SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2025 SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2025
April Edition


With so many low-cost and no-cost activities on offer,
Townsville’s youth won’t have a moment to spare.
Townsville City Council has endeavoured to include activities that assist in the inclusion of children with disabilities or additional needs, young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
These activities aim to remove barriers and provide social opportunities for all children, with the purpose of building capacity and inclusion within the Townsville community. All events are drug and alcohol free. Activities are FREE to attend unless otherwise specified.
All event information has been provided by event/activity providers and Townsville City Council is not responsible for any error in the information received from those providers.
Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present and all future generations.
Early Childhood (0–5 years) P Primary School (5–12 years)
Y Youth (12–18 years)
A All ages
The simple act of reading to a furry friend can have a positive impact on children and support struggling, reluctant readers.
Reading to pets gives children essential extra practice with reading and oral skills. Pets don’t mind hearing the same story over.
Pets are great listeners and make reading aloud fun and motivational and helps children build a sense of confidence.
Reading to pets promotes emotional connection and comfort, as children share their favourite stories.
Find your family a fur-ever reading buddy at the Animal Care and Adoption Centre
K Townsville City Animals
Reading to pets provides children with a safe listening environment, giving opportunities for lots of practice time without judgment.
Reading aloud can make some children feel nervous. However, reading with a pet can immediately calm them, as pets create a sense of safety.
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Join the Quest in North Ward these school holidays. Amongst our favourite local spots, we have hidden Quest Rocks. Find one, return to Quest Townsville on Eyre and claim your prize by spinning the prize wheel. Happy hunting! WHEN 4 – 22 APR
7am – 9pm
The Strand, North Ward
No bookings required.
07 4789 7400
manager.qtoe@questapartments.com.au
PRESENTED BY MARTIAL ARTS ON RIVERWAY THE CHOI KWANG DO MASTER ACADEMY
Come to our state-of-the-art facility for martial arts fun, fitness, and self-defence, where we develop confidence and character. Teachings in the art of Choi Kwang Do were brought to Australia 32 years ago by our very own Master Bruce Cairney.
PRESENTED BY FUN SHOT FUN
Fun Shot School Holiday Deal. We operate two daily sessions, Monday to Sunday, at a cost of $35 per person.
2/743 Riverway Drive, Thuringowa Central
3/16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central
No bookings required. 0481 749 607
info@ckdmac.com.au
No bookings required. 0439 807 328 tsvfunshotfun@gmail.com
Come and learn how to play the coolest game with the weirdest name – Pickleball! Suitable for all school-aged children and all abilities. All equipment will be provided and instructions given by experienced staff. Let’s pickle! WHEN 5 APR 9 – 11am
Hop into Easter fun with 99.9 Live FM’s Easter Treasure Trail! Follow clues along The Strand, enjoy kids’ activities, and win prizes. Park the car, walk the 40-minute trail, and discover surprises along the way! WHEN 5 APR 8am – 12pm
PRESENTED BY DESIGN WORKS APPAREL
Design your very own custom apparel! Visit our website to access the free design tool –designworksaustralia.com
WHEN 5 – 20 APR All day
20 Burke Street, North Ward
The Strand, North Ward
Willows Shopping Centre, Shop T25, Thuringowa Central
Bookings required. 0449 593 318 tennis@tennistownsville.org docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSdfbIMxQbkL8twpm2l-UE7VzC7wRfRZFSyyO9VVWnrfV7NTQ/viewform
No bookings required. 0432 216 308 abigaill@livefm.com.au
No bookings required. 0403 513 049 admin@designworksaustralia.com
Our three multi-purpose sports courts are available for public use. Whether you’re an individual, family, team or getting a larger group together, you have the choice of basketball, volleyball, netball, futsal, pickleball or badminton. All equipment is available onsite.
Hop on in and eggs-plore Queensland Museum Tropics these school holidays and discover all we have to offer with our holiday trail. Show off your finished trail sheet to our team and you’ll get an eggs-cellent treat while stocks last!
Kids sleepover and pamper parties.
No bookings required.
– 102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
5 – 21 APR Overnight WHERE Townsville
$60 per person
Bookings required.
0447 802 755 tsvsleepover@gmail.com facebook.com/
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No bookings required.
4726 0626
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PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS
P Y
PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB
BY QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
Being a maritime archaeologist involves being a scientist, historian, AND detective. Put your detective cap on and dive deeper to uncover the secrets of the museum in our Maritime Mystery Adventure workshops. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. WHEN
A fun few hours in the gym. Consists of structured lesson, guided games and supervised free play. WHEN 7 – 8 & 10 APR 14 – 15 & 17 APR 8.30 – 11.30am 8.30 – 11.30am WHERE 11/547 Woolcock Street, Mount Louisa COST
Learn the basics of lawn bowls – a fun non-contact sport played outdoors, under shade. Flat shoes or barefeet. Equipment and instruction provided. WHEN
– 10.30am
13 Burdekin Street, Mundingburra
9.15 – 10am 10.30 – 11.15am 11.45am – 12.30pm
70 – 102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
$7.50 per child
BOOKINGS
Bookings required.
07 4726 0626
learning.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au
museum.qld.gov.au/tropics
$40
BOOKINGS
Bookings required.
0427 079 703
info@momentumgymnastics.com.au
portal.iclasspro.com/momentum/ camps/7?sortBy=time
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 0407 040 208
secretary@jubileebowlsclub.com.au
Hop into fun at Citylibraries Easter Eggstravaganza! Your child will dive into a world of creativity with Easter-themed crafts, sing along to songs and enjoy magical Easter stories. Adults must remain with their children for this program. WHEN
Bounce into excitement with this thrilling twohour session. Children aged 5 – 17 experience the exhilaration of bungee fun. Safely harnessed to special bungee cords, kids will learn to defy gravity and play games that seem straight out of a superhero movie.
Explore woodworking in fun, safety-focused workshops for all ages and skill levels! No experience is required. Parental supervision is needed for kids under 10. Enclosed shoes are essential.
9.30 – 11.30am 1.30 – 3.30pm
Citylibraries Riverway
Flinders Street, Townsville City
Currajong
Bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Bookings required. 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com trybooking.com/CZPJP
Bookings required. 0401 388 978
sales@lifeskillsqueensland.com.au
lifeskillsqueensland.com.au/groupworkshops
Learn practical self-defense with Street Edge Krav Maga, Australia’s #1 defensive tactics program. Gain confidence and mental strength through real-world scenarios and effective preparation for survival. WHEN
7, 11, 14 & 18 APR
5.20 – 6.10pm
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
$19.95
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
PRESENTED BY 54
Play2learn is a parent-supported playgroup for children aged 0 – 5 and caters to activities to all sections of the Early Years Framework as well as school readiness. Free morning tea is provided. WHEN
7, 9*, 10, 14 & 17 APR
9.30 – 11.30am
* Session on 9 April will be held at Mountview Park, Kirwan.
Vincent State School and Mountview Park, Kirwan
No bookings required. 0422 233 501
nqoffice@savethechildren.org.au
Master the Flow of Combat! Learn self-defense with a complete system focusing on striking, clinch, takedown, and grappling. Wing Chun transcends age, size, strength, and gender, preparing you for real-world threats with evidence-based techniques.
7 – 11 & 14 APR 6.10 – 7pm
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join children’s author Victoria Carless for an interactive writing workshop at Citylibraries Aitkenvale! This workshop will help participants learn how to use magic realism as a tool to weave metaphor into their writings or how to deal with tricky ideas in a less overt way. Join Victoria to learn how to explore magic realism via setting, character, story and plot. A must for young writers! Parents/carers must remain with their child during the session.
WHEN 7 APR 7 APR
9.30 – 10.30am 11am – 12pm
WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale COST FREE
BOOKINGS Bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
PRESENTED BY
Townsville’s only provider of the industry’s #1 character development system, building strength, confidence, and character. Young Warriors teaches Wing Chun Kung Fu in a supportive, long-term environment that develops both physical and mental resilience. WHEN
PRESENTED BY
When boating, you need the right safety equipment. This could save lives. Learn what is required for boats in Queensland by finding safety gear hidden away in displays. Once your activity sheet is completed, you will know what you need. WHEN
WHERE
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
COST
$19.95
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
42 – 68 Palmer Street, South Townsville
Under $10 per person BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4721 5251
info@tmml.org.au
BY
Swing, jump and climb your way through Ninja
Parc! All ages are welcome. Choose one or two hours of total access to your chosen areas and attractions. There is a cafe on site and our new playground for under 7 years. Bookings are highly recommended. Walk-ins welcome. WHEN 7 – 17 APR 7 – 17 APR
9am – 3pm Weekends 10am – 6pm Weekdays
18 Blackhawk Blvd, Thuringowa Central
From $12
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0427 139 762
townsville@ninjaparc.com.au
book.ninjaparc.com.au/location/townsville/ book/casual-play
PRESENTED BY
Join us for a variety of Easter crafts including bonnet making, egg decorating and more! Plus, enjoy daily visits from the Easter Bunny!
BY
Designed to engage kids in physical activity, we combine exciting games and obstacles to help develop new skills while having fun. Tailored to suit each child’s abilities and interests. Parents can drop off or stay and enjoy our cafe!
7 – 17 APR 10am – 2pm Daily
Willows Shopping Centre, Thuringowa Central
WHEN 7 – 17 APR 2 – 5pm Weekdays
18 Blackhawk Blvd, Thuringowa Central
required. 07 4799 9100
Bookings required. 0427 139 762
townsville@ninjaparc.com.au
ninjaparc.com.au/groups/school-holidayprogram-townsville
Have you heard of our School’s Out Holiday Pack passes? School holidays are the perfect time to do extra swimming lessons. Save money by purchasing our holiday packs, or a gift for someone special!
WHEN
7 – 17 APR
9am – 6pm
WHERE
Fish N Flips Riverside Gardens, Douglas
Fish N Flips Fairfield, Idalia
COST
$58 – $90
BOOKINGS
Bookings required.
07 4426 8737 - Douglas
07 4440 5204 - Idalia
fishnflips.com
Come meet our feathered friends at Queens Gardens Aviary. One of our rangers will be there to introduce you to the birds and tell you all about them.
WHEN 8, 10, 15, 17 APR 9.30am WHERE
Percival Pacific Andrews Aviary – Queens Gardens, North Ward
Get creative these holidays with Crafty Creations. Join one session or come to them all – endless fun, creativity and take-home treasures await. Let your imagination shine! Adults are required to supervise their children for the session.
WHEN 8 & 11 APR (AITKENVALE ONLY) 14 – 16 APR (FLINDERS ST ONLY) 9.30 – 11.30am 9.30-11.30am
Citylibraries Aitkenvale and Citylibraries Flinders Street
No bookings required. 0437 056 156 jackie@handsonwildlife.com.au
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
hard plastic bottles & containers
KEEP IT LOOSE Don’t bag it! KEEP IT OUT
No soft plastics, clothing or garden material. KEEP IT SAFE
B-cycle your batteries and dispose of other hazardous materials correctly. only recycle: steel & aluminium cans & cardboard paper glass jars & bottles
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Build, create and explore at Drop in and Build. From magnetic blocks to bamboo towers, dive into a world of hands-on construction fun. No plans are needed – just drop in, stack, connect and see where your imagination takes you. WHEN
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Experience an exciting Street Science performance showcasing one of the coolest materials on Earth – liquid nitrogen. Using this substance, your Street Science presenter will deliver a series of visually enticing science demos including creating touchable clouds and spectacular eruptions.
PRESENTED BY
Street Science invites you to explore the forces associated with flight and rocketry with our award-winning science communicators. Full of meaningful facts and flying objects to entertain the crowd while exploring Isaac Newton’s laws of motion and aerodynamics.
Citylibraries Aitkenvale and Citylibraries Flinders Street
No bookings required.
07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Citylibraries Riverway and Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Citylibraries Riverway and Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Swing into adventure these school holidays with our exciting two-hour aerial hammock workshop! Perfect for energetic kids aged 6 – 16. Let them twist, flip and soar while playing fun games like hammock-hungry hippos and the floor is lava. Book today!
Townsville’s only provider of the industry’s #1 character development system led by Emilio Cardenas. Little Dragons builds discipline, confidence, and respect through non-striking solutions and Wing Chun Kung Fu. Fun, engaging, and effective!
High-energy Hip Hop classes these holidays! Learn fun choreography, build confidence, and groove to awesome beats in a supportive space. Perfect for all levels — expect great vibes, exciting moves, and loads of fun. Get ready to dance, express, and shine!
8, 10 & 15 APR
9 – 11am
679 Flinders Street, Townsville City
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
Bookings required. 0418 868 890
aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com
trybooking.com/CZPJQ
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
– 9am
Canterbury Road, Kirwan
Bookings required. 0419 552 852
admin@dancefitnesscomplex.com.au dancefitnesscomplex.com.au
High-energy Hip Hop classes these holidays! Learn fun choreography, build confidence, and groove to awesome beats in a supportive space. Perfect for all levels — expect great vibes, exciting moves, and loads of fun. Get ready to dance, express, and shine!
Get inspired by Wedgwood: Artists and Industry, exhibiting at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. Create your own iconic blue and white bowl using paper clay. Colour your clay, sculpt your bowl, then add decorations to create your masterpiece.
Join us this school holidays for free, fun and educational Easter-themed activities. Power up your imagination with hands-on displays that will inspire. Find out what role you could play in Queensland’s energy transformation.
38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
Wedgwood Workshop Space, Shop 7, 261 – 263 Flinders Street, Townsville City
71 Stanley Street, Townsville City
Bookings required. 0419 552 852
admin@dancefitnesscomplex.com.au dancefitnesscomplex.com.au
No bookings required. 07 4727 9011
galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
No bookings required. 07 4796 5459
copperstringexperience@powerlink.com.au copperstringexperience.com.au
Does your child love dance or gymnastics? Expand their repertoire as they soar in our aerial hammocks! They’ll swing upside down, learn cool wraps, and defy gravity in a safe, supportive environment. For beginners or active kids ready to fly!
PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Townsville’s only provider of the industry’s #1 character development system. A dynamic program blending wrestling and strategy, building discipline, confidence, and control. Kids develop real-life skills in a supportive, character-driven environment.
PRESENTED BY
Townsville’s only provider of the industry’s #1 character development system. A fun, dynamic program combining boxing and kickboxing while teaching non-striking solutions. Builds fitness, confidence, and resilience in a supportive environment.
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Loved our first KIDS Bungee Workshop? This is the second in our series with even more gravity defying feats, tricks and games in the bungee harness! Come join us for even more Bungee FUN!
679 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Come on a journey filled with creativity and challenges where you will meet and draw fun characters while learning expert simple hints and tips on creating your own heroes. Let’s defend the lands with our “Swords of Destiny”!
Come on a journey filled with creativity and challenges where you will meet and draw fun characters while learning expert simple hints and tips on creating your own heroes. Let’s defend the lands with our “Swords of Destiny”!
Bookings required.
0418 868 890
aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com
trybooking.com/CZPJU
Riverway
required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Riverway
Bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie in the heart of the library! Join us for Movie Matinee where kids can unwind, watch a children’s film and socialise in a fun, comfy setting. It’s the perfect afternoon escape.
WHEN 10 APR
1.30 – 3.30pm
WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Bookings required.
07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
CITYLIBRARIES
Meet other families with children and enjoy a morning in the park talking, reading, singing, and playing. A First 5 Forever Program.
WHEN 10 APR 8.30 – 11am WHERE Strand Water Park, The Strand
PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB
Cornhole (or bean bag toss) is a simple, challenging and addictive sport played outdoors under shade. Flat shoes or barefeet required.
WHEN 11 APR 9.30 – 10.30am
WHERE 13 Burdekin Street, Mundingburra COST
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
No bookings required. 0407 040 208
secretary@jubileebowlsclub.com.au
saturday 10 may
children first nations inter active
Are you a friendly, energetic, open minded young person who is interested in raising the profile of youth in Townsville?
Join the Townsville Youth Council!
To be eligible to apply you need to be aged between 12 and 25 and live, work or study in Townsville.
Applications open February – May.
Townsville Youth Council
PRESENTED BY UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Michelangelo’s David wasn’t built in a day but with Toonworld’s new “hands-on” modelmaking workshop children can create a dinosaur or even Caesar’s Rome in less than an hour! Participants can take their creations home to admire.
Michelangelo’s David wasn’t built in a day but with Toonworld’s new “hands-on” modelmaking workshop children can create a dinosaur or even Caesar’s Rome in less than an hour! Children can then take their creations home to admire.
Learn effective self-defense, MMA, or just stay fit with UMF’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Combatives. Focused on real-world application over competition, these classes offer practical techniques for personal safety and fitness.
Bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Bookings
Bookings
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
BY
Get lean and fit with Muay Thai Kickboxing/ Boxing at UMF Academy. Enhance endurance, flexibility, coordination, and mental toughness while building confidence and learning to handle pressure.
WHEN
15 – 16 APR
7 – 7.45pm
WHERE 3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt COST
$19.95
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
The Townsville Toy Library, with support from the Queensland Government is hosting a FREE actionpacked, interactive morning of STEM-related activities for children aged 4-12 years old. Bring your curious young minds along for fun science, engineering, coding and creative activities, STEM toys from our amazing library collection, with interactive displays from the local science group Townsville Education Centre. WHEN 15 APR
9.30am – 12pm
North Shore the Green Community Centre, 22 Iris Lane, Burdell
Visit Behind the Lines at Pinnacles Gallery and get inspired by a range of artworks by political cartoonists. Then head over to the Von Stieglitz Room and try your hand at making your own cartoon comics using collaged images!
WHEN 15 – 17 APR
10am – 12pm
Von Stieglitz Room, Riverway
Bookings required. 0413 817 628
hello@townsvilletoylibrary.org.au trybooking.com/CZVAR
No bookings required. 07 4773 8871
galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
Ready for an action-packed STEM adventure? Code robots, engineer epic builds, mix colourful explosions, and unlock the secrets of your senses! Join Robot Exploration, Engineering Excitement, Colourful Chemistry, and The Science of Senses.
Encouraging children to talk, read, sing, and play every day prepares them for a lifetime of learning joy.