The holidays are here and nobody wants the kids just sitting on the couch so here are a treasure trove of ideas: places to visit, things to do, art and craft, inspiration and adventure to have the most exciting holidays ever!
Why not get every member of your family to choose a number of activities for your family to enjoy together?!
Looking for something new - why not try the GOMA treasure hunt?!
Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:28_-_South_Bank_Parklands_(4741163759).jpg
Image: Photo by fotografierende from Pexels
Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au
Hide 'n' Seek Children's Trail Map - Brisbane Botanic Gardens - use this trail map or collect one at the start of the trail to help you find all the surprises and plant facts along the way.
Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brisbanecitycouncil/12897687293/in/album-72157641788143704
Image: https://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/the-city/whats-on/expos-and-exhibitions/the-enchanted-garden?sc_lang=en-au
Image: https://www.myer.com.au/c/christmas-770170-1
Image: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/event/city-hall-lights
Image: Creative Commons Brisbane South Bank
Image: https://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/brisbane/whats-on/expos-and-exhibitions/snow4kids-christmas-edition?sc_lang=en-au
Strawberry and Ricotta Wonton Cups
Image: https://naqld.org/recipe/
Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au
Tiny Teddy Trains
Image: https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/occasions/cooking-with-kids
Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au
This YouTube video by PBS Parents gives step by step instructions on how to create your own nebula jar - just like the ones we made at the Book Fair Twilight Evening. Experiment with different coloured paints and glitter to create something beautiful.
For written step by step instructions with photos go to - PBS Parents
Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au to show Mrs Peachey what you've created.
This YouTube video by PBS Parents gives step by step instructions on how to create your own winter wonderland terrarium.
Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au to show Mrs Peachey what you've created.
Image: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/
Image: http://www.abc.net.au/abcforkids/shows/s2978719.htm
Image: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/how-to-draw/
Image: https://redl.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/default/
Image: https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20157/libraries/308/whats_on_at_your_library#/?i=7
Image: http:www.slq.qld.gov.au/
Image: http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events
Image: http://edgeqld.org.au/about/
Check Website http://www.rpac.com.au/Pages/Home.aspx or phone RPAC 3829 8131
Image: http://www.rpac.com.au/Pages/Performances.aspx?PerfID=375
Image: https://www.lego.com/en-us
Take a photo of yourself at the exhibition and Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au Mrs Peachey would love to see what you've been up to over the holidays.
Image: http://www.cordies.com.au/page/classes
Image: https://www.qpac.com.au/event/christmas_carol_18/
Image: https://www.qpac.com.au/event/deadly_60_downunder_19/
Image: https://www.qpac.com.au/event/91storey_treehouse_19/
Image: http://www.gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2019/gruffalos-child.php
Image:https://rawart.com.au/product/Boat-art
Image:https://rawart.com.au/product/ice-creams-prints-8jan
Image:https://rawart.com.au/product/screenprinting-tshirts-10-dec
Image: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events-council-venues/parks-gardens-events/whats-brisbane-botanic-gardens-mt-coot-tha
This 6 minute YouTube video by Brisbane City Council explores the Hide 'n' Seek Children's Trial at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha. It's a trail for children to explore and try to find all the surprises and plant facts. You can collect a map at the start of the trail or online. Entry to Brisbane Botanic Gardens is free.
Image: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium
Image: https://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/information/articles/activities/things-to-do-mt-coot-tha?sc_lang=en-au
Take a photo of your gardening project and Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au Mrs Peachey would love to see what you've been up to over the holidays.
Image: https://www.yates-kids-gardening.com/kids-gardening/create-a-fairy-garden
Address: 38 Anson Road, Wellington Point, Queensland, 4160, Australia.
Email: library@redlands.qld.edu.au
Image: https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20277/council_events/573/christmas_by_starlight
Buy tickets online: https://theworkshops.qtix.com.au/event/wrm_train_sunday_18.aspx
Image: http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2019/dronecoding.php
Image: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/map-of-brisbane-playgrounds/
Image: http://www.mustdobrisbane.com/dogs-parks-kids-outdoors-kids-parks-outdoors-parks-parks-z-children/capalaba-regional-park-capalaba
Image: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/wynnum-kids-water-park-wynnum/
Image: http://www.mustdobrisbane.com/features/12-great-brisbane-walks
Image: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/walk-king-island-wellington-point/
Image: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sunny-kids-writing-camps-january-2019-school-holidays-tickets-51576311135
Image: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html
Workshops include inventing a robot, creating a fairy garden, making mosaic festive ornaments and making your own pet. For a full list of workshops over the school holidays visit Reverse Garbage. Bookings are essential and tickets must be purchased. Age suitability for each workshop varies.
Image: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tinker-lab-invent-a-robot-friend-childrens-eco-art-workshop-tickets-52293984716
This YouTube video by Crank Indoor Climbing gives you a glimpse of one of the climbing walls at Crank Indoor Climbing Centre, Kessels Road Macgregor. Crank also has a ninja warrior and parkour course. Check their website for more details.
Image: https://www.pluggedin.com/
Image: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pat_Rafter_Arena
