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January 4 to 19 Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Noosa Arts Theatre www.noosaartstheatre.org.au

January 19 to 27 The Illusionists 2 Concert Hall, QPAC, Brisbane www.qpac.com.au

January 14 Nickleby the Magician Lake Kawana Community Centre www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

January 21 Wokajoowok The J Noosa www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

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January 23 Jurassic Joe Lake Kawana Community Centre www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

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Monday to Saturday Maleny Dairies Farm & Factory Tour Where: Maleny Dairies, 70 McCarthy Road, Maleny Time: 10:30am & 2:30pm What: Come and experience life on a real farm. See the whole process of milk from the cow to the bottle.

Details: $9 per person (2yrs & over). Bookings: 5494 2392 www. malenydairies.com

January 6 to 26 FREE School Holiday Crafts Where: Outside ANZ/Suncorp Banks, Kawana Shoppingworld When: 9am to 3pm daily What: Get crafty with our School Holiday Craft Stall. Open every day from Monday 6th to Sunday 26th January from 9am to 3pm. A different craft every day!

Cost: Free www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au

December 15 to January 26 School Holiday tours of Gympie Rail Yard Where: Old Gympie Train Station, Tozer Street, Gympie When: Tours depart on the hour, commencing 10am with last tour at 2pm What: Go for a ride on the 1920’s Red Rocket Railmotor and sit in the cab with the driver, go for a guided walking tour of the old station and workshop, see the operating model train and then relax in the cafe.

Details: $3 walking tour. Train ride (20mins) Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 4 to 10 $3 www.thevalleyrattler.com

Every week in the Christmas holidays 7 Day Horse Riding Camps for children Where: Kiah Park Horse Riding Camp, Beenaam Valley When: Saturday to Saturday What: Horse riding camps for children six years to teens. Food and accommodation is included, children get their own horse to keep and care for and ride twice a day.

Cost: $745 Details: Tilana 5486 6166, info@kiahpark.com.au or www.kiahpark.com.au

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Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away to a magical land and embark on a quest to see the Wizard who can help them return home.

Details: Admission $9. Every child

receives a free small popcorn! www.scvenuesandevents.com.au/ nambour-civic-centre January 7 to 10 Grassheads workshop Where: Food Court, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre When: 11am to 2pm Get your hands dirty with this unique gardening activity. Every child gets a fuzzy friend to keep with hair that grows!

Details: Free. www.noosacivicshopping.com January 8, 9, 15th and 16th Holiday Hot Art for Kool Kidz Where: Peregian Beach Community House, David Low Way When: 1 to 3pm Come and learn a variety of art techniques for drawing and painting mediums, as well as working with clay. All materials supplied.

Details: $20 per child, per session, payable on day. Ages eight to 12 years.

Bookings essential.

Contact Lizzie 0417700627 January 8 A stream treasure hunt for waterbugs - (6 to 12 year olds) Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens When: 9:30am to 11am and 11am to 12:30pm Find, and discover creatures and look at them up close under a digital microscope.

Details: Bookings essential. $5 per participant can be paid online at time of booking at www. community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/events or 07 5475 7272

January 10 & February 14 Starry Nights Outdoor Movie - Cooroy January 10 – Tintin (PG) February 14 – The Notebook (PG) Where: Cooroy Library When: 6:30pmish Bring the family, set up your picnic blanket and enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars.

Details: Free. www.starrynights.com.au

January 9 Working with Clay - from the ground up (8 to 12 year olds) Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens When: 10am to 12:30pm Take a short walk to find a clay embankment within the Gardens and handle clay as it is found naturally, then use already prepared clay to make your own piece of pottery.

Details: Bookings essential. $5 per participant can be paid online at time of booking at www.community.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/events or 07 5475 7272 January 9 Craft Village - Kite Making Where: Maroochy Homemaker Centre, 1155 Maroochy Boulevard When: 10am to 2pm Details: Free. www. maroochydorehomemakercentre. com.au/news-and-events/christmasentertrainment-lineup-in-store January 10 Summer ArtsCool – 2D Artwork Where: Butter Factory Arts Centre When: 11am to 12noon (5 to 8 yrs) & 12:30 to 2pm (9 to 12 yrs) Learn exciting mixed media skills and techniques with an experienced art teacher to create a colourful 2D artwork inspired by the current exhibition, Colour is My Voice.

Details: $8 per child, per workshop.

Bookings and pre-payment essential. Call 5454 9050.

January 11 Y-shop Where: Eumundi Markets When: 7am – 2pm Young entrepreneurs who were part of Sunshine Coast Libraries Y-shop youth markets will be selling original hand-made arts and crafts.

Details: Free. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au January 12 Family Day Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, Pelican St, Tewantin When: 11am to 2pm Creative activities for all ages, inspired by the current exhibition.

Details: Free. No Bookings required.

5449 5340 www.noosaregionalgallery.org January 13 Craft Village Puppets on Parade Where: Maroochy Homemaker Centre, 1155 Maroochy Boulevard When: 10am to 2pm Details: Free. www. maroochydorehomemakercentre. com.au/news-and-events/christmasentertrainment-lineup-in-store January 13 to 17 Sesame Street Live Show Where: Riverwalk Stage,

Sunshine Plaza When: 10am, 11am, 1pm Enjoy Elmo and Cookie Monster along with your favourite songs in this show.

Details: Free. www.sunshineplaza.com

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January 13 to 17 Wizard of Oz live stage show Where: Food Court, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre When: 11am and 1pm A first for the Sunshine Coast; Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman follow the yellow brick road to Noosa Civic Shopping in this fun live show.

Details: Free. www.noosacivicshopping.com January 14 Bugs in your Backyard (4 to 12 year olds) Where: M aroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens When: 1 0am to 11:30am & 12pm to 1:30pm Explore the amazing world of insects and mini-beasts, admire preserved insects and arachnids from around the world and get up-close to some amazing live Australian insects.

Details: Bookings essential. $5 per participant can be paid online at time of booking at www. community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/events or 07 5475 7272 January 14 Somethings Fishy Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery,

22 Omrah Ave When: 10:30am to noon Create a unique surf wave artwork with layers of colourful painted fish. Get into paint and paper like you’ve never done before! Ages five to seven years.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

5420 8299 http://galleries. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage. cfm?code=gallery-caloundra January 14 Gnarly Surfboard Design Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery,

22 Omrah Ave When: 1:30pm to 3pm Using a large surfboard template, participants will design their own surfboards with images, stencils and paper. Ages eight to 12 years.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

5420 8299 http://galleries. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage. cfm?code=gallery-caloundra

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January 15 What bird are you?

Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, Pelican St, Tewantin When: 5 to 7 years - 10:30am to 12noon

8 to 12 years - 1:30pm - 3pm Inspired by the works of Fiona Kennedy Altoft, create a self-portrait as a bird using drawing and collage. Ages five to seven years.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

5449 5340 www.noosaregionalgallery.org January 15 & 16 Encore Stage School Holiday Program Where: Peregian Beach Community House, David Low Way When: 9:30am to 12:30pm This Musical Theatre orientated program is designed for children with an emphasis on fun, enjoyment and maximum participation.

Details: $25 per day. Ages 5 to 12 years.

Contact Eilish 0432 221 668 January 15 Creature Weavers - (5 to 12 years) Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens When: 10am to 11:30am & 12:30pm to 2pm After talking about backyard bio-diversity, as a group you will use your observations and ideas, to create an inspired woven creature for display at the centre.

Details: Bookings essential. $5 per participant can be paid online at time of booking at www. community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/events or 5475 7272

January 16 Craft Village - Summer Crafts Where: Maroochy Homemaker Centre, 1155 Maroochy Boulevard When: 10am to 2pm Details: Free. http://www. maroochydorehomemakercentre. com.au/news-and-events/ christmas-entertrainment-lineup-instore

January 16 Exploring nature – how to make the most of a bushwalk - (8 to 12 year olds) Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens When: 9:30am to 11am Take a walk along the exciting Upland Walk Trail with Malcolm and learn how to prepare for and enjoy a bushwalk. Closed shoes, hats & sunscreen are a must for this adventure.

Details: Bookings essential. $5 per participant can be paid online at time of booking at www. community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/events or 5475 7272 January 16 Painted Love Birds When: 10:30am - 12noon Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, Pelican St, Tewantin Select your favourite bird image from the exhibition and do a pencil sketch in the gallery, then explore colour and texture with acrylic paint to create a unique and beautiful image of some of our feathered friends. Ages five to seven years.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

5449 5340 www. noosaregionalgallery.org January 16 Stencilled Birds Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, Pelican St, Tewantin When: 1:30pm - 3pm Children will create a beautiful artwork using layers of single colours and a variety of bird stencils onto a canvas board surface.

Ages eight to 12 years.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

5449 5340 www.noosaregionalgallery.org January 16 The Silly Billies Free Family Show Where: The Avenue, Maroochy RSL When: from 5:30pm Get to Kids Club early for face painting and fabulous balloon art, starting at 5:30pm. At 7pm see Jumping John, Ophelia the Fairy and Cosmo the Cool Puppy live on stage.

Details: 5443 2211. www.maroochyrsl.com.au.

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January 18 & 19 Magician Where: Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza When: 10am – 1pm Details: Free. www.sunshineplaza.com

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January 17 Sand Casting - (5 to 7 years) Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave When: 10:30am - 12noon Using sand, shells and other found beach objects create sculptural forms in sand and cast your unique artwork in plaster.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

5420 8299 January 17 Design Your Own Surfboard (8 to 12 years) Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery When: 1:30pm - 3pm Create some ‘gnarly’ surf designs on your own model surfboards from balsa wood.

Details: $8. Bookings required.

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January 17 to 19 Ginger Flower & Food Festival Where: The Ginger Factory, Yandina When: 9am - 5pm The Ginger Flower & Food Festival is perfect for all ages and is a true celebration of Queensland’s sub-tropical lifestyle, filled with loads of entertainment, glorious food and of course…amazing flowers!

Details: Free admission. www.gingerfactory.com.au January 18 & February 15 Get Creative Where: Butter Factory Arts Centre When: 10am to 12noon A series of free family orientated activities. Be inspired by the latest exhibition then spend time creating your own artworks. All ages welcome!

Details: Free, no bookings required.

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January 18 Summer Holiday Beach Party Where: Mystery Island Kids Club, Maroochy RSL When: from 7pm Sunshine and palm trees but no sand between your toes, Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, wear your beach party clothes. Hula and limbo or dance to beach party beats, there will be lots of cool summer treats.

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

January 22 Recycled Robot Challenge Where: Butter Factory Arts Centre When: 3pm winner announced Children are invited to create a robot sculpture from recycled materials.

Submissions must be child-created using mostly re-purposed household items and demonstrate creativity and originality. There will be a $50 art material prize pack for the winner.

Details: Free entry. Children must be 12 years or under. Must register entry with BFAC and deliver robot to the Butter Factory by 10am, 22 January 2014. Call 5454 9050 for further information, entry form and competition guidelines.

January 18 & February 21 Starry Nights Outdoor Movie - Eumundi January 18 - Grease (PG) February 21 - ‘Mamma Mia’ (PG) Where: Eumundi Amphitheatre (3rd Sat of month) When: 6:30pmish Bring the family, set up your picnic blanket and enjoy this outdoor movie night under the stars.

Details: Free. www.starrynights.com.au

January 25 Back to School Party Where: Mystery Island Kids Club,

Maroochy RSL When: from 7pm Summer was fun, but school is great, it’s a back to school party, so don’t be late.

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

January 18 to 27 Lifeline Bookfest Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane There will be books of every size and genre, the most you will pay is $2.50, and you will be providing Lifeline with much needed funds to continue their community help programs.

Details: Free entry. www.uccommunity.org. au/lifeline-brisbane-bookfest

January 25 to 26 Jumping Castle Where: Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza When: 9am to 5:30pm (Sat) and 10:30am to 4pm (Sun) Details: Free. www.sunshineplaza.com

January 20 to 24 Cookie Decorating Workshop Where: Food Court, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre When: 11 am and 1pm Come and decorate your own cookies and take them home to eat!

Details: $6 per session per child (includes mini chef kit). www. noosacivicshopping.com January 20 to 24 Monsters Inc. Interactive Activity Zone Where: Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza When: 10am – 2pm Experience cool games, activities and school holiday fun.

Details: Free. www.sunshineplaza.com

January 26 & February 23 Eumundi Live Where: Eumundi Ampitheatre, Memorial Drive, Eumundi QLD When: 1pm to 5:30pm Eumundi ‘Live’ is a family friendly picnic event comprising of four acts. To keep the kids happy while you rock on, there is a KidZone, plus food, drink and merchandise outlets.

Details: General Admission $22, Concession $12, Kids (0 - 12) Free http://eumundilive.com.au February 7 Starry Nights Outdoor Movie - Noosa The Lion King (G) Where: Noosa Library When: 6:30pmish Bring the family, set up your picnic blanket and enjoy this outdoor movie night under the stars.

Details: Free. http://www.starrynights.com.au

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January 26 Australia Day at Mystery Island Where: Mystery Island Kids Club, Maroochy RSL When: All day Kangaroos and cockatoos, Aussie slang and songs.... From the bush to the beach let’s celebrate with Aussie games and craft, bring your Aussie flag and come along.

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

RY LIBRA T S EVEN Check out your local library!

Did you know that Council libraries have free events, classes, workshops and activities for kids? Find out what’s on in Council libraries for the school holidays.

Details: www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

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Australia Day Breakfast and Games 7am–10am Glenfield Park, Mountain Creek

Australia Day Breakfast 9:30am–10:30am Eumundi Aquatic Centre

Australia Day Breakfast at Palmwoods 7am–10am Palmwoods State School Hall

Noosa Local Legends Australia Day 9:30am–2:30pm Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Terrace

Australia Day Coolum Beach 7am–7pm Tickle Park Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony 8am Kings Beach, Caloundra Australia Day on Buderim 8am–noon Buderim Mountain School Oval and Buderim Village

Australia Day Family Fun Day 10am Glass House Mountains Sports Club Marcoola Rocks on Australia Day 10am Marcoola Surf Club and main beach January 27 Australia Day Family Fun Breakfast 7am–9:30am Allan Walker Park, Buddina

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January 4 to 25, 2014 , Charlie & Lola s Best Bestest Play Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane www.qpac.com.au

January 8 to 16, 2014 , Roald Dahl s Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts The Roundhouse Theatre http://laboite.qtix.com.au

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January 8 to 12 Angelina Ballerina The Mousical Concert Hall, QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane http://www.qpac.com.au

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School Holidays 2014 Chill Out Chill Out is one of Brisbane’s most popular youth programs with a great variety of free and low-cost recreation activities for kids and teenagers between 10 and 17 years old.

If you’re looking for school holiday activities in Brisbane, Chill Out has all sorts of things to do, including boxing, various sports, Laserforce, games and more.

Details: Free & low cost activities.

Bookings essential. http://www.brisbane.qld. gov.au/whats-on/type/Recreation-programs/ chill-out/ December 26 to February 2 Day out with Thomas 2014 - with circus activities Where: The Workshops Rail Museum When: 9:30am - 5pm daily Get active with circus fun, let off steam in the indoor adventure playground, meet Thomas & The Fat Controller in person and make your own craft creation to take home.

Details: 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 November 16 to January 27 Ipswich Gallery - Construction Site Where: Ipswich Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place When: 10am to 5pm This is an awesome hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy! Be your own architect using giant foam blocks, construct the ultimate cubby house or work together as a team and create your own city!

Details: $3 per person (children and adults), $10 for a family pass (up to 5 people including at least 1 adult). Free entry for infants up to 6 months of age. http://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ exhibitions/2013/11/16/construction-site Until January 27 Qld Museum - Hidden Treasures Family Trail Where: Queensland Museum, Level 3, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Take the family along the ancient Silk Road with the Hidden Treasures Family Trail. Find the symbol and follow the trail to discover the

treasures of Afghanistan.

Details: Free with Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures exhibition entry. http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2013/12/ School+holiday+guide+January+2014#.

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Details: Free admission. http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2013/12/ School+holiday+guide+January+2014#.

Usf23fQW3To January and ongoing Sciencecentre - Science Fiction, Science Future Where: Sciencecentre, Level 1, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm If you thought teleportation, holograms, invisibility and mind control were only in the movies - think again. Science Fiction, Science Future will allow you to 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. http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2013/12/ School+holiday+guide+January+2014#.

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Until January 27 Gordon Hookey Kangaroo Crew Where: QAGOMA, Grey Street, South Bank When: 10am to 5pm The ‘Kangaroo Crew’ exhibition is based on ‘The Sacred Hill’, an insightful narrative developed by Gordon Hookey. Children are

able to engage with the story through handson and multimedia interactives, and a story book published by the Children’s Art Centre, illustrated with more than 20 paintings by the artist.

Details: (07) 3840 7303 www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/kids/ exhibitions/current/gordon_hookey_ kangaroo_crew 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 Young visitors can make and display objects in miniature gallery spaces, 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 admission http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/kids/ exhibitions/current/cai_guo-qiang_for_kids

RY A R B I L S EVENT Kick off 2014 with a celebration of stories!

Where: State Library of Queensland, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Bank When: Various times, check program on website Through workshops, performances and play, experience the wonder of stories brought to life and create and animate stories of your own.

Details: Checkout the daily calendar: http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whatson/events/holiday-fun-celebratingstories

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Y L I A D TS EVEN January 6, 13 & 20 , Mariner s Mondays Where: South Brisbane Dry Dock, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, When: 10am to 1:30pm Have you ever wondered how ships send messages to each other or how they transfer things or people between each other or what a ship’s engine looks like? This program of hands on activities has been prepared to teach and entertain children aged from 8 to 12 years old in nautical related operations.

Details: Includes a sausage sizzle lunch and drink. Pre-booking is essential. http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au/ marinersmonday.php January 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 13 & 14, 15 & 16 , Children s Art Workshop Where: Brisbane Institute of Art, 41 Grafton Street, Windsor When: Two day workshop with classes from 9:30am - 2pm each day This workshop will provide an enriching art experience including painting, drawing, response to story telling, collage, montage, construction using wood, cardboard, sticks, string, and clay modelling.

Details: $150. Brisbane Institute of Art : 07 3857 5377. Bookings close 20 December.

January 6 to 17 Queensland Museum - Behind the Scenes I Spy tours Where: Queensland Museum, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5:00pm Our family-friendly I Spy tours take you behind the scenes for a unique chance to meet some of the museum’s curators and see priceless collections up close. You could end up face to face with anything from sea creatures, spiders or snakes to headdresses, weapons and even parasites!

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

Usf23fQW3To January 6 to 24 Lego Education Workshops Where: LEGO Education Centre - 2/78 Merivale Street, Sth Brisbane When: Phone 07 3844 6337 for details Children participate in a 45 minute workshop using a range of LEGO Education resources

and can choose from seven different workshop themes. Ages four and above.

Details: $12 per session. Bookings must be made by phone only - 07 3844 6337. http:// www.mooreed.com.au January 6 to 24 , Kids Workshops at QUT s The Cube Where: QUT, Gardens Point When: Check website for details Book the kids into some fun Lego robotics or interactive open-source workshops. These absorbing, hands-on workshops are designed for kids from 4 to 13+.

Details: www.thecube.qut.edu.au/events

January 6 to 26 Queensland Museum - Creaturama Where: Queensland Museum, Level 4, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Fold origami creatures and plants to create your very own Lost Creatures diorama in Creaturama. Using repurposed and recycled materials, have fun making your own diorama scene and enjoy watching a landscape of lost creatures emerge!

Details: Gold coin donation. http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2014/01/ Creaturama+6+Jan#.Usf4xvQW3To January 7, 8 & 9 Queensland Museum - Henna tattoos and belly dancing Where: Queensland Museum, Corner of Grey & Melbourne St, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm Get inked and bust a move! After viewing the Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures exhibition immerse yourself further in the culture with a henna tattoo, or attend a belly dancing workshop.

Details: Admission charges apply. http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/ Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2014/01 Henna+Tattoo+Station+ and+Belly+dancing+Workshops+7+Jan#.

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January 11 Mini Olympics Where: Wynnum Wading Pool Park, The Esplanade, Wynnum When: 10am – 12noon Participants will enjoy a fun adaptation of the Olympic Games with a focus on fun, rather than winning or losing.

Details: Free. Ages 6 plus. ‘Life. Be in it’ FunWorks 0403 221 676. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au January 12 Survivor challenge Where: 7th Brigade Park, Murphy Road, Chermside When: 10am - 12pm Create your own survivor team and battle through exciting challenges like the giant earth ball relay race, the half pipe challenge, frisbee, target shooting, or the giant’s finger.

Details: Free. Ages eight plus. ‘Life. Be in it’ FunWorks 3822 1111. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au January 12 Superhero Escapades for children Where: Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne. Meet by the playground.

When: 10am - noon Run! Jump! Fly! Dress up in capes and design your own mask! Create your own superhero character! Find your inner hero through creative improvisation and interactive theatre games!

Details: $5. Ages three plus. Bookings essential www.bazilgrumble.com.au

January 12 ACT-ivate Eco Drama Where: Amazon Place Park, Jindalee. Meet by the playground.

When: 2pm - 4pm Jump like a kangaroo, fly like a cockatoo.

Activate your body with physical theatre and movement activities with an environmental and sustainability focus.

Details: $5. Ages five plus. Bookings essential www.bazilgrumble.com.au

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Y L I A D TS EVEN January 14 to 16 , Queensland Museum - It s Atomic!

Where: Queensland Museum, Level 2, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5pm In this hands-on workshop, children will explore the invisible microscopic world of astonishingly small atoms. Children will develop an understanding of the world around them and get a head start in their science education.

Details: Admission charges apply. http:// www.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/ Events/2014/01/Its+Atomic#.Usf73PQW3To January 15 & 17 Hungry Hungry Caterpillars Jan 15: C B Mott Park, Holland Park. Meet at the playground.

Jan 17: D J Sherrington Park, Inala When: 10am - noon Learn all about active, healthy bodies as you place the 3D felt food items on the healthy eating pyramid. Enjoy a story, then get active with a fun food relay and a wiggly caterpillar race!

Details: $5. Ages two to five years. Bookings essential. www.bazilgrumble.com.au January 15 & 22 Multicultural Madness Jan 15 - 7th Brigade Park, Murphy Road, Chermside Jan 22 - Bulimba Memorial Park, Oxford Street, Bulimba When: 3:30 – 5:30pm Discover many different activities from around the world. If you enjoy target throwing, balancing, twirling, juggling, laughing and you are up for a challenge then you will love this activity.

Details: Free. Ages four plus. ‘Life. Be in it’ FunWorks 3823 3553 www.brisbane.qld.gov.au January 16 Ribbon Twirl Action Where: Majestic Park, Coorparoo. Meet by the playground.

When: 10am - noon Make your very own ribbon twirl just like they use at the Olympics! Decorate your ribbon, then learn a range of exciting tricks and amazing flourishes.

Details: Ages three plus. Bookings essential. www.bazilgrumble.com.au

January 14 Fast, Fun and Funky Where: Tarragindi Recreation Reserve When: 2pm to 4pm Play a range of fun games, including, Limbo, musical statues and some groovy new games.

Details: $5. Ages four plus.

Bookings essential www.bazilgrumble.com.au

January 18 Catamarans and Kayaks Where: Breakwater Park, Waterloo Esplanade, Wynnum When: 9am - 1pm This activity is a combination of catamaran sailing along the shores of Wynnum plus kayaking on sit-on-tops within a confined area near Wynnum Breakwater Jetty.

Details: Free. Ages five plus. Bookings can be made on-line at: www.sailsatbayside.com. au. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au January 18 Flora and Fauna Explorer When: 10am - noon: New Farm Park, New Farm. Meet by the ferry terminal.

When: 2pm - 4pm: Glindemann Park, Holland Park Explore the park to learn more about the flora and fauna and then create your very own sculpture to take home.

Details: $5. All ages. Bookings essential. www.bazilgrumble.com.au January 18 Summer Holiday Film Screening of Where the Wild Things Are for 13-18 Year Olds Where: QAGOMA, Grey Street, South Bank When: 1:30pm to 3:30pm During the summer holidays, teens are invited to escape the heat and attend this exclusive teens-only cinema screening of Where the Wild Things Are. The screening will also include special prizes, treats and more!

Details: Bookings essential. (07) 3840 7303. http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/events/ summer-holiday-film-screening-of-where-thewild-things-are-for-13-18-year-olds January 19 Shoot for the Stars! Pottery and Adventure Walk Where: Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Toowong Meet by the playground.

SANCTUARY COVE ACTIVITIES When: 10am - noon Come along to this fun workshop to make some weird and wonderful aliens, asteroids and rockets from clay.

Details: $5. All ages. Bookings essential. www.bazilgrumble.com.au January 19 Flying Origami Marathon Where: Vic Lucas Park, Balmoral When: 2pm - 4pm Learn new and innovative folding techniques to make your own plane soar through the park.

Details: $5. Ages four plus. Bookings essential. www.bazilgrumble.com.au

January 20 Life Games Adventure Where: Rocks Riverside Park, Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks When: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Cooperative, non-competitive fun games and activities, that can involve people of most ages and abilities.

Details: Free. Ages four plus. ‘Life. Be in it’ FunWorks 3822 1111. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au January 25 Queensland Museum - Lost Creatures Curator Q&A sessions Where: Qld Museum, Level 2, Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank When: 9:30am to 5:00pm Join the Museum’s Head of Ancient Environments, Dr Andrew Rozefelds, for a Q&A session. Hear stories from behind the scenes of the exhibition, find out more about incredible fossil finds and gain insight into current research in this field.

Details: Free admission. http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/ January 26 Recreational tree climbing Where: Royal Parade Park, Royal Parade, Ashgrove When: 9am – 12pm Have fun climbing trees using modern rope and harness techniques.

Details: Free. Ages eight plus. Tree Climbers 0405 756 456 or treeclimbers.com.au to reserve your place.

AL I A R T S U A IVAL T S E F DAY January 26 Australia Day Festival Where: South Bank When: 10am to 7:30pm The South Bank Parklands will come alive with music, interactive art installations, family entertainment, Young Designer Market, and a spectacular fireworks display. Watch the traditional flag raising ceremony, concluding with the thunderous RAAF flypast and twenty-one gun salute at noon.

Details: For the full program, visit http:// qld.australiaday.org.au

T GOLD COAS

SHOW TIME!!

January 4 Disney Live! presents , Mickey s Magic Show!

Where: Gold Coast Convention

and Exhibition Centre Details: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/

January 6 to 17 An Adventure in Space Where: Queensland Theatre of Puppetry Details: http://www.qtop.org.au/

D I SNE Y LIVE !

R A L U G RE ENT S EV ACTIVE & HEALTHY HOLIDAY PROGRAM

January 2014 Active & Healthy Holiday Program Where: Gold Coast Parks When: Various times, see program More scream time, less screen time is the theme of the Active & Healthy Holiday Program this Christmas. If you are looking for fun and adventure these school holidays there is loads of action to get the kids off the lounge.

Feature activities include; Bubble soccer, Slacklining, Flying yoga, Random days of fun, Zuu chimps, Inflatable fun and much more.

Details: Check out what is on offer here: http://www.gcparks.com.au/ activities.aspx?page=307

January Bunnings Kids D.I.Y. Workshops, School Holiday Program Where: 29-41 Greenway Drv, Tweed Heads 2486 When: Various times Bring the kids along to these free Kids D.I.Y. Workshops at Bunnings. There’s a different theme every session, with subjects ranging from gardening and woodworking to painting and recycled wall art.

Details: Ph: (07) 5506 1600 http://www.bunnings.com.au/ stores/nsw/tweed-heads

January 13 to 24 Gold Coast Young Artist Development Program Summer Series Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre Two fun-filled weeks of workshops in the Summer holidays. Dance your heart out, try your hand at creating a short film or show your skills in singing and acting workshops. Attend one, some or all of the workshops!

Details: Ages 9 – 12 and 13 - 17.

Workshop prices vary. http://www.theartscentregc. com.au/youth-program/ summer-series

DAILY S T N E EV ZONE LEGO BRICK

T GOLD COAS January 11 to 19 LEGO Brick Zone Where: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Centre Court, outside Myer, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach When: 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm Sunday Have fun building at the Lego Brick Zone, plus, spend $75 or more in any specialty stores and $200 or more in Coles, Kmart, Myer and Target to receive a FREE Construction Toolbox.

Details: Free. http://www.pacificfair.com. au/News---Events/Events/SchoolHoliday-Fun.aspx January 11 to 19 Biscuit Builder Workshop Where: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Centre Court, outside Myer, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach When: 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm Sunday Beep beep! It’s all systems go at the traffic light workshop. Kids will have such fun creating their own tasty traffic light biscuits they can take home and devour.

Details: Free. http://www.pacificfair.com. au/News---Events/Events/SchoolHoliday-Fun.aspx January 13 to 18 Come and meet our Cool Companions!

Where: Australia Fair, Level 1, outside Hungry Jacks, 42 Marine Parade, Southport When: Reptile displays - 9am to 5:30pm daily Reptile shows - 10am, 12noon and 2pm Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most deadly reptiles! See an awesome range of creatures from snakes to crocodiles, lizards to mammals and more!

PLUS if you’re brave, you can get close up with the animals at the daily interactive shows!

Details: http://www.australiafair.com.au/CoolCompanions.html

January 13 to 24 Dinosaurs at Tweed City Where: Tweed City Shopping Centre, Centre Court (near Kmart) When: 10am until 1pm daily (daylight savings) Step back in time to a prehistoric era when you visit this full-size, moving Dinosaur exhibit. These amazing creatures will capture your imagination with movement and sound for a special dinosaur experience. Littlies will love the free activity zone, where they can dress in junior palaeontologist jacket and glasses to dig for their very own dinosaur fossil to keep plus, brush up on their dinosaur facts in the dino library area.

Details: Free. facebook.com/TweedCityBack to school meets back in time!

January 13 to 24 Gold Coast Young Artist Development Program Summer Series Where: Gold Coast Arts Centre Two fun-filled weeks of workshops in the Summer holidays. Dance your heart out, try your hand at creating a short film or show your skills in singing and acting workshops.

Attend one, some or all of the workshops!

Details: Ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 17. Workshop prices vary. www.theartscentregc.com.au January 14 Rockwall Where: Robina, Robina Common, 45 Ron Penhaligon Way When: 9am to 1pm Come and experience the thrill of rock climbing in your local park on a 11m tall mobile wall. Minimum age 6 years, enclosed shoes compulsory.

Details: Free. No bookings required. Vertec Adventure - vertecadventure.com.au http://www.gcparks.com.au/ activities.aspx?page=307

January 14 to 15 Rapt in Reptiles Stage Show Where: Westfield Shopping Centre Helensvale, 1-29 Millaroo Drive When: 11am & 12:30pm (30min) Big and small—there will be reptiles galore!

See and learn about some wonderful Australian species with rangers from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Details: Free. No bookings required. http:// www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/davidfleay/ January 15 Kids yoga Where: B urleigh Bikram Studio, 53 Township Drive When: 3:45pm to 4:30pm Combining yoga poses, games, play, music and lots of fun! Little Yogi’s aged 2 to 10 years will develop flexibility, balance, confidence, coordination and self awareness Details: $10 /first child ; $5 / each child after.

Bookings required - Amy Farrow 0422 937 434 For more dates for this activity: http://www.gcparks.com.au/ activities.aspx?page=307

January 15 African drumming and dancing Where: Jan 15 - Varsity Lakes, Jim Harris Park, 28 Cassia Drive When: 9:30am to 10:30am Tap into your inner rhythm. You’ll be playing African rhythms in minutes, creating tribal rhythms with body percussion and giving your whole body a workout with African dance. Suitable for 6 years up.

Details: Free. Bookings required. Afro Groove 0431 726 300 or info@ afrogroove.com.au http://www.gcparks.com.au/ activities.aspx?page=307

BRI SBANE

SANCTUARY COVE ACTIVITIES

Y L I A D TS EVEN January 15 & 16 EcoExplorers Where: Currumbin Gecko House, 139 Duringan Street When: 9am to 11am Jan 15 - Beautiful bugs - Discover lots of insects in games, fun activities, a story and craft.

Jan 16 - Fascinating frogs - Learn about Gold Coast frogs through fun activities, a story and craft.

Details: $10. Bookings required. Ages 5 to 9 years. 5534 1412 / 0498 588 855. www.gecko.org www.gcparks.com.au/activities January 16, 25 Inflatable Obstacle Course & Games Challenge Where: Jan 16 - Pacific Pines, Pacific Pines Community, Hub Wajin Park (off Pacific Pines Boulevard) Jan 24 - Robina Central Park, Assembly Drive When: 9am to 1pm Inflatable Obstacle Course - get your heart racing while challenging yourself or a mate on the fun 10m long inflatable obstacle course.

Games Challenge - Action packed games and challenges including tug-o-war, giant soccer, parachute volleyball and more.

Details: Free. No bookings required.

Vertec Adventure bookings@ vertecadventure.com.au www.gcparks.com.au January 16 Bug Kidz Where: Miami Pizzey Park, 80 Pacific Ave When: 9:30am to 11am Children 2 to 10 years will love these team activities, whilst they learn all about the mini beast world. Every child receives a prize.

Details: $5 / child. Bookings required. Bug Kidz – Lea Fearn 5580 0633 http://www.gcparks.com.au/activities. aspx?page=307 16 January Nature by Night Spotlight Walk Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh Big eyes or small eyes? Join rangers on a spotlight walk and discover amazing creatures of the night.

Details: Admission price to David Fleay Wildlife Park. Bookings required, call (07) 3512 2300. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/

January 16 Queensland Police Service – Kid’s Safe Program Where: Where: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Opposite Best & Less, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach When: 9am to 3pm Visit the Police Beat team at the Keeping Kids Safe House. Check out the displays on Police Services, Forensics and much more. Get your photo taken on the Rhino vehicle and enter the colouring-in competition. Plus, every child will receive a free gift.

Details: Free. http://www.pacificfair.com. au/News---Events/Events/SchoolHoliday-Fun.aspx Friday 17 January Wildlife Ranger Experience - 6 to 9 years Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh Sneak a peek into the exciting world of a wildlife ranger at David Fleay Wildlife Park!

Discover what goes on with ‘behind the scenes’ activities and experience wildlife up close.

Details: Children 6 to 9yrs. $19.45 (includes admission price to David Fleay Wildlife Park). Bookings required, call (07) 3512 2300. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/ January 17 Music with Monica Where: Mermaid Beach, CWA Hall, 43 Ventura Avenue When: 2pm to 2:45pm A fun and stimulating music class for parents, babies and young children aged 0 to 4 years – live music, all abilities, interactive, inclusive and fun!

Details: $6 / family. Bookings required. musicwithmonica.com www.gcparks.com.au/activities January 18 Make it, Eat it and Love it at Elanora Where: Elanora Library, The Pines Shopping Centre, Guineas Creek Road, Elanora When: 10am - 11:30am With simple recipe ideas, nutrition advice and hands-on demonstrations, rediscover how amazing healthy food can be with kid friendly food and recipes.

Details: Free. Bookings required 5581 1671

January 18 Have a Go Circus at Helensvale Where: Village Green, 200 Discovery Drive, Helensvale When: 10am - noon Would your family like to run away and join the circus? Come along to learn juggling, hula hoops, spinning plates and clowning around.

Details: No bookings required. Ta Action 0417 830 040 www.gcparks.com.au/activities January 18 FunFu-Kids only Kung Fu Where: Paradise Point, Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade

(next to Ephraim Island bridge) When: 10am to 11am Kids 4 to 10 years learn self-defence skills through games and fun activities encouraging self-esteem, discipline, fitness and fun.

Details: Free. Bookings recommended.

FunFu – Chandra Taylor 0404 241 477 www.gcparks.com.au/activities January 19 Rainbow Tie-Dye Spiral Workshop at Benowa Where: Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 258 Ashmore Rd, Benowa When: 10am to 12noon We teach an exciting new super easy paintbrush method! Bring your own pre-loved white/washed item ($6) or a pillow case ($9) will be supplied.

Details: Aspiral Design 0402 616 204 January 19 Water Mad at Bundall Where: Evandale Parklands, Ouyan Street, Bundall When: 2pm to 5pm Slip and slide on the inflatable slide then get wet with Stan the Active Man in his many water mad games.

Details: Free. Total Talent 5559 0318. totaltalent.com.au January 20 Creature Feature Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh When: 11:30am & 12:30pm (30min) Discover the wonderful world of wildlife and meet an animal up close.

Details: Admission price to David Fleay Wildlife Park. No bookings required. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/

BRI SBANE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

Y L I A D TS EVEN January 20 to 24 The Great Lego Challenge!

Where: Australia Fair, Level 1, near Hungry Jack’s, 42 Marine Parade, Southport When: Set times for different ages. See website for details.

Calling all Lego builders, enthusiasts and challengers! The great Lego Challenge is back! Maximum of 30 contestants per heat per day.

Details: Bookings not required. www. australiafair.com.au/Lego-Challange January 20 to 24 Free Cupcake Decorating Where: Westfield Helensvale, Millaroo Dr When: 10am to 2pm Bring the kids along these school holidays for FREE cupcake decorating!

Details: http://www.westfield.com.au/ helensvale/events/796 January 20 to 26 Sanctuary Cove - Free School Holiday Entertainment!

Where: Sanctuary Cove, Marine Village When: 11am to 2pm daily Keep the kids busy over the holiday break with FREE activities in The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove. The Cup n’ Saucer ride and trackless train rides are just some of the fantastic amusements taking place this school holidays.

Details: Free. All ages. http://www. sanctuarycove.com/events/freeschool-holiday-fun

IA L A R T AUS January 26 Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations Where: Evandale Parklands,135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise While enjoying this day-long event with loads of fun-filled shows, games, entertainment and activities, help the city in raising funds for the noble causes.

Details: 5581 6877 or www.goldcoastpoint.com.au

January 21 Wildlife Ranger Experience - 10 to 12 years Where: David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh Sneak a peek into the exciting world of a wildlife ranger at David Fleay Wildlife Park!

Discover what goes on with ‘behind the scenes’ activities and experience wildlife up close.

Details: $19.45 (includes admission price to David Fleay Wildlife Park). Bookings required, call (07) 3512 2300. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/ January 23 Make it, Eat it and Love it at Nerang Where: Country Paradise Parklands, 74 Billabirra Crescent, Nerang When: 10am to 11:30am With simple recipe ideas, nutrition advice and hands-on demonstrations, rediscover how amazing healthy food can be with kid friendly food and recipes.

Details: Free. Bookings required 0410 111 115 January 24 Springbrook Spotlight Walk Where: The Settlement day-use area, Springbrook National Park Shed some light on the creatures of the night.

Bring the whole family along on a spotlight walk of the Purling brook area.

Details: Free. Bookings required, call (07) 3512 2300. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/

January 25 Self Defence Super Session at Burleigh Heads Where: Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads When: 10am - 11am Discover the secrets of martial arts training and learn how to improve your core fitness, flexibility and strength in this fun and energetic hour of training.

Details: $12. Bookings required. Australian Defensive Tactics 0430 695 550 January 31 to February 2 Sanctuary Cove - Chinese New Year Where: Sanctuary Cove, Marine Village When: See website for details The Marine Village will play host to traditional Chinese entertainment including lion dancing, kite flying and much more.

Details: http://www.sanctuarycove. com/events/chinese-new-yearcelebrations February 1 Chinese New Year, presented by Soul Surfers Paradise Where: Surfers Paradise When: 2pm to 5pm To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Surfers Paradise will host an incredible array of Chinese cultural displays, amazing Chinese food and Dragon and Lion Dances.

Details: http://www.surfersparadise.com/ whats-on/major-events/chinesenew-year

RY LIBRA S EVENT

Check out your local library!

Did you know that Council libraries have free events, classes, workshops and activities for kids? Find out what’s on in Council libraries for the school holidays.

Details: http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/events-activities-66.html