2019 School Holiday Guide - Summer Edition

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WELCOME TO YOUR ACTION PACKED GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. With so many low-cost and no-cost activities on offer, Townsville’s youth won’t have a moment to spare.

GUIDE LEGEND E Early Childhood (0-5yrs) P Primary School (5-12yrs) Y Youth (12-18yrs) A All ages

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Townsville City Council has endeavoured to include a number of activities during the school holidays 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 unless otherwise specified.

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IN THIS GUIDE RESCUE 6 Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland

SUMMER READING CLUB

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

KIDS GET WILD

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GO DRAWING MAD!

UNLIMITED MINI GOLF PLAY

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MORNING MOVIE: POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU

Presented by Billabong Sanctuary Presented by Townsville Mini Golf

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

MELVILLE’S FARM NATIVITY ANIMAL DISPLAYS

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CRINGEWORTHY CHRISTMAS

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CODE & CREATE WITH MICRO:BITS

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NOTCH CHRISTMAS CRAFT

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Presented by Stockland Townsville Presented by Stockland Townsville Presented by Junior Engineers

Presented by North Townsville Community Hub Inc

ROLLER SKATING

Presented by Sk8way Townsville

KIDS/FAMILY GOLF PRACTICE

Presented by Pandanus Park Golf Centre

INFLATABLE KINGDOM

Presented by Inflatable Kingdom

NINJA PARC OBSTACLE COURSE Presented by Ninja Parc

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN DAY INDOOR SPORTS!

Presented by Wildcatz Indoor Sports

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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SEEDED CD CASES WITH AUNTY SHARON

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

GO DRAWING MAD!

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

FUTURE TECH PATHWAYS

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

LEGOTM PLAY

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

GO DRAWING MAD!

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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TELL YOUR STORY WITH RECYCLED ART

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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HEALING THROUGH ABORIGINAL ART 15 Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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TELL YOUR STORY WITH RECYCLED ART

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TELL YOUR STORY WITH RECYCLED ART

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BEADING WORKSHOP

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PINBALL MANIA!

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PINBALL MANIA!

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CODE MONKEY

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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

LANGUAGE THEME BOOKMARK MAKING

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LEGOTM PLAY

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MINI GOLF

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MICRO:BITS CODING

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GAMES GALORE

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ABORIGINAL ART AND FUN

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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

ROCK ART

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

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DEVICE BASED FILM MAKING - BASIC 19 Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

SHARE XR

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

VR BUCKET LIST

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

MAKING HOLOGRAMS

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

POKÉMON TOURNAMENT

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC Presented by Townsville Tennis

SMART WATCH

Presented by Junior Engineers

A FISHMAS FESTIVAL

Presented by Reef HQ Aquarium

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NEW YEAR’S EVE BEACH PARTY

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Presented by Townsville City Council Presented by Townsville City Council

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STORYTELLING: SHARE YOUR STORY 20 AUGMENTED REALITY

RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHTS: THE GRINCH

CREEKWATCH KIDS SUMMER SESSIONS

Presented by Conservation Volunteers Australia

WASTED PAINT FOR KIDS! 20 20 21 21 22

Presented by Wasted Paint

Presented by Warrina Ice Skating Rink

TUBING AND CATAMARAN HIRE Presented by Horseshoe Bay Water Sports Magnetic Island

MAGIC SHOWCASE AND MASTERCLASS

Presented by Rock Paper Scissors

STEMPUNKS DRONE CODING WORKSHOP GET ACTIVE EXPO

Presented by Townsville City Council

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SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY SKATING 25

Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland

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SUMMER SPLASH @ FHC

Presented by Fairfield Homemaker Centre

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ANTI-BULLYING

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HOLIDAY SESSION

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MERFOLK MAKING A SPLASH

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HOLIDAY PASSPORT

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FAMILY FUN DAY

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CHRISTMAS SAIL BOATS

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KEN DONE-NUT SHOP

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STABLE ON THE STRAND

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YOUR SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

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FAMILY SCHOOL HOLIDAY DEAL

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2 FOR 1 ENTRY COUPON

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2 FOR 1 ENTRY COUPON

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Presented by United Martial Arts and Fitness

Presented by GymbaROO

Presented by Reef HQ Aquarium

Presented by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Presented by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Presented by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Presented by Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

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Presented by Stable on the Strand

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Presented by Sealink

Presented by Sk8way

Presented by Inflatable Kingdom

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RESCUE A

PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND

Experience the challenges, technology and training used by specialist rescue teams through a range of exciting hands‑on exhibits. Take the controls of a full-size helicopter simulator, navigate jet skis around obstacles, find your way through a smoke-filled room and more!

WHEN 14 December - 27 January: 9:30am - 5pm (daily) WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland COST FREE with Museum admission BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

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KIDS GET WILD P

PRESENTED BY BILLABONG SANCTUARY

Kids Get Wild takes place after the koalas are fed and is a kids only programme aimed at kids who want to learn more about Aussie wildlife.

Activities include touching an echidna, feeding lizards, watching bilbies being fed, feeding turtles and joining in turtle races.

WHEN 14 - 24 December: 9:15 - 10am WHERE Billabong Sanctuary COST FREE with entry to Billabong Sanctuary: Children (4-16 years): $25 Family (2 adults and 3 children): $110 BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4778 8344 admin@billabongsanctuary.com.au billabongsanctuary.com.au

UNLIMITED MINI GOLF PLAY A

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE MINI GOLF

Unlimited mini golf for the whole family including all equipment to play. Hot food and cold drinks available. Optional extra: Jumping Castle Play.

WHEN 14, 15, 22 December: 9am - 9pm 16 - 21 & 23 December: 9am - 5pm

MELVILLE’S FARM NATIVITY ANIMAL DISPLAYS A

PRESENTED BY STOCKLAND TOWNSVILLE

Head into Stockland Townsville this Christmas to see the special Christmas nativity themed animal displays from Melville’s Farm.

WHEN 10 - 15 December: 9:30am - 2:30pm (daily)

WHERE 17-19 Kings Road, West End

WHERE Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre

COST $8 per person

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Not required

BOOKINGS Not required

(07) 4771 3999 georgiestownsville@gmail.com

(07) 4779 6033 townsville@stockland.com.au stockland.com.au/townsville

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CRINGEWORTHY CHRISTMAS A

PRESENTED BY STOCKLAND TOWNSVILLE

Snap your very own Cringeworthy Christmas Photo at Stockland Townsville and you could WIN a $100 Stockland Gift Card! Take a fun Cringeworthy Christmas Photo with our hilariously “ugly” Christmas sweaters and accessories in the Cringeworthy Christmas Photo Area!

WHEN 14 - 24 December: During opening hours WHERE Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre COST Asking for a $5 donation, with all proceeds being donated to an associated charity (charity partner to be advised) BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4779 6033 townsville@stockland.com.au stockland.com.au/townsville

CODE & CREATE WITH MICRO:BITS P

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PRESENTED BY JUNIOR ENGINEERS

Junior Engineers’ micro:bits program is a wonderful entry into the world of coding, robotics and mechatronics. Micro:bits are pocket-sized, codeable computers. Students will learn to code their micro:bit with motion detection, a compass, LED display and mini games. For grades 2 - 8.

WHEN 16 - 17 December: 8:30am - 4:30pm WHERE Annandale State School

NOTCH CHRISTMAS CRAFT A

PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB INC

Come by and participate in a range of free activities these summer holidays! You must be a local to North Townsville to attend. Kids aged 7yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult.

WHEN 16 December: 10 - 11:30am (Christmas Cooking) 17 December: 10 - 11:30am (Upcycled Christmas Stockings)

18 December: 10 - 11:30am (MEGA Christmas Craft) 20 December: 12noon - 3pm (Notch Community Christmas Party)

COST $215 per person

Our Summer School Holiday activities also run daily from 13 - 24 January.

BOOKINGS Required

WHERE 52 Palm Drive, Deeragun

1300 089 344 admin@jnrengineers.com jnrengineers.com.au/search/?location=4814

COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4751 6511 reception@notch.org.au North Townsville Community Hub

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KIDS/FAMILY GOLF PRACTICE P

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PRESENTED BY PANDANUS PARK GOLF CENTRE

Get the kids out of the house these holidays and bring them down to try golf at Townsville’s only day and night driving range. Ball and club hire available at the kiosk. No experience necessary.

ROLLER SKATING A

PRESENTED BY SK8WAY TOWNSVILLE Roller skating: where you may fall, but never give up!

WHEN From 17 December - 26 January:

Wed: 1 - 3pm Tues and Thurs: 10am - 12noon, 1 - 3pm, 6:30 - 8:30pm Fri: 6:30 - 8:30pm Sat: 10am - 12noon Sun: 1 - 5pm

WHEN Mon, Tue: 3 - 9pm Wed - Sat: 10am - 9pm Sun: 10am - 7pm Public holidays: Usually 12noon - 7pm, but email us or check our Facebook page for updates

WHERE Thuringowa Central

WHERE 2 Tompkins Road, Shaw

COST $14 per person

COST From $10 per child, or $50 for a family pass

BOOKINGS Required

BOOKINGS Not required

(07) 4755 4422 dutymgr@sk8way.com.au sk8way.com.au

(07) 4774 6532 hello@pandanusparkgolfcentre.com.au pandanusparkgolfcentre.com.au

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INFLATABLE KINGDOM A

PRESENTED BY INFLATABLE KINGDOM

Join us for jumping fun in the inflatable kingdom!

Kids 5yrs and under to be supervised at all times.

Bring your own socks.

WHEN From 16 December - 26 January: Mon: 9am - 3pm Wed: 9am - 12noon Fri: 9am - 3pm Sat: 1 - 5pm Sun: 9am - 12noon WHERE 72-88 Hervey Range Road, Condon COST Under 5yrs: $12 | 6yrs+: $18 BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4755 4422 dutymgr@sk8way.com.au sk8way.com.au

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN DAY - INDOOR SPORTS! P

PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC

PRESENTED BY WILDCATZ INDOOR SPORTS

Recommended for children aged 5 and over.

Please check our website for further details.

Any food/drink allergies must be advised prior. All parents to have completed Ninja Parc waiver form prior to booking.

Come and try out the Ninja Parc obstacle course in airconditioned comfort. Learn heaps of new skills and have fun!

WHEN Weekdays from 16 - 27 December: 9am - 12noon & 2 - 5pm

Get active these school holidays with a variety of indoor sports, including the Ninja Parc obstacle course! Suitable for kids aged 6-13yrs.

WHEN 17 & 19 December, 8 & 15 January: 11am - 2pm

WHERE 18 Black Hawk Blvd, Thuringowa Central

WHERE 18 Black Hawk Blvd, Thuringowa Central

COST $40 per person

COST $35 per person, includes food and drink

BOOKINGS Required

BOOKINGS Required

0427 139 762 townsville@ninjaparc.com.au ninjaparc.com.au/kids-holiday-clinic-townsville

(07) 4723 1414 info@wildcatzindoorsports.com.au WildcatzIndoorSportsOfficial

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14 December 2019 - 23 January 2020

Join the Summer Reading Club online or by visiting your local Townsville CityLibraries branch!

townsville.qld.gov.au

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GO DRAWING MAD! P

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

MORNING MOVIE: POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU A

SEEDED CD CASES WITH AUNTY SHARON A

Come on a drawing adventure filled with creativity and challenges. Meet fun characters and design your own heroes to defend the lands against the evil Rubbix and his rampaging stick men army.

Each child will receive a drawing activity book.

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

WHEN 16 December: 9:30 - 11am, 12 - 1:30pm, 2:30 - 4pm

WHEN 16 December: 10 - 11:30am

WHEN 17 December: 10am - 12noon

WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale

WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

COST FREE

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Required

BOOKINGS Required

WHERE CityLibraries Flinders Street COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Sit back, relax and enjoy a morning movie with your family. Join the Summer Reading Club while you’re there and find out more about our activities this year.

(07) 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Come along and join Aunty Sharon to do some arts and craft using assorted grains and seeds.

Using glue and a CD case you will design your own beautiful display piece.

(07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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GO DRAWING MAD! P

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Come on a drawing adventure filled with creativity and challenges. Meet fun characters and design your own heroes to defend the lands against the evil Rubbix and his rampaging stick men army.

Each child will receive a drawing activity book.

WHEN 17 December: 9:30 - 11am, 12 - 1:30pm, 2:30 - 4pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

FUTURE TECH PATHWAYS A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

An explorative workshop that allows participants a sneak peek into virtual reality, augmented reality, filmmaking and digital platforms. Learn about the current tech design industries and how they are applied in everyday business and current content creation.

WHEN 18 January: 9 - 11:30am, 12:30 - 3pm 20 January: 10 - 11:30am WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

LEGOTM PLAY P

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Calling all engineers, creatives and explorers - join us for a morning of LEGOTM free play.

WHEN 18 December: 10am - 1pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

LANGUAGE THEME BOOKMARK MAKING A

Come on a drawing adventure filled with creativity and challenges. Meet fun characters and design your own heroes to defend the lands against the evil Rubbix and his rampaging stick men army.

Each child will receive a drawing activity book.

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

WHEN 18 December: 9:30 - 11am, 12 - 1:30pm, 2.30 - 4pm

WHEN 19 December: 10am - 12noon

WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Come and celebrate the international year of Indigenous languages by creating your own bookmark incorporating First Nation languages and symbols to tell your story.

WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

MINI GOLF A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Fancy a putt? Can you get a hole-in-one? Come in and have a putt of mini golf in the library!

WHEN 19 December: 9am - 5pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Drop in, join the Summer Reading Club, play some games, meet new people and share your love of stories and storytelling.

WHEN 19 December: 10am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Flinders Street COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

TELL YOUR STORY WITH RECYCLED ART E

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Imagine, share and create your favourite story complete a Summer Reading Club challenge of sharing what you read with a family member or friend!

WHEN 3 January: 10am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

HEALING THROUGH ABORIGINAL ART A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Come along and join Aboriginal artist Ailsa Walsh and learn the art of healing through colour therapy.

WHEN 4 January: 10am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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TELL YOUR STORY WITH RECYCLED ART E

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Imagine, share and create your favourite story complete a Summer Reading Club challenge of sharing what you read with a family member or friend!

TELL YOUR STORY WITH RECYCLED ART E

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Imagine, share and create your favourite story complete a Summer Reading Club challenge of sharing what you read with a family member or friend!

WHEN 6 January: 10am - 12noon

WHEN 7 January: 10am - 12noon

WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale

WHERE CityLibraries Flinders Street

COST FREE

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Required

BOOKINGS Required

(07) 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

(07) 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

BEADING WORKSHOP A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Come along and join Josephine, our Indigenous Resources Officer to make some jewellery and have a yarn.

WHEN 8 January: 10am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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PINBALL MANIA! A

PINBALL MANIA! A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

WHEN 8, 9, 10 January: 9am - 5pm

WHEN 8, 9, 10 January: 9am - 5pm

WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale

WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

COST FREE

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Not required

BOOKINGS Not required

Drop in and play some pinball while searching for a great read for the holidays.

(07) 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Drop in and play some pinball while searching for a great read for the holidays.

(07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

CODE MONKEY P

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Learn to code with CodeMonkey. Build fundamental skills in maths, literacy, problem solving and critical thinking.

WHEN 9 January: 9am - 12noon, 1 - 4pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Calling all engineers, creatives and explorers - join us for a morning of LEGOTM free play.

WHEN 10 January: 10am - 1pm WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

MICRO:BITS CODING P

ABORIGINAL ART AND FUN A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

WHEN 10 January: 9am - 12noon, 1 - 4pm

WHEN 11 January: 10 - 11:30am

WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

WHERE CityLibraries Aitkenvale

COST FREE

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Required

BOOKINGS Required

Micro:bits are a pocket-sized, codeable computer.

A great entry into the word of coding, robotics and mechatronics. Each participant will receive a take home micro:bit kit.

(07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Come along and join Aboriginal Artist Ailsa Walsh to make Aboriginal art using natural fibres and learn about the environment with your young ones.

(07) 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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ROCK ART A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Come celebrate International Year of Indigenous Languages with Josephine our Indigenous Resources Officer. Create your own rock art incorporating First Nation languages and symbols to tell your story.

WHEN 15 January: 10am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

DEVICE BASED FILM MAKING - BASIC A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Innovative filmmaking draws on the endless creative capabilities of devices such as iPads and a neverending selection of apps! Here you’ll work with professional filmmakers and learn how to turn your mobile device into an incredibly powerful filmmaking tool.

WHEN 15 January: 2.30 - 4pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

SHARE XR P

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PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Working in pairs you will learn a number of simple multimedia applications to help create small creative projects. Use applications like SculptVR, iMovie and ARrrrgh to create, dream and explore together. Learn, create and connect.

WHEN 15 & 17 January: 12:30 - 2pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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STORYTELLING: SHARE YOUR STORY A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

Everyone has their own unique story to tell. Learn to express your story in creative and interesting ways. Learn film tips and technology to help tell your story. Capture your living histories, achievements and secrets.

WHEN 15 - 17 January: 10 - 11:30am WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

AUGMENTED REALITY A

VR BUCKET LIST A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE

WHEN 16 & 17 January: 2:30 - 4pm

WHEN 16 & 20 January: 12:30 - 2pm

WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

COST FREE

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Required

BOOKINGS Required

Begin to understand the power of augmented reality (AR) technology in these fun and exciting workshops. AR layers digital content over our existing reality, seen through a device such as an iPad, opening up a world of endless possibility.

(07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Visit parts of the world you dreamed of seeing, yet haven’t, and experience the thrill of an activity you dreamt of while growing up. Using the latest technology, participants are placed in curated virtual reality and augmented reality experiences.

(07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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MAKING HOLOGRAMS A

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Build your own hologram using simple materials and bring it to life with specially designed holographic videos. Then use green screen and special effects to create a hologram of yourself!

You’ll be amazed at how realistic they look!

WHEN 20 January: 2:30 - 4pm WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

POKÉMON TOURNAMENT P

PRESENTED BY CITYLIBRARIES TOWNSVILLE Join the competition and battle to become the champion Pokémon player for the 2020 year!

WHEN 22 January: 10am - 12noon WHERE CityLibraries Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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TENNIS HOLIDAY CLINIC E

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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE TENNIS

The Junior Tennis Clinic is a great way to fill in the holidays with fun and exercise! The program is suitable for children of all abilities between the ages of 4-16 years.

Please bring a hat, water and sunscreen.

WHEN 17 - 19 December: 4 - 6pm (daily) WHERE Tennis Townsville, 20 Burke Street, North Ward COST Child: $80 | 2 Children: $150 Casual: $30 per session BOOKINGS Required 0407 186 153 tennis@tennistownsville.org tennistownsville.org

SMART WATCH P

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PRESENTED BY JUNIOR ENGINEERS

Experience the fun and exciting world of coding and robotics using the Arduino electronics platform, where kids get to build their own smart watch and code it with awesome smart watch functions. Students learn to code their devices with a REAL, text-based programming language C++ as well as learn key principles in robotics and mechatronics. At the end of the program, your child gets to keep their Smart Watch which they can wear and show to their friends and family. For kids in grades 4 - 9.

WHEN 18 - 19 December: 8:30am - 4:30pm WHERE Annandale State School COST $220 per person BOOKINGS Required 1300 089 344 admin@jnrengineers.com jnrengineers.com.au/search/?location=4814

A FISHMAS FESTIVAL A

PRESENTED BY REEF HQ AQUARIUM

Enjoy a sea-riously fun morning, with Hands on Wildlife, face painting, sand art, Pinky’s Disco, Lucky T Turtle and more at our magical Fishmas Festival.

WHEN 19 December: 9:30am - 12noon WHERE Reef HQ - Great Barrier Reef Aquarium COST Under 5yrs: FREE Squids (5-16yrs) and adults: $14 Reef HQ Members: FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4750 0800 info@reefhq.com.au reefhq.com.au

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THE GRINCH

Friday 20 December, 7pm, Riverway Oval Bring your blanket (or towel) and watch movies on the big screen at Riverway. whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au What’s On Townsville

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CELEBRATE TOGETHER AND WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR TROPICAL STYLE!

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Beach Party TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER

STRAND PARK: Starts 7pm | Fireworks at 9pm and midnight RIVERWAY: Starts 7pm | Fireworks at 9pm NELLY BAY: Fireworks at midnight FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WHATSON.TOWNSVILLE.QLD.GOV.AU

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CREEKWATCH KIDS SUMMER SESSIONS A

PRESENTED BY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS AUSTRALIA

Community based water quality monitoring and environmental program. Find and count waterbugs, identify fish, test water quality, learn weeds and make a difference to the environment.

Please wear long sleeves, closed in shoes, a hat, and bring water and snacks.

WHEN & WHERE

19 December: 8am - 12noon Rossiter Park (meet at Kimball Street) 9 January: 8am - 12noon Townsville Town Common (meet at Freshwater Lagoon).

16 January: 8am - 12noon Fairfield Waters Lakes (meet at Lakesure Circuit) 23 January: 8am - 12noon Apex Park (meet near pontoon)

COST FREE BOOKINGS Required 0428 533 078 townsville@cva.org.au cva.org.au

WASTED PAINT FOR KIDS! E

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PRESENTED BY WASTED PAINT

Book Wasted Paint for KIDS tese summer school holidays! Watch your little ones paint their very own masterpiece, step-by-step with a local art teacher. They take home their creation on canvas at the end of the event!

Must have pre-purchased a ticket online prior to event via the website below. Recommended for kids 3 - 12 years old. All abilities welcome. Parent/ guardian supervision required at all times.

WHEN 17 - 18 December, 7 - 8 January, 14 - 15 January: 10 - 11:30am WHERE 671 Flinders Street, Townsville City COST $30 per person BOOKINGS Required 0449 199 520 wastedpaintstudio@gmail.com wastedpaintkids.eventbrite.com.au wastedpaintstudio

SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY SKATING A

PRESENTED BY WARRINA ICE SKATING RINK

Come down and chill out in the air-conditioning, and have some fun skating along to cool tunes with your friends these holidays! Bring your own long socks. Long, comfortable pants are also recommended.

WHEN Daily during the entire school holidays: 9 - 11am, 11:30am - 1:30pm, 2 - 4pm Plus additional disco session at 7 - 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays only WHERE 3-5 Illuka Street, Currajong COST Under 5yrs: $10 | Ages 6-14: $16 | Ages 15+: $18 Parent and Child (under 5yrs): $22 Family Pass (2 adults, 2 kids): $65 BOOKINGS Not required 0407 988 628 k.njensen@bigpond.com warrinaiceskating.com.au warrinaiceskatingrinktownsville

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TUBING AND CATAMARAN HIRE A

PRESENTED BY HORSESHOE BAY WATER SPORTS MAGNETIC ISLAND

Have a thrilling day in the sun water tubing or on a catamaran! Get your adrenaline pumping and enjoy a fun and action packed tube ride, or instead, relax as you go sailing on a Hobie Wave catamaran.

MAGIC SHOWCASE AND MASTERCLASS P

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PRESENTED BY ROCK PAPER SCISSORS Josh will entertain and amaze you with his magic tricks and illusions. He will then teach you some of his tricks! Who will you trick? A delicious RPS lunch is included.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

WHERE Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island

WHEN 6 & 8 January: 11am - 1pm

COST 18+ years old: $25pp 13 - 17 years old: $20pp Under 12 years old: $15pp Catamaran hire up to 4 people: $50 per hour

WHERE Rock Paper Scissors, The Strand

BOOKINGS Required (07) 4758 1336 hsbwatersports@gmail.com horseshoebaywatersports

COST $7.50 per person, food included BOOKINGS Required 0423 330 483 hayley@rpsfish.com.au rpsfish.com.au

STEM PUNKS DRONE CODING WORKSHOPS P

PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND

Visit the all new exhibition ‘Rescue’ and learn how to program a mini-drone to undertake a search and rescue mission in these special small group workshops with the team from STEM Punks.

WHEN 6 - 10 January: 10am, 12noon and 2pm (daily) WHERE Museum of Tropical Queensland COST $15 per participant BOOKINGS Required (07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

GET ACTIVE EXPO 2020

SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 2020 | 9AM - 2PM | TOWNSVILLE STADIUM

5YEARS CELEBRATING

COME AND TRY MULTIPLE SPORTS

HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOPS

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

SPORTING EXHIBITS

SPORTING CLUB SIGN-ON

GIVEAWAYS & MORE!

LOCAL SPORT HEROES!

NQ GAMES 2020 LAUNCH

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SUMMER SPLASH @ FHC A

PRESENTED BY FAIRFIELD HOMEMAKER CENTRE

Come and enjoy this pop up inflatable slide & pool party being held @ FHC this Summer Holiday!

For one week only in January, grab your family and friends and escape the heat at this pop up water park!

Refreshments available on site.

WHEN 12 - 18 January: 10am – 4pm (daily) WHERE Fairfield Homemaker Centre, 1 Darcy Drive, Idalia COST $10 per person, per hour or 3 tickets for $20 per hour BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4721 4640

fairfieldhomemaker@geonproperty.com.au

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ANTI-BULLYING P

PRESENTED BY UNITED MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS

Anti-bullying classes for kids aged 4-7yrs and 8-14yrs. Build confidence, resilience, respect and self-discipline.

Defending the smart way, learn strategies to resolve and protect. Learn to stand-up, not standby. Participants need to be verbally and physically capable to participate.

WHEN 4-7yrs | 8, 15 & 22 January: 5:30 - 6:10pm 8-14 yrs | 14 & 21 January: 4:20 - 5pm WHERE Unit 3/7 Civil Rd, Garbutt COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required 0427 537 771 pablo@umfacademy.com.au umfacademy.com.au

HOLIDAY SESSION E

PRESENTED BY GYMBAROO

Come climb, slide, swing and play on our indoor play equipment.

We have a baby area, a sensory play area and our gym to help develop bodies and brains!

WHEN 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 January: 9 - 11am WHERE 152 Marabou Drive, Annandale COST $15 per person BOOKINGS Required - book in via the event posted on the GymbaROO Townsville Facebook page.

0432 686 306 townsville@gymbaroo.com.au gymbaroo.com.au GymbarooTownsville

MERFOLK MAKING A SPLASH A

PRESENTED BY REEF HQ AQUARIUM

Mermaid Cora and Mermaid Cheili are flipping by to say “hello” to all their fishy friends. Merman Mack will make a splash and say “g’day” on select days. It will be fin-tastic.

WHEN 11 - 17 January: 9:30 - 11:30am (daily) WHERE Reef HQ - Great Barrier Reef Aquarium COST Under 5yrs: FREE Squids (5-16yrs) and adults: $14 Reef HQ Members: FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4750 0800 info@reefhq.com.au reefhq.com.au

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GO ON AN ADVENTURE THESE SUMMER HOLIDAYS! Collect a FREE Holiday Passport from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and enjoy art workshops these school holidays! Travel around the city and participate in the community art workshops to earn a stamp in your passport at each location!

Select workshops coincide with the exhibition Ken Done, Paintings You Probably Haven’t Seen: Selected Works 2000-2017 at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from 6 December - 9 February.

Please note: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2019, reopening on Thursday 2 January 2020.

Materials are provided on a first come, first serve basis for all of our workshops. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

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FAMILY FUN DAY A

PRESENTED BY PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY

Join us at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery for our free Family Fun Day, offering free art making activities for families.

WHEN 15 December: 10am - 12noon 19 January: 10am - 12noon WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required (07) 4727 9011 ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

CHRISTMAS SAIL BOATS A

KEN DONE-NUT SHOP! A

PRESENTED BY PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY

PRESENTED BY PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY

WHEN 16 - 20 December: 10am - 12noon (daily)

WHEN 13 - 17 January: 10am - 12noon (daily)

WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

COST FREE

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Not required

BOOKINGS Not required

Sail down to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery these Christmas holidays! Take inspiration from Ken Done, Paintings You Probably Haven’t Seen: Selected Works 2000 - 2017 and create your very own merry and bright Christmas sail boat!

(07) 4727 9011 ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Visit the pop up Ken Done-nut Shop at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery these summer holidays! Inspired by the artist’s bright and colourful exhibition, roll and glaze your very own Ken Done-nut from paper-based clay!

(07) 4727 9011 ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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STABLE ON THE STRAND A

PRESENTED BY STABLE ON THE STRAND Stable on the Strand is North Queensland’s Christmas Festival.

The Town of Bethlehem is an amazing place for families to experience the Christmas story.

See shepherds, sheep, wise men, camels, King Herod, soldiers, and Mary, Joseph and real life baby Jesus.

WHEN 18 - 22 December: 5:30 - 9:30pm WHERE Strand Park COST FREE BOOKINGS Not required 0411 756 273 admin@stableonthestrand.com.au stableonthestrand.com.au

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COME CONQUER ROLLER SKATING WITH YOUR FRIENDS 2 for 1 entry Valid to 31 January 2020 (Townsville City Council)

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SEALINK FAMILY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN* Make the most of the summer school holidays and head over to Magnetic Island with a great family return fare of only $76!

Valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5-14yrs.

Call, email or book online: (07) 4726 0800 infoqld@sealink.com.au sealinkqld.com.au

*Valid 14 December 2019 - 27 January 2020 For more school holiday inspiration visit sealinkqld.com.au

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