour of the wildlife centre, have a go at dip-netting by the reservoir and meet some of the water-dwellers that live in the beautiful creeks and rivers.

Details: Admission price to Wildlife Centre applies.

Bookings required on 3512 2300 between 9am and 4 pm. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/connectwith-nature

April 9 to 12

FLIPSIDE CIRCUS Where: Judith Wright Centre, 420 Brunswick St (Cnr Berwick St), Fortitude Valley When: 7pm nightly, 1pm Wed 9 and Thu 10, Duration: 60 mins, no interval.

Watch some of Brisbane’s most thrilling youth circus artists tumble, juggle, stand on top of each other and defy gravity all for your entertainment! Suitable for all ages.

Details: Adult $22, Concession $17.50, Families (4) $70, additional tickets $17.50 each. Ph: 07 3872 9000 www.judithwrightcentre.com/event/flipside_circus

April 11

MEET SPIDER MAN Where: Westfield Northlakes, Centre Court When: 11:30 am to 11:50 am, 12:30 pm to 12:50 pm, 1:30 pm to 1:50 pm Head on down to centre court for your chance to meet the amazing Spider-Man! Details: Free. www.westfield.com.au/northlakes/ events/3274

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April 14 to 19

Where: Roma Street Parkland, Lake Precinct When: 10:30am & 1:30pm On Saturday 12th April, Sunfish will be conducting its Catch and Release Fishing Day. Numbers for this event are limited to 50 children aged between seven and 12 years.

Details: Free. Bookings on 3006 4545. www.romastreetparkland.com/familyfun/Pages/ holidayfun.aspx

Where: Westfield Northlakes When: 11am to 2pm daily Keep your eyes open for the Easter Bunny Hopping around the centre. He may also have a delicious chocolatey treat for you!

Details: www.westfield.com.au/northlakes/ events/3275

April 12 to 17

Where: Walkabout Creek, The Gap When: Call for times, Duration 1.5 hrs Become a bush detective and search for clues left by native animals that live right on our doorstep. A short ranger-guided walk is included. Children 4 to 6 years.

Details: Admission price to Wildlife Centre applies.

Bookings required on 3512 2300 between 9am and 4 pm. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/connectwith-nature

CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING DAYS

DORA’S DANCE PARTY – LIVE STAGE SHOW Where: Queen St Mall Stage, Queen St Mall When: Shows at 11am and 1pm, Meet and greets at 12pm and 2pm March past ants, wiggle around spiders, slither through snakes, dance like a fish, move like you have ants in your pants and do everyone’s favourite pirate dance.

Details: Free. www.bnecity.com.au/Events/View. aspx?id=27829 April 14

HUNGRY HUNGRY CATERPILLARS Where: C B Mott Park, Holland Park, Crn Logan Road and Abbotsleigh Street.

When: 9:30am to 11:30am Learn about healthy bodies as you place 3D felt food on the healthy eating pyramid. Enjoy a story, then get active with a fun food relay and a wiggly caterpillar race!

Details: Free. www.bazilgrumble.com/events/list-ofworkshops

EASTER BUNNY

April 15 & 16

BUSH DETECTIVES

April 15 to 17

TIARAS AND TIN SOLDIERS Where: The Courier-Mail Piazza, South Bank When: 10am & 11:30am Wear your princess tiara and march alongside the orchestra as you go on a journey into a world of princesses, tiaras and tin soldiers.

Details: 07 3833 5000, qso.com.au/tiaras-and-tinsoldiers. www.visitsouthbank.com.au/events/tiarastin-soldiers April 16

BLUEWATER FESTIVAL - TWILIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK - THE CROODS Where: Einbunpin Lagoon Parklands, Brighton Road, Sandgate When: 6pm, Running time 98 mins After their cave is destroyed, a caveman family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy.

Details: Free event. www.bluewaterfestival.org.au

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NORTHSIDE FUN FAIR Where: Westfield Northlakes, Back of Target Car park When: Wed & Thurs 5pm to 11pm Fri, Sat & Sun 3pm to 11pm Free Entry, Free Face Painting, Free Fireworks on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Rides, Food, Sideshow games and more!

Details: www.westfield.com.au/northlakes/events/3502 April 17

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA Where: Beryl Roberts Park, Barham Street, off Musgrave Road, Coopers Plains When: 2pm Bounce into your local park for Easter craft, fun and games these school holidays.

Details: $5 per participant. www.bazilgrumble.com/events/list-of-workshops April 17

POUCHED PALS Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: Call for times, Duration 1.5 hrs Learn all about our furry marsupials and discover what makes these animals so special. Join a ranger to find out where the Easter bilby lives.

Details: Admission price to Wildlife Park applies.

Bookings required on 5576 2411 between 9 am and 4 pm. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/connectwith-nature

April 17 to 20

BLUEWATER FESTIVAL - ART EXHIBITION Where: Waterford Building, St Patrick’s College, Park Parade, Shorncliffe When: Opening night 6pm to 9pm; Thur 6pm to 9pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 4pm, Sun 10am to 2pm Diverse exhibition of 2D and 3D works of art by recognised artists and beginners, including a students’ category.

Details: www.bluewaterfestival.org.au April 18

SLIME TIME - LIVE STAGE SHOW Where: Queen St Mall Stage, Queen St Mall When: Shows 11am & 1pm, Meet and greets 12pm & 2pm Children can be the star of the show by participating on stage in fun games such as Total Turtle Power Play, the CatDog game, and everyone’s favourite, the SpongeBob SquarePants Game. www.bnecity.com.au/Events/View.aspx?id=27830 April 18

BLUEWATER FESTIVAL - BAYFIRE NIGHT Where: Lower Moora Park, Shorncliffe When: 4pm to 9pm Colourful markets and food stalls, carnival rides and show bags, roving performers, fireworks and fabulous live entertainment on two stages.

Details: Free event. www.bluewaterfestival.org.au April 18

BLUEWATER FESTIVAL - FRIDAY Where: Lower Moora Park, Shorncliffe When: 9am to 4pm Enjoy live entertainment, colourful markets, carnival rides and show bags, Easter Bunny giveaways, stiltwalkers, an animal farm, children’s storytime, songs and Nova 106.9 giveaways.

Details: Free event. www.bluewaterfestival.org.au

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April 18

REDCLIFFE FESTIVAL OF SAILS Where: Suttons Beach - Marine Parade, Redcliffe When: 9am to 4pm A colourful seaside celebration of all things Easter and nautical. There will be a special visit from the Easter Bunny and the best view of the yachts from the 66th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

Details: Free entry with many workshops & activities free. There is a cost for rides. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/festivalofsails April 20

FREE EASTER EGG HUNT Where: Northlakes Resort Golf Club, 1 Bridgeport Drive, North Lakes When: 9am (BBQ Breakfast from 8am) Bring the kids down to the club for a free Easter Egg Hunt!

Details: Register your kids by emailing your children’s names and ages to marketing@northlakesgolfclub. com.au or phone 07 3480 9210. www.northlakesgolfclub.com.au/whats-on/easteregg-hunt.html

April 20

CHILDREN WITH CANCER, CHARITY EASTER EGG HUNT Where: Jimboomba Rotary Park When: 8am to 11am, Bonnet Parade at 9am There will be a continuous Easter Egg Hunt by age category (see link for details); Live Music; a Magic Show; Egg Painting; Market Stalls and Rides.

Details: Tickets are $10 which includes a pancake or fruit salad breakfast. For ticketing inquiries email kathy@chicksconqueringcancer.org www.chicksconqueringcancer.org April 21

REDLANDS EASTER FAMILY FESTIVAL Where: Cleveland Showgrounds, Long Street, Corner of Smith Street When: 10am There will be a host of sideshow rides, an animal farm, entertainment acts, children’s performers and wide range of kids activities, street theatre, free food and drinks and lots more.

Details: Free entry, 07 3207 1200, www.redlandschurches.org

LIBRARY EVENTS Find details of these FREE events at your local library at: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

ESCAPE THE CROWDS WITH YOUR CHILDREN Where: Brisbane Square Library When: 10am to 12pm If you’re in the city these school holidays, drop in to the children’s lounge on level one of Brisbane Square Library and take part in free art, craft and storytelling activities.

MAKER SPACE Free school holiday games and craft. Choose from a great selection of board games and crafts to enjoy in the library. Free. No bookings required.

EASTER MAGIC SHOW Join Magic Glen for a funny and interactive magic show that will delight and inspire budding magicians everywhere! All ages.

MADE BY ME: HANDMADE DECORATIONS Learn new skills to create handmade decorations and cards for the holidays. Ages five and over. Bookings required.

MADE BY ME: SWEET SOFTIES Learn simple techniques to create your own soft toy as a gift or keepsake. Ages ten and over. Bookings required.

LEGO ACTIVITY CENTRE Use your building and design skills to help us create a Lego streetscape.

Ages eight and over. Bookings required.

POP-UP EASTER CARDS Enjoy making a greeting

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MONSTER MAGIC SHOW An exciting magic show about books, imagination and monsters! Children of all ages. Bookings required.

PAINT YOUR OWN 3D EASTER WALL PLATE Create your own Easter 3D wall plate during this ceramic painting workshop. Ages six to twelve years.

Bookings required.

CRAFT FOR TEENS Drop into the young adult area for free craft activities. Ideal for young adults aged ten to seventeen years.

CREATE YOUR OWN ZINE Express yourself by

LEGO ACTIVITY CENTRE Construct a work of art using Lego and your imagination. Ages eight to eighteen years. Bookings required.

GOBLINS IN THE GARDEN WITH RENEE Create your own goblins to decorate your home or garden.

Ages six to twelve years. Bookings required.

JUNK MAIL JEWELLERY Ask your friends to work out how you made your stylish jewellery. They’ll never guess you made the beads from junk mail.

Ages eight and over. Bookings required.

MYSTERY STORYTELLING Are you good at solving mysteries? Join us for a mystery book reading followed by a detective craft session. Children aged eight to twelve years.

BUTTON BRACELET Make a beautiful bracelet out of buttons. Ages six years and older. Bookings required.

creating a zine using stamps, typewriters, stencils and your imagination. Ages twelve and over. Bookings required.

THE GREAT PAPER PLANE RACE Design your

XBOX KINECT CHALLENGE Children aged five to

TUMBLEBOOK STORYTIME Join us for a look at our TumbleBook Library, an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love.

Ages five to eight. Bookings required.

ten years. Bookings required.

AN INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCH Scratch is a free computer program that makes it easy to create interactive stories, animations and games. Children will be introduced to coding using Scratch, and create their own interactive game. Ages nine to twelve years. Bookings required.

SCRATCH HANGOUT Scratch hangout is for children who have completed the Scratch Basics course, and are keen to experiment with new concepts in Scratch. Children can use Digital Hub computers, or bring their own laptops. Ages nine to twelve years. Bookings required.

KITCHEN GARDENING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Learn how to pot edible plant cuttings that can be taken home and planted into a smallspace sustainable garden. Ideal for young children and their parents. Bookings required.

CREATIVE EDIBLE POTS Create a decorative, edible potted masterpiece and learn all about planting, growing and harvesting fresh herbs and edible flowers. Ages six and over. Bookings required.

plane and see if it can outlast and outfly the others.

Ages six years and older. Bookings required.

EASTER STORYTIME Enjoy Easter stories and make an Easter craft to take home. Ages two to five years.

BALLOON MODELLING WORKSHOP Learn how to make dogs, swords, giraffes, rabbits, love hearts and more using balloon modelling techniques. Ages six to twelve years. Bookings required.

LIBRARY EBOOKS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Learn how to borrow and download free digital books from the library catalogue. A session for parents and children. Bookings required.

KIDS GARDENING MASTER CLASS Are you already gardening in your school kitchen garden or your garden at home? Dig deeper into the wonderful world of edible gardening. Ages seven to twelve years. Bookings required.

EASTER HOLIDAY CRAFTS Visit the library and enjoy making some wonderful decorations and toys.

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The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon. Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” is directed by James Bobin and produced by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman.

Bobin co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Stoller, who is also executive producer with John G. Scotti. Featuring music from Academy Award®-winning songwriter Bret McKenzie, “Muppets Most Wanted” hits the big screen April 7, 2014. © Disney

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THE FAIRIES JUMP, JUMP STAR The Arts Centre, Gold Coast www.theartscentregc.com.au April 11

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DON QUIXOTE - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY The Arts Centre, Gold Coast www.theartscentregc.com.au

BARBIE LIVE! THE MUSICAL Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show. aspx?sh=BARBIE14

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REGULAR EVENTS April 2 to 26

GOLD COAST ACTIVE AND HEALTHY PROGRAM

SURFERS PARADISE FESTIVAL

When: Easter School Holidays If you are looking for fun and adventure at the Easter school holidays then Gold Coast Parks have loads of action to get you off the lounge. Feature activities include: Bubble soccer; Slacklining; Flying yoga; Random days of fun; Zuu chimps; Inflatable fun and much more.

Details: Get the full program at www.gcparks.com.au

Where: Various locations & times The Surfers Paradise Festival is a month-long celebration of Gold Coast art, culture, music and food designed to entertain, intrigue, dazzle and delight.

Details: www.surfersparadisefestival.com www.facebook.com/surfersparadisefestival/info April 4 to 21

BROADWATER EASTER FAIR Where: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport, Southern Precinct When: 6pm to 10pm Carnival rides, fairy floss, show bags and games galore! Be sure to check it out.

Details: 5581 1615 or visit www.gcparks.com.au

DAILY EVENTS April 4 to 6

April 5

SUPANOVA POP CULTURE EXPO

SAILING AND KAYAKING AT PARADISE POINT

Where: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2684 -2690 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach When: April 5 & 6, 10am to 6pm Come face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire imaginary worlds under one roof! Supernova will be a blast!

Details: Day pass: $27.50 pre-purchase or $32.00 at the door. Supa-Fan Weekend Pass: $47.50 or $55.00 at the door. 07 5504 4000 or www.supanova.com.au

Where: Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point (Meet next to the boat ramp and swimming enclosure) When: 10am to 1pm Kayaking, sailing, inflatable power boats, beach volleyball and sand art. All equipment is provided.

Bring; bathers, sunhat, sun cream and water and food. Youngsters with disabilities welcome.

Details: $10. Bookings required. Contact SAILS 0405 468 344 or 0420 811 080. www.gcparks.com.au

April 5 & 12

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Where: Broadwater Parklands, by the swimming enclosure When: 11am to 2pm An Aussie talent show that reveals sensational singer songwriters, including a line-up of talented teenagers.

Details: 0438 386 237 or gcparks.com.au

THE GOLD COAST FAMILY FESTIVAL Where: Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn When: 9am to 2pm A community event providing awareness of children of parents with a mental illness. Info stalls, support services, free kids activities and more!

Details: 5581 1615 or visit www.gcparks.com.au

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April 6

SUPANOVA COSPLAY PARADE Where: Commences in Pratten Park, Broadbeach and continues throughout Broadbeach Mall before arriving at the bastion gates of the Supanova exhibition.

When: 9am The Supanova Cosplay Parade will be led by the 501st Legion from Star Wars and features Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca from the legendary franchise.

There will be host a great vantage points to see the spectacular parade.

Details: www.broadbeachgc.com/events.html April 6

KOKODA BUSH WALKING ADVENTURE AT SPRINGBROOK Where: Springbrook National Park, Springbrook Road, Springbrook (Meet at Tallabana Picnic Area) When: 6:15am to 11am, 16km over 4.5 hours When: 6:15am to 11am Join in and meet like minded people, enjoy the exercise, connect with others and experience Gold Coast’s tranquil bushland. Bring morning tea.

Details: Gold coin donation. Bookings appreciated 0412 579 064. Facebook: Club Kokoda - Gold Coast. www.gcparks.com.au April 6

GINGER SPORTS SOCCER Where: Broadwater Parklands, The Little Lawn When: 8:30am to 10am Join in on fun and energetic soccer coaching sessions for boys and girls aged to two to ten years.

Details: 07 3890 3338 or www.gcparks.com.au April 6

CREATIVE CAPERS AT BURLEIGH Where: Justins Park The Esplanade Burleigh Heads When: 10am to 1pm Create a spiral rainbow tie-dye masterpiece, take home wooden craft item. Free games and music.

Details: Rainbow tie-dye $3 - $6 per item. Wooden craft activity $3 per item. Games and music free.

0411 699 928. www.SparkyDoDah.com.au

April 6

SITE NAVIGATION AND ARCHERY AT CURRUMBIN VALLEY Where: Currumbin Farm Campus, 1226 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley When: 10am to 12noon Site Navigation requires teams to find as many checkpoints around the farm within a time period.

Archery includes a lesson, practice rounds and a chance to compete against your family and friends.

Details: Free. Bookings required. 07 5533 0312, info@currumbinfarmschool.eq.edu.au www.currumbinfarmschool.eq.edu.au April 6

FAMILY OPEN DAY - GOLD COAST MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Where: 18 Kendor Street, Arundel When: 10am until 4pm The Gold Coast Model Railway Club has the largest HO/OO scale layout in Australia as well as O, G, and N scale model railway setups in operation. Great entertainment for the young and the young at heart.

Details: $2 per person or $5 for the entire family. www.goldcoastmodelrailwayclub.com April 7 to 12

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR’S SPACE STATION Where: Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Outside Toyworld, Level 1, 42 Marine Parade, Southport When: 10am to 1pm daily Experience the Ultimate Toy Story Interactive Zone....

Buzz Lightyear’s Star Command Space Station!

Details: Free. www.australiafair.com.au/Toy-Story.html April 7 & 14

KING TUTT’S PUTT PUTT Where: Broadwater Parklands, by the jumping pillow When: 10am to 2pm Practice your putting skills with a game of mini golf Staff can assist with technique, and ways to manoeuvre through tricky obstacles.

Details: 5581 1615 or gcparks.com.au April 7 to 17

THE GINGERBREAD MAN PUPPET SHOW Where: Gerda Pinter pavilion at the southern end of Macintosh Island Park, Surfers Paradise When: 9:30am and 11am, duration 45mins Details: $5 per person, www.qtop.org.au

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April 8

MANGROVE MANIA Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: Call for details, Duration 1.5 hrs Can fish really live in a tree? Prepare to get your hands dirty discovering the flora and fauna that call this tidal environment home.

Details: Free. Bookings required on 07 5576 2411 between 9 am and 4 pm. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ experiences/connect-with-nature April 8, 9, 15 & 16

GOLD COAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA Where: The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Arts Cafe, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise When: 1pm, duration one hour Members of the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra will form small ensembles and entertain at the Terrace Stage over lunch at the Arts CafĂŠ.

Details: Free. www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/ whats-on-items/gold-coast-youth-orchestra-does-lunch April 8, 9, 14, 16 & July 2

ISELECT GOLD COAST TITANS AND NRL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS 8th April - NRL Holiday Clinic - Coomera 9th April - Titans Holiday Clinic - Logan 14th April - NRL Holiday Clinic - Murwillumbah 16th April - Titans Beach Clinic - TBC 2nd July - Titans Open Training Session & NRL Holiday Clinic - Burleigh Heads Learn rugby league skills and games while playing with new friends. There will also be the opportunity to meet some of your favourite iSelect Gold Coast Titans players!

Details: All abilities welcome. www.titans.com.au/ community/school-holiday-clinic.html

April 10 & 15

WILDLIFE RANGER EXPERIENCE Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: Call for times.

Sneak a peek into the exciting world of a wildlife ranger at David Fleay Wildlife Park and experience close encounters with wildlife. Children 10 to 12 years.

Details: $19.45 per child (Includes admission to David Fleay Wildlife Park). Bookings required on 5576 2411 between 9 am and 4 pm. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ experiences/connect-with-nature April 11

CREATURE FEATURE Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: 12noon and 1 pm, Duration 30 min.

Discover the wonderful world of wildlife with story time for families and meet an animal up close.

Details: Admission price to David Fleay Wildlife Park. No bookings required. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ experiences/connect-with-nature April 11 to 13

GOLD COAST FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Where: Various venues - Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Surfers Paradise’s Beach Marquee and Sofitel Broadbeach When: Various events and times, see website Celebrity chefs demonstration, numerous gourmet food and wine master-classes, musical entertainment and social events will contribute to make it a not-tobe-missed event for food, wine and music lovers.

Details: www.goldcoastfoodwinemusic.com April 11 to 14

LIFELINE BOOKFEST - SECOND HAND BOOK SALE Where: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach When: 8am to 5pm Come along and lose yourself in 10,000 donated books!

Details: Free entry. www.lifelinebookfest.com

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April 12

GLOW - LIGHTING UP THE GOLD COAST’S CULTURAL HEART. Where: Evandale Lake (behind The Arts Centre Gold Coast), 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise When: 5pm - 10pm Experience the spectrum of digital arts from animation and lighting shows, to glow yoga and interactive gaming. Immerse yourself in the future of the Gold Coast’s Cultural Precinct - it’s time to GLOW. Details: Parking available onsite. www.goldcoast.qld. gov.au/glow-15098.html. www.theartscentregc.com. au/whats-on/whats-on-items/glow April 12

SURF, SEAFOOD AND SYMPHONY Where: The Foreshore and Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise When: See website for details The Foreshore and Cavill Mall will come alive with food stalls showcasing the best traders have to offer in their seafood and international menus culminating on Saturday evening in a “first” for Surfers Paradise, with a symphony orchestra performing on the beach, followed by yet another spectacular display of fireworks.

Details: 07 5584 3700, spa@surfersparadise.com, www.surfersparadise.com/whats-on/major-events/ surf,-seafood-and-symphony April 12

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING AT SOUTHPORT Where: Southport When: 10am to 12noon Learn all about sustainable gardening, how to recycle your waste through composting, worm farming and bokashi bins. Discover techniques to save water and create the ideal conditions in your garden for your plants to thrive.

Details: Children 8 years plus. Free. Bookings required on 1300 69 4222 or namu@goldcoast.qld. gov.au. www.gcparks.com.au

April 12

KAYAKING ADVENTURE AT PARADISE POINT Where: Paradise Point Parklands The Esplanade Paradise Point When: 9am to 12noon Come and try kayaking. Sessions will be running every half an hour with kayak instructors guiding the experience and helping with your paddling technique. All equipment supplied.

Details: Minimum age 12 years, or six years with an adult. Free. bookings@vertecadventures.com.au April 12

PHOTOGRAPHY AT BUNDALL Where: Evandale Park, Ouyan Street, Bundall (Meet near the volley ball courts) When: 2pm to 3:45pm Get out with yours kids and cameras and have fun with photography.

Details: $10. Bookings Required. Contact Random Act Photography on 0407 222 543 or callanlewis@gmail.com. www.gcparks.com.au April 13

HAVE A GO CIRCUS AT MUDGEERABA Where: Hinterland Regional Park, Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba When: 10am to 12noon Would your family like to run away and join the circus? If so come along to learn juggling, poi, flower sticks, hula hoops, spinning plates and clowning around. Lots of fun to be had!

Details: Free. No bookings required. 0417 830 040 gcparks.com.au

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GOLD COAST TRIATHLON - LUKE HARROP MEMORIAL Where: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport When: 5am to 12noon This is the Gold Coasts signature triathlon event, permanently renamed the Gold Coast Triathlon – Luke Harrop Memorial, following the tragic death of Luke in January 2002, who was a Gold Coast resident and one of Australia’s most respected triathletes.

Details: ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ multisports/gold-coast.aspx#ixzz2uZzFxUsD April 13

MUDGEERABA STREET PARTY Where: Swan Lane, Mudgeeraba When: TBA Celebrate the history and heritage of Mudgeeraba and explore its township - the gateway to the Hinterland. There will be loads of free entertainment including a Senior’s Spot, Kids’ Zone with jumping castles, inflatable obstacle course, Old McDonald’s Farm, Sunny Ray from the Gold Coast Suns, Wild Rangers and loads of other family entertainment.

Details: www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au April 13

QAGOMA KIDS ON TOUR WITH CAI GUO-QIANG Where: The Studio, The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise When: 11am to 2pm Families can make and display objects, create spectacular multimedia gunpowder drawings and explosion events and watch a short animated film about the art and adventures of Cai Guo-Qiang.

Details: www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/ whats-on-items/qagoma-kids-on-tour

April 13

PHOTOFUN AT THE GALLERY Where: Gallery 1, The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise When: 11am to 2pm FREE drop-in program of art activities for four to twelve year olds inspired by works in the 2014 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award. Younger children welcome. Parental supervision required.

Details: Free, No RSVP required. www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/whats-onitems/photofun-at-the-gallery April 14

PHOTO FANATICS Where: Gallery 1, The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise When: 11am to 4pm An opportunity for budding photographers aged 13 to 18 to work intensively with artists featured in the 2014 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

Details: $55, Places strictly limited. 07 5588 4000 or www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/whats-onitems/photo-fanatics April 14 to 17

PEPPA PIG & GEORGE LIVE STAGE SHOW! Where: Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Figtree Food Court, Ground Floor, 42 Marine Parade, Southport When: 10am, 11am, 12 noon Peppa Pig & George will be performing LIVE stage shows this Easter School Holidays!

Details: Free. www.australiafair.com.au/Peppa-PigGeorge.html

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April 19 & 20

Where: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach When: 9:30am & 11:30am Meet and Greet: 10:30am Join the Easter Bunny as he celebrates the magic of Easter in this all singing, all dancing, fun filled show.

Details: www.pacificfair.com.au/clubs/little-paccaskids-club

Where: Broadwater Parklands, Roving the park When: 19th from 10am to 1pm, 20th from 10am to 2pm Come down to the park, bring a picnic, enjoy the playground and perhaps you might find the Easter bunny and get some yummy Easter eggs.

Details: 5581 1615 or visit www.gcparks.com.au

April 15

Where: Broadwater Parklands, By the swimming enclosure When: 10am to 3pm Ever wanted to ride a camel along the beach? Well now is your chance, make sure you don’t miss out on this free unique experience.

Details: 5581 1615 or www.gcparks.com.au

EASTER BUNNY SHOW

EASTER CRAFT VILLAGE Where: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach When: 9:30am to 12:30pm Kids can design their very own Easter Basket to take home.

Details: www.pacificfair.com.au/clubs/little-paccaskids-club April 17

TYE DYING WORKSHOP* Where: Broadwater Parklands, By the jumping pillow When: 10am to 12noon New, easy paint brush method! Sure to inspire creativity in the young and young at heart. Bring your own pre-loved white/washed garment.

Details: 5581 1615 or www.gcparks.com.au April 18 to 21

AUSTRALIAN STREET ENTERTAINMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS Where: Surfers Paradise Foreshore When: 10am to 7pm Held over four days, clowns, mimes, jugglers and dancers will take to stages across Surfers Paradise in a carnival of light and laughter. Vote with your feet – or a coin in the hat – as the title of Australia’s Street Entertainment Champion goes up for grabs.

Details: 07 5584 3700, www.surfersparadisefestival. com, www.facebook.com/surfersparadisefestival

EASTER BUNNY VISIT AND DJ PARTY

April 19 & 21

CAMEL RIDES

April 20

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Where: The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove When: 10am to 4pm Come and meet the Easter Bunny and celebrate the spirit of Easter with a fun-filled program of activities for all ages.

Details: www.sanctuarycove.com/events/eastereggstravaganza

LIBRARY EVENTS April School Holidays

CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY! There will be pirates, fairies and elves, dragons, creepy craft, castles and knights and wizards at your local library these school holidays.

Details: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/eventsactivities-66.html

April 19

EASTER MOVIE NIGHT - HOP Where: Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn When: 6pm to 8pm There is no better way to spend a night than kicking back under the stars to enjoy a family movie.

Details: 5581 1615 or gcparks.com.au

Gold Coast

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Help the bunny get to the carrot

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Colour in the eggs

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Easter Jokes Q. How does a rabbit keep his fur looking good?

A. With hare spray!

Q. How does the Easter Bunny stay fit?

A. Egg-xercise Q. How do you know carrots are good for your eyes?

A. Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?

Q. How does the Easter Bunny keep his fur neat?

A. With a hare brush!

Q. How many Easter eggs can you put in an empty basket?

A. Only one - after that it’s not empty anymore!

Q. Why did the Easter egg hide?

A. It was a little chicken.

Q. What did the rabbit say to the carrot?

A. It’s been nice gnawing you!

Q. What kind of books do bunnies like?

A. Ones with hoppy endings!

Q. What kind of music do bunnies like?

A. Hip Hop! Q. Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a joke?

It might crack up!

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Colour in the Easter Bunny

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Trace the Easter Bunny

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