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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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. You’re browsing the BRISBANE edition. Click the covers below to jump into the other regions.
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Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
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 >>
RAPUNZEL
BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE
SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 4
This heart-warming, retelling of Rapunzel is filled with music, magic, and adventure—perfect for audiences of all ages, especially children. After the show, kids will have the chance to meet Rapunzel and her friends, snap a photo, and even collect autographs!
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DESIGN & DECORATE HAND PUPPETS WORKSHOPS
CLEVELAND CENTRAL
SEPTEMBER 22 - 28, 10 AM - 1 PM
These school holidays, let imaginations run wild at Cleveland Central! Join their free* Hand Puppets Creation workshops, where kids can design and decorate their own original character — then bring it to life with a mini pop-up theatre for fun photo moments. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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 >>
Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
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.
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 >>
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CORTEO
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
SEPTEMBER 18 - SEPTEMBER 21
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor, with the grace and power of the acrobat, to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity, situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
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 >>
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY
MARITIME FUN
QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5
Visit one of Australia’s largest maritime museums and discover historic vessels of all shapes and sizes. The Queensland Maritime Museum is a great place to visit for the whole family. Kids especially enjoy exploring their BIG exhibits such as the warship Diamantina and the lugger Penguin. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HALLOWEEN HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE
HOLOGRAM ZOO, CANNON HILL
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 2
Step into a world of spine-tingling fun where holograms come to life all around you. Explore Dracula’s Castle, wander through the Witches Haunted Village, face spooky skeletons, dodge ghost pirates, and even soar through the skies on a witch’s broom. CLICK FOR MORE >>
REVERSE GARBAGE SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: TINY HOMES
REVERSE GARBAGE QLD | SEPTEMBER 23
Kids can create a home for their favourite small toys, using a variety of re-use materials such as boxes, fabrics, tiles, metal and more. They can create furniture, and characters for their tiny homes as well! Suitable for kids and teens of all ages. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY
JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS
GOLD CENTRAL BNE | SEPTEMBER 22OCTOBER 3
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! Led by Golf Central’s PGA Coach Quinton, these 3-hour clinics are packed with fun, fundamentals, and fresh air! CLICK FOR MORE >>
DESIGN & DECORATE
BEANSTALK & THE LISTIES BRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN TO RPAC!
REDLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
SEPTEMBER 23 - 24
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum… who is looking for some School Holiday Fun? Everyone knows Jack’s story, but what about the giant’s? Don’t miss this hilarious retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk told from the giant’s point of view. You’ve seen The Listies on ABC Kids. Now enjoy their capers live on stage. 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.
Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
ENLIGHTENMENT AT ST STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL OF BRISBANE
ST STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL
JULY 5 - SEPTEMBER 27
Have you ever dreamt with your eyes wide open? Today, it’s possible thanks to Enlightenment. After a resounding success across Europe, the immersive experience of the year is in Brisbane, within the heart of an exceptional historical monument. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HARRY POTTER™: A FORBIDDEN FOREST EXPERIENCE
SIROMET WINERY | UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14
Ready your wand and cast spells, come face-to-face with magical creatures and scenes from the movies, and enjoy a spellbinding Forbidden Forest experience based on the Harry Potter™️ and Fantastic Beasts™️ films. Walk into the depths of the forest and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments
Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
BRISBANE FESTIVAL 2025
VARIOUS LOCATIONS | SEPTEMBER 5 - 27
Brisbane Festival is the city’s biggest celebration of arts, culture, and good times. Every September, the city bursts to life with theatre, dance, music, comedy, visual art, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. From blockbuster shows to street parties, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of festival –whether it’s your first time or your favourite time of year. CLICK FOR MORE >>
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS LIVE ON STAGE
QUT GARDENS THEATRE
SEPTEMBER 20 - 22
Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from the team that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Spring School Holiday Activities
STORIES FROM THE SEA
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5
Explore the science and stories of the sea these spring school holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. Your Stories from the Sea ticket will unlock a day of fun across the museum with a range of handson school holiday activities and experiences inspired by the sea. Recommended for ages 4-12 years. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SPOT – LIVE IN BRISBANE
QUT GARDENS THEATRE | SEPTEMBER 25 - 28
Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? Following sold out performances in 2024, Eric Hill’s beloved puppy returns to the stage this Spring in a show that’s fun for the whole family. Puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up. CLICK FOR MORE >>
REDCLIFFE KITEFEST
PELICAN PARK, MORETON BAY
SEPTEMBER 20 - 21
Pack a picnic rug and head to Pelican Park for two days of colour, movement and spectacular displays by some of the world’s best kite flyers, including massive inflatable and artistic kites soaring high above the foreshore. Families can enjoy food trucks, a public fly zone, kids’ kite-making workshops and plenty of open space to watch and wonder. CLICK FOR MORE >>
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY
NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT IPSWICH
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 4
Stomp into Tulmur Place to see the ROARRRSOME interactive dinosaur displays! Enjoy face painting, markets and photo opportunities, plus enjoy a live show of the Dinosaur Train characters from 25 September to 30 September. 22 September 2025 – 4 October 2025 10am – 2pm. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Rest of SE QLD
AMAZEING SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!
AMAZEWORLD, TANAWHA
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5
These school holidays, adventure awaits at Amaze World! Explore the giant living hedge maze with Mazey the trickster, solve riddles, and uncover surprises at every turn. Enjoy puzzles, mini golf, augmented reality, and a nature playground with toddler waterplay. Family fun, laughter, and imagination guaranteed at this award-winning attraction. CLICK FOR MORE >>
THEATRE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
LITTLE SEED THEATRE CO | NOOSA, CALOUNDRA, GYMPIE | SEPT 22 - OCT 10
Join a likeminded group of primary-aged kids for a week-long workshop creating a production and focusing on the skills of acting, singing and dance! The week will focus on building stage confidence and preparing an end of week showcase production. This is the perfect school holiday activity for any budding young performer that wants a week of theatrical fun. 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.
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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.
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ASE THEIR WILD SIDE
Thunderbird Park is the perfect place for thrilling adventures this school holidays Choose from ziplining, mini-excavators, thunderegg fossicking and more
