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All Brisbane City Council events and activities over the holidays for all ages: play with Dash robots, learn some basic techniques to make tiny fabric blooms, play Eye Spy in the Museum of Brisbane, freestyle scooter coaching, Playtopia at Roma Street parklands, Beginner and Intermediate Mountain Bike Skills, Craft sessions, Intro to Ukulele, Creative Teens- Air dry clay, Hip Hop Dance Class, STEAM Solar Science and many more activities
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School Holidays Activities in Brisbane – Hundreds of Ideas
FREE School Holiday Activities Brisbane Southside | The Best List
FREE School Holiday Activities Brisbane Northside | The Best List
Be a Scientist! Ignite your imagination in SparkLab, an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space, ideal for 6 to 13 year olds!
Follow your curiosity and bring out your inner scientist as you question and wonder about the world around you.
Play and investigate your way through SparkLab, using many of the same skills that scientists, engineers and mathematicians use everyday.
Explore 40 interactive exhibits across three zones and discover the wonder of STEM in your everyday world! See live experiments at the Science Bar and get hands-on to create and solve challenges at the Maker Space.
The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m2 of high-definition screens, and includes 48 touch panels.
The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. 30-minute interactive experiences include:
- Physics Observatory
- ChemWorld
- The Living Reef
- Code-A-Bot
State Library of Queensland - Holiday Fun Activities & Events
There’s adventure waiting for you these winter holidays at State Library. Discover an action-packed world full of imagination and exciting possibilities the whole family can enjoy. There will be a range of workshops and free activities for ages 0 to 12 years to entertain and inspire creativity.
Holiday fun discount: receive 10% off all in-store purchases at the Library Shop and Cafe during Holiday Fun. Mention Holiday Fun at checkout.
Booking required for Claymation creation and Culture weave workshops. Places are limited and tickets sell fast.
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Brisbane City Council's Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium opened in 1978. Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Planetarium is home to the Cosmic Skydome - a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome. Visit the Planetarium to enjoy a show (including a tour of Brisbane's night sky), and tour the Display Zone. The Planetarium also includes an observatory, Galaxy Gift Shop and Sundial Courtyard. If you want to want to further your interest in the universe, you can find useful links to discover more about astronomy. Stay up-to-date with the Planetarium by following our Facebook page.
Museum of Brisbane: Summer School Holidays
With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB these Spring School Holidays.
Explore exciting exhibitions and events and creative workshops.
14-29 September 2024
Open daily 10am–5pm
Level 3, City Hall
NIDA Open Home - Performing Arts School Holiday Programs
Kids of all ages will love the school holiday day camps on offer at NIDA. Creativity is encouraged as kids sing, dance, write, direct and act their way through all the workshops on offer. Children as young as 2 years old are welcome, with special creative play sessions on offer. Holiday programs for kids are held across two locations in Brisbane so find your closest one.
Fox in the Box [Escape Room for Adults, Kids & Teens]
Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...an innovative, exciting and creative way for your Children, Kids and Teens to have fun together in an escape room. Whether it’s for a birthday party, special celebration or just a group get together, then try our child friendly escape rooms for something totally different….
Escape Hunt [Escape Rooms, Outdoor & Play At Home Activities]
The pressure’s on, the clock’s ticking, the adrenaline’s pumping. Escape Hunt isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience from the heart of the action. Once you’ve enjoyed an Escape Hunt world, all other entertainment falls flat. [Offering] a truly immersive gaming experience where Escape Hunters are transported to another era to solve a mind-twisting mystery created by Escape Hunt Studios – our global game design team.
Urban Xtreme School Holiday Program
Looking for some inspiration to keep your kids active and entertained during the school holidays in Brisbane? Whether you’re looking for some family fun or get the kids supervised for the day, we’ve got you covered!… Trade screen time for some XTREME time and keep the kids active at Urban Xtreme.
The Enchanted Garden in Roma Street Parkland
The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street Parklands. Brisbane’s annual immersive light and sound spectacular returns to share the Parkland’s nocturnal secrets in a dazzling celebration of nature. Enjoy thousands of sparkling lights set out across several stunning installations as you wander through Brisbane’s pristine Roma Street Parkland.
Things to do with Teenagers in Brisbane that Aren’t Lame!
If you are looking for things to do with teenagers in Brisbane, well then stop the search and look no further! We have complied the best list of teens activities and fun things for teens to do so that you can get back to the million other things we know you have to do as a parent.
Fox in the Box [Escape Room for Adults, Kids & Teens]
Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...an innovative, exciting and creative way for your Children, Kids and Teens to have fun together in an escape room. Whether it’s for a birthday party, special celebration or just a group get together, then try our child friendly escape rooms for something totally different….
Escape Hunt [Escape Rooms, Outdoor & Play At Home Activities]
The pressure’s on, the clock’s ticking, the adrenaline’s pumping. Escape Hunt isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience from the heart of the action. Once you’ve enjoyed an Escape Hunt world, all other entertainment falls flat. [Offering] a truly immersive gaming experience where Escape Hunters are transported to another era to solve a mind-twisting mystery created by Escape Hunt Studios – our global game design team.
Playtopia: Roma Street Parkland
Discover a world of wonder at free kids event – Playtopia! Returning to Roma Street Parkland from 9am - 1pm, 18 - 20 and 25 - 27 September 2024.
Museum of Brisbane: Spring School Holidays
With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB these Spring School Holidays.
Explore exciting exhibitions and events and creative workshops.
14-29 September 2024
Open daily 10am–5pm
Level 3, City Hall
The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m2 of high-definition screens, and includes 48 touch panels.
The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. 30-minute interactive experiences include:
- Physics Observatory
- ChemWorld
- The Living Reef
- Code-A-Bot
The Edge - The State Library of Queensland
The Edge is State Library's space for creativity, ideas and experimentation. Explore the range of facilities, hardware, software and equipment available to help you create. Never recorded a track, edited a video or operated a 3D Printer before? That's okay. The Edge hosts a program of events, workshops, meetups and community lab sessions to develop the skills to get you started and connect with like-minded creatives. To gain full access to all the Edge has to offer, you must be a State Library member. Not yet a State Library member? Membership is free and immediate.
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Bouldering Gym Capalaba - Wall Walkers Bouldering
Discover the thrill of bouldering with unlimited climbing at Wall Walkers' Boulder Camp. Plus, level up your skills by joining their Term Climbing Classes. Click here for more information.
Fox in the Box [Escape Room for Adults, Kids & Teens]
Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...an innovative, exciting and creative way for your Children, Kids and Teens to have fun together in an escape room. Whether it’s for a birthday party, special celebration or just a group get together, then try our child friendly escape rooms for something totally different….
Escape Hunt [Escape Rooms, Outdoor & Play At Home Activities]
The pressure’s on, the clock’s ticking, the adrenaline’s pumping. Escape Hunt isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience from the heart of the action. Once you’ve enjoyed an Escape Hunt world, all other entertainment falls flat. [Offering] a truly immersive gaming experience where Escape Hunters are transported to another era to solve a mind-twisting mystery created by Escape Hunt Studios – our global game design team.
How To Transform Your Photos Into LEGO Art
Brick Yourself is a fun and imaginative website that turns pictures into LEGOs so anyone in your family can turn their pictures into adorable LEGO characters.
NOTE: The website does the magic, turning your pictures into LEGO art for US$0.10 per image (subject to Open AI pricing).
Be a Scientist! Ignite your imagination in SparkLab, an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space, ideal for 6 to 13 year olds!
Follow your curiosity and bring out your inner scientist as you question and wonder about the world around you.
Play and investigate your way through SparkLab, using many of the same skills that scientists, engineers and mathematicians use everyday.
Explore 40 interactive exhibits across three zones and discover the wonder of STEM in your everyday world! See live experiments at the Science Bar and get hands-on to create and solve challenges at the Maker Space.
The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m2 of high-definition screens, and includes 48 touch panels.
The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. 30-minute interactive experiences include:
- Physics Observatory
- ChemWorld
- The Living Reef
- Code-A-Bot
Redland Museum School Holiday Program
Our popular School Holiday Activity Workshops are held days a week during the April, June and September school holidays.
Kids and families have fun creating items such as Rocket launchers, Rubberband driven boats, 3D Solar Systems, Glow in the Dark carry bags and Beaded and Feathered hair extensions to name but a few.
BOUNCE is behind Australia’s fantastic indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks that create and celebrate joy, fun and self-powered adrenaline. It's is the best place to develop and harness balance, coordination and agility through a unique blend of fun, freestyle, progression and development starting from 2 years old and up. Each BOUNCE trampoline park is an exciting indoor playground of around 3,000 m2 that features trampolining, rock climbing, padding, airbags, a Ninja Warrior course and many other adventures so you can develop and practice your freestyle tricks, and get an adrenaline rush! Whether you want to try your first backflip into a Big Bag or run The Wall, each BOUNCE trampoline park offers the best environment to master your moves!
Mt Coot-tha precinct - enjoy a great lookout over Brisbane, iconic green space in the Botanic Gardens and Forest, and even enjoy the stars at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.
Mt Gravatt Lookout - beautiful scenery of Brisbane - enjoy the Lovewell Project Cafe - includes a playground and educational walk-through garden of native plants.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park - beautiful river scenery, fun activities, nice cafe's, hiking, rock climbing, etc. - River Terrace park booking sites.
BRISBANE sign - take a selfie with the Brisbane sign. Enjoy great city and river views - close to Southbank parklands and cultural centre.
Daisy Hill Koala Centre - see Koalas and learn more about them.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - great place to enjoy Australian wildlife.
Australia Zoo - the ultimate Australian wildlife adventure founded by Steve and Terri Irwin.
Ipswich Nature Centre (Queens Park) - enjoy a whole range of Australian wildlife, lush landscaped gardens and exhibits.
O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk - worlds first suspension bridge located in the Lamington National Pak - rainforest bushwalking.
Twin Falls Circuit (Springbrook National Park) - great for bushwalking with beautiful scenery, including waterfalls.
Natural Bridge Circuit (Springbrook National Park) - great national park to see cool forests, mountain streams, caves and glow-worms!
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park - beautiful river scenery, fun activities, nice cafe's, hiking, rock climbing, etc. - River Terrace park booking sites.
Mt Gravatt Lookout - beautiful scenery of Brisbane - enjoy the Lovewell Project Cafe - includes a playground and educational walk-through garden of native plants.
Ride the CityCat - The Brisbane River carves its path through Brisbane City – in many ways defining it. That is why CityCats – Brisbane’s fleet of modern, river-faring commuter boats – can really show you the shape of Brisbane as they glide to and from their destinations. With stops across Brisbane, make your way to your nearest CityCat terminal and ride the Brown Snake to your heart’s desire.
The Pancake Manor - The Pancake Manor is a Brisbane institution and is the one place that allows you to satisfy your pancake cravings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 364 days a year (they step away from the grill on Christmas day). Housed in an old church, the Pancake Manor gives the perfect vibe to consume pancakes no matter the time of day or night.
Best Things to Do in Kangaroo Point - including great restaurants and cafes.
The best Ice Cream and Gelato Shops in Brisbane.
Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Brisbane.
