Winter has arrived—and with it, a chill in the air and a golden chance to slow down, rug up, and enjoy some quality time with the kids. The mid-year break is the perfect pause: a time to recharge, reconnect, and make some warm memories on even the coldest days.
If you’re wondering how to fill the school holidays with fun (without hearing “I’m bored” on repeat), you’re in the right place. Our Winter School Holiday Guide is bursting with ideas to keep kids of all ages entertained—from outdoor adventures to cosy creative workshops, stage shows, camps, and hands-on fun across southeast Queensland.
We’ve made it easy by splitting the guide into three handy editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.
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BOUNCE is back with the ultimate end of term party on Friday 20 June! 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, plus games and prizes to be won throughout the night. CLICK FOR MORE >>
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
JUNE 28 - JULY 13
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 enjoy exploring their BIG exhibits such as the warship Diamantina and the lugger Penguin.
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FUTURE VET KIDS CAMP
HOLY FAMILY PRIMARY, INDOOROOPILLY
30 JUNE 11- JULY 2025
Join Future Vet Kids Camp these school holidays for a 5-day camp for kids aged 9-17 years of age. The Future Vet Kids Camp program is designed and run by the Bondi Vet TV twin Veterinarians, Dr Audrey and Alison Shen. They offer a safe, supervised and comfortable environment that explores and nurtures the human-animal bond. CLICK FOR MORE >>
MYFIRSTGYM HAWTHORNE WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS
MY FIRST GYM HAWTHORNE
JUNE 30 - JULY 10
Looking for a fun and active way to keep your kids moving these holidays? MyFirstGym Hawthorne’s action-packed all-day camps are the perfect solution! Led by experienced coaches, each camp is designed to build skills, boost confidence, and most importantly –have heaps of fun! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
WONDERSTRUCK
QAGOMA | JUNE 28 - OCTOBER 6
Find wonder and awe in this free exhibition at the GOMA. ‘Wonderstruck‘ takes visitors on a journey through more than 100 spectacular large-scale artworks. Ideal for all ages, the exhibition includes artwork favourites like Ron Mueck’s massive, life-like sculpture, ‘In bed‘, and Yayoi Kusama’s colourful and interactive experience, ‘The Obliteration Room‘. CLICK FOR MORE >>
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH QUEENSLAND BALLET
THOMAS DIXON CENTRE, WEST END
JUNE 27 - JULY 13
Shake off the winter chill and step into the magic of the Thomas Dixon Centre’s latest holiday program. Kids of all ages and abilities can take part in a series of creative, hands-on workshops, and activities, including a magical workshop inspired by Queensland
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS
GOLF CENTRAL BNE, 2 & 9 JULY 2025
Looking for a fun and exciting way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? 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 >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY THEATRE WORKSHOPS
ARCANA BRISBANE | JUNE 30 - JULY 11
Fame Performing Arts’ School Holiday Workshops let kids and teens audition, rehearse, and perform a full musical in a fun, supportive environment. Led by industry pros, the week ends with a live show for family and friends. It’s a confidence-boosting, creativity-sparking holiday experience for young performers! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS AT MINERVA ACADEMY
MINERVA PRIVATE ACADEMY
JUNE 30 - JULY 11
Minerva Private Academy’s School Holiday Program offers a range of engaging, creative, and intellectually stimulating activities throughout the day, both academic and leisure, including sports, wellness, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, yoga, STEM and more CLICK FOR MORE >>
SPARK IPSWICH
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN IPSWICH
JULY 11 - JULY 20
It’s time to ignite your creativity with SPARK Ipswich!
There are many adventures to enjoy with the kids during Ipswich’s arts and cultural festival this July. Check out the Ipswich Festivals website for the latest information about all the family friendly events. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
WINTER
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
ACTIVITIES AT TREVENA GLEN
TREVANA GLEN FARM, MOUNT SAMSON
JUNE 28 - JULY 13
Just 40 minutes from Brisbane, Trevena Glen Farm offers hands-on animal experiences, pony rides, a treehouse, a miniature train, and more. Enjoy fresh country air, visit the café, or picnic under the 140-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree. Perfect for a funfilled family day out! CLICK FOR MORE >>
WINTER
VACATION CARE
AUSTRALIAN EARLY LEARNING
COLLEGES | JUNE 30 - JULY 11
Winter Vacation Care returns to Australian Early Learning Colleges by Adam&Noah – open to kids from across the area. Enjoy excursions every day with the best school holiday program in town! Excursions include Funderwood Hollow, Karawatha Forest, Thornlands Adventure Park, Kidspace Playground and more! CLICK FOR MORE >>
WONDER STRUCK
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FIND YOUR HERO
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
JUNE 27 - JUNE 30
Discover the hero inside us all as Disney On Ice returns with magical adventures! Join Mirabel and the family from Encanto, sail with Moana and Maui, and journey with Anna and Elsa to protect their kingdom. A spectacular celebration of courage, family, and fun for Disney fans of all ages. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HARRY POTTER™: A FORBIDDEN FOREST EXPERIENCE
SIROMET WINERY | JUNE 20 - JULY 27
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 illuminated like never before. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
HOLOGRAM ZOO – ARCTIC + SPACE COMBO
HOLOGRAM ZOO | JUNE 28 - JULY 13
This winter, Hologram Zoo Cannon Hill invites your family on a one-of-a-kind adventure through frozen landscapes and the stars above! For a limited time, experience Hologram Zoo’s breathtaking Arctic Hologram Experience, featuring lifelike polar bears and penguins, plus their brand-new Space Hologram Experience as a special add-on! CLICK FOR MORE >>
CIRQUE NOUVELLE
RPAC | JULY 7
This multitalented lineup of world-class circus performers has combined their acrobatic, juggling, aerial and balancing talents together to create a show like no other. Cirque Nouvelle explores the elemental theme of old versus new and how circus has changed over the years from the classic ‘Big Top’ era to today’s modern circus productions headlining in state-of-theart theatres. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE | JULY 8 - JULY 9
Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is a must see! Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don’t dance, they hop – but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. This hilarious musical is about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and… a kangaroo! CLICK FOR MORE >>
PROUDFOOT AND FRIENDS
‘BLOWIN’
IN THE BREEZE’
IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE | JULY 13
.Get ready for the foot-stomping, rib-tickling, toetapping time of your life at the Proudfoot & Friends stage show spectacular! Join award-winning children’s performer Lucas Proudfoot on stage with his guitar, stomp box, didgeridoo and a cast of unforgettable characters on a non-stop musical adventure around Pelican Bay. CLICK FOR MORE >>
IMAGINE LIVE
RPAC | JUNE 26 - JUNE 27
Magical and meaningful, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world. With the help of the audience, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic best-selling book, and quickly discover there is WAY more to these pages than they first thought.
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WINTER FEAST
IPSWICH SHOWGROUNDS
JULY 12
Explore wintery wonderlands complete with children’s activities at Winter Feast these school holidays. Keep warm with delicious winter cuisines, enjoy scrumptious treats from a large array of food trucks and stock up on winter goodies at the market stalls. PLUS – no winter wonderland would be complete without a bonfire! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
SNOW4KIDS
MT GRAVATT SHOWGROUNDS
JUNE 28 - JULY 13
Snow4kids is back! Brisbane’s ultimate snow adventure returns these winter school holidays. Experience the best winter has to offer while being surrounded by tons of real, fresh snow. Build snowmen, throw snowballs, feel falling snow, meet their characters and get competitive at snow putt putt. It’s frosty fun!
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WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SOUTH BANK
SOUTH BANK | JUNE 28 - JULY 13
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and sneak in a little learning? South Bank has you covered. From hands-on art and ancient cultures to edible gardens and river-inspired play, this iconic precinct is packed with fun-filled experiences that spark curiosity, imagination and discovery – all without the classroom. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Wood-Fired
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
BOUNCE HOLIDAY CAMP
BOUNCE MORAYFIELD, MACGREGOR, TIGALPA | JUNE 28 - JULY 13
BOUNCE Holiday Camps are a super fun, healthy activity to keep the kids entertained and away from screens during the school holidays. Delivered in a safe environment, their holiday sessions are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends and try new skills. CLICK FOR MORE >>
ENVIRO EXPLORERS
CREEC | JULY 12
Get ready for a wild adventure at Enviro Explorers, a free family-friendly event held at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC)! Explore the wonders of nature with live shows, native wildlife exhibits, and interactive displays where you can get up close to fascinating little critters. Kids will love the hands-on fun with free activities and workshops that will be on offer. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Rest of SE QLD: GOLD COAST
SNOW & GLOW WINTER PARTY
PARADISE RESORT | 4, 11, 18 JULY
Step into a snow-kissed wonderland this winter as Paradise Resort Gold Coast transforms into a glowing frosty playground during their first-ever Snow & Glow Winter Party! Held on select Friday nights throughout June and July, this magical event brings the sparkle and excitement of the winter season to life — right here in the heart of the Gold Coast. CLICK FOR MORE >>
CIRCUS FUN HOUSE – THE SHOW
THE PINK FLAMINGO SPIEGELCLUB
GOLD COAST | 2 - 5 JULY 2025
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 >>
Rest of SE QLD: SUNSHINE COAST
QUEENSLAND GARDEN SHOW
NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS
11 - 13 JULY 2025
The 2025 Queensland Garden Show (formerly Queensland Garden Expo) is a fantastic three-day celebration of all things gardening, bursting with inspiration for the whole family! Whether you’re an experienced green thumb or just getting started, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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JOIN THE CIRCUS FOR A DAY
AERIALCATZ MAROOCHYDORE
JUNE 30 - JULY 10
Get ready to leap into a world of wonder and excitement this school holidays! AerialCatz Maroochydore invites you to transform into a circus star for a day. Whether you’re dreaming of flying high on aerial silks or mastering the art of acrobatics, their action-packed circus workshops are perfect for kids aged 5-15. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ADVENTURES AT THE GINGER FACTORY!
THE GINGER FACTORY | JUNE 28 - JULY 13
This winter, The Ginger Factory is the place to be for families looking for fun, adventure, and a little touch of magic. The barn will come alive with barnyard charm during Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo, where kids will love getting up close with their favourite furry and feathered friends in a safe, relaxed setting.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS STUDIO KIDS MOJO
ART WORKSHOPS MONTVILLE | JULY 1 - 3
‘Studio Kids Mojo’ is school holiday creative fun in the Art Workshops Studio, Montville. In 3 x 2-hour sessions, kids from 7-14 years old will be immersed in 2D media and ceramics. With the dynamic, experienced Visual Arts team at the studio, kids will be inspired in projects with charcoal, ink, acrylics, printing, pottery and more. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Saturday, 2 August 2025
UniSC Arena, Sippy Downs
9 am - 3 pm
HALF PRICE lessons in May, June, July & August for all 2nd, 3rd & 4th lessons per week!
