School Holiday GUIDE 2026 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Edition
WELCOME TO YOUR ACTION PACKED GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 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 support the inclusion of children with disabilities or additional needs, young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 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 the event/activity providers. Townsville City Council is not responsible for any errors in the information supplied by those providers. Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi people as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present and all future generations.
GUIDE LEGEND E Early Childhood (0–5 years) P Primary School (5–12 years) Y Youth (12–18 years) A All ages 2
IN THIS GUIDE HOLIDAY PASSES – GO KARTING 7 PRESENTED BY PITSTOP KARTING
QUEST ROCKS!
PRESENTED BY QUEST TOWNSVILLE ON EYRE
CRAFTY CREATIONS
12
OBJECT IMAGINARIUM
12
12
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
7
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
CASUAL PLAY SESSIONS
7
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP
8
SPRING HOLIDAY TENNIS PROGRAM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
8
DROP IN AND BUILD
13
CIRCUS TAKEOVER
13
ART UNLEASHED
13
FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS
14
SHORT HOLIDAY HIP HOP CLASS – AGES 8–14
14
SHORT HOLIDAY HIP HOP CLASS – AGES 4–7
14
MINI THEME PARK ART CAMP
15
DFC HIP HOP 5–7YRS DANCE WORKSHOP
15
AROUND THE BEND WITH DR SARAH PYE
15
THE COOLEST ANIMALS YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED WITH DR SARAH PYE
17
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC PRESENTED BY WILDCATZ INDOOR SPORTS
TEN LITTLE FIGS BY RHIAN WILLIAMS – STORYWALK PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
THE RHYTHM GATHERING PRESENTED BY THE RHYTHM CONNECTION
SCHOOL HOLIDAY STORYTIME
9
MARTIAL ARTS
10
PRESENTED BY THE CHOI KWANG DO MASTER ACADEMY
POTTERY – ALL ABILITIES
PRESENTED BY STELLA’S CREATIVE POTTERY CLASSES
HALF DAY CAMP
PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS
ECO ENERGY RANGERS
PRESENTED BY COPPERSTRING EXPERIENCE CENTRE
PRESENTED BY CIRCUP YOUTH ARTS INC. PRESENTED BY CIRCUP YOUTH ARTS INC.
9
9
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
8
CIRCUS FUN AT COTTERS MARKET PRESENTED BY PUFT EVENTS
PRESENTED BY RIPPA TENNIS ACADEMY
PRESENTED BY THE DANCE FACTORY TOWNSVILLE
PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX
PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX
10
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD
10
PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX
11
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
KIDS BUNGEE FUN WORKSHOP 11 PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
THE BOTTLE APOTHECARY ART CAMP – FOR TEENS 11
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD
3
WHAT SORT OF ANIMAL AM I? WITH DR SARAH PYE
17
BIRD CHATS
17
THE CLOUD FACTORY
18
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY HANDS ON WILDLIFE PRESENTED BY PROPS YOUTH THEATRE
19
20
UNPLUGGED GAMERS
20
GONE BUGGO
20
PRESENTED BY HEALTHY WATERS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DRY TROPICS PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
FIRST NATIONS CRAFT AND YARN – FAMILY SESSION PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
POOL INFLATABLE FUN!
PRESENTED BY NORTHERN BEACHES LEISURE CENTRE
KIDS WOODWORKING
PRESENTED BY LIFE SKILLS QUEENSLAND
22
MOVIE MATINEE
23
PODCASTING WORKSHOPS: SO YOU WANT TO START A PODCAST?
23
PODCASTING WORKSHOP: SO YOU WANT TO RECORD A PODCAST?
23
PODCASTING WORKSHOP: SO YOU WANT TO EDIT A PODCAST?
24
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
24
SILENT DISCO – KIDS
24
SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAREFOOT BOWLS
25
I SEE YOU LIKE THIS – WORKSHOP
25
KIDS SPIEGEL WORLD
25
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
19
TOWNSVILLE TILAPIA TAKEDOWN
AERIAL HAMMOCK FUN WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD
PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX
22
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ
GIANT MUSHROOM ART CAMP 19 HIP HOP HOLIDAY WORKSHOP – AGES 8–14
I SEE YOU LIKE THIS – EXHIBITION
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
PRESENTED BY TINY TREASURES TOWNSVILLE PRESENTED BY CIRCUP YOUTH ARTS INC.
22
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB
MINI PAINTING EXPERIENCE – PAINT YOUR OWN BEACH 18 DRAMATIC
KIDS BINGO
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
21 21
PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB
21
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
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SEA OF LIGHT
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
TEENY TINY STEVIES – BRAIN FART REGIONAL TOUR PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
27
BLOCK PRINTING WITH WOVEN VISIONS 31 PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
27
MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK FEATURING BLUEY ACTIVITIES 28
29
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES
29
DINO DEN POP UP
30
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
DISASTER LAB
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
CRYO COMMAND
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
33
CREATURE CREATIONS
34
OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP
34
FAMILY PAINT & SIP
34
JUNIOR MEDICAL RESEARCH CAMP
35
MRF OPEN DAY
35
SPLASH
35
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
30 31
MINIATURE ROOMS ART CAP
31
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD
SCHOOL ROCKS
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
30
BUSHLAND BEACH FAMILY FUN DAY
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB
33
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
COLOUR THEORY PAINTING CAMP FOR TEENS PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD
SPACE SLUGS WORKSHOP WITH STREET SCIENCE
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
COSMIC CLAY CREATIONS
32
SERIOUSLY FUN SCIENCE SHOW WITH STREET SCIENCE 33
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD
29
BLAST LAB
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES
CARDBOARD VROOM VROOM ART CAMP 28
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
32
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
28
SCIENCE SURVIVAL CAMP
BLAST LAB: SECRET SCIENCE PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
PRESENTED BY WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE
32
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS
SILENT DISCO – KPOP DEMON HUNTERS 27 COMEDY CIRCUS STUNT SHOWS
INVENTORS BOOT CAMP
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN 37 PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
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SCORE YOUR
FUR-EVER SIDEKICK sale at the Animal Care and Adoption Centre
50% OFF cats and kittens
50% OFF dogs and puppies
Ends Saturday 26 September 2026 Final sale prices are as shown on Council’s website 69 TOMPKINS ROAD, SHAW OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call us on 07 4727 8371 to book.
Townsville City Animals
WHEN TUESDAYS 10AM – 9PM
HOLIDAY PASSES – GO KARTING P
Y
PRESENTED BY PITSTOP KARTING Experience the ultimate adrenalin rush these holidays when you grab your ‘Holiday Pass’ at Pitstop Karting! This pass includes a Pitstop Karting licence, three 10-minute sessions, a small drink, balaclava, and a lanyard. Limited passes available for the school holidays!
WEDNESDAYS 10AM – 8.30PM
THURSDAYS 10AM – 8.30PM
FRIDAYS 10AM – 9PM
7 Caldwell Street, Garbutt
COST $95
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4401 5045 contact@pitstopkarting.com.au https://www.pitstopkarting. com.au/product-page/ school-holiday-pass
SATURDAYS 10AM – 9PM
SUNDAYS 10AM – 6PM
WHEN 19 SEPT – 4 OCT 7AM – 9PM
WHERE
The Strand, North Ward
COST FREE
QUEST ROCKS! E
WHERE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required.
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PRESENTED BY QUEST TOWNSVILLE ON EYRE Join Quest these school holidays. Amongst our favourite spots along The Strand, we have hidden Quest Rocks. Find one painted with the letter “Q” and return to Quest Townsville on Eyre to claim your prize. Happy hunting!
WHEN 19 SEPT – 5 OCT WEEKDAYS 10AM – 6PM
CASUAL PLAY SESSIONS
WEEKENDS 9AM – 3PM
WHERE
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
COST
$12–$30
BOOKINGS
A Discount code: CAMP15
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC Swing, play and climb at your own pace on our fun and challenging obstacles designed for all ages and skill levels. Plus, a seperate soft play multi-level playground for ages 2–7 years! Walk-ins are welcome. Bookings highly recommended through the website.
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Booking required. 0427 139 762 Townsville@ninjaparc.com.au https://book.ninjaparc.com. au/location/townsville/ book/casual-play
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WHEN 19 SEPT – 5 OCT 2 – 5PM
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
COST $55
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP
BOOKINGS
P
Discount code: CAMP15
PRESENTED BY NINJA PARC Learn to master all our obstacles during 3-hours of fully supervised fun with a dedicated Ninja Ranger! A ninja headband and snacks are provided. Parents and guardians can drop the kids off or relax at our on-site cafe.
WHEN 19 SEPT – 5 OCT 9AM – 3PM
Booking required. 0427 139 762 Townsville@ninjaparc.com.au https://book.ninjaparc.com. au/location/townsville/book/ school-holiday-camps
WHERE
18 Blackhawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
COST
$45–$75
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
BOOKINGS
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Booking required. 0427 139 762 Info@wildcatzindoorsports. com.au https://www.wisasports.com/ wildcatz/holiday-programs
PRESENTED BY WILDCATZ INDOOR SPORTS Book the kids in for a fully supervised, actionpacked day of fun! These sessions include multiple activities – indoor sports, Ninja Parc and Nerf wars. Choose between a full or half day. Lunch is provided for full day sessions.
WHEN 19 SEPT – 5 OCT 9AM – 5PM
WHERE
Bushland Beach Park, Corner of Mount Low Parkway & Livistonia Close, Bushland Beach
COST
TEN LITTLE FIGS BY RHIAN WILLIAMS – STORYWALK
FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://whatson.townsville. qld.gov.au/events/schoolholidays-at-citylibraries
A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Have a play and read Ten Little Figs by Rhian Williams at Bushland Beach Park these holidays. Count down as ten figs disappear thanks to some hungry Australian animals. Who will get the last one?
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WHEN 19 SEPT 4PM
THE RHYTHM GATHERING A
25 SEPT 5.30PM
PRESENTED BY THE RHYTHM CONNECTION Part of the North Australian Festival of Arts, join us and play shakers, cowbells, clapsticks, plastic buckets, pots and pans, hand drums and bass drums as we connect as a community through rhythm and song.
WHEN 20 SEPT 10AM – 12PM
CIRCUS FUN AT COTTERS MARKET
Strand Park, North Ward
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0414 803 666 therhythmconnection@ gmail.com https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com.au/ Events/The-Rhythm-Gathering
WHERE
Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 0402 162 800 angela@puftevents.com.au https://www.puftevents. com.au/cotters-market/
A PRESENTED BY PUFT EVENTS Join Circup Arts for a free circus skills workshop at Cotters Market! Try your hand at juggling, spinning, balancing and more. Suitable for children and families. Adult supervision required.
WHEN 20 & 27 SEPT & 4 OCT
SCHOOL HOLIDAY STORYTIME
WHERE
9 – 10AM
WHERE
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://bit.ly/4cuYxgd
E PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Come talk, read, sing and play with your little ones at Citylibraries Flinders Street. Enjoy some time playing and chatting to other members of the community before we dive into a world of books and songs.
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WHEN 21 – 25 SEPT 4PM, 5PM & 6PM
MARTIAL ARTS A
28 SEPT – 2 OCT 4PM, 5PM & 6PM
5 OCT
PRESENTED BY THE CHOI KWANG DO MASTER ACADEMY Come along and learn martial arts at The Choi Kwang Do Master Academy.
5PM & 6PM
WHEN 21 – 25 SEPT 10 – 11.30AM
POTTERY – ALL ABILITIES A
28 SEPT – 2 OCT 10 – 11.30AM
PRESENTED BY STELLA’S CREATIVE POTTERY CLASSES Variety of pottery activities for all age groups. These are fun and informative sessions where participants can create animals, flowers, balls or whatever they desire. Sessions are appropriate for all abilities however, there is no wheelchair access.
WHEN 21 – 25 SEPT 8.30 – 11.30AM
HALF DAY CAMP P
Y
28 SEPT – 2 OCT 8.30 – 11.30AM
743 Riverway Drive, Thuringowa Central
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 0481 749 607 info@ckdmac.com.au https://calendly.com/ckdmac
WHERE
Cleveland Terrace, North Ward
COST $25
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0499 077 510 stella.thompson-wheway@ hotmail.com
WHERE
11/547 Woolcock Street, Mount Louisa
COST $40
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4774 7375 admin@momentumgymnastics. com.au www.momentumgymnastics. com.au
PRESENTED BY MOMENTUM GYMNASTICS Enjoy 3-hours of gymnastics fun! Our half day camps are perfect for school holidays, with no gymnastics experience necessary. It’s a simple drop-and-go program where kids can play, learn and have fun. Just bring a snack and water bottle!
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WHEN 21 SEPT – 25 SEPT 9AM – 4PM
ECO ENERGY RANGERS A
26 & 27 SEPT 9AM – 1PM
28 SEPT – 2 OCT
PRESENTED BY COPPERSTRING EXPERIENCE CENTRE Become an Eco Energy Ranger at the CopperString Experience Centre! Crack the Eco Energy Quest, explore the Development Den, design a ranger mask, dress up, snap a photo and plant a seedling to take home.
9AM – 4PM
3 & 4 OCT
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PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ Bounce into excitement with this thrilling 2-hour session. Children aged 5-18 experience the exhilaration of bungee fun. Safely harnessed to special bungee cords, kids will learn to defy gravity, and play games that seem straight out of a superhero movie.
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4796 5459 copperstringexperience@ powerlink.com.au
WHERE
55 Riverside Boulevard, Douglas
COST
9 – 11AM
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Urban Corner, 71 Stanley Street, Townsville City,
9AM – 1PM
WHEN 21 SEPT
KIDS BUNGEE FUN WORKSHOP
WHERE
$49
21 SEPT 11AM – 12PM
24 SEPT 11AM – 1PM
25 SEPT 2.30 – 4.30PM
WHEN 21 SEPT
Booking required. 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@ gmail.com https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1639359
WHERE
1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
COST
9AM – 3PM
THE BOTTLE APOTHECARY ART CAMP – FOR TEENS
BOOKINGS
$120
BOOKINGS Discount code: guideart
P PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD Transform a recycled water bottle into an incredible fantasy-inspired potion cabinet! Using only half of a large water bottle, you’ll build a unique apothecary shelf that looks like an oversized magical potion bottle.
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Booking required. 0411 030 243 hello@creativityhood.com https://www.creativityhood. com/event-details/the-bottleapothecary-art-camp-for-teens
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WHEN 21, 25 & 28 SEPT & 2 OCT
CRAFTY CREATIONS P
9AM – 12PM
WHERE
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, Citylibraries Flinders Street & Citylibraries Riverway
COST FREE
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BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://bit.ly/4xICLyi
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Get creative these holidays with Crafty Creations. Join one session or come to them all – endless fun, creativity and take-home treasures await. Let your imagination shine! Adult supervision required.
WHEN 22 – 25 SEPT 10AM – 12PM
WHERE
Pinnacles Gallery, 20 Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central
OBJECT IMAGINARIUM
COST
A
BOOKINGS
FREE
No bookings required. 07 4773 8871 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au https://whatson.townsville. qld.gov.au/events/ object-imaginarium
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Join us at Pinnacles Gallery where we will be recreating everyday objects using colourful building noodles! Get inspired by Intimate Imaginaries which is exhibiting a range of artworks that reflect on everyday items and reinterpreting them through art.
WHEN 22 SEPT – 24 SEPT 8 – 10AM
SPRING HOLIDAY TENNIS PROGRAM
29 SEPT – 1 OCT 8 – 10AM
The Cathedral School Sports Precinct, 154 Ross River Road, Mundingburra Entry via the Thompson Street carpark.
COST
$25 per day
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BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0490 777 589 admin@rippatennisacademy. com.au https://www.classhub. com.au/provider/ rippatennis?period=41b7efe00a8f-4850-89a1802f3f6ea84c&programId=44
PRESENTED BY RIPPA TENNIS ACADEMY Game, set, school holiday fun! Children aged 5–12 years will enjoy action-packed tennis games, challenges, prizes and coaching matched to their playing ability. Perfect for first-timers and experienced players, with racquets provided. Book one day or multiple days.
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WHEN 22 SEPT
WHERE
AITKENVALE & RIVERWAY 9AM – 12PM
DROP IN AND BUILD P
Y
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Build, create and explore with Drop in and Build. From magnetic blocks to bamboo towers and floor puzzles, dive into a world of hands-on construction fun. No plans needed – just drop in and see where your imagination takes you.
24 SEPT
COST FREE
FLINDERS STREET & RIVERWAY
BOOKINGS
9AM – 12PM
29 SEPT
Citylibraries Aitkenvale, Citylibraries Flinders Street & Citylibraries Riverway
AITKENVALE & RIVERWAY 9AM – 12PM
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://bit.ly/4iLVLqI
1 OCT
AITKENVALE & FLINDERS STREET
9AM – 12PM
WHEN 22 SEPT 2 – 5PM
CIRCUS TAKEOVER P
44 Charles Street, Aitkenvale
COST $40
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4438 0625 admin@circupyoutharts.org.au https://www.youtharts360. com/circupyoutharts/login
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PRESENTED BY CIRCUP YOUTH ARTS INC. Explore the world of circus manipulation! Learn juggling and object manipulation skills, including diabolo, flower sticks, plate spinning, hula hoops and poi, plus fun tricks, challenges and games.
WHEN 22 SEPT 9AM – 2PM
ART UNLEASHED P
WHERE
WHERE
44 Charles Street, Aitkenvale
COST $75
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 4438 0625 admin@circupyoutharts.org.au https://www.youtharts360. com/circupyoutharts/login
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PRESENTED BY CIRCUP YOUTH ARTS INC. One blank wall. Five hours. One epic transformation. Join us for Art Unleashed, a fast-paced, hands-on creative challenge where you’ll work alongside other young people to completely transform a blank wall in our waiting area into an epic art installation.
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WHEN 22 & 30 SEPT 9AM – 12PM
FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS P
Y
22 & 30 SEPT 1 – 4PM
PRESENTED BY THE DANCE FACTORY TOWNSVILLE Come to our FREE holiday dance workshops that are designed to inspire confidence, and connection. Open to dancers aged 5–18 years. Sessions fill fast. Secure a spot for your dancer and experience the joy, community, and magic of The Dance Factory.
SHORT HOLIDAY HIP HOP CLASS – AGES 8–14 P
FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0432 558 894 thedancefactory2025@ gmail.com https://app.classmanager. com/portal/the-dancefactory-8479/register
26 SEPT
BOOKINGS
4.30 – 5.10PM 9 – 9.40AM
38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
COST $19.99
Booking required. 0419 552 852 admin@dancefitnesscomplex. com.au https://dancefitnesscomplex. com.au/wpa-events/ short-holiday-hip-hopclass-8-14-years/
WHEN 22, 24 & 29 SEPT & 1 OCT
WHERE
26 SEPT
BOOKINGS
4 – 4.30PM
8.30 – 9AM
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PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX A fun 30-minute introduction to Hip Hop with foundations, beginner breakdancing, movement skills, choreography and dance games. Perfect for beginners wanting to build confidence, coordination, fitness and self-esteem.
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PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX A 40-minute Hip Hop class featuring foundations, party steps, breakdancing, tricking, choreography and freestyle. Beginners are welcome. A simple way to build confidence, fitness, coordination and musicality.
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4/31 Fleming Street, Aitkenvale
WHEN 22, 24 & 29 SEPT & 1 OCT
Y
SHORT HOLIDAY HIP HOP CLASS – AGES 4–7
WHERE
14
38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
COST $19.99
Booking required. 0419 552 852 admin@dancefitnesscomplex. com.au https://dancefitnesscomplex. com.au/wpa-events/ short-holiday-hip-hopclass-4-7-years-2/
WHEN 22 SEPT
WHERE
1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
COST
9AM – 3PM
$120
MINI THEME PARK ART CAMP
BOOKINGS
P
Discount code: guideart
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD Young artists will design their very own miniature theme park from scratch. Using a variety of art materials and recycled treasures children will learn simple construction techniques, explore colour and design, and bring their unique ideas to life.
WHEN 22 SEPT 10AM – 12PM
DFC HIP HOP 5–7YRS DANCE WORKSHOP
Booking required. 0411 030 243 hello@creativityhood.com https://www.creativityhood. com/event-details/mini-themepark-art-camp-ages-5-9
WHERE
38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
COST $30
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0419 552 852 admin@dancefitnesscomplex. com.au https://dancefitnesscomplex. com.au/wpa-events/hip-hopholiday-workshop-ages-5-7/
P PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX 2-hours of Hip Hop fun with foundations, party steps, beginner breakdancing, tricking, choreography and dance games. Perfect for beginners, with plenty of opportunities to build confidence, coordination, fitness and self-esteem.
WHEN 22 SEPT 1 – 2PM
WHERE
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST FREE
AROUND THE BEND WITH DR SARAH PYE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6694
Y PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES From sailing the world as a teenager to becoming a university lecturer and author, Dr Sarah Pye’s journey is anything but ordinary. Through personal stories of resilience, she inspires audiences to look beyond exam results and believe in their potential.
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a e m o c e B s e i r a r b i l City y a d o t r e memb Enjoy exciting programs and activities for the whole family! Books, eBooks and eAudiobooks Fun play spaces Library of Things collection First 5 Forever programs Games, puzzles and toys Gaming consoles Resources for parents
Join today, it’s free! Find out more Flinders Street
Aitkenvale
Riverway
WHEN 22 SEPT 11AM – 12PM
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST FREE
THE COOLEST ANIMALS YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED WITH DR SARAH PYE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6692
P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Join Dr Sarah Pye at Citylibraries Flinders Street these school holidays. This workshop starts with a multimedia presentation introducing some of the coolest rainforest animals. Children use puppets to act out a story from Wildlife Wong and the Fig Wasp.
WHEN 22 SEPT 9.30 – 10.30AM
WHERE
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Townsville City
COST FREE
WHAT SORT OF ANIMAL AM I? WITH DR SARAH PYE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6691
P PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Join Dr Sarah Pye as children learn about rainforest animals including sun bears and Sumatran rhinos through storytelling, puppetry and a multimedia presentation. Children then create an animal mask to take home.
WHEN 22, 24 & 29 SEPT & 1 OCT
BIRD CHATS
WHERE
9.30AM
WHERE
Percival Pacific Andrews Aviary, Queens Gardens, North Ward
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
A
No bookings required. 0437 056 156 jackie@handsonwildlife.com.au
PRESENTED BY HANDS ON WILDLIFE Come meet our feathered friends at the aviary! One of our friendly rangers will introduce you to all of our beautiful birds. Find out fun facts about them and learn more about what makes Australian birds so amazing.
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WHEN 23 SEPT – 26 SEPT 10AM – 12PM
THE CLOUD FACTORY E
P
A
25 SEPT – 26 SEPT 7 – 8PM
COST
$20 – $25
Group bookings of 4 or more $17.50
WHEN 23 SEPT – 5 OCT 9 – 10AM 2 – 3PM 3.30 – 4.30PM
Booking required. propsyouththeatre@gmail.com https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com.au/ Events/The-Cloud-Factory
WHERE
23 Ponti Road, Kelso
COST
$15 per/hr session
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0431 992 846 Jasminleek56@gmail.com
A PRESENTED BY TINY TREASURES TOWNSVILLE A fun, relaxed, beginner-friendly painting experience for children and young people. Participants will be guided step-by-step to create their own beach painting using acrylic paints on canvas. All art materials will be supplied and every participant can take home their finished artwork.
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William Ross State High School Performing Arts Centre, Mervyn Crossman Drive Annandale
BOOKINGS
PRESENTED BY PROPS YOUTH THEATRE A theatrical adventure in a whimsical world where children make the weather in a magical laboratory. When the Boots in Suits threaten their home, they must unite humans and nature to save their world. Family-friendly and interactive for all ages.
MINI PAINTING EXPERIENCE – PAINT YOUR OWN BEACH
WHERE
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WHEN 23 SEPT
WHERE
44 Charles Street, Aitkenvale
COST
2PM – 5PM
$40
DRAMATIC P
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 4438 0625 admin@circupyoutharts.org.au https://www.youtharts360. com/circupyoutharts/login
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PRESENTED BY CIRCUP YOUTH ARTS INC. Join us for a fun-filled school holiday workshop where young people can explore the exciting world of drama, theatre and creative expression. Students will jump into drama games, improvisation, character creation, storytelling, movement and performance challenges.
WHEN 23 SEPT
WHERE
1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
COST
9AM – 3PM
GIANT MUSHROOM ART CAMP
$120
BOOKINGS Discount code: guideart
P PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD Step into the world of fungi and transform an everyday object into a one-of-a-kind giant mushroom sculpture! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a range of techniques while designing and building their own oversized mushroom with a completely unique theme.
WHEN 23 SEPT 10AM – 12PM
HIP HOP HOLIDAY WORKSHOP – AGES 8–14 P
Booking required. 0411 030 243 hello@creativityhood.com https://www.creativityhood. com/event-details/ giant-mushroom-artcamp-for-pre-teen
WHERE
38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
COST $30
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0419 552 852 admin@dancefitnesscomplex. com.au https://dancefitnesscomplex. com.au/wpa-events/hip-hopholiday-workshop-ages-8-14/
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PRESENTED BY DANCE FITNESS COMPLEX A high-energy Hip Hop workshop with foundations, party steps, breakdancing, tricking, choreography, freestyle and dance challenges. Beginners are welcome. Build confidence, coordination, fitness and musicality while learning new skills.
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WHEN 23 SEPT 8.30AM – 12.30PM
TOWNSVILLE TILAPIA TAKEDOWN P
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Unplug and play! Join us for Unplugged Gamers, where strategy, creativity and fun collide. No screens, just hands-on adventure in the library. Challenge your parents, carers, siblings or grandparents! Are you ready to level up your holiday?
WHERE
9AM – 12PM
COST
30 SEPT
P
Y
FREE
BOOKINGS
WHEN 23 SEPT
WHERE
23 SEPT 12 – 2PM
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Science communicator and wildlife photographer Steven Gill combines LEGO, photography and environmental education in this fun, all-ages exploration of the natural world. After the presentation, participants can build, stage and photograph their own Gone Buggo-inspired creation.
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AITKENVALE & FLINDERS STREET 9AM – 12PM
9.30 – 11.30AM
GONE BUGGO
FREE
WHEN 23 SEPT
FLINDERS STREET
Y
COST Booking required. 0436 312 704 comms@ drytropicshealthywaters.org https://www.trybooking. com/DPBLY
PRESENTED BY HEALTHY WATERS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DRY TROPICS Get ready to reel in tilapia – an invasive fish that harms our waterways, at this family-friendly fishing event. BYO rod or hand reel, tackle, bucket and bait. Fantastic prizes for longest tilapia and most caught. Bookings essential.
P
Anderson Gardens, Pimlico
BOOKINGS
Y
UNPLUGGED GAMERS
WHERE
No bookings required. 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://bit.ly/4qWjYgc
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au Morning session
https://townsville.spydus.com/cgi-bin /spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ ?SETLVL=&RNI=1086696
Afternoon Session
https://townsville.spydus.com/cgi-bin /spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ ?SETLVL=&RNI=1086697
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WHEN 23 SEPT 10AM – 12PM
Citylibraries Riverway, Thuringowa Central
COST FREE
FIRST NATIONS CRAFT AND YARN – FAMILY SESSION
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 477 38811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6270
A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Come along and join our First Nations Craft and Yarn, – a yarning circle focussed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community. All members of the community are welcome to participate and yarn.
WHEN 23 & 30 SEPT 10AM – 1PM
POOL INFLATABLE FUN! P
WHERE
WHERE
7-31 Erskine Place, Burdell
COST
$5 + Entry
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 0400 415 040 northernbeaches@ cityaquatics.com.au https:// northernbeachesleisurecentre. com.au/
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PRESENTED BY NORTHERN BEACHES LEISURE CENTRE Have a blast on our awesome Inflatable! Swimmers must be able to swim 10m to use the inflatable. You can also make a splash and enjoy the thrill of our water slides! Minimum height requirement to partake is 1m.
WHEN 23 & 30 SEPT 12.30 – 2.30PM
KIDS WOODWORKING
WHERE
8 Horwood Street, Currajong
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0401 388 978 sales@lifeskillsqueensland. com.au https://www. lifeskillsqueensland.com. au/group-workshops
P PRESENTED BY LIFE SKILLS QUEENSLAND A fun and engaging woodworking activity for young kids and parents to enjoy together. Learn basic skills, create a project, and build confidence in a safe workshop environment. Enclosed shoes essential.
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WHEN 23 SEPT 11AM – 12PM
No bookings required. 0747 516 511 admin@notch.org.au
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB Kids Bingo is BACK! Join us for a fun session of games and awesome prizes for everyone. Don’t miss out! Children under 8 years old must have parent supervision.
WHEN 24 SEPT – 19 OCT 10AM – 4PM
WHERE
Townsville Shopping Centre, 310-330 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale
COST FREE
I SEE YOU LIKE THIS – EXHIBITION
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com.au/ Events/I-See-You-Like-This
A PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS See parents through the eyes of their children in this joyful free exhibition by acclaimed artist Jessica Wilson. Discover playful portraits celebrating imagination, family and connection, created as part of NAFA 2026.
WHEN 24 SEPT 1 – 3PM
25 SEPT 12.30 – 2.30PM
Y
PRESENTED BY ELEVATE STUDIOS NQ Swing into adventure these school holidays with our exciting 2-hour aerial hammock workshop! Perfect for energetic kids aged 6–16. Let them twist, flip and soar while playing fun games like hammock hungry hippos and the floor is lava.
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COST BOOKINGS
A
P
The North Townsville Community Hub, 52 Palm Drive, Deeragun FREE
KIDS BINGO
AERIAL HAMMOCK FUN WORKSHOP
WHERE
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WHERE
55 Riverside Boulevard, Douglas
COST $49
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0418 868 890 aerialyogatownsville@ gmail.com https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1639363
WHEN 24 SEPT 1.30 – 3.30PM
MOVIE MATINEE P
WHERE
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6280
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie in the heart of the library! Join us for Movie Matinee where kids can unwind, watch a children’s film and socialise in a fun, comfy setting. Bring friends or make new ones.
WHEN 24 SEPT 9.30 – 10.30AM
PODCASTING WORKSHOPS: SO YOU WANT TO START A PODCAST?
WHERE
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6275
Y PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES This 1-hour workshop will explain the basics of podcasting, including the different types, what equipment and software you can use, and how to plan and develop ideas for your very own podcast.
WHEN 24 SEPT 11AM – 12PM
PODCASTING WORKSHOP: SO YOU WANT TO RECORD A PODCAST?
WHERE
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6278
Y PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES If you have a great idea for a podcast, but have never used a recording studio, this is the workshop for you! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the basics of how to use podcasting equipment including the Rodecaster Pro.
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WHEN 24 SEPT 12.30 – 1.30PM
PODCASTING WORKSHOP: SO YOU WANT TO EDIT A PODCAST?
WHEN 24 SEPT 5.30 – 7.30PM
FREE
WHERE
The North Townsville Community Hub, 52 Palm Drive, Deeragun
COST FREE
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
BOOKINGS
A
No bookings required. 0747 516 511 admin@notch.org.au
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB Bring the whole family along for a movie under the stars with a sausage sizzle, drinks and freshly made popcorn!
WHEN 25 SEPT – 11 OCT 4.30 – 5.30PM
9 OCT 5 – 6PM
WHERE
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
COST
$19.65 – $29.65
BOOKINGS
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Turn The Strand into your dance floor! Grab your wireless headphones and join a joyful moving dance party for kids and families, complete with a secret soundtrack, surprise flash mobs, favourite tunes and plenty of dancing fun.
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COST Booking required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6279
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A
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
BOOKINGS
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES This workshop will teach you the basics of editing in Audacity, a free software application for recording and editing audio, as well as how to source royalty-free sounds and music.
SILENT DISCO – KIDS
WHERE
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com. au/Events/Silent-Disco-Kids
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAREFOOT BOWLS P
WHEN
WHERE
25, 28 – 29 SEPT & 1 – 2 OCT
COST
13 Burdekin Street, Mundingburra $10
9.30 – 10.30AM
BOOKINGS
WHEN 25 SEPT
WHERE
Y
Booking required. 0407 040 208 secretary@jubileebowlsclub. com.au
PRESENTED BY JUBILEE BOWLS CLUB Learn the basics of lawn bowls – a fun non-contact sport – played outdoors under shade. Wear flat shoes or go barefoot. Equipment and coaching provided.
9AM – 1PM
I SEE YOU LIKE THIS – WORKSHOP P
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Y
No bookings required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv. com.au/Events/I-See-YouLike-This-Workshop
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Let your child’s imagination take the lead! In this free hands-on workshop, children transform a parent or accompanying adult’s face into a unique, playful portrait using colourful materials and objects.
WHEN 25 SEPT
KIDS SPIEGEL WORLD A PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Meet Bluey and Bingo in a fun-filled live interactive experience, followed by circus fun, a mini dance party and plenty of chances to join in. A colourful family adventure packed with music, movement and surprises!
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
9 – 9.45AM 10 – 10.45AM 11 – 11.45AM 12 – 12.45PM
26 SEPT 11.30AM – 12.15PM 12.30 – 1.15PM 1.30 – 2.15PM 2.30 – 3.15PM
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WHERE
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
COST $39.65
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com.au/ Events/Kids-Spiegel-World
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WHEN 26 SEPT – 3 OCT VARIOUS TIMES
SEA OF LIGHT
WHERE
Queensland Museum Tropics Townsville, 70–102 Flinders Street Townsville City
COST
A
$29.65
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Step into a magical world of glowing colour and creativity! Explore an immersive sea of light, where children and families can play, create and transform the space around them. A captivating sensory experience for all ages.
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com. au/Events/Sea-of-Light
BOOKINGS
WHEN 26 SEPT 10 – 11AM
TEENY TINY STEVIES – BRAIN FART REGIONAL TOUR
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
COST $37.65
BOOKINGS
A
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com.au/ Events/Teeny-Tiny-SteviesBrain-Fart-Regional-Tour
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Join ARIA Award-winning duo Teeny Tiny Stevies for a hilarious, high-energy musical adventure! Packed with catchy songs, clever lyrics, big laughs and plenty of dancing, Brain Fart is a fun-filled show the whole family will love.
WHEN 26 SEPT 5.30 – 6.30PM
SILENT DISCO – KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
WHERE
4 & 11 OCT 6.30 – 7.30PM
WHERE
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
COST
$19.65 – $29.65
BOOKINGS
A
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com. au/Events/Silent-DiscoKPop-Demon-Hunters
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Step into the world of KPop Demon Hunters and dance the night away! Grab your headphones and join a high-energy silent disco featuring KPop hits, favourite songs from the film and plenty of fun for young fans and families.
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WHEN 28 SEPT – 4 OCT 10 – 10.45AM
COMEDY CIRCUS STUNT SHOWS
28 SEPT – 4 OCT 12 – 12.45PM
Willlows Shopping Centre (Near Aldi and TK Maxx) 13 Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
A
No bookings required. 07 4799 9100 willows.marketing@cbre.com https://willowsshoppingcentre. com.au/
PRESENTED BY WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE Join us for a whirlwind of family fun these school holidays as we bring Joel Fenton’s Comedy Circus Stunt Shows to Willows! Expect unbelievable magic tricks, dazzling circus stunts and non-stop family fun that will leave everyone cheering for more.
WHEN 28 SEPT
WHERE
1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
COST
9AM – 3PM
CARDBOARD VROOM VROOM ART CAMP
$120
BOOKINGS Discount code: guideart
P PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD Artists get to design and build their very own cardboard vehicle – big enough to climb and sit inside! They’re the boss of what it becomes. A race car? A pirate ship? A rocket? A Barbie convertible? A submarine?
WHEN 28 SEPT 9 – 11AM
MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK FEATURING BLUEY ACTIVITIES
Booking required. 0411 030 243 hello@creativityhood.com https://www.creativityhood. com/event-details/ cardboard-vroom-vroomart-camp-ages-5-9
WHERE
Queens Garden, North Ward
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
No bookings required. 07 4727 8310 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://whatson.townsville. qld.gov.au/events/ messy-play-in-the-parkfeaturing-bluey-activities
E PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play featuring Bluey activities! The Mobile Library and a coffee van will also be onsite .
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WHERE
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WHEN 28 SEPT
WHERE
8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST
9AM – 3PM
$99
SCIENCE SURVIVAL CAMP P
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings. com/survival-sciencecamp-pPGYPFZ.html
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS A full-day survival challenge involving water filtration, shelter building, navigation, emergency signals and practical problem-solving. Please bring lunch, water and snacks for this workshop. Closed in shoes must be worn.
WHEN 29 SEPT – 2 OCT 10AM – 12PM
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Flinders Street
COST FREE
COSMIC CLAY CREATIONS
BOOKINGS
A
No bookings required. 07 4727 9011 galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au https://whatson.townsville. qld.gov.au/events/ cosmic-clay-creations
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY GALLERIES Join us at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and get creative with paper clay. Make a space-themed sculpture to decorate your pencils and get inspired by the array of ceramic artworks on display in the 2026 North Queensland Ceramic Awards.
WHEN 29 SEPT
WHERE
1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
COST
9AM – 3PM
COLOUR THEORY PAINTING CAMP FOR TEENS P
WHERE
$120
BOOKINGS Discount code: guideart
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PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD Your teen will get stuck into real colour theory: how to properly mix colours, how to use complementary colours and how to apply all of that to one painting, start to finish. This is a proper skill-building day – the stuff that actually levels up your painting and your skills.
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Booking required. 0411 030 243 hello@creativityhood.com https://www.creativityhood. com/event-details/colourtheory-painting-camp-for-teens
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WHEN 29 SEPT 9.30 – 11.30AM
DINO DEN POP UP E
P
29 SEPT 1.30 – 3.30PM
FREE
BOOKINGS
Afternoon session
https://townsville.spydus.com/cgibin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=1086699
11AM – 12.30PM
DISASTER LAB
WHERE
8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST $49
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com/ disaster-lab-pP2ZQ2W.html
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS Come along and learn all about earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and engineering structures that can survive natural disasters. Please bring water and snacks for this 90-minute workshop. Closed in shoes must be worn.
WHEN 29 SEPT 9 – 10.30AM
CRYO COMMAND
WHERE
8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST $49
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com/ cryo-command-pP1YN30.html
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS Come along and learn about liquid nitrogen demonstrations, extreme-temperature experiments and frozen science challenges. Please bring water and snacks for this 90-minute workshop. Closed in shoes must be worn.
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COST
https://townsville.spydus.com/cgibin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=1086698
WHEN 29 SEPT
P
Citylibraries Flinders Street, Townsville City
No bookings required. 07 4727 9666 library@townsville.qld.gov.au Morning session
PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Step into the Dinosaur Den! Unleash your inner palaeontologist at our adventure zone where kids (and grown-up kids!) can build their own dinosaurs, solve prehistoric puzzles, play roar-some games and dive into dino-mite books!
P
WHERE
30
WHEN 29 SEPT
WHERE
10AM – 12PM
COST
BUSHLAND BEACH FAMILY FUN DAY E
P
Peggy Banfield Park, 11 Lionel Turner Drive, Bushland Beach FREE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0747 516 511 admin@notch.org.au
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PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB Join us at both the Bushy Beach Skate Park and Peggy Banfield Park to enjoy activities such as kite flying, a scavenger hunt, a sausage sizzle and craft.
WHEN 30 SEPT
WHERE
1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt
COST
9AM – 3PM
$120
MINIATURE ROOMS ART CAP
BOOKINGS
P
Discount code: guideart
PRESENTED BY CREATIVITY HOOD Ever wanted to build a whole tiny world you could hold in your hands? Artists design and build their very own miniature room – completely their call. A cosy bedroom, a mad scientist’s lab, a cluttered book shop, anything!
WHEN 30 SEPT 9.30AM – 12.30PM
Booking required. 0411 030 243 hello@creativityhood.com http://creativityhood.com/ event-details/miniture-rooms
WHERE
Citylibraries Riverway, Thuringowa Central
COST FREE
BLOCK PRINTING WITH WOVEN VISIONS
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6700
Y PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Get hands-on these school holidays with Woven Visions. Discover the mindful craft of block printing as you carve, stamp, and create your own unique artwork. A fun and relaxing workshop that encourages creativity and connection.
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WHEN 30 SEPT
WHERE
8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST
9AM – 3PM
$105
INVENTORS BOOT CAMP P
BOOKINGS
Y
Discount code: SHG1
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS Children identify problems, develop ideas, build prototypes, test their inventions and present their final creations. Please bring lunch, water and snacks and and participants are require to wear closed in shoes. This is a full-day drop-and-go camp.
BLAST LAB: SECRET SCIENCE A
WHEN 30 SEPT, 3 & 4 OCT
WHERE
3.45 – 4.45PM
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
1 & 2 OCT
COST
12.15 – 1.15PM
A
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv. com.au/Events/BLASTLAB-SECRET-SCIENCE
WHEN 30 SEPT, 3 & 4 OCT
WHERE
2 – 3PM
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
1 & 2 OCT
COST
10.30 – 11.30AM
$34.65
BOOKINGS
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Get ready for science to explode! Join Magnus Danger Magnus for a high-energy live spectacular packed with outrageous experiments, surprising reactions and laugh-out-loud moments. A thrilling, hands-on adventure for curious kids and families.
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$54.65
BOOKINGS
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Become a junior scientist in this exclusive hands-on workshop! Get up close with exciting experiments, create take-home science surprises, tackle challenges and discover the science behind BLAST LAB’s biggest moments. Recommended for ages 5+.
BLAST LAB
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings. com/inventors-bootcamp-pPSZYPW.html
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com. au/Events/BLAST-LAB
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WHEN 1 OCT 11AM – 12PM
COST BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6718
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Get ready for a squiggly, wiggly world of fun. Participants will be buzzing with excitement as they dive hands-on into the science of polymers as they mix and create their own polymer worms. Perfect for budding scientists!
WHEN 1 OCT 9.30 – 10AM
WHERE
Citylibraries Riverway, Thuringowa Central
COST FREE
SERIOUSLY FUN SCIENCE SHOW WITH STREET SCIENCE P
Citylibraries Riverway, Thuringowa Central FREE
SPACE SLUGS WORKSHOP WITH STREET SCIENCE P
WHERE
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 07 4773 8811 library@townsville.qld.gov.au https://townsville.spydus.com/ cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/ EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=108 6717
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PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITYLIBRARIES Get ready for a seriously fun science experience like no other! From mind-blowing experiments to dazzling demonstrations, every performance is uniquely crafted to captivate and inspire, making science not just educational, but seriously fun!
WHEN 1 OCT 6 – 6.30PM
WHERE
Emmaus Hall, Ryan Catholic College, 59 Canterbury Road, Kirwan
SCHOOL ROCKS
COST
A
BOOKINGS
$19.65 – $24.65 Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com. au/Events/School-Rocks
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Get ready to rock! This high-energy family show brings acrobatics, dance and plenty of fun to the stage. With an energetic local cast, it’s the perfect school holiday experience for kids and families. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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WHEN 1 OCT 1 – 2.30PM
CREATURE CREATIONS P
COST $49
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings. com/creature-creationspPQ1LFL.html
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WHEN 1 OCT 9AM – 12PM
OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP
WHERE
8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST $69
BOOKINGS
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings. com/ocean-explorerscamp-pP1HFH5.html
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS Lean about marine animals, adaptations, buoyancy, water movement and hands-on ocean science. Please bring water and snacks. Closed in shoes must be worn.
WHEN 1 OCT 4.30 – 6.30PM
WHERE
The North Townsville Community Hub, 52 Palm Drive, Deeragun
COST FREE
FAMILY PAINT & SIP
BOOKINGS
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Booking required. 0747 516 511 admin@notch.org.au
PRESENTED BY NORTH TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HUB Bring the whole family along for a fun, step-by-step painting session designed for all ages. No experience needed – just bring your creativity! Afternoon tea provided. Spaces are limited.
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8 Keane Street, Currajong
BOOKINGS
PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS Children design a creature with adaptations suited to a particular environment, then build and present their creation. Please bring water and snacks for this 90-minute workshop. Closed in shoes must be worn.
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WHERE
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WHEN 2 OCT
WHERE
8 Keane Street, Currajong
COST
9AM – 3PM
JUNIOR MEDICAL RESEARCH CAMP P
$110
BOOKINGS Discount code: SHG2
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PRESENTED BY ALL ACCESS EVENTS An immersive medical science day covering anatomy, diagnostics, germs, treatment design, medical investigations and a simulated research challenge. Please bring lunch, water and snacks. Participants are require to wear closed in shoes.
WHEN 3 OCT 8AM – 12PM
MRF OPEN DAY
Booking required. 0492 895 723 admin@allaccesseducation. com.au https://allaccessevents. securedirectbookings.com/ junior-medical-researchcamp-pPU1ZAT.html
WHERE
610 Ingham Road, Mount Louisa
COST FREE
BOOKINGS
Bookings required. 13 48 10 enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au https://whatson.townsville. qld.gov.au/events/materialsrecovery-facility-open-day
A PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL Discover how recycling comes to life at the Materials Recovery Facility! Join us for a behindthe-scenes look at how North Queensland’s recycling is sorted, processed and transformed.
WHEN 4 OCT 8.30AM – 12.30PM
WHERE
Tobruk Baths, 32 The Strand, North Ward
COST
$34.65 – $39.65
SPLASH
BOOKINGS
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Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv. com.au/Events/SPLASH
PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Make a splash at NAFA’s joyful family pool party! Swim, play, dance and explore as Tobruk Pool comes alive with live music, interactive performances, hands-on activities and plenty of colourful surprises.
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Blast Lab
KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAM 25 SEP - 11 OCT
Silent Disco
Teeny Tiny Stevies – Brain Fart Regional Tour
MAGIC . CIRCUS WORKSHOPS MUSIC . SCIENCE FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW NAFA-TSV.COM.AU
WHEN 9 OCT 5 – 6PM
MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN A PRESENTED BY NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS Prepare to be amazed by a magical mix of robots, technology and illusion! Mario the Maker Magician brings inventive contraptions, playful magic and plenty of audience interaction to the stage in this fun, family-friendly show.
10 OCT
WHERE
NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park, 37–43 The Strand, North Ward
10 – 11AM 1 – 2PM
COST
11 OCT
BOOKINGS
12.30 – 1.30PM 1 – 2PM
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$39.65
Booking required. 0466 707 042 info@nafa-tsv.com.au https://tickets.nafa-tsv. com.au/Events/Mariothe-Maker-Magician
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12 Days of YOUNG ARTISTS Competition C R E AT E . E . S H OWCA S S H I N E . n of Share your visio nsville Christmas in Tow
Entries close 11.30pm Sunday 18 October 2026 T&Cs apply.
Prep to Grade 12 24 winners showcased across Townsville Personalised prize packs
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