The best kind of winter chill!
Welcome to the cosiest school holidays of the year!
Winter is here, and in Queensland that means something pretty special — crisp mornings, sunny blue-sky days, and just enough chill in the air to finally dig out the good jumpers. It’s honestly the best time of year to get out and explore, and we’ve done all the hard work to help you make the most of it.
Our Winter School Holiday Guide is packed with fun things to do across southeast Queensland — Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. From indoor adventures and creative workshops to outdoor thrills that are so much better without the summer heat, you’ll find something for every kind of kid — the thrillseekers, the daydreamers, and the ones who just want a really good snack stop along the way.
To make planning easy, we’ve split the guide into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, so you can quickly find what’s happening near you and build a holiday plan that actually works for your family.
This is your BRISBANE edition!
Simply click the covers below to view the other regions.
Winter school holiday activities for kids on the
Winter school holiday activities for kids in SUNSHINE COAST GOLD COAST
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Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
OLAFUR ELIASSON: PRESENCE
QAGOMA | DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JULY 12, 2026
Step into a colour-filled world of wonder at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) these school holidays. Olafur Eliasson, an Icelandic-Danish artist, invites visitors of all ages to see the world differently. His work blurs the line between art and experience, encouraging you to look, move, and even feel your way through the gallery. From the moment you enter, it’s not just about seeing art – it’s about being part of it. CLICK FOR MORE >>
THE CORNER, STATE LIBRARY QUEENSLAND
CULTURAL CENTRE, SOUTH BANK APRIL 1 - DECEMBER 31
Larger, livelier, and more inviting than ever before. With songs and stories every day, beautiful spaces to gather and connect, a dedicated art studio, giant building blocks, reading nooks and a garden courtyard to explore, The Corner is purpose built for learning and play. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Sat 4 & 11 July
4 30pm - 7 30pm Middle Street
Join us for a celebration of local flavours, music and exclusive discounts at Middle Street dining. Scan below for more info:
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
BALLET THEATRE QUEENSLAND PRESENTS SNOW WHITE
QPAC
JULY 9 - JULY 12
Mirror, mirror on the wall … who is the fairest of them all? Don’t miss the return of this smash-hit cinematic ballet production with stunning choreography by Clare Morehen and music by Dr. Lucas D. Lynch performed by the Cadenza Chamber Players. This is a fairytale favourite for the whole family! CLICK FOR MORE >>
WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TREVENA GLEN
TREVENA GLEN FARM, MOUNT SAMSON
JUNE 27 - JULY 12
Enjoy Brisbane’s largest range of animals and the friendliest group of ponies you’ll meet! Soak up the fresh country air whilst enjoying activities like the multi-story adventure tree house, ride a horse and the unique miniature train. CLICK FOR MORE >>
MAGIC IN EVERY STAY!
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
VACATION CARE WITH ADAM & NOAH EARLY LEARNING COLLEGE
2 BRISBANE LOCATIONS - HERITAGE PARK & MARSDEN | JUNE 29 - JULY 10
Looking for a fun, safe and action-packed Vacation Care program these school holidays? Adam and Noah Early Learning College Vacation Care program is designed to keep children engaged, active and making new friends while creating unforgettable holiday memories. CLICK FOR MORE >>
360 ALLSTARS
QPAC
| JUNE 30 - JULY 5
Direct from West End! BMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns to Brisbane, as part of their 2026 World Tour! A magnificent, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
SPARK IPSWICH ARTS FESTIVAL
IPSWICH | JULY 8 - JULY 12
It’s time to ignite your creativity with SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival! This much-loved festival is packed with plenty of creative adventures to enjoy with the kids during the school holidays. Check out the Ipswich Festivals website for the latest information about all the family friendly events. CLICK FOR MORE >>
ROBIN HOOD THE PANTOMIME
KIDZ-N-CO, YERONGA STATE HIGH
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM | JULY 6 - JULY 11
Can Kidz-N-Co Talent bring traditional English pantomime to Australia? Oh yes they can! Attended by 9 million people each year in the UK pantomimes are full of comedy, slapstick, songs and dance and riotous audience participation. Now Kidz-N-Co will be bringing the fun to Brisbane audiences with their pantomime production of Robin Hood. CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
TENNIS FOR KIDS: SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS PROGRAMS
THE GAP TENNIS CLUB | JUNE 27 - JULY 5
Join their fun, full day Holiday Camp at The Gap Tennis Club (8:30am–4:30pm) or attend a convenient 3 hour Holiday Clinic at a school near you. Both programs are designed for beginners through advanced players and focus on skill development, confidence building and having a blast.
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KOAL
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE | JULY 9 - JULY 11
KOAL is an original interactive solo show by Jacinta Yelland that immerses audiences in the heart of the devastating 2019 Australian bushfires. Blending powerful storytelling with audience participation, the work invites viewers to experience the human and environmental impact of one of the most significant natural disasters in Australia’s history.
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GOALS SOCCER SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES
GREGORY PARK, MILTON | JUNE 29 - JULY 8
The perfect chance for young players to jump in, try their most popular classes and build confidence in a relaxed, pressure-free environment. Ideal for girls and boys aged 6–11, whether they’re beginners or already love the game. Join GOALS Soccer these school holidays and watch your young player shine.
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CODE CAMP WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE | JUNE 29 - JULY 10
This winter school holidays, kids across Australia can step into a world where games are built, robots come to life, and creativity runs wild at Code Camp, one of Australia’s most loved holiday programs for kids. Spots are limited. Parents are encouraged to book early to secure their child’s place.
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Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
A BEE STORY
QPAC | JULY 8 - JULY 11
The award-winning, uniquely Australian, A Bee Story by ARC Circus is the perfect family entertainment. This charming circus show is a spectacular blend of world-class acrobatics, juggling, dance and clowning. Join Queen Bee and Worker Bee on their magical adventures, where things never quite go to plan. Be enchanted by their super strength, pollen collecting skills and incredible circus feats. CLICK FOR MORE >>
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST INFLATABLE ADVENTURE RETURNS TO BRISBANE
ROCKS RIVERSIDE PARK, SEVENTEEN
MILE ROCKS | JULY 4 - JULY 12
Get ready, Brisbane, Tuff Nutterz is taking over the incredible Rocks Riverside Park in Seventeen Mile Rocks, bringing full-on school holiday inflatable chaos, laughs, and family fun right by the Brisbane River! CLICK FOR MORE >>
EMMA MEMMA JUNGLE PICNIC TOUR
THE PRINCESS THEATRE | JULY 19
Fresh off her second ARIA Award win, Emma Memma is heading around Australia with a brand-new 40-date national tour for her upcoming album Jungle Picnic! Get ready for joyful movement, imagination, dancing elephants, sing-along moments, and inclusive storytelling for the whole family! CLICK FOR MORE >>
Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MAGIC IN THE STARS
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
JUNE 26 - JUNE 29
Fifty-six of your favourite Disney stars shine bright in Disney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars! The adventure begins when the North Star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. CLICK FOR MORE >>
IAG KIDS: LIGHTPLAY
IPSWICH ART GALLERY | UNTIL JULY 12
Enter the dazzling world of LightPlay, where curiosity sparks and ideas really come to light! Step into a world where light becomes an element of creativity, curiosity, and discovery. Immerse yourself in an environment filled with glowing possibilities. Using light boxes, overhead projectors, torches, and translucent materials, investigate how light behaves.
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KURILPA KIDS DISCOVERY TOUR QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
| JUNE 30 - JULY 9
Step into a world of whales, water rats, cassowaries and dancing stars in this playful Queensland Museum First Nations children’s tour. Together, little explorers will ‘swim’ like a Kuril — the cheeky water rat that inspires Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s name — sing whale songs with Yalingbila, stomp and dance to rhythms from the Torres Strait Islands and discover how animals, skies and stories connect people to Country. CLICK FOR MORE >>
RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF
THOMAS DIXON CENTRE, WEST END JUNE 26 - JULY 4
A fairytale first step into ballet for little ones. With its light-hearted spirit and imaginative storytelling, this production celebrates the power of dreams, the joy of exploration, and the magic of seeing the world through a child’s eyes.
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Brisbane Winter School Holiday Activities Game. Putt. Play.
Rest of SE QLD
WINTER FULL DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SUNSHINE COAST RECREATION
PRECINCT, CURRIMUNDI | JULY 1 - JULY 7
The Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct is the place to be for kids aged 8 -16 these school holidays! The full-day adventure programs are packed with exciting activities that will keep kids active, entertained and learning new skills. From rock climbing to archery, there’s something for every young adventurer. CLICK FOR MORE >>
GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL AT QUEENSLAND AIR MUSEUM
QUEENSLAND AIR MUSUEM | DAILY
Experience a great day out for all the family with a unique chance to get right up close to the many aircraft on display. There are free tour guides on hand most days to enhance your visit and make the exhibits ‘come to life’. The Queensland Air Museum is also a great wet-weather venue with many exhibits under cover. CLICK FOR MORE >>
HISTORIC RIVERMILL – A MUST-VISIT THIS WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
HISTORIC RIVERMILL, MOUNT NATHAN
JUNE 27 - JULY 12
At Historic Rivermill children can interact with horses, alpacas, turtles and goats, and enjoy their Mini & Me horse and pony rides, where parents ride side by side with their little ones. While the kids explore and connect with the animals, parents can relax with a coffee and take in the peaceful river views. CLICK FOR MORE >>
DISCOVER SHARKLIFE AT SEA LIFE
SUNSHINE COAST, MOOLOOLABA
JUNE 27 - JULY 26
This school holidays, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast invites families to get closer to our different shark species, and learn how they help keep our marine environment balanced and thriving. Families can now enjoy greater savings with the Limited Time Offer with Kids at 50% off!
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Rest of SE QLD
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT THE GINGER FACTORY
SUNSHINE COAST, YANDINA
JUNE 29 - JULY 10
You won’t want to miss out on their free activities including highland cow kisses, a delight for animal lovers in Week 1. Meet their fluffy highland friends and cuddle up to cute black and white faced sheep and mini donkeys. You’ll fall in love at their Highland Cow Kissing Booth. CLICK FOR MORE >>
UNREAL CHILLS & THRILLS –WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
AUSSIE WORLD | JUNE 27 - JULY 19
This winter, Aussie World transforms into an interactive playground filled with exciting rides, engaging trails and surprises around every corner. With unlimited rides included, guests can experience their favourite attractions again and again, from family classics to high-energy thrill rides.
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Discover Sharklife
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Step into the underwater world and discover about sharks. This school holidays, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast invites families to get closer to our different shark species, and learn how they help keep our marine environment balanced and thriving.
Kids will receive a FREE Discover Sharklife activity booklet that keeps them engaged!
Walk through the ocean tunnel, and explore how these incredible sharks interact with other marine life.
Enjoy a variety of activities that teach kids on myth-busting and conservation facts about sharks!
Visitors aged 14+ can take their jawsome day out to the next level, by venturing into the water for the exhilarating Shark Dive Xtreme experience. The cageless diving adventure is available to people with zero diving experience and guarantees an underwater encounter with sharks!*
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. Cost: Included in admission. *Shark Dive Xtreme: Upgraded experience.
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