Summer SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
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 SUNSHINE COAST edition! When you’re ready, simply click the covers below to explore the other regions.
Summer school holiday activities for kids in
Summer school holiday activities for kids on the BRISBANE GOLD COAST
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Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
LITTLE SEED THEATRE COMPANY
THEATRE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
DECEMBER 8, 2025 - JANUARY 21, 2026
Spring into Summer with Little Seed Theatre Company’s School Holiday Theatre Workshops. Skip the screens these holidays and delve into a world of theatrical fun. Don’t wait to book – they sell out every year! Build skills, make friends and put on a show! All experience levels welcome, Prep-Grade 7. 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 >>
HYPT SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS & VACATION CARE
HYPT, BUDERIM
DECEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 24
HYPT’s School Holiday Workshops are back with a fun-filled summer lineup, including Christmas slime, pamper sessions, gingerbread trains, K-Pop pamper, festive parties and more. Full-day Vacation Care is available from 9am–3pm to keep kids entertained and happy! CLICK FOR MORE >>
CHRISTMAS AT THE GINGER FACTORY
THE GINGER FACTORY, YANDINA
DECEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 24
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 >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
FREE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
PELICAN WATERS SHOPPING CENTRE
JANUARY 12, 2026 - JANUARY 23, 2026
Pelican Waters Shopping Village is the place to be
HOLOGRAM ZOO CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
HOLOGRAM ZOO, NAMBOUR
DECEMBER 12, 2025 - JANUARY 18, 2026
Celebrate the wonder of the holidays like never before
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
‘TWAS
MALENY PLAYHOUSE
DECEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 21
Catbird Theatre presents a magical holiday story for families! ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a Mouse!
Mouse absolutely does not want anything to do with Christmas, but thanks to a magical adventure she may just change her mind. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Learn to Swim Intensives
FREE HOLIDAY FUN AT NOOSA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
NOOSA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
JANUARY 12, 2026 - JANUARY 23, 2026
Head to Noosa Fair these school holidays for free family fun! Enjoy the Super Strong Bones Show on 12 & 16 January (10am & 11:30am), and the popular Snake Boss Show on 19, 21 & 23 January with reptile meet-and-greets. No bookings required — just drop in and enjoy! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
AERIALCATZ, MAROOCHYDORE
DECEMBER 15, 2025 - JANUARY 23, 2026
Step into circus magic these school holidays with AerialCatz! Kids and teens can flip, fly and create through beginner-friendly aerial workshops, plus crafts and circus games that build confidence and teamwork. Led by experienced coaches, sessions are fun, safe and inspiring. CLICK FOR MORE >>
PAINTS AND PLANTS SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY
STEPS GARDEN CENTRE, CALOUNDRA
JANUARY 6 & 7, 2026
Join STEPS Garden Centre for a fun paint-yourown-pot activity these school holidays. Kids can decorate a terracotta pot, choose a plant and take home their creation. Sessions run 6–7 January, $12 per person. Limited spots available. Children under 4 require supervision. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast 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 >>
STEPS GARDEN CENTRE – FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP
STEPS GARDEN CENTRE, CALOUNDRA
JANUARY 14, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Let your child explore their creativity and love for nature in this hands-on workshop at the STEPS Garden Centre. Guided by their team, you will design and build your own fairy garden to take home, complete with plants, ornaments, and a touch of magic. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER!
MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 22
Bring the kids to Maroochydore Homemaker for a photo with Santa and take home a free 6×8 print, plus they’ll email you a digital copy to share with friends and family! Every visit with Santa receives a free Ben & Jerry’s (while stocks last) because Christmas is always sweeter with ice cream! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS FOR GRADES 4-10
TUNNEL RIDGE RANCH, LANDSBOROUGH
JANUARY 5 - 16, 2026
Looking for an unforgettable school-holiday adventure that gets your kids off screens and into real experiences? Tunnel Ridge Ranch’s Summer RoundUp Camps are back — and they’re the highlight of the Sunshine Coast holiday calendar.
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Catbird Theatre
resents
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACROBATICS CAMP
JUST ACROBATICS, WARANA
DECEMBER 16, 17, 18; JANUARY 14, 15, 20, 21
Leap into a world of flips, fun, and flying high these School Holidays at Just Acrobatics!
Just Acrobatics full-day Holiday Camps pack acrobatics, aerials, circus games, and creative play into an unforgettable adventure — all in a fully supervised, state-of-the-art facility.
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SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH NOOSA COUNCIL
DAILY
Noosa Council venues are buzzing with holiday fun!
Enjoy free library workshops, kids’ dance, sport and play at Noosa Leisure Centre, swim intensives and splash zones at Noosa Aquatic Centre, creative art workshops at Noosa Regional Gallery, plus tech fun at Peregian Digital Hub. There’s something for every child these holidays! CLICK FOR MORE >>
UNDERWORLD ADVENTURE WITH SPONGEBOB
SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST AQUARIUM
DECEMBER 18, 2025 - JANUARY 27, 2026
Dive into summer with SpongeBob, Patrick and friends as they journey under the sea to face the Flying Dutchman! Inspired by the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, kids can tackle seven swashbuckling challenges, solve riddles, spot jellyfish and earn their own Swashbuckler Certificate. CLICK FOR MORE >>
FREE WORKSHOPS AT EUMUNDI SQUARE
EUMUNDI SQUARE
FRIDAYS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Create some magical moments with your children these school holidays with some amazing free workshops at Eumundi Square!
Held on Fridays during the school holidays with multiple timeslots. Bookings are essential. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
HOLIDAY SPORTS CAMP
ANDREW KRATZMANN TENNIS ACADEMY,
DECEMBER 8, 2025 - JANUARY 21, 2026
Andrew Kratzmann Tennis Academy’s 3-day holiday sports camps are back this summer! Kids aged 5–12 can enjoy tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball and more, with skill-building, teamwork and confidence at the core. Camps include games, prizes, a BBQ lunch, plus a Slip ’n’ Slide and movie for full-day campers. CLICK FOR MORE >>
MONSTER TRUCK MAYHEM THRILLS & STUNT SHOW
CABOOLTURE SHOWGROUNDS
DECEMBER 27 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get ready for one of the biggest family events of the year! This high-powered, action-packed spectacular brings together the best in monster trucks, freestyle stunt action, comedy entertainment and extreme motorsport thrills—making it an unforgettable day out for all ages. CLICK FOR MORE >>
DECEMBER 16, 17 & 18
DECEMBER 16, 17 & 18
JANUARY 14, 15, 20 & 21
JANUARY 14, 15, 20 & 21 ACROBATICS,
9:30am - 4:30pm 7 Bearing Avenue, Warana Ages 5 - 12 Years HOLIDAY Camp! HOLIDAY Camp!
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
SLEEPING BEAUTY
NOOSA ARTS THEATRE
JANUARY 10 - 18
DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JANUARY 26, 2026
Get ready to take the family on a thrilling adventure to Rush Adventureland, indoors and in airconditioned 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 >>
Sleeping Beauty comes to life in a joyful pantomime by Noosa Arts Theatre and Little Seed Theatre Company. Filled with music, mischief, colourful characters and classic pantomime fun, this enchanting retelling of Princess Aurora’s tale promises magic, laughs and family-friendly entertainment for all ages this January. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Activities
NAMBOUR AQUATIC CENTRE
DECEMBER 13 @ 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Step into a world of wonder as Aussie World transforms into a dazzling Christmas wonderland filled with twinkling lights, roving performers, live entertainment, Santa photos, themed treats and unlimited rides under the stars. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SEPTEMBER 20 @ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Make a splash these school holidays at Nambour Aquatic Centre! From 10:30am–3pm daily, kids can enjoy the adventure slides (ages 6+, 120cm+, $8 extra) and splash pad fun. With 50m and indoor pools plus a toddler area, it’s the perfect family cool-down all summer long. CLICK FOR MORE >>
AUSFUNK CHEER & DANCE
Rest of SE QLD
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 film, Home Alone in Concert - Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy this quintessential Christmas classic like you’ve never seen (or heard) before as you watch Kevin’s hilarious antics on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TREVENA GLEN FARM
TREVANA GLEN FARM | DAILY
Looking for kids school holiday activities in Brisbane to make amazing memories?
Just 40 minutes from central Brisbane, Trevena Glen Farm offers animal farm experiences with a huge range of kids activities. Enjoy Brisbane’s largest range of animals and the friendliest group of ponies you’ll meet! CLICK FOR MORE >>
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN
ROMA STREET PARKLANDS
NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20
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. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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 and Win Schubert Charitable Trust, QAGOMA / Photograph: Ela Bialkowska, OKNOstudio
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 >>
CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – CHRISTMAS EDITION
THE PINK FLAMINGO SPIEGELCLUB
DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 17
Circus Fun House: Christmas Edition returns this December to The Pink Flamingo Gold Coast! Santa will be LIVE on stage, spreading Christmas cheer. Expect dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and sidesplitting comedy. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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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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 >>
