BIRD CHATS
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PRESENTED BY HANDS ON WILDLIFE
Come meet the beautiful birds at Queens Gardens Aviary. Watch our colourful lorikeets play with toys, find out more about our fascinating finches and get to know the other feathery characters in the aviary at Queens Gardens the oldest Botanic Gardens in Townsville. WHEN EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 9.30am
CASUAL PLAY
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC TOWNSVILLE
Ninja Parc is packed with fun and challenging obstacles for all ages, including a soft playground for kids aged 1–8 years, climbing walls, and the famous warped wall. Our courses are all about fun, friendship, and adventure! There is even a cafe on-site.
CHRISTMAS TOGETHER WITH PLAY MATTERS
PRESENTED BY PLAY MATTERS AUSTRALIA
Come and join our Christmas-themed event, offering a space where parents and children from 0–5 years can connect, create, and share joyful moments. With play-based experiences and craft activities, you and your child will have a blast!
WHERE Percival Pacific Andrews Aviary, Queens Gardens, North Ward COST
No bookings required 0437 056 156 rangerdan@handsonwildlife. com.au
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
$12pp BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0438 286 868 townsville@ninjaparc.com.au book.ninjaparc.com.au/ location/townsville/book/ casual-play
North Shore The Green Community Centre, 22 Iris Lane, Burdell
No bookings required 1800 007 529 rufer@playmatters.org.au playmatters.org.au/ playgroups/20259499154
GRINCH EXPERIENCE
PRESENTED BY FANTASY CHARACTER APPEARANCES
Meet and get a professional photo with the Grinch, receive a gift from Santa, do a craft activity with two of Santa’s elves, get a glitter tattoo, and more. WHEN 6 DEC 9–11am WHERE 8 Keane Street, Currajong COST
Meet, greet and photo package – $40
Photo only package – $25
BOOKINGS
Bookings required fantasycharacter appearances@gmail.com
CREATIVE CHRISTMAS CARDS A
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Get creative at Carols by Candlelight! Join the Townsville City Galleries team and use colourful tape and paint markers to make a unique Christmas card for someone special. We look forward to seeing what you create!
MRS CLAUS’ CRAFT STATION
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PRESENTED BY WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE
This Christmas, Mrs Claus is bringing the magic of the North Pole to Willows! Join us daily at the Mrs Claus Craft Station –where kids can enjoy free, festive fun and create their own Christmas masterpieces!
Riverway Oval, 20 Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central COST
BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4773 8871
galleries@townsville.qld. gov.au
whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au/events/creativechristmas-cards
13 Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central
No bookings required 07 4799 9100 fab.gedoun@cbre.com
SANTA’S CHEMISTRY LAB
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Join us during the morning session and step into Santa’s lab! Mix magical potions, make festive slime, and explore colourchanging chemical reactions that fizz, bubble, and glow! Or enjoy the afternoon session and whip up sweet science! Experiment with candy flavours, grow sparkling crystals, and reveal hidden colours!
REINDEER ROCKET AND WINTER ENGINEERING
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Get ready for takeoff! Launch reindeer rockets, test air pressure, and build icy towers and catapults to master Santa’s winter engineering challenges. Join us for one or both sessions!
KIDS BUNGEE FUN WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Fly through the air! Our kids’ holiday bungee workshop combines heart-pounding jumps with thrilling games. Experience weightless excitement, make new friends, and discover your inner superhero. Book now for unforgettable flying fun!
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
Bookings
3/679 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@gmail. com trybooking.com/DHJAV
ELF ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Step into the workshop! Design toymoving machines, build pulleys, and light up the lab with Christmas circuits and electrifying inventions. Attend one or both sessions for a full day of fun! WHEN 12 DEC 9–12pm & 1–4pm WHERE 8 Keane Street, Currajong
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
Citylibraries Flinders Street 1/280 Flinders Street, Townsville City
SCHOOL HOLIDAY STORYTIME
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Come talk, read, sing and play with your little ones at School Holiday Storytime at Citylibraries Flinders Street. Enjoy some time playing and chatting before we dive into a world of books and songs. A First Five Forever Program.
SWIMMING LESSONS
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PRESENTED BY FISH N FLIPS RIVERSIDE GARDENS
Fish N Flips delivers inclusive swim lessons for little fish. Play-based progressions build water confidence, safety skills, and strokes. Small classes, warm pools, and coaches create waves of fun while tracking milestones, celebrating effort, and flipping fear into fearless swimmers.
BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au
20–22 Freshwater Drive, Douglas
$22.90 per lesson
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0410 905 116 riversidegardens.mgr@ fishnflips.com fishnflips.com/location/ riverside-gardens
WHEN 13 DEC–25 JAN 9am–5pm
DINOSAUR DEN
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Step into the Dino Den! Unleash your inner palaeontologist at our drop in adventure zone where kids (and grownup kids!) can build their own dinosaurs, solve prehistoric puzzles, play roar-some games and dive into dino-mite books!
“100
SCHOOL DAYS”
BY DEBORAH FRENKEL
– STORYWALK
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Have you got a little one starting school next year or looking to ease some of those back to school nerves? Check out Citylibraries StoryWalk and read along with Deborah Frenkel’s beautiful book, 100 School Days.
QUEST ROCKS!
PRESENTED BY
QUEST TOWNSVILLE ON EYRE
Join the quest these school holidays. Amongst our favourite local spots along The Strand, we have hidden Quest Rocks. Find one, return to Quest Townsville on Eyre and claim your prize by spinning the prize wheel. Happy hunting!
WHERE
Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central COST
No bookings required 07 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov. au/events/dinosaur-den
Aplins Weir Rotary Park (Gated Playground), 2 Gena Court, Mundingburra COST FREE BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
The Strand, North Ward
No bookings required
GYMNASTICS
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PRESENTED BY GYMNASTICS TOWNSVILLE
Fun-filled mornings of gymnastics, games, and activities — perfect for all energy levels and experience!
JINGLE BOTS: ROBOT CHRISTMAS BAUBLES
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PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
Explore the newly opened Questacon exhibition, Born or Built? Our Robotic Future, and be inspired to build your very own take-home robot Christmas bauble inspired by the diversity of shapes, colours and patterns of technology.
CREATIVE POTTERY FOR ALL
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PRESENTED BY STELLAS CREATIVE POTTERY CLASSES
Learn basic skills for pottery making and have lots and lots of fun playing with clay. Create animals and a variety of pottery items. Please note there is no wheelchair access at the location.
WHEN 15–17 DEC
9.30am–12.30pm
6–8 JAN
9.30am–12.30pm
13–15 JAN
9.30am–12.30pm
20–22 JAN
9.30am–12.30pm
WHERE 16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central COST
$45
BOOKINGS
Bookings required via email 07 4444 4553 kansasg@gymtsv.com.au
70–102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST
Included with your Born or Built? Ticket. Season pass from $25.
BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4726 0633 qmt.learning@qm.qld.gov.au museum.qld.gov.au/ tropics/whats-on/born-orbuilt#season-pass
Cleveland Terrace, North Ward COST $25
BOOKINGS
Bookings required via phone 0499 077 510 stella.thompson-wheway@ hotmail.com
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP P
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC TOWNSVILLE
Enjoy 3 hours of fully-supervised-ninja-fun, with a mid-session snack and gift! Drop the kids off or stay and relax at our cafe. Available on selected days throughout the school holidays. Head to the website to book or find out more!
CRAFTY CREATIONS
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Get creative these holidays at our Crafty Creations sessions. Join one session or come to them all – endless fun, creativity and take-home treasures await. Let your imagination shine!
KIDS AERIAL HAMMOCK FUN WORKSHOP
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PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Swing into adventure! Discover amazing new moves in our Aerial Hammock Fun workshop! Flip, spin, and soar in colourful silk hammocks while playing exciting games. Learn incredible tricks and make friends. Pure flying fun awaits!
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central COST $55 BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0438 286 868 jakereby@gmail.com
book.ninjaparc.com.au/ location/ townsville/ book/schoolholidaycamps Code PARC5 for 5% off
9.30–11.30am & 1.30–3.30pm 19 JAN (RIVERWAY & FLINDERS STREET)
9.30–11.30am & 1.30–3.30pm
No bookings required 07 4727 8310 library@townsville. qld.gov.au
3/679 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST $39 BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@gmail. com
trybooking.com/DHJAW
WHEN I GROW UP E
PRESENTED BY CIRCUP ARTS
Join Lucy and Adam for When I Grow Up — a 20-minute circus adventure full of dreams, creativity, and laughter! Stay for a fun interactive workshop, bring a blanket, and enjoy family-friendly circus magic in the air-conditioned Main Hall.
FESTIVE FORENSICS
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Become a Christmas detective! Solve the mystery of the missing presents using real forensic science, then protect Santa’s stash with your own secret codes. Attend one or both sessions for a full day of fun!
TOWNSVILLE CARTOONING PROGRAM FOR KIDS (4–15 YEARS)
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PRESENTED BY THE ILLUSTRATING MAN DESIGNS PTY LTD
Join us for a variety of activities that involve messy play (such as flour fights and shaving cream battles), team sports and games. Please note that these activities may pose barriers for children with sensory issues or certain physical limitations.
North Shore The Green Community Centre (Main Hall), 22 Iris Lane, Burdell COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4438 0625 admin@circuparts.com.au 9am Show: bit.ly/4ouRTuh 11am Show: bit.ly/43ovwhT
8 Keane Street, Currajong
$49.50
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
15 DEC–19 DEC 8am–6pm
Country Womens Association (CWA) Hall, 42 Lancaster Street, Garbutt COST
$60
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0293 430 833 bookings@cartoonkingdom. com.au illustrating-man.com
KIDS BUNGEE BOUNCE WORKSHOP
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PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
Bungee into action with our exciting holiday workshops! Kids will love our high-energy flying games, ball challenges, and bungee activities. Perfect for active children seeking fun adventures. Enjoy safe, supervised play with endless laughter guaranteed. Book now for unforgettable holiday excitement!
PRESENTED BY GYMBAROO TOWNSVILLE
Come play on our specialised equipment in air-conditioned comfort these holidays! Let your little one explore, climb and dance their way through our gym!
SUMMER TENNIS HOLIDAY CLINIC
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PRESENTED BY RIPPA TENNIS
Join our fun and active Summer Tennis Holiday Clinic! Sessions include games, coaching, and skill building for ages 5+ years. All abilities are welcome. Courts have ramp access, toilets, cold water fountains, and players receive a free Zooper Dooper and fruit to cool down.
WHEN
16 DEC & 23 JAN
9–11am
19 DEC & 20 JAN
11am–1pm
5 & 12 JAN
2.30–4.30pm
7 & 14 JAN
2–4pm
19 JAN
12.30–2.30pm
WHERE
3/679 Flinders Street, Townsville City
16 & 18 DEC 9.30–10.30am 6, 9, 12 & 16 JAN 9.30–10.30am
Bookings required 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@gmail. com
trybooking.com/DHJAX
4/152 Marabou Drive, Annandale
Bookings required 0432 686 306 townsville@gymbaroo. com.au enrol.gymbaroo.com.au
55–77 Fulham Road, Pimlico
Bookings required via phone or email
0490 777 589 admin@rippatennis.com.au
HALF DAY CAMP
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PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS
Flip into fun at our Gymnastics Half Day Camp! Enjoy structured classes, games, supervised free play, and more. Perfect holiday fun for active kids—don’t forget your water bottle and a snack!
WHEN
16–19 DEC
8.30–11.30am
22–23 DEC
8.30–11.30am
6 JAN
8.30–11.30am
8–9 JAN
8.30–11.30am
12–16 JAN
8.30–11.30am
WHERE 11/547 Woolcock Street, Mount Louisa COST
$40
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4774 7375 admin@ momentumgymnastics. com.au momentumgymnastics. com.au
Perc Tucker Workshop Space, 253 Flinders Street, Townsville City
PAPER WREATHS
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Join us at the Perc Tucker Workshop Space and create your own wreath for Christmas. Use crepe paper, ribbons and pom poms to make an original work of art to adorn your bedroom door!
BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld. gov.au
Session 1: bit.ly/4inh0x9 Session 2: bit.ly/48bz8oN
Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central
PAINT & CREATE
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Unleash your inner artist in this hands-on workshop, guided by the creative team at Tipsy Doodle. Dive into colour, explore your imagination, and walk away with your very own masterpiece. No supplies needed – just bring your creativity!
Bookings required 07 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au 6–11 Years Session 1: bit.ly/47MSzUO 6–11 Years Session 2: bit.ly/47MUc4S 12–17 Years Session: bit.ly/3LRV2Wy
DROP IN AND BUILD
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Build, create and explore at Drop In and Build. From magnetic blocks to bamboo towers and floor puzzles, dive into a world of hands-on construction fun. Drop in, stack, connect and see where your imagination takes you.
CHRISTMAS MAKE-ANDTAKE CRAFT SESSION
E P Y
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB
Join us for a fun make-and-take craft session where you can make something for yourself or for someone else.
FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS
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PRESENTED BY THE DANCE FACTORY TOWNSVILLE
A fun and energetic way to keep the kids moving these school holidays! The FREE workshops are a mix of jazz, hip hop, and modern styles! Kids can groove, learn new moves, and make friends. No experience needed!
WHEN
16 DEC & 6 JAN (AITKENVALE & FLINDERS STREET)
9.30–11.30am & 1.30–3.30pm
13 JAN (ALL LOCATIONS)
9.30–11.30am & 1.30–3.30pm
20 JAN (AITKENVALE & RIVERWAY)
9.30–11.30am & 1.30–3.30pm
23 JAN (FLINDERS STREET & RIVERWAY)
9.30–11.30am
23 JAN (FLINDERS STREET)
1.30–3.30pm
WHEN 17 DEC
9.30–10.30am & 10.30–11.30am
WHEN 17 & 22 DEC 9am–5pm 6, 14 & 19 JAN 9am–5pm
WHERE
Citylibraries
Aitkenvale, Citylibraries Riverway & Citylibraries Flinders Street COST FREE BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4727 8310 library@townsville. qld.gov.au
Deeragun Village, 31 Geaney Lane, Deeragun COST FREE BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4751 6511 admin@notch.org.au
Session 1: bit.ly/4inh0x9
Session 2: bit.ly/48bz8oN
4/31 Fleming Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required 0466 873 721 thedancefactory2025@ gmail.com app.classmanager. com/portal/the-dancefactory-8479/login
SCIENCE BLAST SESSIONS 1 P
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Enjoy a day full of science activities with All Access Events. Experience polymer exploration from 9–10am or learn about conductivity and energy at 10.30–11.30am. Attend the 12–1pm session to learn all about temperature change in science.
BOT-BRUSHUP: PAINTING PLASTER CAST ROBOTS
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PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
Brush up on your brushstrokes these school holidays and paint a plastercast robotic masterpiece inspired by the shapes, colours and patterns inside the newly opened Questacon exhibition Born or Built? Our Robotic Future.
MAGICAL STORYTIME WITH FAIRY POPPILINA
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Get ready for giggles, sparkles, and stories galore as the bubbly and delightful Fairy Poppilina makes a magical ‘touchdown’ to Townsville Citylibraries! Join her for a magical, adventurous storytelling session filled with music, song, movement and sprinkles of imagination.
WHEN 17 DEC
9–10am, 10.30–11.30am & 12–1pm
WHEN 17 DEC (AITKENVALE)
9.30–10.30am & 11am–12pm 18 DEC (FLINDERS STREET) 9.30–10.30am
WHERE 8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST
$30
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
WHERE
70–102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST
Included with your Born or Built? Ticket. Season pass from $25.
BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4726 0633 qmt.learning@qm.qld.gov.au museum.qld.gov.au/ tropics/whats-on/born-orbuilt#season-pass
WHERE
Citylibraries Aitkenvale & Citylibraries Flinders Street
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au Aitkevale Session 1: bit.ly/47JYQAx Aitkenvale Session 2: bit.ly/49d8DSc Flinders Street Session: bit.ly/3Xo7QGI
MOVIE MATINEE
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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. Bring friends or make new ones!
SCIENCE BLAST SESSIONS 2
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Enjoy a science-filled day with All Access Events. Come along to the 9–10am session to talk about rockets and air pressure, learn about light and colour exploration from 10.30–11.30am, and see bubble creations from 12–1pm.
AERIAL HAMMOCK SWING WORKSHOP
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PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ Swing, flip, and fly in our magical silk playground! Learn amazing new moves, play gravity-defying games, and soar in colourful hammocks. Enjoy safe, supervised fun where kids discover their inner superhero. Adventure awaits above the ground!
WHERE
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au
December Session: bit.ly/47XThii January Session 1: bit.ly/43YF3MH January Session 2: bit.ly/4hT9ARX
8 Keane Street, Currajong
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
3/679 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@ gmail.com trybooking.com/DHJAY
WHEN
19 DEC (FLINDERS STREET)
9.30–11.30am
UNPLUGGED GAMERS
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for Unplugged Gamers, where strategy, creativity and fun collide. From board games to card games and puzzles –experience gaming in a whole new way. No screens, just hands-on adventure in the library. WHERE
7 JAN (FLINDERS STREET)
9.30–11.30am
14 & 21 JAN (ALL LOCATIONS)
9.30–11.30am
23 JAN (AITKENVALE)
9.30–11.30am
TRIM THE TREE: MAKE DECORATIONS TO TAKE HOME
PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
Join us for some relaxing drop-in, hands-on holiday fun inspired by rainforest creatures, coral reefs and science wonders. Let your imagination run wild as you cut, colour, and craft to make paper craft tree decorations that delight.
DINO ANIMATION
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Toonworld invites you to the wonderful world of Stop Motion Animation. Learn simple tricks for effective animation, and create your own clay characters to keep after your movie is finished. WHEN
5 JAN (6–11 YEARS)
9.30–11am, 11.30am–1pm 5 JAN (12–17 YEARS) 2–3.30pm
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Citylibraries Riverway & Citylibraries Aitkenvale COST
No bookings required 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au
70–102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
No bookings required 07 4726 0633
qmt.learning@qm.qld.gov.au
Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central
Bookings required 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
6–11 Years Session 1: bit.ly/4qTgjza 6–11 Years Session 2: bit.ly/4oAw24Q 12–17 Years Session: bit.ly/49vyhlp
DINO MODEL MAKING
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE 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 Caesars Rome – in less than an hour!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAREFOOT BOWLS FOR (10–15 YEARS)
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PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB
10–15 year-olds can learn the basics of lawn bowls – a fun, non-contact sport played outdoors in the shade. Play in flat-soled shoes or bare feet. Equipment and coaching provided.
SENSES EXPLORATION
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
See, smell, taste, hear, and feel the science! Make fizzy sherbet, test mystery scents, explore sound vibrations, and play with light, colour, and refraction in this full-sensory STEM adventure.
WHEN
6 JAN (6–11 YEARS)
9.30–11am & 11.30am–1pm
6 JAN (12–17 YEARS)
2–3.30pm
WHEN
6, 8, 11, 12, 14 & 16, 18, 20 & 22 JAN 9.30–10.30am
WHERE Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4773 8811
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
6–11 Years Session 1: bit.ly/47yQTzr 6–11 Years Session 2: bit.ly/3LGaQf3 12–17 Years Session: bit.ly/4p1vaGb
13 Burdekin Street, Mundingburra
WHEN 7 JAN
9–10am, 10.30–11.30am & 12–1pm
BOOKINGS
Bookings required via phone 0407 040 208 secretary@jubileebowlsclub. com.au
8 Keane Street, Currajong
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
BUILD-A-BOT: DIY RECYCLED ROBOT MAKERSPACE
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PRESENTED BY
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM TROPICS
Explore the newly opened Questacon exhibition, Born or Built? Our Robotic Future! Be inspired by the shapes, colours and patterns to build your very own take-home toy robot made out of cardboard, foil, lids, tubes, and other recycled materials.
WHEN 7–16 JAN
9.30am–2pm
8 JAN 10.30–11.30am, 12–1pm & 2–3pm
DIGITAL ART WITH DANYA’S DESIGNS
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PRESENTED BY
TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Digitally paint your own “Birds on a Wire” artwork! Guided step-by-step by art teacher and illustrator Danya Pilchowski. This workshop is perfect for any level of digital art experience.
GAME ON
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Join us for Game On at Townsville Citylibraries, where strategy and fun collide. Race fellow gamers in a fast-paced, laughter-filled tournament featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. WHEN 9 & 16 JAN 9.30–11.30am
WHERE 70–102 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST
Included with your Born or Built? Ticket. Season pass from $25.
BOOKINGS
No bookings required 07 4726 0633
qmt.learning@qm.qld.gov.au
Born or Built? Our Robotic Future – What’s on | Queensland Museum Tropics
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Session 1: bit.ly/4hS90nn Session 2: bit.ly/4hTndAl Session 3: bit.ly/4hSPR4N
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required 07 4727 8310
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Session 1: bit.ly/3WOGjhy Session 2: bit.ly/4nTUZHl
ULTIMATE STEAM CHALLENGE
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Think, build, and compete! Design marble runs and rollercoasters, then tackle tricky bridge and tower builds on a set budget in our epic STEAM engineering showdown.
FAMILY RESET
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PRESENTED BY YOUTH RESET
See you in the park for a fun family RESET. Learn body-breath-mind wellbeing tools to feel calm, clarity and confidence when needed!
OUTRIGGER CANOE PADDLING
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PRESENTED BY CORAL SEA OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB
Located next to the Rockpool at The Strand, come and enjoy a paddle with Coral Sea. Our canoes are ready for you! Join us from 8am for uninterrupted views of Castle Hill from the ocean. All ages between 9–18 years are welcome.
WHEN 9 JAN 9–11am & 12–2pm
WHERE 8 Keane Street, Currajong
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
WHEN 10 & 17 JAN 9–9.45am WHERE Jezzine Barracks, North Ward
Bookings required via email 0413 889 604 hello@youthreset.com.au
WHEN 11 & 18 JAN 8–9am WHERE The Strand, North Ward (Rockpool End)
No bookings required 0419 323 731 lian@designlab23.com.au
WHEN 12 JAN
9.30–11.30am & 1.30–3.30pm
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Come and learn the basics of modern calligraphy at Townsville Citylibraries. Join us for two hours of creativity and relaxation under the guidance of Angela from Calligraflo. All materials are provided. Suitable for ages 10 years and over.
ROCKSTAR KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB
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PRESENTED BY WILLOWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Calling all primary-schoolers to join our Kids Holiday Club program! Watch Rock-Star Rocky seek the amazing rock-star life, and learn how to really live life to the fullest. This action-packed week includes drama, Bible talks, games, crafts, snacks and more.
WATER AND WEATHER SCIENCE
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Dive into the science of water! Discover crazy facts about pressure and temperature, then make your own rain in a jar and swirling tornado in a bottle.
WHEN 13–15 JAN 8.30am–12pm
WHEN 13 JAN 9–11am & 12–2pm
WHERE
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Level 1/280 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST FREE BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4727 9666
library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Session 1: bit.ly/4ouTFLX Session 2: bit.ly/4hQkbgi
WHERE 26 Carthew Street, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4723 1232
church@willows.org.au willows.elvanto.com.au/form/ ceec8f78-47e9-4a56-ade5e241ba8e0eff
WHERE 8 Keane Street, Currajong COST
$40 BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
THE ART OF MOVEMENT
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
Step into a space where movement meets art, and creativity becomes a full-body experience. Through the gentle motion of yoga and hands-on artistic exploration, learn new ways to express yourself in this sensory workshop.
SUMMER SUN & SCOUT FUN
PRESENTED BY KENNEDY
REGION SCOUTS
Join our fun-filled holiday program! Kids can explore outdoors, play games, tackle team challenges, and enjoy water activities. Through adventure, teamwork, and handson learning, participants build confidence, creativity, and friendships in a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment. All are welcome.
THE HATTERS MAD TEA PARTY
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PRESENTED BY
PROPS YOUTH THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Experience live theatre: It’s tea-time in Wonderland, and the Hatter is hosting the party – everyone is there. Can Hatter solve all his friends’ dilemmas and devise a plan to save the Knave before the Queen orders, “off with his head!”?
WHEN 13–16 JAN
10–10.30am, 10.45–11.15am & 11.30am–12pm
WHERE
Pinnacles Gallery, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 07 4773 8871 galleries@townsville.qld. gov.au bit.ly/46XAOln
WHEN 14 JAN 9–11am
WHERE 46 Evans Street, Belgian Gardens
COST $5
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0427 879 386 arc.youthprog@kennedy. scoutsqld.com.au forms.office.com/r/ PQrKGJCwR1
WHEN 14–17 JAN 10–11am 16 & 17 JAN 7–8pm
WHERE William Ross State High School, 66 Mervyn Crossman Drive, Annandale
COST $10–$55
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0419 678 196 propsyouththeatre@gmail. com trybooking.com/DGYRW
LADY GOWRIE PLAYGROUP
PRESENTED BY LADY GOWRIE QLD
A fun, welcoming playgroup for children aged 0–5 years and their families. Enjoy play, stories, and connection while meeting other local parents. Our Early Childhood Coordinator is available for a friendly chat about child development, activities, and local support.
SUMMER CHEMISTRY
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Cool chemistry fun for hot days! Create stretchy polymers and colourful mocktails, watch fizzing dry-ice reactions, and finish with the science behind the perfect homemade ice cream. WHEN 15 JAN 9–10am, 10.30–11.30am & 12–1pm
WHERE
Saunders Beach Community Centre, Saunders Beach
No bookings required 0455 887 775 jillian.sutcliffe@eyp. ladygowrie.com.au
8 Keane Street, Currajong
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Level 1/280 Flinders Street, Townsville City
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! WITH
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
‘Choose Your Adventure’ books have been popular with readers for decades. In this entertaining session, with Dave’s advice and support, participants plan and produce their own short ‘choose your own’ book to try out on friends and family.
Bookings required 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov. au/events/choose-your-ownadventure!-with-dave-lowe
WRITING FUNNY! WITH DAVE LOWE
P Y
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
In this hilarious session, Dave shares advice for using humour in writing. Learn about the Rule of Three, surprise, exaggeration and hyperbole, the importance of word order, and how to create funny dialogue. WHEN 16 JAN 11.30am–12.30pm WHERE
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Level 1/280 Flinders Street, Townsville City
AUTHOR TALK WITH DAVE LOWE
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
In this fun, highly interactive session, Dave shares where he gets his ideas. This session is packed with tips, jokes, and quizzes, a reading from one of his books, and time at the end for a quick fire Q&A. WHEN 16 JAN 9.30–10.30am
Bookings required 07 4727 9666
library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov. au/events/writing-funny!with-dave-lowe
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Level 1/280 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov. au/events/author-talk-withdave-lowe
SHADOW PUPPET WORKSHOP WITH WILD PUPPETS
P Y
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Shadow puppetry is an ancient form of entertainment, thought to have begun over 2000 years ago. Come and learn the art of shadow puppets in this fun workshop, where children bring their own shadow characters to life. WHEN 19 JAN
9.30–11am & 11.30am–1pm
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale
Bookings required 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au Session 1: bit.ly/4rayQaH Session 2: bit.ly/4nRTo4G
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
STAGE SHOWS AND MEET & GREETS
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE
SpongeBob SquarePants and his starfish bestie, Patrick, are making a splash in Townsville these school holidays! Join the fun with FREE live stage shows and meet-and-greets. Get ready for laughter, adventure and silliness. Visit Townsville Shopping Centre’s website for session times. WHEN
RANGER ROS’ WORLD TOUR
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
Ranger Ros’ World Tour takes children on an imaginary journey around the world, meeting animals (puppets) from other countries. Children can pat animals such as a baby panda while learning about animal habitats and facts of interest.
THE HUMAN BODY
P Y
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Get hands-on with anatomy! Build a working heart pump, test your reflexes, and explore digestion by creating your own model digestive system and enzyme experiments.
Townsville Shopping Centre, 310–334 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale
No bookings required 07 4779 6033 info@ townsvilleshoppingcentre. com.au townsvilleshoppingcentre. com.au
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Level 1/280 Flinders Street, Townsville City
Bookings required 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov. au/events/ranger-ros-worldtour
8 Keane Street, Currajong
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
Grow your own mini ecosystem, explore animal adaptations, and discover how seeds travel and grow in this naturefilled, hands-on science day.
WHEN 23 JAN
9–10am, 10.30–11.30am & 12–1pm
WHERE 8 Keane Street, Currajong COST
$30
BOOKINGS
Bookings required 0492 895 723 events@allaccesseducation. com.au allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com
