Easter
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
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Workshops Shows Camps... and more!
Hop into school holidays!
Here it is, the egg-citing one—the school holiday that’s all about chocolate, family fun, and a little bit of magic. Easter is just around the corner, bringing with it egg hunts, hot cross buns, and plenty of chances to hop into some school holiday fun!
Worried about keeping the kids entertained while you still need to get stuff done? No need to crack under pressure—we’ve got you covered! Our Easter School Holiday Guide is your one-stop shop for fun-filled activities across southeast Queensland, including Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast. From egg-cellent school holiday camps to cracking kids’ shows and adventures, there’s something for every little bunny. With so much happening, we’ve made things easy by dividing our Easter School Holiday Guide into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast. Happy hoppy holidays!
This is your SUNSHINE COAST edition! Enjoy! Simply click the covers below to view the other regions.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
Free Workshopsactivities Shows Camps... and more!
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Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
JOIN A TURTLE-TASTIC ADVENTURE
SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST
5 APRIL - 31 MAY 2025
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is kicking off the school holidays with a turtle-tastic activity trail, giving kids the chance to become a certified turtle rescuer, while learning about the incredible conservation work at the on-site turtle hospital. Learn about challenges these magnificent creatures face and the vital work being done to protect them. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HOLIDAY THEATRE PROGRAMS
LITTLE SEED THEATRE CO.
NOOSA, CALOUNDRA & GYMPIE
7 - 17 APRIL
Jump into Easter with Little Seed Theatre Company’s fun-filled Easter holiday programs for primary aged students. These week-long workshops focus on acting, singing and dance will see students build skills and make friendships as they work towards an end of week showcase production. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HOP INTO EASTER FUN AT THE GINGER FACTORY
THE GINGER FACTORY, YANDINA
8 - 21 APRIL 2025
Enjoy thrilling adventures this Easter! Meet reptiles at the Snake Boss Reptile Show (April 8–12). Young knights can train at Knight School (April 15–21). And don’t miss the Zog Trail, running all holidays, where kids help Zog on his quest through the Ginger Factory gardens. CLICK FOR MORE >>
ACROBATICS HOLIDAY CAMPS
JUST ACROBATICS, WARANA
8, 10, 15, 16 APRIL
Looking for an alternative holiday care idea? Join Just Acrobatics for a fully supervised, fun-filled day of acrobatics, circus games, arts and crafts, and much more! Open to ages 5 – 12 years, children will have a great time with various activities throughout the day in their state-of-the-art acrobatics and aerial facility! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
CALOUNDRA CARNIVAL
CALOUNDRA SHOPPING CENTRE
7 - 13 APRIL 2025
Step right up for some family-friendly fun at Caloundra Shopping Centre’s Carnival! From Monday 7 April to Sunday 13 April, put your skills to the test at their bowling, rope toss, and ball roll challenges for a chance to win BIG! Find them near Kmart and take your shot at victory! CLICK FOR MORE >>
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
PELICAN WATERS SHOPPING VILLAGE
7 - 19 APRIL 2025
Join Pelican Waters Shopping Village for Easter school holiday fun! Cuddle adorable baby animals on April 7, 9, and 11 from 10am to 1pm. Get creative decorating an Easter Basket on April 15 and 17, and enter to win an Easter Gift Pack. On April 19, meet the Easter Bunny, grab some free eggs, and snap a selfie for another chance to win! CLICK FOR MORE >>
BRAZILIAN SKILLS SOCCER
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
NOOSA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
7 - 19 APRIL 2025
Join Noosa Fair Shopping Centre for Easter holiday fun! Enjoy the Magic Glen Show on April 7, 10, and 12 with performances at 10 am and 12 pm. Get creative decorating an Easter basket on April 14 and 16 for a chance to win a prize. Meet the Easter Bunny on April 19 for free eggs and a selfie contest! CLICK FOR MORE >>
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY INDOOR ADVENTURES
RUSH ADVENTURELAND, MAROOCHYDORE, 5 - 21 APRIL 2025
Take the family on a thrilling adventure to Rush Adventureland these school holidays - indoors and in air-conditioned comfort! With unlimited play time on all fun passes kids will be running, climbing and sliding their way around a huge multi-level soft-play indoor playground. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HYPT EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS & VACATION CARE
HYPT, BUDERIM | 7 - 18 APRIL 2025
HYPT’s School Holiday Workshops are back this Easter with exciting activities for kids! From Easter EGG-stravaganza and Slime Science to Beauty & Braids and Easter Cooking Crew, there’s something for everyone. Plus, HYPT Vacation Club offers fullday care from 9 am–3 pm. Keep the kids entertained and creative these holidays! CLICK FOR MORE >>
EASTER EGG HUNT AT EUMUNDI SQUARE
EUMUNDI SQUARE | 11 APRIL 2025
Come and enjoy a free Easter egg hunt at Eumundi Square. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. Call or text on 0437 687 695 to reserve your place. BYO bunny ears and basket!
Join the fun on Friday 11 April from 10.30 - 11.30 am in the central courtyard at Eumundi Square. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES APRIL
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES
5 - 21 APRIL 2025
Build, explore and survive as you take on all things Minecraft at Sunshine Coast Libraries these school holidays! Complete a Quest or find the hidden items in the Scavenger Hunt. Use papercraft to make game objects and characters, solve codes and create new character skins. CLICK FOR MORE >>
BUNNY BLISS
MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER CENTRE
12 - 17 APRIL 2025, 10 AM - 2 PM
Capture the magic this Easter at Maroochydore Homemaker. Get your photo taken with one of their super cute rabbits. Everyone receives a free 5 x 7 photo and a digital copy. This unique photo opportunity can be found outside Baby Bunting and no bookings are required. Plus the Easter Bunny will be hopping around handing out Easter Eggs. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
CALOUNDRA COOKERY SCHOOL EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
CALOUNDRA HIGH SCHOOL | 7 - 9 APRIL
Caloundra Cookery School Easter Holiday Workshops teach kids essential cooking skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Designed to empower kids to make healthier choices in food, small groups explore healthy and mindful eating, hygienic, safe, and sustainable food habits, and have fun with food! For ages 8-10 and 11-13. CLICK FOR MORE >>
NETFIT CLINICS
MAROOCHYDORE & NOOSA
9 & 16 APRIL 2025
NETFIT’s Netball Clinics are a full-day (9 am-3 pm), immersive netballing experience for your kids, running each school holiday throughout Australia. It aims for all kids who attend the clinics to have fun, make friends, draw confidence through physical activity all while improving their on-court game too.
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BIG 4 NOOSA NORTH SHORE EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
BIG 4 NOOSA NORTH SHORE
7 - 18 APRIL
Enjoy Big 4 Noosa North Shore’s exciting School Holidays program designed for children aged 9 to 17. Simply drop your kids off at the Noosa North Shore River ferry, leaving at the end of Moorindil Street, Tewantin and they’ll handle the rest. Half-day and full-day options available! CLICK FOR MORE >>
RIDE THE NIGHT GLOW PARTY
AUSSIE WORLD | 12 APRIL
Get ready for a non-stop adrenaline rush at Aussie World! Ride epic rides, hit the dance floor, and fuel up on your fave carnival eats. Enjoy unlimited night rides, a DJ Glow Party, Sideshow Alley with classic games, big prizes, good vibes, next-evel carnival snacks and a 360° Photo Booth. Snap insane, shareworthy shots. Recommended for 12+ years.
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Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH NOOSA COUNCIL
NOOSA COUNCIL CENTRES
5 - 21 APRIL 2025
Noosa Council’s venues offer a range of fun activities to keep your children entertained over the school holidays. From storytelling to crafty workshops, indoor and outdoor sporty fun, and learn-to-swim intensives, there’s plenty in store across all Noosa Council locations. CLICK FOR MORE >>
NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SUNSHINE COAST PERFORMING ARTS
COLLEGE | 7 - 11 APRIL 2025
A week-long workshop creating a production and focusing on the skills of acting, singing and dance. This is the perfect program for all budding young performers that want a week of theatrical fun. For Prep – Year 6 students. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS
ANDREW KRANTZMANN TENNIS
ACADEMY, BUDERIM | 7 - 17 APRIL 2025
Andrew Kratzmann Tennis Academy’s School Holiday Tennis and Slip n Slide Camps are back! Get set for tennis-themed activities, playing experiences, access to competitions, giveaways and loads of FUN! Led by their experienced coaches, they focus on building fundamental skills and promoting fitness and sportsmanship. CLICK FOR MORE >>
WHERE’S WALLY CRAFT VILLAGE AND HAPPINESS HUNT
NOOSA CIVIC
8 - 19 APRIL 2025
Where’s Wally? has found himself in Noosa on his travels, accompanied by his friends Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard and Odlaw! With a Where’s Wally Craft Village, Happiness Hunt and Easter Bunny visit, there are plenty of reasons to visit Noosa Civic these school holidays! CLICK FOR MORE >>
FQ X ROAR SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOTBALL CLINICS
CALOUNDRA FC
7 - 9 APRIL 2025
FQ x Roar Holiday Clinics are a great opportunity for boys and girls aged 4 to 12 from across the state to learn new skills, stay active and have fun with their friends during the school holidays. Delivered by qualified coaches, the clinics will help kids develop functional game skills. CLICK FOR MORE >>
CODE CAMP HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
| 7 - 17 APRIL 2025
Parents, get ready! Code Camp is back for the Autumn school holidays, bringing its popular creative holiday camps to kids across Australia. With an exciting lineup of programs, including the highly anticipated Minecraft Camps, Get Crafty, and the brand-new Get Sporty* program, there’s something for every young creator and innovator. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY CLUB
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, CURRIMUNDI
7 - 10 APRIL 2025
Join The Butterfly Effect for this fun and creative school holiday program for 6 - 12 years, offering a combination of arts and crafts, Lego Master Therapy and board games. Facilitated by expert Play Therapists, Educators, and Child Counsellors, your child will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in a fun, safe environment. CLICK FOR MORE >>
REAL BRAZIL HOLIDAY CLINIC
SUNSHINE COAST RECREATION
PRECINCT | 15 - 17 APRIL 2025
Designed for kids of all abilities, this holiday camp offers a dynamic and supportive environment where children can develop their football skills while having a blast. Whether your child is new to the game or an experienced player, they’ll benefit from expert coaching, engaging drills, and exciting games that challenge them to grow. CLICK FOR MORE >>
WILDLINGS FOREST SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS SUNSHINE COAST & BRISBANE | 7 - 17 APRIL 2025
Wildlings Forest School’s award-winning school holiday programs capture the essence of a screenfree childhood, where every day is an opportunity to explore, play, and connect with the natural world. Build rafts, construct cubby houses, and craft bows and arrows in the great outdoors. CLICK FOR MORE >>
A DOG’S LIFE 2025
NOOSAVILLE LIONS PARK
5 APRIL 2025
Bring your family, friends and fur-babies for a day of FREE doggy fun at the Dog’s Life Expo in Noosaville Discover new ways to keep your dog happy and healthy with nutrition tips, grooming advice, pet first aid, obedience training, and educational talks. Keep your human kids entertained with face painting, doggy crafts and more. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Easter School Holiday Activities
PEREGIAN
DIGITAL HUB EASTER HOLIDAY PROGAM
PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB, 7 - 17 APRIL 2025
These Easter holidays, tech-loving kids and teens can create, invent, and have fun at Peregian Digital Hub’s workshops, led by talented Hub Cadets. April’s program features LEGO Robotics, AI retro games, iOS app development, digital art, music production, 3D design, and more. Workshops cater to ages 7–17.
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AUSFUNK EASTER VACATION CARE
AUSFUNK,
KULUIN
| 7 - 11 APRIL 2025
Looking for holiday fun? Ausfunk Kid’s Club has you covered! Offering a fun-filled full-day vacation care program from 8 am - 4 pm during school holidays. Each day features a food theme—ice blocks, hotdogs, flavoured milk and biscuits, cheese pizza, and party food. Plus, enjoy craft, games, trampolining, tumbling, and making new friends!
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Brisbane/GC Easter School Holiday Activities
AFTER DARK END-OF-TERM PARTY
BOUNCE MORAYFIELD, TINGALPA, MACGREGOR, GOLD COAST | 28 MARCH
BOUNCE is back with the ultimate end of term party on Friday 28 March! From 6 - 9pm the lights go down and the DJ tunes fill the venue. That’s 3 hours of fun, bouncing and epic memories. There’s games and prizes to be won throughout the night, plus a meal and drink combo so you can hang out all night! CLICK FOR MORE >>
EASTER AT BLUEY’S WORLD
NORTHSHORE HAMILTON
UNTIL 14 SEPTEMBER 2025
Looking for your next school holiday adventure?
Come and visit Bluey and Bingo this Easter! Experience fun Easter surprises in Bluey’s Brisbane Neighbourhood. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore Bluey’s World for hidden Easter treats and playful nods to the ‘Easter’ episode. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 IN CONCERT
BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION
CENTRE | 5 APRIL 2025
Hear Queensland Symphony Orchestra live as they bring Alexandre Desplat’s music to life as the final film is projected onto the big screen. Sport your house colours and prepare for the final battle in this movie concert experience! CLICK FOR MORE >>
JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS
GOLF CENTRAL BNE
9 - 17 APRIL 2025
Swing into action at Golf Central Brisbane Airport these School Holidays! Golf Central’s Junior Golf Clinics are the perfect way to introduce young golfers to the game or help them take their skills to the next level! All sessions are led by their friendly PGA Professionals in a relaxed and supportive environment. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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