SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2025 SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2025
June-July Edition
WELCOME TO YOUR ACTION-PACKED GUIDE
TO WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THE APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
With so many low-cost and no-cost activities on offer, Townsville’s youth won’t have a moment to spare.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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.
GUIDE LEGEND
E Early Childhood (0–5 years)
P Primary School (5–12 years)
Y Youth (12–18 years)
A All ages
KIDS CREATIVE
WORKSHOPS
PRESENTED BY MARY WHO? BOOKSHOP
Join Mary Who? Bookshop for storytime and writing fun with local author Lynelle Kendall.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM HIP HOP
CREATIVE ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS
A fun, high-energy hip hop holiday class for all ages. Boost confidence, burn energy, and make new friends in a safe, playful space. Simple, easy and perfect for little movers! Enrol now.
28 JUN
(READING AND Q&A, 5 – 8 YEARS)
10am – 12.30pm
28 JUN (YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP, 8+ YEARS)
11.30am – 12.30pm WHERE
414 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST
No bookings required. 07 4771 3824
hello@marywhobookshop.com.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Northreach Baptist Church, 38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
COST
$25 BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0419 552 852 admin@dancefitnesscomplex.com.au dancefitnesscomplex.com.au
PRESENTED BY MAKE SPACE COLLECTIVE
Come along to creative workshops for your little artists! Enjoy canvas painting, slime, 3D models, air dry clay, open craft sessions and so much more! We offer drop-and-go sessions or you can stay and get crafty with your little bestie. WHEN
28 JUN – 13 JUL 10am – 4pm
28 Greg Jabs Drive, Garbutt
COST
From $25
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0420 374 677 makespacecollective.com.au
GEL BLASTING FUN
PRESENTED BY FUN SHOT FUN
Get ready for action-packed fun these school holidays! Dive into the ultimate gel blasting experience – safe, supervised, and bursting with adrenaline! Fully supervised for ages 10+.
WHEN
28 JUN – 13 JUL
10 – 11.30am 1 – 2.30pm
WHERE
3/16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central
COST
$35
BOOKINGS
No bookings required.
0413 836 274
tsvfunshotfun@gmail.com
funshotfun.com.au
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC
School Holiday Camp is designed to help kids learn new skills, improve physical fitness and most importantly have fun!
WHEN
28 JUN – 13 JUL
2 – 5pm WHERE
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
COST
$55
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0427 139 762
townsville@ninjaparc.com.au
book.ninjaparc.com.au/location/townsville/book/ school-holiday-camps
CASUAL PLAY A
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC
Enjoy full access to our obstacle course, featuring over 20 exciting challenges designed for all ages and skill levels! With a new soft play area for under 7’s and a cafe on site. Walk-ins are accepted, and bookings are highly recommended.
WHEN
28 JUN – 13 JUL
9am – 3pm 10am – 6pm
WHERE
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
COST
From $12 per person
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0427 139 762
townsville@ninjaparc.com.au
book.ninjaparc.com.au/location/townsville/book/ casual-play
PRESENTED BY
QUEST TOWNSVILLE ON EYRE HOTEL
Join the Quest in North Ward during these school holidays. Amongst our favourite local spots, we have hidden Quest Rocks. Find one, return to Quest Townsville on Eyre Hotel and claim your prize by spinning the prize wheel. Happy hunting!
WHEN
28 JUN – 13 JUL
7am – 9pm
WHERE
The Strand, North Ward COST
FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required.
07 4789 7400
manager.qtoe@questapartments.com.au
SWIMMING LESSONS
PRESENTED BY
FISH N FLIPS SWIM SCHOOL
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 you may need a gift for someone special!
WHEN
28 JUN – 13 JUL 9am – 6pm
WHERE
Fish N Flips Riverside Gardens, Douglas and Fish N Flips Fairfield, Idalia
COST
$58 – $90
BOOKINGS
Bookings required.
07 4426 8737 - Douglas
07 4440 5204 - Idalia fishnflips.com
GIRLS ARCHERY AFTERNOON
PRESENTED
BY FULL BOAR ARCHERS
Try field archery in a scenic bush setting. Learn how to use a recurve bow suitable for beginners. Try a variety of targets at different distances and games. Be competitive or just have fun.
WHEN
28 – 29 JUN 30 JUN
2 – 4pm 11am – 1pm
WHERE
Hervey Range Road and Rifle Range Road, Hervey Range COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0414 652 889
fbacoach@abafnqbranchb.com
fullboarinc.wixsite.com/fullboararchers
DESIGNING FOR THE TROPICS:
TINKERERS
PRESENTED BY
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
Calling young designers! Be inspired by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Reef Monitoring Technology display and get hands on with repurposed materials to make a mini-model of what you think the future of reef monitoring technology could look like.
BINDAL RIDGE FUN RUN A
PRESENTED BY QCWA
Participate in a Fun Run for all ages and abilities –3km (walk or run), 5km and 8km. Come for fun or to become King or Queen of the Springs in the 8km run. Ticket price includes a bacon and egg burger.
KIDS BUNGEE FUN WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY
ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
FLY into excitement with our Kids Bungee FUN Workshop! This thrilling 2-hour session takes kids aged 5 - 16 into the exhilarating world of bungee fitness. Safely harnessed to special bungee cords, kids defy gravity, fly and jump like a superhero.
– 2pm
70 – 102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Wadda Mooli Park, Elliot Springs Boulevard, Julago
$8 – $12
No bookings required. 07 4726 0600
learning.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au
museum.qld.gov.au/tropics
Bookings required.
ticketleap.events/tickets/bindalridge/bindalridge-fun-run
Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required.
0418 868 890
aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com
trybooking.com/DCCVB
BAREFOOT BOWLS
PRESENTED BY
JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB
Barefoot bowls for children aged 10 – 15 years is a fun non-contact sport. Bowls are provided. Come and learn the basics under shade but don’t forget to wear a hat and bring a water bottle. All abilities welcome.
PLAY2LEARN
PRESENTED BY 54 REASONS
Approximately 10,000 children under six and their parents take part in our Play2Learn program every year. Run by our trained early childhood staff, the free playgroups help young children learn to play, socialise, establish a routine and prepare for school. WHEN
30 JUN (VINCENT SCHOOL) 3 & 9 JUL (VINCENT SCHOOL) 9.30 – 11.30am 9.30 – 11.30am
DESIGNING FOR THE TROPICS: REEF MONITORING TECHNOLOGY TALKS A
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) monitors the marine ecosystems of more than 6000km of coastline and 3000 coral reefs. Join AIMS experts for this series of pop-up talks that reveal the story behind their innovative work and research.
13 Burdekin Street, Mundingburra
Bookings required.
0407 040 208
secretary@jubileebowlsclub.com.au
1 & 8 JUL (SALVATION ARMY) 9.30 – 11.30am
WHERE
Vincent State School, 280 Palmerston Street, Vincent Salvation Army, 49 – 61 Beck Drive, Condon COST FREE
No bookings required. 0422 233 506
nqoffice@savethechildren.org.au
70 – 102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required.
07 4726 0600 learning.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au museum.qld.gov.au/tropics
TOONWORLD – GO
DRAWING MAD!
P Y
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Toonworld invites you to come on a journey filled with creativity and challenges, where you will meet and draw fun characters while learning expert hints and tips on creating your own heroes.
IDENTITY JOURNEY WITH ANTON CLIFFORD-MOTOPI
P Y
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Participants will explore who they are, where they come from, and learn how to tell their identity journey in a voice and style that is their own.
USING HUMOUR IN STORYTELLING WITH ANTON CLIFFORD-MOTOPI
P Y
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Anton will talk about the main types of humour used in his novel To and Fro. Participants will write a paragraph about something serious using humour to make it funny and engaging. Aimed at children aged 8 years and above.
Citylibraries Riverway
Bookings required. 07 4773
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
DISNEY MESSY PLAY
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative messy play.
WHEN
30 JUN (RIVERWAY)
8 JUL (MAGNETIC ISLAND)
9 – 11am 9 – 11am
WHERE Raintree Grove, Riverway Alma Bay, Magnetic Island
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
WING CHUN KUNG FU COMBATIVES (15+) TOWNSVILLE
THINK STEM E P
PRESENTED BY WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Wing Chun is one of the world’s most effective martial arts because it transcends barriers—age, gender, size, strength, or ability—focusing on timing, technique, and efficiency over brute force. It empowers everyone, equally.
Whether your child is a budding scientist, an aspiring engineer, or simply curious about how things work, they will be captivated as they explore the world of STEM these school holidays! WHEN
30 JUN – 13 JUL 10am – 2pm
Willows Shopping Centre, Thuringowa Central
Civil Road, Garbutt
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
No bookings required. 07 4799 9100 fab.gedoun@cbre.com
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
KIDS AERIAL HAMMOCK FUN WORKSHOP
COPPERSTRING
2032 EXPERIENCE CENTRE
CopperString Experience Centre is preparing for a SUPER school holiday program filled with free, fun and educational activities. Create your own energy superhero, dress up as an energy superhero, craft a superhero mask, or solve the Superhero Quest.
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Watch your child’s face light up as they soar through the air, laugh while hanging upside down, and experience the pure joy of floating weightlessly in our incredible anti-gravity hammock workshop! Sessions also includes fun games! Perfect for ages 7 – 16 years.
KIDS BUNGEE BOUNCE WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Your kids will SOAR to new heights in our incredible Kids Bungee Bounce Workshop! During this actionpacked 2-hour adventure, children ages 5 - 16 will strap into special bungee harnesses – leap higher, perform amazing aerial stunts, and play epic games.
Bookings required.
868 890 aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com trybooking.com/DCCVS
Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required. 0418 868 890
aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com
trybooking.com/DCCVK
1/2 DAY CAMP
DROP IN AND BUILD
BY
Enjoy 3-hours of action-packed fun in the gym. This 1/2 day camp consists of structured lessons, games and free play.
1 – 4 & 8 – 11 JUL
8.30 – 11.30am
11/547 Woolcock Street, Mount Louisa
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 needed –just drop in, stack, connect and see where your imagination takes you. WHEN 1 JUL (FLINDERS ST ONLY)
CITYLIBRARIES
Michelangelo’s David wasn’t built in a day but with Toonworld’s new hands-on model-making workshop, Creaturetoons, children can create a dinosaur or even Caesar’s Rome in less than an hour! Adults must remain in the branch for the session.
(ALL LOCATIONS)
– 3.30pm
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Citylibraries Riverway and Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 0427 079 703
info@momentumgymnastics.com.au
portal.iclasspro.com/momentum/dashboard
No bookings required. 07 4773 8811
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
MUAY THAI / BOXING (15+)
PRESENTED BY UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
UMF Academy Townsville delivers elite Muay Thai Kickboxing for all levels—men and women, fighters and fitness seekers. Get lean, fit, and fight-ready with complete boxing/kickboxing training and conditioning. Real skills. Real results.
LITTLE DRAGONS (4 – 7 YEARS)
PRESENTED BY UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Townsville’s exclusive home of the industry’s #1 character development system. Led by instructor Emilio Cardenas, our Little Dragons program is specifically designed for 4 – 7 year-olds to unlock the core life skills every parent wants for their child.
BY TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
The Anderson Gardens Conservatory is open every Tuesday 7.30am to 2.30pm and provides a free, all ages, all abilities experience. Explore the wide range of flora on display including pitcher plants, ant plants, bonsai, orchids, flowering annuals and much more.
1 & 8
7.30am – 2.30pm
Civil Road, Garbutt
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
Anderson Botanic Gardens, Pimlico
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
No bookings required. 0460 305 180 enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au
YOUR ULTIMATE SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
What’s On Townsville
WILDCATZ SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PROGRAM P Y
PRESENTED BY
WILDCATZ INDOOR SPORTS
What’s in store? Participate in nerf wars, sports and Ninja Parc. Spots are limited—book now!
WHEN
1, 3, 7, 9 & 11 JUL
9am – 3pm
WHERE
18 Black Hawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
COST
From $40
BOOKINGS
Bookings required.
07 4723 1414
info@wildcatzindoorsports.com.au
book.ninjaparc.com.au/location/townsville/book/ school-holiday-camps
BIRD CHATS
PRESENTED BY HANDS ON WILDLIFE
Come and meet the birds at Queens Gardens Aviary. One of our friendly rangers will introduce you to the birds in the aviary.
WHEN 1, 3, 8 & 10 JUL 9.30am WHERE
Percival Pacific Andrews Aviary, Queens Gardens, North Ward
HIGH TEA PAINTS
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is excited to host a vibrant and creative high tea! Get inspired by the beautiful patterns found in Wedgwood ceramics, and use candles to draw and tea to paint in this high tea painting activity.
WHEN 1 – 3 JUL 10am – 12pm
WHERE
Wedgwood Workshop Space Shop, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
No bookings required. 0437 056 156
jackie@handsonwildlife.com.au
No bookings required. 07 4727 9011
galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
KIDS AERIAL HAMMOCK
SWING WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Swing into adventure with our exciting 2-hour Aerial Hammock SWING Workshop! Perfect for energetic kids aged 7 – 16, this unique class introduces the basics of aerial hammocks in a safe, supportive environment. Learn to flip, soar and play fun games.
CORNHOLE
CRAFTY CREATIONS
PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB
Cornhole (or bean bag toss) for up to 12 children, aged 10 – 15 years. You score when your bag stays on the board or goes through the hole. Either singles or two-person teams.
CITYLIBRARIES
Get creative these holidays with Crafty Creations. There are lots of crafts for everyone. Join one session or come to them all – endless fun, creativity and take-home treasures await. Let your imagination shine!
Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required.
0418 868 890
aerialyogatownsville@gmail.com
trybooking.com/DCCWA
Burdekin Street, Mundingburra
Bookings required. 0407 040 208 secretary@jubileebowlsclub.com.au
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, Citylibraries Riverway and Citylibraries Flinders Street
No bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
RESET A
PRESENTED BY YOUTH RESET
RESET is a wellbeing framework of body-breathmind strategies supporting physical, emotional and social health. Practice and learn RESET life skills to feel calm, clarity and confidence via the acronym: reframe, energy, simplicity, empower, and time in.
WHEN
2 & 5 JUL
9 – 10am WHERE
Jezzine Barracks, North Ward
MOVIE MATINEE
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie in the heart of the library! Join us for Movie Matinee where kids can unwind and watch a children’s film in a fun, comfy setting. Bring friends or make new ones.
WHEN 3 & 10 JUL 1.30 – 3.30pm
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
$5
BOOKINGS
Bookings required.
0435 729 953
hello@youthreset.com.au
Bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
POOL INFLATABLE FUN!
PRESENTED BY
NORTHERN BEACHES LEISURE CENTRE
All users of the inflatable must be able to swim 10 meters. A parent or guardian may assist any child unable to swim 10 metres.
WHEN 2 & 9 JUL 9.30am – 12.30pm
WHERE 7 – 31 Erskine Place, Burdell COST
Pool entry + $5
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4454 1768
northernbeaches.ops@cityaquatics.com.au
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) 4 KIDS (6 – 14 YEARS)
PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
UMF’s MMA 4 Kids program consists of our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Boxing / Kickboxing / MT classes. UMF Academy is the only Townsville school that provides the industry’s #1 character development system.
KICKBOXING / BOXING 4 KIDS (6 – 14 YEARS)
P Y
PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Townsville’s only academy with the #1 character development system! Kickboxing/Boxing 4 Kids (6–14 years) is high-energy, fitness-packed fun. We boost confidence while teaching real skills and nonstriking self-defence solutions. Get fit. Get strong. Get empowered!
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU COMBATIVES 4 KIDS (6 – 14 YEARS)
P Y
PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Townsville’s only academy with the #1 character development system! Our BJJ Combatives class (6–14 years) blends wrestling, strategy, and discipline—building strong minds and bodies. UMF is a proud Will/Machado BJJ school.
3 & 9 –
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
–
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
$19.95
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
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
2 – 3 & 9 – 10 JUL 4.50 – 5.30pm
3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
$19.95
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
YOUNG WARRIORS (8 – 14 YEARS)
PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
Young Warriors (8–14 years) builds strength, confidence, and character through Wing Chun Kung Fu. Real self-defence, real growth.
WHEN
2 – 3 & 9 – 10 JUL
5.30 – 6.10pm
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
STORYTIME AT MARY WHO? BOOKSHOP
PRESENTED BY MARY WHO? BOOKSHOP
Join us at Mary Who? Bookshop for story time! Enjoy a fun picture book reading, then get creative with colouring or a craft. Perfect for little ones who love stories, smiles, and hands-on fun! WHEN 4 & 11 JUL 9.30am
FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS
PRESENTED BY THE DANCE FACTORY
The Dance Factory ’s free holiday workshops are for everyone! Come and join us for a ‘mixed bag’ dance workshop that gives you a little mash up of jazz/modern/hip hop styles. See our Instagram or Facebook pages for more details. WHEN 3 & 9 JUL 3 & 9 JUL
414 Flinders Street, Townsville City
4/31 Fleming Street, Aitkenvale
No bookings required. 07 4771 3824
hello@marywhobookshop.com.au
Bookings required. 0466 873 721
thedancefactory2025@gmail.com
instagram.com/thedancefactorytownsville
GAME ON AT CITYLIBRARIES
UNPLUGGED GAMERS
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for Game On at Citylibraries, where strategy, creativity and fun collide. Challenge your friends, parents, carers, siblings or grandparents! Are you ready to level up your holiday?
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Unplug and play! Join us for Unplugged Gamers, where strategy, creativity and fun collide. From board games to puzzles – experience gaming in a whole new way. No screens, just hands-on adventures in the library.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU 15+ Y A PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
More than a sport—BJJ Combatives at UMF Townsville is a life-changing journey. We offer world-class training, global connections, and unmatched excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Train smart. Live strong. WHEN 4, 11, 18 & 25 JUL
9.30 – 11.30am
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, Citylibraries Riverway and Citylibraries Flinders Street
7 – 7.45pm WHERE 3/7 Civil Road, Garbutt
Bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
No bookings required. 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
$19.95 BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0427 537 771
pablo@umfacademy.com.au
umfacademy.com.au/book-trial-class
SHELL SHOW
TOWNSVILLE SHELL CLUB INC.
Dive into a dazzling world of natural beauty at the Shell Show! Explore rare and exotic seashells, learn from expert collectors, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Family friendly. Come shell-ebrate the sea with us!
DANCE HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
PAW PATROL READY FOR ACTION
NORTH QUEENSLAND SCHOOL OF DANCE
Join our fun Term 2 Holiday Dance Workshop for ages 4 – 9! Enjoy ballet, jazz, and creative games in a friendly, supportive space. A perfect school holiday activity for little movers and shakers. No experience required!
TOWNSVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE
Orchid Society Hall – 382B Charles St, Kirwan
$1 child and $3 adult
No bookings required. 0460 872 418
jnw_48@yahoo.com.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
No bookings required. 07 4779 6033 info@townsvilleshoppingcentre.com.au TOWNSVILLE
PAW Patrol is on a roll at Townsville Shopping Centre and you’re invited! Don’t miss the free live shows and meet-and-greets from 4 – 8 July. Plus, catch heaps more fun and entertainment in our TSV Minis Club all school holidays!
7 – 9 JUL 9am – 12pm
569 Bayswater Road, Mount Louisa
$120 for 3 days BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0416 927 689
Missleahaus@gmail.com nqdanceschool.com.au
SLIMY SENSATIONS
Get messy with a creative slime workshop. Make your own slime, experiment with ingredients and test which produces the stickiest, softest, stretchiest slimes!
BATH BOMB SCIENCE BLAST
7 JUL 11am – 12pm
8 Keane Street, Currajong
A one-hour quick science blast session where you can create your own bath bombs and explore the fizzy science behind it!
7 JUL 9 – 10am
8 Keane Street, Currajong
Explore the science of you and what makes your body work. Get up close and personal with some of the major body systems and explore hands-on activities to learn more about how they work.
8 JUL 1 – 4pm
Bookings required.
0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au
trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
Bookings required. 0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au
trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
Keane Street, Currajong
Bookings required. 0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au
trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
KRAV MAGA (15+)
PRESENTED BY
UNITED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
UMF Townsville is a certified Street Edge Krav Maga Centre—offering Australia’s #1 real-world selfprotection system. No sport, no fluff—just practical, proven defensive tactics designed by Paul Johnstone. Train smart. Stay safe.
SCIENCE OF BUBBLES
STUNT MANIA
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE EDUCATION CENTRE
Spend the morning exploring the magic of bubbles, test the strongest mix you can make and try to get inside a bubble! So much fun and some unexpected surprises too!
PRESENTED BY
CIRCUP ARTS
Calling all adventurous teens in Townsville! Prepare for the journey of a lifetime because ‘Stunt Mania’ has officially landed! Are you ready to step into the shoes of an action hero?
7, 11, 14 & 18
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
Keane Street, Currajong
Bookings required. 0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
Charles Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 07 4778 3778
admin@circuparts.com.au
app.classmanager.com/portal/circup-arts/ enrolment/classes/school-holidays-june-to-july2025-stunt-mania-tuesday
Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
Shower for 4 minutes or less
Make sure Mum and Dad are only watering the yard twice a week in the dry and never when it’s wet!
FOOTY FLAGS
PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Join us at Pinnacles Gallery and use fabric pens and stencils to create your very own Footy Flag! Take your flags and support your favourite team at the next game, or display them at home!
WHEN
8 – 10 JUL 10am – 12pm WHERE Pinnacles Gallery
No bookings required. 07 4727 9011
galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
AERIAL SILK CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
PRESENTED BY CIRCUP ARTS
Join CircUP Arts for aerial silk classes. Build confidence and strength while learning introduction and beginner poses, climbs, techniques and sequences.
NAIDOC WEEK SONGTIME IN THE PARK
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Stay and play in the park from 8.30 – 11am and make friends while exploring the playground and playing with the library toys. Join our 30-minute Songtime from 9.30 – 10am, full of songs, rhymes and stories! WHEN
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*Parents participation is required
8.30 – 11am
Heatley Park, Heatley
44 Charles Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 07 4778 3778
admin@circuparts.com.au
app.classmanager.com/portal/circup-arts/ enrolment/classes/school-holidays-june-to-july2025-mini-flyers-ages-5-7
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
FANTASTIC FORENSICS
CODE CRACKERS: ESCAPE THE LAB
TOWNSVILLE EDUCATION CENTRE
Can you solve the crime? Check out the clues and some real forensic investigation techniques that are used to solve crimes. Will you be able to spot who done it?
Join us for another cracking escape attempt as we use real science experiments to try and crack the codes and break our way out of the lab! Can you escape in time?
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: JUGGLE CREW
PRESENTED BY CIRCUP ARTS
Think fast, move faster! Catch Me If You Can is a high-energy juggling workshop just for teens— featuring balls, rings, and clubs. Learn flashy tricks, perfect your catches, and unlock your own unique juggling style. WHEN 10 JUL 1 – 3pm
8 Keane Street, Currajong
8 Keane Street, Currajong
Bookings required.
0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au
trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
Bookings required. 0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au
trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
Charles Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required. 07 4778 3778
admin@circuparts.com.au
app.classmanager.com/portal/circup-arts/ enrolment/classes/school-holidays-june-to-july2025-catch-me-if-you-can-juggle-crew
ELEVATE: TEEN ACROBATICS LAB
PRESENTED
BY CIRCUP ARTS
Take your skills to the next level in Elevate — a circus-style acrobatics workshop built just for teens. It’s all about movement with purpose, power, and a touch of circus magic. No experience is needed— just bring your energy!
THE ULTIMATE BALANCING ACT
P Y
PRESENTED BY CIRCUP ARTS
Discover the thrill of circus through balance! In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will explore acrobalance, globe walking, and object balancing. Perfect for all levels, this session is where focus meets fun and gravity is just a suggestion!
ECO JAR CREATIONS P Y
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE EDUCATION CENTRE
Science blast session! Create your own terrarium to take home and explore the science behind keeping a balanced healthy ecosystem running!
JUL 11am – 1pm
Charles Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required.
admin@circuparts.com.au
app.classmanager.com/portal/circup-arts/ enrolment/classes/school-holidays-june-to-july2025-elevate-teen-acrobatics-lab
Bookings required.
4778 3778
admin@circuparts.com.au
app.classmanager.com/portal/circup-arts/ enrolment/classes/school-holidays-june-to-july2025-the-ultimate-balancing-act
Street, Currajong
Bookings required. 0492 895 723
admin@allaccesseducation.com.au
trybooking.com/eventlist/tec
Townsville School Holiday Guide