SUNSHINE COAST
Winter
SCHOOL
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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.
You’re browsing the SUNSHINE COAST edition. Click the covers below to jump into the other regions.
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Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
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. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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 >>
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES
28 JUNE - 12 JULY 2025
These Winter holidays, Sunshine Coast Libraries are transforming into realms of adventure, creativity, and discovery with a magical school holiday program for children and families. Kids can take on epic quests and bring mythical creatures to life. Tinkerers will love the Future Engineers Club. 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. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT PELICAN WATERS SHOPPING CENTRE
PELICAN WATERS SHOPPING CENTRE
JULY 1 - JULY 10
Make a splash these school holidays at Pelican Waters Shopping Centre! Week 1 features a fun Sea-Themed Snow Globe Workshop, with a chance to win a $50 prize pack. In Week 2, kids can get hands-on at the DIY Squishy Toy Workshop. Free, creative fun for all ages. CLICK FOR MORE >>
THEATRE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS LITTLE SEED THEATRE CO | NOOSA,
CALOUNDRA, GYMPIE | 30 JUNE - 11 JULY
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
Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
HYPT WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS & VACATION CARE
HYPT, BUDERIM | JUNE 30 - JULY 11
HYPT’s Winter School Holiday Camps are packed with fun and creativity! From pamper parties and messy play to slime, discos, and full-day themed workshops, there’s something for every child. Kids can enjoy experiences like Glow Spa, Ice Cream Factory, and special events like HYPT vs Tilly Belle. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
EUMUNDI SQUARE | 4 & 11 JULY
Create your very own miniature living ecosystem in a tiny terrarium these school holidays. Join Eumundi Square for this amazing opportunity to attend this free terrarium workshop held on the morning of Friday 4 July and also Friday 11 July from 9:30am –11:30am. Bookings are essential. Phone Belinda on 0437 687 695. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT NOOSA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
NOOSA FAIR SHOPIPNG CENTRE
JULY 1 - JULY 11
School holiday fun takes flight at Noosa Fair Shopping Centre! In Week 1, meet colourful exotic birds (1, 3 & 5 July, 10am–1pm). In Week 2, kids can craft their own sea-themed snow globes and enter to win a $50 prize pack. Two weeks of nature, creativity and family fun—don’t miss it! CLICK FOR MORE >>
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT RUSH ADVENTURELAND
RUSH ADVENTURELAND
JUNE 28 - JULY 13
Take the family on a thrilling adventure to Rush Adventureland this school holiday, 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 >>
Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
MINI CHALLENGER ZONE | WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
CALOUNDRA SHOPPING CENTRE
30 JUNE - 6 JULY 2025
Get ready for school holiday fun at Caloundra Shopping Centre with Mini Challenger! This free, interactive obstacle course for kids aged 4–12 features a skill tester wall, hoop shoot, ring toss, and 3D rope balance path. Find this outside Kmart. CLICK FOR MORE >>
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.
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Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
CLAYTIVITY SCHOOL HOLIDAY POTTERY WORKSHOPS
CLAYTIVITY, BUDERIM | JUNE 30 - JULY 9
Join in on the creative, colourful fun at Claytivity these school holidays!
Looking for a unique and exciting activity for your child these school holidays? At Claytivity, kids get hands-on with clay to create, explore, and express themselves in fun-filled 2-hour workshops full of colour and imagination! CLICK FOR MORE >>
JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE
THE EVENTS CENTRE | JULY 2
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 >>
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH NOOSA COUNCIL
NOOSA COUNCIL VENUES, DAILY
Noosa Council’s venues offer fun-filled school holiday activities for all ages! Enjoy free library events, art workshops at Noosa Regional Gallery, tech sessions at Peregian Digital Hub, and sporty fun at Noosa Leisure Centre. Plus, explore skate parks, playgrounds, and the stunning Noosa Botanic Gardens. CLICK FOR MORE >>
KOOKABURRA KULTURE WILDERNESS SCHOOL WINTER
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
LAKE WEYBA | 23 - 27 JUNE
Kookaburra Kulture Wilderness School is for children who wish to connect to nature at a deeper level, learn how to work more cooperatively with others and to learn how to get in touch with themselves – to access the gifts they would like to share with the world. It is run in alignment with a long lineage of Wilderness Schools worldwide. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
JUST ACROBATICS WINTER HOLIDAY CAMP
JUST ACROBATICS, WARANA | 1, 2, 8, 9 JULY
Looking for an alternative holiday care idea? Join Just Acrobatics these school holidays for a fully supervised, fun-filled day of acrobatics, circus games, and much more! Open to ages 5 – 11 years, children will have a great time with various activities throughout the day in their state-of-the-art acrobatics and aerial facility! CLICK FOR MORE >>
HOLOGRAM ZOO AFRICA EXPERIENCE
HOLOGRAM ZOO, NAMBOUR
JUNE 27 - JULY 31
Looking for something to do with your kids? Book a Hologram Zoo adventure now and enjoy unforgettable family bonding time! Travel across Africa, swim down the African river, where elephants spray you with water. The animals look and act alive, but they are holograms made of light. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Coming to Noosa, Caloundra, Gympie, Maroochydore & Byron Bay this July!
Offering
Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT AUSSIE WORLD
AUSSIE WORLD
| DAILY
Enjoy unlimited fun every day at Aussie World these school holidays. Are you brave enough for the SX360? Are you ready to make a splash and take The Plunge? Want to get dizzy on The Ballroom Blitz? Or Brave the Mayhem Maze? At Aussie World, their kind of FUN… is for everyone!
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AUSFUNK WINTER VACATION CARE
AUSFUNK, KULUIN | JUNE 30 - JULY 4
Keep the kids active and entertained these holidays at Ausfunk Kid’s Club! With craft, trampoline, tumbling, games, movies, and fun food days, it’s a school holiday full of energy and excitement. The school holiday program runs 30 June–4 July, 8am–4pm daily. $49.50/day or $220 for 5 days. Open to ages 5+ — non-members welcome! Book now for school holiday fun! CLICK FOR MORE >>
LITTLE SEED THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS DOT & THE KANGAROO JR
THE J NOOSA, JULY 11 - JULY 12
Introduce the family to the magic of live theatre with an all-new musical adaptation of the bestselling Australian classic. This charming tale is full of quirky Aussie-native characters making it an outback adventure perfect for the whole family. Toe-tapping music, heartwarming moments and family fun is just a hop away. CLICK FOR MORE >>
SUPERHERO EXPRESS
MARY VALLEY RATTLER
JUNE 28
Climb aboard the Mary Valley Rattler Superhero Express for a thrilling 3-hour steam train adventure departing from the Historic Gympie Station. This action-packed journey winds through the stunning Mary Valley and invites guests of all ages to embrace their inner hero.
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Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
WINTER HOLIDAY COOKING WORKSHOPS
CALOUNDRA HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE 30 - JULY 1
Caloundra Cookery School Winter Holiday Workshops teach kids essential cooking skills in a fun, hands-on environment. In small groups, assisted by trainee chefs, kids will learn how to make handy recipes, practice safe cooking and knife skills, while all the time, having fun! CLICK FOR MORE >>
SLEEP UNDER THE SHARKS AT SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST
SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST
JUNE 21
You are invited to a sleepover at SEA Life Sunshine Coast! A sleepover adventure you’ll never forget. When all the daytime staff have gone home and most of the lights are switched off, you can come and see what the critters and creatures get up to when they think no one is watching! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sunshine Coast Winter School Holiday Activities
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS
SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH THEATRE
JUNE 30 - JULY 12
Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre runs Musical Theatre Camps to provide high quality training to young performers, whilst giving them the practical experience of working on a show. Their Winter Camp: Legally Blonde The Musical Jr is on from 30 June –12 July. CLICK FOR MORE >>
WINTER HOLIDAY CAMPS AT TUNNEL RIDGE RANCH
TUNNEL RIDGE RANCH, LANDSBOROUGH
JULY 1 - JULY 11
Tunnel Ridge Ranch Winter Holiday Camps are packed with fun, faith, and new friendships that will make these school holidays one to remember! Experience a week of camp experience like no other – canoeing, horse riding, archery, adventure activities, and more. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Rest of SE QLD: GOLD COAST
BOUNCE AFTER DARK END-OF-TERM PARTY
BOUNCE MORAYFIELD, MACGREGOR, TIGALPA | 20 JUN, 2025
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 >>
DISCOUNTED FAMILY FUN AT
ARTVO GOLD COAST
ARTVO GOLD COAST, ROBINA | DAILY
Step into a world of optical illusions where ArtVo Gold Coast’s larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with King Kong, fight a dragon and surf the ultimate pipelines. ArtVo Gold Coast offers everyone the chance to experience the traditional art museum in a whole new way. 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 >>
BALLET THEATRE QUEENSLAND PRESENTS: CINDERELLA
THE STAR, GOLD COAST | JULY 11 - JULY 13
Ballet Theatre Queensland brings the beloved fairytale Cinderella to life. Follow Cinderella’s magical journey to the royal ball in this breathtaking production, choreographed by Artistic Director Clare Morehen and performed by Queensland’s finest young dancers. A dazzling experience for ballet lovers of all ages. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Rest of SE QLD: BRISBANE
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Saturday, 2 August 2025
UniSC Arena, Sippy Downs
9 am - 3 pm
