School Holiday Guide: December-January Edition by Townsville City Council

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2023 December-January Edition

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What’s On Townsville

AMAZING PRIZES TO BE WON!

NEW Y E A R ’s E V E

Celebrations Sunday 31 December

Strand Park The Strand From 4pm Fireworks 8pm & midnight

Riverway Stadium

Riverway Precinct From 4pm Fireworks 8pm

What’s On Townsville

Nelly Bay

Magnetic Island Fireworks midnight

WELCOME TO YOUR ACTION-PACKED GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THE DECEMBER - JANUARY 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 Elders, past, present and all future generations. 4

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

IN THIS GUIDE SEA MONSTERS: PREHISTORIC OCEAN PREDATORS

Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland

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FESTIVE SURFBOARDS

SATURDAY HIGH ROPES!

CASUAL PLAY

SENSATIONAL SNOW ORNAMENTS

Presented by Townsville City Galleries Presented by YWAM Medical Ships Presented by Ninja Parc Townsville Presented by Townsville City Galleries

SANTA'S WORKSHOP CRAFT STATION Presented by Willows Shopping Centre

PLAY2LEARN

Presented by 54 Reasons

KITCHEN CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP Presented by All Access Education

DESIGN YOUR OWN SHIRT

FLIGHT EXPLORATION

FOSSIL CAST-PAINTING AT THE MUSEUM

SUMMER SESSIONS

THURINGOWA ART SOCIETY CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY WITH THURINGOWA BRASS BAND

HOLIDAY CAMP

KIDS WOODWORKING

TOYS, TOTS AND TREATS

Presented by All Access Education

SANTA’S TOY SOLDIERS

Presented by Townsville City Galleries

MESSY SCIENCE

Presented by Design Works Apparel Presented by All Access Education Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

Presented by Thuringowa Art Society

Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

Presented by Gymnastics Townsville

Presented by Life Skills Queensland

Presented by YWAM Café

GYMSKILLS

GEL BLASTING

1/2 DAY CAMP

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS TOWNSVILLE CITY

YOUTH SPORTS PERFORMANCE SESSIONS

ANDERSON GARDENS CONSERVATORY

CODE BREAKERS

ANIMAL SCIENCE

FAMILY FUN

LEAGUE STARS HOLIDAY CLINIC

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS - AITKENVALE

FORENSICS INVESTIGATIONS

Presented by Momentum Gymnastics Presented by Momentum Gymnastics

CARTOON SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

GLISTENING GIFT WRAP

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Presented by Cartoon Kingdom

Presented by Townsville City Galleries Presented by Ninja Parc Townsville

KING KONZ SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Presented by King Konz School of Music

MARINE SCENES: CHRISTMAS BAUBLE MAKING AT THE MUSEUM!

WHERE IS THE SILVER CRUISE SHIP?

Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland

Presented by Maritime Museum of Queensland

Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

Presented by PRIDE Human Performance Presented by Townsville City Council Presented by All Access Education Presented by All Access Education

CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOONS AT THE MUSEUM

Presented by Museum of Tropical Queensland

Presented by Fun Shot Fun

Presented by Momentum Gymnastics Presented by NRL

Presented by Townsville Citylibraries Presented by All Access Education

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

POKEMON TOURNAMENT

MINI'S AND KINDI PREP MORNING

RUGBY LEAGUE HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR

YOUTH SPORTS HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR

MACRAME DOLL KEYCHAIN

CORNHOLE

Presented by Wildcatz Indoor Sports

Presented by Momentum Gymnastics

ENGAGING ENGINEERING

POKEMON GET TOGETHER

Presented by All Access Education Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

Presented by PRIDE Human Performance

BOUNCE - TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS - RIVERWAY

STABLE AT RIVERWAY

AUSSIE RULES HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR

COME AND TRY

DNA SCIENCE

CODING COMBAT CHALLENGE

ELECTRIC EXPERIMENTS

SCIENCE OF BUBBLES

Presented by Momentum Gymnastics Presented by Townsville Citylibraries Presented by The Stable NQ Presented by Momentum Gymnastics

NETBALL HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR

Presented by North Queensland Netball Academy

MESSY SCIENCE (SCHOOL AGE) Presented by All Access Education

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Presented by Ezi Knots

Presented by Jubilee Bowls Club

Presented by PRIDE Human Performance Presented by All Access Education Presented by Townsville Citylibraries Presented by All Access Education Presented by All Access Education

IN THE DEEP END: GUIDED STORY WALK

JUNK JOURNALS

CAMOUFLAGED CREATURES

SCIENCE OF SPECIAL EFFECTS

CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY AWARENESS

1/2 DAY CAMP

DUCT TAPE CRAFT

Presented by Townsville Citylibraries Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

Presented by Townsville City Galleries Presented by All Access Education Presented by Lifesaving Hands

Presented by Momentum Gymnastics Presented by Townsville Citylibraries

SEA MONSTERS: PREHISTORIC OCEAN PREDATORS A PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND Earth’s oceans were home to some of the largest and fiercest predators. Dinosaurs ruled the land, giant reptiles hunted the depths. Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators combines real fossils from millions of years ago, gigantic replicas, hands-on interactives and more!

SANTA’S TOY SOLDIERS A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Collect a FREE take-home ‘Santa’s Toy Soldiers’ workshop pack from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery or Pinnacles Gallery! These packs are available before Christmas, while stocks last. Check gallery opening hours to collect your ‘Santa’s Toy Soldiers’ workshop pack. WHEN

WHEN

13 NOV - 22 DEC

16 SEP - 28 JAN

10am - 5pm

9.30am - 4pm WHERE 70-102 Flinders St, Townsville City COST From $10 BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au museum.qld.gov.au/tropicalqld

WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham St & Flinders St, Townsville City Pinnacles Gallery, 20 Village Bvd, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au

FESTIVE SURFBOARDS A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Join us at Christmas by the Beach and create your very own ‘Festive Surfboard’ to hang on your Christmas tree. You’re sure to have a fabulously festive time at this fun and free Christmas workshop delivered by Townsville City Galleries! WHEN 25 NOV 5 - 8.30pm WHERE Strand Park, North Ward COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au

SATURDAY HIGH ROPES! Y

PRESENTED BY YWAM MEDICAL SHIPS Once a month the YWAM Precinct opens up for individuals to come and experience the heights and challenges in the ropes course. Age: 12+ *only 15 spots available each session. WHEN

CASUAL PLAY A PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC TOWNSVILLE Casual play available every day throughout the school holidays! Open 10am-6pm weekdays and 9am-3pm weekends. Recommended for all ages and fitness levels. Swing, climb and play in our airconditioned obstacle course! Bookings recommended, but not essential.

25 NOV

16 DEC

WHEN

11am - 1pm

8am - 1pm

1 DEC - 19 JAN

WHERE YWAM Precinct, 312 Walker Street, Townsville COST $29 per person for a 2-hour session BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4771 2123

10am - 6pm WHERE 18 Blackhawk Bvd, Thuringowa Central COST $19.95 per person BOOKINGS No bookings required

info@ywamships.org

0427 139 762

lp.ywamtownsville.org/saturdayhighropes

townsville@ninjaparc.com.au

SENSATIONAL SNOW ORNAMENTS A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Head to Carols by Candlelight and join in the fun with ‘Sensational Snow Ornaments,’ a free drop-in workshop presented by Townsville City Galleries. WHEN 3 DEC 5 - 8.30pm WHERE Riverway Precinct, 20 Village Bvd, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au

SANTA’S WORKSHOP CRAFT STATION E

PRESENTED BY WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE Enjoy FREE Christmas activities at our magical Santa’s Workshop! Create your own hanging ornaments, personalise a Christmas card, decorate a gingerbread house and more.

PLAY2LEARN E

WHEN

PRESENTED BY 54 REASONS Play2Learn is Save the Children’s supported playgroup model. A place where families who are experiencing challenges of various sorts can come play with their children, assist their child to be ready for school, develop their parenting skills and connect up with others.

4 - 22 DEC

WHEN

10am - 2pm

14 DEC

19 DEC

9 - 11am

WHERE Willows Shopping Centre, Cnr Thuringowa Dr & Hervey Range Road, Kirwan COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4799 9100

WHERE Vincent State School, 280 Palmerston Street, Vincent COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required 0422 233 501 nqoffice@savethechildren.org.au facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067046601615

KITCHEN CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP P PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Join us as we explore the world of chemistry within our kitchens and general household... what can you discover in your home? Led by qualified teachers and scientists! First floor venue, no lift access. WHEN 5 DEC

10 JAN

18 JAN

9am - 12pm

1 - 4pm

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130572

DESIGN YOUR OWN SHIRT MESSY SCIENCE E PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Join us for science sensory play for little learners! Does your little one love to explore the world around them? Come and join us for some science excitement and mess! Fizzing, bubbling, splashing, measuring and more... First floor venue, no lift access.

PRESENTED BY DESIGN WORKS APPAREL Try designing your own shirt print on our website! Our design tool is easy to use for all ages. Upload your photos, add clipart and text. If you wish to create your own fishing shirts, check out from that page. WHEN 7 - 31 DEC Anytime

WHEN 6 DEC

15 DEC

9am - 12pm

1 - 4pm

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $35 per perspn BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130589

WHERE Design Works Apparel, Willows Shopping Centre or anywhere with internet connection COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4426 9492 admin@designworksaustralia.com

FLIGHT EXPLORATION P PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Ever wondered how a plane flies? What makes the best plane? How can we change designs to alter flight? Come and explore all things flight with us! Age 8yrs+ recommended. First floor venue, no lift access. WHEN 8 DEC

13 DEC

10 JAN

9am - 12pm

1 - 4pm

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130593

FOSSIL CAST-PAINTING AT THE MUSEUM P

PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND Get up-close and paint your very own scalemodel Kronosaurus snout this January school holidays! Children must be actively supervised by their carer at all times. Cost included with entry to Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators. WHEN 8 - 12 JAN

15 - 19 JAN

10am - 1pm

WHERE 70-102 Flinders St, Townsville City COST From $10 per person BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au

SUMMER SESSIONS E PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Early years summer fun @ Citylibraries Riverway - cardboard construction, mindfulness, music and movement, bookish play and storytime surprises. Come along and meet other families as we talk, play, read and sing our way through summer! WHEN 9 DEC

16 DEC

23 DEC

10 - 11am

6 JAN

13 JAN

20 & 27 JAN

10 - 11am

WHERE Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central

PRESENTED BY THURINGOWA ART SOCIETY Thuringowa Art Society is running a free Christmas workshop for children. We will help you create the perfect Christmas card, a beautiful wooden bookmark or a wooden keyring. Suitable for 7-14yrs. WHEN 9 DEC 10am - 12pm

COST FREE

WHERE Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central

BOOKINGS No bookings required

COST FREE

(07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au

THURINGOWA ART SOCIETY CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP

BOOKINGS No bookings required 0487 422 930 sineadnona@bigpond.com

KIDS WOODWORKING

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY WITH THURINGOWA BRASS BAND

HOLIDAY CAMP

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Bring along the family to hear some amazing music at Citylibraries Riverway.

PRESENTED BY GYMNASTICS TOWNSVILLE Gymnastics Townsville is offering a holiday camp where we will teach your little ones gymnastics in our fully air-conditioned gym. We will have circuits on bars, floor, vault and trampoline to keep them busy over the school holidays.

WHEN 10 DEC 10am - 12pm WHERE Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au

WHEN 10 DEC

12 & 13 DEC

9 - 11 JAN

9am - 12pm

WHERE 4A, 16 High Range Dr, Thuringowa Central COST $33 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4444 4553 mattw@gymtsv.com.au gymtsv.com.au

PRESENTED BY LIFE SKILLS QUEENSLAND A variety of workshops for all ages and abilities. The workshops are designed to give people a taste of woodworking, while maintaining a high level of safety. No experience required. Fun, hands-on practical projects. Parental/ guardian supervision required for children under 10yrs. Enclosed shoes required for all participants. WHEN 11 DEC

15 DEC

18 DEC

3 - 5pm

10am - 12pm

9.30 - 11.30am

15 JAN

18 JAN

10am - 12pm

3 - 5pm

WHERE 8 Horwood St, Currajong COST $85 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0421 184 418 sales@lifeskillsqueensland.com.au lifeskillsqueensland.com.au/group-workshops

TOYS, TOTS AND TREATS

GYMSKILLS

1/2 DAY CAMP

PRESENTED BY YWAM CAFÉ A fun and engaging playgroup for kids to play and parents to connect! Targeted at 2-5yrs but younger ages are welcome too!

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS Fundamentals in gymnastics. Handstands, cartwheels and, forward rolls plus more.

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS A fun morning of gym activities. Consists of guided lesson, games and free time.

WHEN

WHEN 11 DEC 9.30 - 10.30am WHERE YWAM Precinct, 312 Walker St, Townsville City COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required 0456 899 058 ellad@ywamships.org

11 DEC

8 JAN

11 DEC

8.30 - 9.30am

8.30 - 11.30am 8.30 - 11.30am 8.30 - 11.30am

WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $15 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 079 703 info@momentumgymnastics.com.au aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

21 DEC

14 DEC

8 JAN

18 DEC

11 JAN

8.30 - 11.30am 8.30 - 11.30am 8.30 - 11.30am WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $35 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 079 703 info@momentumgymnastics.com.au aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

Summer

$50

Proud partner

VOUCHER

NSW residents can use their $50 Creative Kids Vouchers towards our programs

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$60 Short Day $65 Long Day $35 Thursday night

9.30am 3.30pm 8am 6pm (or part thereof) 6pm 9pm

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EARLY PRESENTED BYBIRD CARTOON KINGDOM We cater for children 4-15yrs (Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors). In QLD the children need to be 5 years or older to attend. Our www.illustrating-man.com.au staff have ‘Working with Children Checks’. 40 years experience in educational programs and activities in Australia. Book ALL the Long Days before 5pm Monday November 27th for the Early Bird Special & receive the Thursday night for free. We will add your child to the night program.

Townsville (QLD)

VENUES

Hobart (TAS)

Mon Dec 11th Frid Dec 15th QLD Country Women's Association 42 Lancaster Street, Garbutt (Townsville)

Tues Jan 2nd Frid Jan 5th Sandy Bay Scout Hall 617 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay Hobart

Tues Dec 26 Frid Dec 29 2nd Willoughby Antranig Scout Hall Corner Park Road & Station Street, Naremburn

Mon Jan 8th Frid Jan 12th West Pennant Hills Scout Hall Wilga Street, West Pennant Hills

Lower North Shore (Syd) th th

Hills District (Syd)

VOUCHER

We cater for children 4 to 15: (Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors) In QLD the children need to be 5 & older to attend. Our staff have ‘Working with Children Checks’. Cartoon Kingdom has 40 years experience in educational programs & activities in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, USA, Malaysia, Denmark, England & Canada.

bookings@cartoonkingdom.com.au Head office: Suite 2, 29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Australia

Enquiries to go to our Sydney oﬃce

02 9343 0833 8.30am 4.30pm (EST)

WHEN 11 - 13 DEC

14 DEC

15 DEC

8am - 6pm

8am - 9pm

8am - 6pm

WHERE 42 Lancaster Street, Garbutt COST $60 Short day 9.30am - 3.30pm $65 Long day 8am - 6pm (or part thereof) $35 Thursday night 6pm - 9pm BOOKINGS Bookings required (02) 9343 0833 bookings@cartoonkingdom.com.au illustrating-man.com

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Get in the Christmas spirit and decorate some Glistening Gift Wrap at Pinnacles Gallery these school holidays. Create your own wrapping paper to wrap your presents in and personalise your gifts for Christmas. WHEN 11 - 14 DEC 10am - 12pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM P PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC TOWNSVILLE Fully supervised fun! Drop your kids off, or sit back & relax at our cafe! This program is designed to get kids engaged in physical activity and learning new skills! Bookings essential. Book before 8/12/23 for 10% discount using EARLYBIRD at checkout! WHEN 11 - 15 DEC

18 - 22 DEC

27 - 29 DEC

2 - 5pm

WHERE Pinnacles Gallery, 20 Village Bvd, Thuringowa Central

2 - 5 JAN

8 - 12 JAN

15 - 19 JAN

2 - 5pm

COST FREE

WHERE 18 Blackhawk Bvd, Thuringowa Central

BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au

COST $55 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 139 762 townsville@ninjaparc.com.au ninjaparc.com.au/groups/school-holiday17 program

KING KONZ SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOLIDAY PROGRAM P

PRESENTED BY KING KONZ SCHOOL OF MUSIC Various programs available. Choose all day every day, or a half day here and there, or choose a specific workshop. Drumming Boot Camp, Song Writing Work Shop, Musical Theory Workshop, Learn how to String your Guitar and much much more!

WHEN 11 - 15 DEC

18 - 22 DEC

9am - 5pm

8 - 12 JAN

15 - 19 JAN

9am - 5pm

WHERE Level 2, Suite 10, St. James Place, 28 Hamilton St, Townsville City COST From $35 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0422 053 141 admin@kingkonzmusic.com kingkonzschoolofmusic.com

CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOONS AT THE MUSEUM E

PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND Escape the heat these school holidays and create your own Christmas cards and wrapping paper at the museum! Suitable for children aged 4+. Children must be actively supervised by their carer at all times. WHEN 11 - 15 DEC

18 - 22 DEC

2 - 4pm

MARINE SCENES: CHRISTMAS BAUBLE MAKING AT THE MUSEUM! P PRESENTED BY MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND Combine your child’s love of Christmas and palaeontology with this hands-on baublemaking activity! While supplies last. Children must be actively supervised by their carer at all times. Cost included with entry to Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators. WHEN 11 - 15 DEC

18 - 22 DEC

WHERE 70-102 Flinders St, Townsville City

10am - 1pm

COST FREE

WHERE 70-102 Flinders St, Townsville City

BOOKINGS No bookings required

COST From $10 per person

(07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au

BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4726 0600 info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au

WHERE IS THE SILVER CRUISE SHIP? P

GEL BLASTING

PRESENTED BY MARITIME MUSEUM OF QUEENSLAND A number of cruise ships will visit the Port during the school holidays. Find a silver model of a cruise ship hiding in a display and tell us where you found it. Then enter the draw for a prize!

PRESENTED BY FUN SHOT FUN Welcome to the world of gel blasting, where everyone feels the live rush of adrenaline. Book online and secure your spot for 2 hours of fun. Walk-ins available. Monday-Friday only. Minimum age 10+

WHEN

11 - 16 DEC

18 - 20 DEC

2 - 6 JAN

11 DEC - 21 JAN

9.30am - 1pm

10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm

8 - 13 JAN

15 - 20 JAN

9.30am - 1pm

WHERE 42 - 68 Palmer St, South Townsville COST Under $12 per person BOOKINGS No bookings required

WHERE 3/16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central COST $35 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0439 807 328 tsvfunshotfun@gmail.com funshotfun.com.au

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS - TOWNSVILLE CITY P

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Join us for some Christmas cheer and make your own decorations including an elf, stocking and santa. WHEN 12 DEC 10 - 11am & 11.20am - 12.20pm WHERE Citylibraries Townsville City, Level 1/280 Flinders St, Townsville City COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/ christmas-creations-citylibraries-flinders-street

0432 368 163 info@tmml.org.au

FREE ENTRY

Every third Friday of the month at Riverway Oval whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

The Animal Care & Adoption Centre is

NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS EVEN more days of the week *

to find your FUREVER FRIEND

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY townsville.qld.gov.au/animals M Townsville City Animals *Sunday trading will run from Sunday 5 November 2023 until Sunday 29 January 2024.

Check out our animals for adoption here

YOUTH SPORTS PERFORMANCE SESSIONS P

PRESENTED BY PRIDE HUMAN PERFORMANCE Whether you’re a budding athlete, an aspiring sportsperson, or love staying active, join us for an exhilarating and enriching time during the school break. Join this unique opportunity to enhance skills, boost performance, and have a blast while doing it! WHEN 12 & 14 DEC

16 & 18 DEC

10 - 11.30am

WHERE Shop 19, Annandale Central, Macarthur Dr, Annandale COST $40 per session or $130 for all 4 sessions BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4766 9477 admin@pridehumanperformance.com.au pridehumanperformance.com.au/Classes/ Holiday-Program-Single-Session

ANDERSON GARDENS CONSERVATORY A PRESENTED 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, bromeliads, orchids, flowering annuals and much more. WHEN 12 DEC

19 DEC

2 JAN

7.30am 2.30pm

9 JAN

16 JAN

7.30am 2.30pm

CODE BREAKERS P PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Hands on Science Workshop! Learn how to crack different types of cypher, create your own and test them with your friends! Learn about binary, Caesar cyphers and more! Can you crack all the puzzles and codes today? Age 8yrs+. First floor venue, no lift access. WHEN 12 DEC 1 - 4pm WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park

WHERE Anderson Botanic Gardens, Pimlico

COST $45 per person

COST FREE

BOOKINGS Bookings required

BOOKINGS No bookings required 0406 381 408 enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130601

LEAGUE STARS HOLIDAY CLINIC

ANIMAL SCIENCE

FAMILY FUN

PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION How do animals survive? What features help them? What makes a good habitat for a tiger? Or a mouse? We will delve into the world of animals and biodiversity, experimenting and testing to find the answers to hypotheses! Age 6yrs+. First floor venue, no lift access.

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS Free Play with everyone! Assistance may be required to move around the gym.

WHEN 12 DEC

18 DEC

9 JAN

9am - 12pm

1 - 4pm

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130596

WHEN 12 DEC

19 DEC

9 JAN

9 - 10am & 9 - 10am & 9 - 10am & 10.15 - 11.15am 10.15 - 11.15am 10.15 - 11.15am WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $15 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 079 703 info@momentumgymnastics.com.au aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

PRESENTED BY NRL Our clinic is all play, no contact, appealing to the true nature of kids, in all their messy, high energy, love of fun and play. The clinic is suitable for all abilities with the focus on practicing fundamental movement skills. WHEN 12 DEC 9 - 11am WHERE Strand Park, North Ward COST $49 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0499 329 410 skaufman@nrl.com.au profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?dat a=eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6NDk5MjEwMjYsImVudG l0eVR5cGUiOiJwcm9ncmFtIn0%3D&source =rugby-league

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS - AITKENVALE P

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Join us for some Christmas cheer and make your own decorations including an elf, stocking and santa. WHEN 13 DEC

19 DEC

10 - 11am & 11.20am - 12.20pm

FORENSICS INVESTIGATIONS P PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Hands on science workshop! Learn how CSI’s collect evidence and forensic experts analyse it, can you work together to solve the crime and arrest the bad guy? Ages 8yrs+ First floor venue, no lift access. WHEN

20 DEC

13 DEC

12 JAN

10 - 11am & 11.20am - 12.20pm

1 - 4pm

9am - 12pm

WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia St, Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/ christmas-creations-citylibraries-aitkenvale

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1130603

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM P PRESENTED BY WILDCATZ INDOOR SPORTS Fully supervised school holiday fun! Perfect for ages 5-13yrs. Play and learn new sports, Nerf Wars and Ninja Parc! Lunch provided. Limited spaces available. Bookings essential. WHEN 13 - 15 DEC

18 - 24 DEC

9am - 3pm

8 - 12 JAN

16 - 18 JAN

9am - 3pm

WHERE 18 Blackhawk Bvd, Thuringowa Central COST Single Session - $40 per person Double Session - $70 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4723 1414 jrebgetz@gmail.com

POKEMON GET TOGETHER P

MINI’S AND KINDI PREP MORNING

ENGAGING ENGINEERING

PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Hands on science workshop! Can you get your engineering hats on and create innovative and exciting designs to solve the challenges placed before you? Work together and test your very best problem solving skills! Ages 6yrs+ First floor venue, no lift access.

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS A morning for our Momentum Mini’s and Gymskills Kindi-Prep aged children. WHEN 14 DEC

21 DEC

9 - 10am

11 JAN

18 JAN

9 - 10am

WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $15 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 079 703 dianne@momentumgymnastics.com.au aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

WHEN 15 DEC

17 JAN

9am - 12pm

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Come along with friends and meet other likeminded Pokemon fans. Card swaps, games, craft and conversation. Every Sunday at Citylibraries Aitkenvale. WHEN 17 DEC

7 JAN

14 JAN

10am - 12pm

21 JAN

28 JAN

10am - 12pm

WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia St, Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au

0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130608

BOUNCE TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING P

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS Great exercise with olympic trampoline and in-ground tumble tramp.

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS - RIVERWAY E

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Join us for some Christmas cheer and make your own decorations including an elf, stocking and santa. WHEN

WHEN

18 & 19 DEC

18 DEC

10 - 11am & 11.20am - 12.20pm

8.30 - 11.30am WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $15 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 079 703 info@momentumgymnastics.com.au aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

WHERE Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/ christmas-creations-citylibraries-riverway

STABLE AT RIVERWAY E

PRESENTED BY THE STABLE NQ Immerse yourself in the Christmas story with live animals, actors, and a real Baby Jesus. Experience the true spirit of the season, lots of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a nightly food fair. All ages, ethnicities and abilities welcome! WHEN 18 - 22 DEC 5.30 - 9pm WHERE Riverway Precinct, 20 Village Bvd, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required 0410 112 920

admin@stablenq.com.au

COME AND TRY P

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS Come and try gymnastics to see if it is for you. Assistance may be required to move around the gym. WHEN 6 JAN

11 JAN

20 JAN

9 - 10am

WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $15 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 330 639 info@momentumgymnastics.com.au aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

NETBALL HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR

MESSY SCIENCE (SCHOOL AGE)

PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Hands on science workshop! Jealous that the little kids get to make all the mess? Join us for the messiest science spectacular ever! For the big kids this time! Age 6yrs+. First floor venue, no lift access.

PRESENTED BY NORTH QUEENSLAND NETBALL ACADEMY Join us for an exhilarating Netball Accelerator ideal for athletes 12+ years’ experience who are serious about elevating their game. You’ll be led by expert coaches as you live a day in the life of an elite player. WHEN 8 JAN

9am - 4pm

WHERE Shop 19, Annandale Central, Macarthur Dr, Annandale COST $99 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0411 405 005 hello@nqna.com.au pridehumanperformance.com.au/Classes/ Netball-Pre-Season-Accelerator

WHEN 9 JAN 9am - 12pm WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130612

POKEMON TOURNAMENT P

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Are you a Pokemon Champion? Join in the tournament fun to become the ultimate Pokemon Champ! Prizes to be won and giveaways so be sure to register. 9 January — Citylibraries Aitkenvale 10 January — Citylibraries Townsville WHEN 9 & 10 JAN 10am - 12pm WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale, Petunia St Citylibraries Townsville, Flinders St COST FREE

Y PRESENTED BY PRIDE HUMAN PERFORMANCE Are you ready to take your rugby league skills to new heights? Join us for a one-day intense High Performance Camp like no other — the Sports Accelerator at PRIDE Human Performance! Tailored for athletes 12yrs+ with 2 years’ experience. WHEN 10 JAN

9am - 4pm

WHERE Shop 19, Annandale Central, Macarthur Dr, Annandale

BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au BOOK NOW AITKENVALE BOOKINGS

RUGBY LEAGUE HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR

BOOK NOW TOWNSVILLE BOOKINGS

COST $99 per person including all food and resources BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4766 9477 jillian@pridehumanperformance.com.au

pridehumanperformance.com.au/Classes/ Rugby-League-Pre-Season-Accelerator

YOUTH SPORTS HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR Y PRESENTED BY PRIDE HUMAN PERFORMANCE Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills, ignite your passion, and take your game to the next level! Limited spots available in this program tailored for athletes aged 12yrs+ with 2 years’ experience in their sport. WHEN

MACRAME DOLL KEYCHAIN P

PRESENTED BY EZI KNOTS Hands on macrame class, learning the art of macrame and creating a doll and feather keychains to hang on school bags. All materials supplied. WHEN 10 JAN 10am - 12pm & 12.30 - 2.30pm

CORNHOLE Y PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB No experience needed for children 10–15yrs of age to come and try this simple yet challenging bean bag throw game called Cornhole. Suitable for both girls and boys. Maximum 12 participants. Please advise if assistance required to negotiate a 30cm step down onto the bowling green. WHEN 11 JAN

10 JAN

12 JAN

17 JAN

9.30 - 10.30am

9am - 1.30pm

10am - 12pm & 12.30 - 2.30pm

WHERE 13 Burdekin St, Mundingburra

WHERE Shop 19, Annandale Central, Macarthur Dr, Annandale COST $69 per person per session including all food BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4766 9477 admin@pridehumanperformance.com.au pridehumanperformance.com.au/Classes/ Sports-Accelerator-Holiday-Session

WHERE 387 Charles St, Kirwan COST $25 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0405 180 397

COST $10 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required - call to book (07) 4779 1207 secretary@jubileebowlsclub.com.au

anna.ollington4@hotmail.com

CODING COMBAT CHALLENGE AUSSIE RULES HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR Y PRESENTED BY PRIDE HUMAN PERFORMANCE Calling all passionate AFL enthusiasts! Get ready to amplify your skills and take your game to new heights with our Aussie Rules Accelerator by PRIDE Human Performance. Open to athletes 12yrs+ with 2 years’ experience. WHEN

DNA SCIENCE P PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Lets build DNA and extract it from fruit! What does DNA look like, how does it work? Why are your eyes green but mum and dad’s are blue? Access the secrets to our genetics and learn how humans work! 6yrs+. First floor venue, no lift access. WHEN

12 JAN

9am - 4pm

1 - 4pm

WHERE Shop 19, Annandale Central, Macarthur Dr, Annandale

WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park

COST $99 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4766 9477 admin@pridehumanperformance.com.au pridehumanperformance.com.au/Classes/ AFL-Pre-Season-Accelerator

COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1130617

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Like video games and coding, or simply want a fun way to start coding? Want to fight your way through a dungeon, dodge traps and fight other enemies? If this sounds like you, come to Citylibraries Townsville’s Coding Combat Challenge. WHEN 15 JAN

17 JAN

19 JAN

10 - 11am

2 - 3pm

WHERE Citylibraries Townsville City, Level 1/280 Flinders St, Townsville City COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/codingcombat-challenge-flinders-street *Citylibraries Aitkenvale & Riverway are also running these sessions. Head to What's On Townsville for more information.

IN THE DEEP END: GUIDED STORY WALK ELECTRIC EXPERIMENTS

SCIENCE OF BUBBLES

PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Hands on science workshop! How does electricity work? Can you master the current and create marvelous models? Age 6yrs + First floor venue, no lift access.

PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Bubbles are wonderful and capture every kids heart and imagination as they chase and try to catch them... but how do they work? Can we make the biggest bubbles? what else can we create and learn from these? Age 6yrs+ First floor venue, no lift access.

WHEN 15 JAN 1 - 4pm WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1130622

WHEN 15 JAN 9am - 12pm WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130619

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Come along to talk, play, read and sing as we take a guided story walk at Citylibraries Riverway, reading In the Deep End by Charlie Thomson and discover things aren’t always as they seem. WHEN 15 - 18 JAN 10am - 11am & 11.20am - 12.20pm WHERE Citylibraries Riverway, 20 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa Central COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/in-thedeep-end-guided-story-walk

JUNK JOURNALS P

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Create a Junk Journal using recycled, found materials, ephemera and more. The pages can be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. WHEN 16 & 17 JAN 10am - 12pm WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia St, Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/junkjournals

CAMOUFLAGED CREATURES A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Get inspired by the exhibition on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, SIHOT’E NIOGE: WHEN SKIRTS BECOME ARTWORKS, in our school holiday workshops. Use paper leaves and foliage to turn a reptile or amphibian into a Camouflaged Creature. WHEN 16 - 19 JAN 10am - 12pm WHERE Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham St & Flinders St, Townsville City COST FREE BOOKINGS No bookings required (07) 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au

SCIENCE OF SPECIAL EFFECTS P PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EDUCATION Explore the world of Hollywood, and how science blends with art to create stunning visual and special effects! Age 8yrs+ First floor venue, no lift access. WHEN 17 JAN 1 - 4pm WHERE Townsville Education Centre, 1-3 Smith St, Hyde Park COST $45 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation.com.au trybooking.com/events/landing/1130624

DUCT TAPE CRAFT

CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY AWARENESS P PRESENTED BY LIFESAVING HANDS Children will learn the basic lifesaving skills and take home a certificate, and a mini DRSABCD chart. WHEN 18 JAN

1/2 DAY CAMP P

PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS A fun morning of guided lessons, games and free play. WHEN

10 - 11.30am & 12 - 1.30pm

18 JAN

WHERE 387 Charles St, Kirwan

8.30 - 11.30am

COST $25 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0405 180 397 lifesaving.handsnq@gmail.com

WHERE 11/547 Woolcock St, Mount Louisa COST $35 per person BOOKINGS Bookings required 0427 079 703 info@momentumgymnastics.com.au

PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Explore and create with duct tape. Funky jewellery, pencil case, flowers, bookmarks, belts — let your imagination run wild. WHEN 19 JAN 10am - 12pm WHERE Citylibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia St, Aitkenvale COST FREE BOOKINGS Bookings required (07) 4727 8310 libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/ducttape-craft

aus.iclasspro.com/portal/momentum/booking

Collect your FREE

HOLIDAY PASSPORT!

Townsville City Galleries have created a fun Holiday Passport for all the family to enjoy these school holidays. Take part in the free workshops, activities, and exhibitions and collect stamps to fill up your passport! Collect all Collect from in stamps to w Perc Tucker Regional Gallery fantastic * Pinnacles Gallery arty prizes Citylibraries Riverway Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

Talk to the friendly staff at each venue to find out more. *

Full T&Cs can be found in the Holiday Passport.

‘Tis the pre-season! It’s the most wonderful time of the year... the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys pre-season!

If you can’t wait for our first home game in 2024 get in the spirit of the footy season early with a Cowboys membership.

KIDS FULL SEASON MEMBERSHIP STARTING AT $13 PER MONTH*

Reserved seat at 12 home games + merchandise pack + Members Carnival + heaps more!

cowboys.com.au/gifting *On a 10-month plan. Price for child full season Gold star product. Total cost $127. Adult, Family and Concession pricing also available. OFFICAL MEMBERSHIP PARTNER:

13 48 10 townsville.qld.gov.au