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Spring has Sprung!
Spring has officially sprung... and honestly, is there a better time to be out and about in southeast Queensland? The air is warmer, the days are brighter, and suddenly the whole region feels like it’s buzzing again. After months of chilly mornings, the spring holidays are the perfect excuse to soak up everything this beautiful part of the world has to offer.
Of course, parents everywhere know the soundtrack of the school holidays isn’t birdsong — it’s the chorus of “I’m bored” or “What are we doing today?” That’s where our huge school holiday guide comes in. Packed with adventures, workshops, shows, camps, and plenty of ways to burn energy (and maybe even sneak in some downtime for the grown-ups), it’s your goto for keeping kids entertained and happy these holidays. We’ve made things simple by splitting the guide into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.
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Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND PONY RIDES AT HISTORIC RIVERMILL
HISTORIC RIVERMILL, MOUNT NATHAN
JUNE 30 - JULY 10
Looking for a unique day out with the kids? At Historic Rivermill children can interact with horses, alpacas, turtles and goats, and enjoy their brand-new Mini & Me horse and pony ride. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation this spring — all just 25 minutes from the Gold Coast. CLICK FOR MORE >>
LITTLE LIFESAVERS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5
Keep the kids active, engaged AND learn important water safety skills at Little Lifesavers these school holidays. Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Little Lifesavers is a great introduction to surf lifesaving for children aged 5 to 12 years old and is a fun way for kids to learn about water safety, all while keeping them entertained. CLICK FOR MORE >>
CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW
THE PINK FLAMINGO SPIEGELCLUB
SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 4
Due to popular demand, Circus Fun House is coming to the Gold Coast these July school holidays. With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and side-splitting comedy, this show truly has it all! Plus, with state-of-the-art effects that’ll set their imaginations soaring, it’s the ultimate family day out you won’t want to miss! CLICK FOR MORE >>
KIDS YOGA & PILATES
INNA ESSENCE, UNDERWOOD
SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 3
Join Inna Essence Pilates & Yoga for their special school holiday program for kids. Kids can build strength, burn energy, practice mindful movement and breathing and have some fun. Parents can choose to join an adults Reformer Pilates class at the same time or head to the cafe downstairs. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
SKILL SAMURAI SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SKILL SAMURAI, ASHMORE
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
Skill Samurai School Holiday Program is designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and develop real-world skills that will last a lifetime. Every camp is hands-on, project-based, and led by experienced coaches who are passionate about helping kids reach their full potential. CLICK FOR MORE >>
MYFIRSTGYM COOMERA SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS
MY FIRST GYM COOMERA
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
Looking for an exciting way to keep your child active and entertained over the school holidays? MyFirstGym Coomera’s Holiday Day Camps are the perfect choice! These action-packed full-day camps focus on developing skills, fostering teamwork, and
Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
BOUNCE AFTER DARK END OF TERM PARTY
BOUNCE MORAYFIELD, MACGREGOR, TINGALPA, BURLEIGH
SEPTEMBER 12 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Don’t miss the best end of term celebration, After Dark! From 6-9pm the lights go down and the DJ tunes fill the venue, making it an awesome atmosphere for you and your mates to celebrate the end of term. CLICK FOR MORE >>
MYFIRSTGYM ROBINA SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS
MYFIRSTGYM ROBINA
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
Join MyFirstGym Robina these Spring School Holidays for their famously fun School Holiday Camps! Each day features a mix of games, obstacle courses, sports challenges, and team activities designed to keep children moving, thinking, and smiling.
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FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIPS 2-DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE
SEPTEMBER 22 - SEPTEMBER 23
In this 2-day action-packed, fun and interactive program presented by The Thought Edit, girls will learn to build strong, positive friendships by recognising the qualities of a good friend, learn how to set healthy boundaries, share their feelings with confidence and kindness and much more. CLICK FOR MORE >>
NATURALLYGC SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE
SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 3
Exciting adventures await! Kids are invited to join Gold Coast City and its environmental partners these school holidays at guided bushwalks, wildlife shows, eco-crafting activities and incredible encounters with sea creatures.
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Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT DAVID FLEAY WILDLIFE PARK
DAVID FLEAY WILDLIFE PARK
SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 3
Go wild these school holidays and join one of David Fleay Wildlife Park’s Junior Ranger Programs. This is your family’s chance to see the wild like never before – thrilling encounters, unforgettable moments, and a deeper connection to Australia’s amazing wildlife await! CLICK FOR MORE >>
CREATIVE & CONNECTED: FREE ART WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
VARIOUS ACROSS GOLD COAST
OCTOBER 4 - 5
Hey Gold Coast kids and families! Looking for something fun and creative to do at the end of the school holidays? Everybody NOW! has got you covered with Creative & Connected, a series of free, hands-on workshops to get crafty, make new friends, and have a blast! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
SANCTUARY COVE KIDS
FOOD & FUN PASS
SANCTUARY COVE
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
Get ready for non-stop fun these school holidays with the Cove Kids Food & Fun Pass at Sanctuary Cove! Each ticket includes a delicious Kids Meal at a participating restaurant and a daily adventure – with exciting new activities to enjoy every day.
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DESIGN & DECORATE
ACTIVE & HEALTHY SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
Be active and healthy with City of Gold Coast’s free and low-cost activities these school holidays. There is something for everyone, including skateboard workshops, break dance classes, tiny tots dance, connect with nature, intro to soccer, kids yoga and many more. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLS
Near Woolworths 10am-1pm 22-28 September
Design and decorate your own hand puppet — then bring it to life in our mini pop-up theatre for playful photo moments.
Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
GOLD COAST YOUTH HUB SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
The Gold Coast Youth Hubs offer a range of free school holiday activities for young people aged 12-17 years. The programs provide a safe space to enjoy the school holidays and meet new friends, while giving parents peace of mind that their child is being looked after in a supported environment. CLICK FOR MORE >>
OUR 4208 BEATS AND EATS
ORMEAU BULLDOGS AUSTRALIAN
FOOTBALL CLUB
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 4
It’s back! Our #4208 Ormeau Beats & Eats Community Celebration returns this September! Join in on a fantastic family afternoon at the Ormeau Beats & Eats community event on 20 September 2025 at the Ormeau Bulldogs Football Club. CLICK FOR MORE >>
KIDS TAKE OVER HOTA
| SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 4
Get ready to step into an Intergalactic world full of shows, activities and adventures at HOTA!
Enter into an imaginary space station full of surprises, take flight to another planet in the world Premiere of Into Space and follow along with HOTA’s Mascot The Bin Chicken in an enchanting quest around the HOTA precinct. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Gold Coast Spring School Holiday Activities
SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT
THE CRAFT PARLOUR
SEPTEMBER 23, 25, 30, OCTOBER 2
On these fun-packed days of creative play, The Craft Parlour sets up rotation stations with different craft projects that will entertain the kids for a solid four hours! Head along for one session or more over the holidays and get the crafty vibes flowing. The activities are different each day to feed their creative soul! CLICK FOR MORE >>
ASTRA LUMINA GOLD COAST
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DAILY
This luminous adventure will immerse you in the magic of light and projection with a moving soundscape, set in natural Australian bushland at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Produced by global entertainment creators, Moment Factory, this worldclass multisensory experience is one not to miss! CLICK FOR MORE >>
BIG STAR SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
BIGSTAR CIRCUS
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 1
Kick off your holidays with the excitement and thrill under the big top with a full day of circus, arts and craft and fun! The BigStar Circus School Holiday Workshop is where kids can enjoy awe-inspiring aerial acrobatics, bungee fitness, and the thrill of mastering exciting new circus skills. CLICK FOR MORE >>
DIVE INTO FUN THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!
GOLD COAST LIBRARIES
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 4
City of Gold Coast Libraries’ Under the Sea program is the perfect way to keep kids busy, engaged, and learning these school holidays. Children aged 6–12 are invited to dive into creativity, explore the magic of the ocean, and discover the creatures that live beneath the waves. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Rest of SE QLD
THE BOGONG’S SONG
QPAC | SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 4
The Bogong’s Song blends storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song in a captivating new work for primary-aged children. Created by Yolande Brown and Chenoa Deemal, it follows a brother and sister guided by their Nan’s stories into a world where Country shares its secrets, connection deepens, and healing begins.
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SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE GINGER FACTORY
THE GINGER FACTORY, YANDINA
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 6
These school holidays, The Ginger Factory is bursting with fun – and entry is free! From 22–27 Sept, meet Snake Boss and her slithery friends in daily live shows. Then, 29 Sept–4 Oct, kids can dig for fossils at Dino Dig. Plus rides, trails, arcade games, food and more!
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SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT TREVENA GLEN
TREVENA GLEN FARM
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5
Just 40 minutes from central Brisbane, Trevena Glen Farm offers animal farm experiences with a huge range of kids activities. Soak up the fresh country air whilst enjoying activities like the multi-storey adventure tree house, ride a horse and the unique miniature train. CLICK FOR MORE >>
FREE FLOWER CROWN AND MINI TERRARIUM WORKSHOPS
EUMUNDI SQUARE
SEPTEMBER 26, OCTOBER 3
Eumundi Square will be holding Free Flower Crown & Mini Terrarium Workshop on Friday Mornings during the spring school holidays. Join in on the creativity and make your very own flower crown or Mini Terrarium to take home.
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DIG INTO BIRTHDAYS
Whether you’re turning 8 or 80 (yes, we’ve celebrated both!), a birthday party at Dig IT is guaranteed to be the best day ever. Imagine blowing out the candles, then jumping behind the controls of your very own CAT miniexcavator – now that’s a memory worth digging into! Kids and grown-ups alike gear up in hard hats and high-vis before tackling the Demolition Zone, stacking tyres with the giant claw, or scooping and swinging dirt like a pro. Add cupcakes, photo ops, and endless laughter, and you’ve got a birthday that truly rocks.
“From dirt to dessert – the best party ever!”
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