Summer SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
BRISBANE
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Ready, Set... Summer!
Here it is. The summer stretch we dream about and slightly panic over at the same time. The school year is almost wrapped, Christmas is on the doorstep, the heat is cranking, the calendar is bursting, and somehow we’re expected to keep kids entertained, fed, safe, screen-balanced, and joyfully occupied… while still functioning as adults. Easy, right?
Don’t worry — we’ve got you.
Our 2025 Summer School Holiday Guide is your go-to resource for activities, camps, workshops, events, shows, and places to explore right across Southeast Queensland. From creative days out and STEM adventures to theatre shows, surf programs, nature escapes and everything in between — consider this your stress-saving, sanity-supporting, “I’ve actually got a plan” playbook. Because there’s so much happening this year, we’ve once again split our guide into three easy regional editions: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. And right now, you’re reading the BRISBANE edition!
When you’re ready, simply click the covers below to explore the other regions.
Summer school holiday activities for kids on the
Summer school holiday activities for kids in SUNSHINE COAST GOLD COAST
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Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
LITTLE LIFESAVERS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE WEBSITE
DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JANUARY 24, 2026
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 >>
FREE SANTA PHOTOS: SANTA DOWN UNDER BROWNS PLAINS HOMEMAKER
DECEMBER 6 & 7, 10 AM - 2 PM
Say g’day to Santa and his REAL LIFE Aussie animals! Get up close and personal with live snakes and crocodiles and, if you are brave enough, add them to your Santa Photo. There’s face painting, a Christmas Craft Zone, and heaps of festive fun for everyone! CLICK FOR MORE >> CLOUDY with a chance of art
CHILDREN’S
GALLERY Opens from 8 Nov 2025
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
SUMMER VACATION CARE
AUSTRALIAN EARLY LEARNING
COLLEGES
DECEMBER 1, 2025 - JANUARY 23, 2026
Get ready for a summer filled with fun, friends, and fantastic adventures! Australian Early Learning Colleges’ Summer Vacation Care Program offers an exciting mix of daily excursions and themed days designed to keep children engaged, active, and smiling all holiday long. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. CLICK FOR MORE >>
CHRISTMAS HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE
HOLOGRAM ZOO, CANNON HILL
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 - JANUARY 10, 2026
Using world-leading holographic technology, Hologram Zoo brings Santa, reindeer, elves and snowy villages to life around you. Wander through Santa’s workshop, catch holographic snowflakes and
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
OLAFUR ELIASSON: PRESENCE
GOMA | DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JULY 12, 2026
Immerse yourself in ‘Olafur Eliasson: Presence’. Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson invites us on an expansive, multi-sensory journey that engages our sense of perception. See, feel and move through art in a whole new way. CLICK FOR MORE >> Olafur Eliasson / Beauty 1993 / Purchased 2025. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust / Collection: The Josephine Ulrick
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN
ROMA STREET PARKLANDS
NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20, 2025
Brisbane’s most magical light experience, The Enchanted Garden, is lighting up Roma Street Parkland, in a reimagined realm of sparkling light and seasonal joy. Let your senses be captivated by Enchanted Eve — a celebration of light, connection, and the spirit of the season.
GAME ON! is an exciting and inclusive multisports program designed and run by primary school teachers.
Tailored for boys and girls ages 6 to 12, we make fitness fun through engaging and friendly coaching.
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JANUARY 26, 2026
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 >>
IAG KIDS: MOVE IT!
IPSWICH ART GALLERY
NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Step into a world of energy, creativity, and discovery with Move It! — the ultimate hands-on exhibition designed to get kids building, flying, engineering, and moving like never before!
Packed with crowd-favourite activities in one exciting exhibition, you’ll unleash your imagination while exploring the magic of motion. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF ART
HOTA (HOME OF THE ARTS)
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Eyes to the sky! HOTA’s Children’s Gallery is a place for daydreaming and creativity.
The sky is the limit to your imagination, so families are encouraged to look up and see amazing historical to contemporary artworks by Australian artists who also look to the sky for inspiration.
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MY FIRST BALLET: THE LITTLE MERMAID
THOMAS DIXON CENTRE
DECEMBER 18 - 23, 2025
Queensland Ballet’s The Little Mermaid brings Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale to life in a magical underwater world. With mermaids, sea creatures, a wicked Sea Witch and a brave heroine chasing love, this family-friendly production is perfect for all ages.
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Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
HOME ALONE IN CONCERT
BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION
CENTRE | DECEMBER 5 - 6, 2025
Lock the doors and prime your boobytraps, it’s time for everyone’s favourite Culkin in this beloved holiday
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TREVENA GLEN FARM
TREVANA GLEN FARM | DAILY
Looking for kids school holiday activities in Brisbane to make amazing memories?
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SUMMER LAND CAMELS
SUMMER LAND CAMELS | DAILY
Looking for fun school holiday activities around Brisbane? Summer Land Camel’s farm is free to visit (excluding Humpty Day) – you can meet and feed the friendly camels, get something to eat at the cafe, try the famous camel milk gelato and browse the farm shop for locally made goods.
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CHRISTMAS IN IPSWICH
NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT
DECEMBER 12 - 21, 2025
Step into a world of festive enchantment as the Nicholas Street Precinct comes alive with the magic of Christmas! Presented by Ipswich Festivals in partnership with Ray White AKG, this dazzling celebration transforms the heart of the city into a glowing wonderland of light, colour and joy.
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BRISBANE
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Nissan Arena
SUNSHINE COAST
Saturday, 25 July 2026
UniSC Arena
GOLD COAST
Saturday, 13 March 2027
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
GAME ON SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
ASHGROVE SPORTS GROUND
DECEMBER 8, 2025 - JANUARY 16, 2026
Discover the best way to keep your kids social and active during the holidays with Game On Sports Camps. Their programs are perfect for ages 6-12, led by passionate teachers and experienced coaches. They know how to keep your kids engaged and safe while they enjoy awesome activities with their mates. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HOLIDAY CHEER, DANCE & TUMBLE CAMPS
INFINITY ATHLETICS | DECEMBER 15, 2025JANUARY 21, 2026
Let your child flip, dance and cheer through the holidays at Infinity Athletics’ high-energy camps! With cheer, dance and tumbling activities, games, challenges and full-day fun (9am–3pm), these camps suit ages 5–12, beginners included. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. CLICK FOR MORE >>
THE NUTCRACKER QPAC
| DECEMBER 5 -13, 2025
Perfect entertainment for the whole family, Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns to enchant Queensland audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland. Choreographed by Ben Stevenson OBE and featuring the original Tchaikovsky score played live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, this cherished Queensland Ballet tradition is in its thirteenth and final season. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER STARTS WITH SKILLS
CALILE SWIM, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
DECEMBER 13, 2025 - JANUARY 26, 2026
Give your child a safer, more confident summer with Carlile Swim’s holiday programs. Certified teachers help kids build strong technique and essential safety skills through baby classes, learn-to-swim, stroke development and intensive programs. Keep them active, progressing and ready for every pool, beach and holiday adventure. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
SWEETEN UP YOUR SUMMER WITH MISS SPRINKLES GELATO
MISS SPRINKLES GELATO, SCARBOROUGH DAILY
Miss Sprinkles Gelato offers a scrumptious selection of Italian gelato, sorbets, and treats and is known for their handmade creations that bring the taste of Italy to the Moreton Bay Region. With over 30 different flavours all made on-site, there is something for every member of the family. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SANTA’S REINDEER
Near Woolworths
10am-11:30am | 3:30pm-5pm 13 & 14 Dec | 20 & 21 Dec
Santa’s beloved reindeer are making their way back to Cleveland Central this December and Santa will be joining them too!
THE LITTLE MERMAID CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
THOMAS DIXON CENTRE
DECEMBER 18 - 23, 2025
Join Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists for a magical workshop these school holidays, exploring the characters, storytelling and ballet moves from their My First Ballet production of The Little Mermaid – taking stage at the Talbot Theatre from 18 – 23 December. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS & MINI GOLF
GOLF CENTRAL BNE
DECEMBER: 3, 10, 17; JANUARY: 7, 14, 21
Give kids a fun, confidence-boosting summer at Golf Central Brisbane. PGA-accredited coaches guide young players through driving, iron play and putting with expert tips, friendly challenges and engaging drills. Half-day sessions run 3, 10, 17 December and 7, 14, 21 January. $75 per session, including pizza and a drink. CLICK FOR MORE >>
LIFELINE BOOKFEST
BRISBANE EXHIBITION & CONVENTION
CENTRE | DECEMBER 13 - 17
Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane is back, with a million preloved books on sale over five massive days – that’s a million stories in which to lose yourself. With free entry and book prices starting at $2.50, you’ll find all kinds of fiction, non-fiction, biographies, textbooks, magazines, sci-fi, games, CDs, DVDs and special rare finds. CLICK FOR MORE >>
FREE BUBBLE LIGHT SPECTACULAR CROC! LOST GIANTS TO LIVING LEGENDS
REDLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
DECEMBER 13 - 21, 2025
RPAC’s free Christmas Bubble & Lighting Extravaganza returns with dazzling bubble displays, festive lights and family fun. Enjoy pop-up bubble theatre with Dr Bubbles and his elf, then step outside for magical illuminated bubble shows. Drop in anytime between 13–21 December — no bookings required, all ages welcome. CLICK FOR MORE >>
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM | OCTOBER 24, 2025 - OCTOBER 5, 2026
Discover 130 million years of crocodile history in Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends, an interactive, hands-on exhibition for all ages. Meet ancient supercrocs, life-sized models and dramatic fossils while exploring science, culture and First Nations stories. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Summer School Holiday Activities
THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE LIVE IN BRISBANE
QUT GARDENS THEATRE
JANUARY 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Return to where it all began when Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s ultra-brilliant, runaway success The 13-Storey Treehouse comes to life in Australia! Here is your chance to see the first show in the award-winning Treehouse series, following a smash-hit 2024 UK Tour. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SNOW 4 KIDS SUMMER SNOW ADVENTURE
MT GRAVATT SHOWGROUNDS
DECEMBER 6 - 28, 2025
Brisbane’s ultimate winter wonderland returns these school holidays with real falling snow, snow tubing, a giant 50,000-ball pit, character meet-and-greets and build-your-own igloos. It’s the coolest family adventure of summer — where snow and sunshine collide! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Rest of SE QLD
HISTORIC RIVERMILL – A MUST-DO THESE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
HILSTORIC RIVERMILL, DAILY
At Historic Rivermill children can interact with horses, alpacas, turtles and goats, and enjoy their brand-new Mini & Me horse and pony rides, where parents ride side by side with their little ones. While the kids explore and connect with the animals, parents can relax with a coffee and take in the peaceful river views. CLICK FOR MORE >>
AMAZEING SUMMER SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FUN!
AMAZE WORLD TANAWHA
DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JANUARY 26, 2026
These school holidays, Amaze World is overflowing with family fun – and Mazey, their mischievous forest trickster, can’t wait to puzzle, delight, and challenge adventurers of all ages! Every corner holds a new surprise – riddles to solve, jokes to uncover and challenges. CLICK FOR MORE >>
KEN DONE: NO RULES
HOTA (HOME OF THE ARTS)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 - FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Ken Done’s paintings have captured public imagination for more than four decades. As one of Australia’s most recognisable artists, Done is beloved for his bold use of colour and vibrant imagery, resulting in paintings which are exuberant celebrations of the world around him. r children aged 18 months and up. CLICK FOR MORE >>
CHRISTMAS AT THE GINGER FACTORY
THE GINGER FACTORY, YANDINA
DECEMBER 8 - 24, 2025
Get ready, Sunshine Coast, the jolliest guest of all is back! Santa is making his merry return to The Ginger Factory, and you can meet him for free this December. Bring your own camera and capture that magical Christmas photo, no bookings, no cost, just pure holiday joy! CLICK FOR MORE >>
