[Holidays} Winter Holiday Ideas 2025: Learn a New Skill

Join Brent Wilson, illustrator of picture books and co-author/illustrator of the graphic novel series Frog, Log and Dave, as he leads you through simple steps of kicking off your own graphic novel.  In this workshop you will gain the skills to develop characters, design the setting and start writing your own graphic novel!

Ages 8-12. 

10 July Session booking here. 

All materials provided. Come and see how easy it is to bring your ideas to life in the Makerspace! 
Strictly 12 years and over. Due to safety requirements, children under 12 are not permitted in the Makerspace, even with adult supervision. An adult must accompany 12- to 15-year-olds at all times.

Get creative these school holidays with our hands-on macramé workshop just for kids! In this fun and relaxing session, children will learn simple knotting techniques to craft their very own star or moon-themed wall hanging.

This activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills plus they can proudly display their skills when they take home a beautiful handmade decoration to hang in their room. All materials provided – just bring your imagination!

This training is designed to actively involve participants in learning crucial first aid and common medical emergency skills.

The approach is both enjoyable and educational, aiming to empower children to confidently handle emergencies and provide parents with peace of mind.

Cost is $20 per child

elebrate NAIDOC Week with a fun and meaningful beading workshop designed especially for kids! In this creative hands-on session, children will learn simple beading techniques to create their own bracelet or keyring using the vibrant colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. 

As they craft, kids will also learn about the significance of the colours and symbols, encouraging connection, respect and cultural awareness.

Ages 8-12.

After browsing the portrait exhibition in the library for ideas and inspiration, create your own mixed media art portrait to express your individualism and identity. Learn some art techniques that will help make your piece unique.

Ages 12-17. 

Ready, set, create! Join us for the Amazing Art Race - a fast-paced, hands-on workshop where you'll race against the clock to complete a series of creative challenges. Work solo and in teams on exciting activities including puppet making, collage art, and 3D tower construction.

Part 1: Cleveland Library - Kick things off at the library, where you’ll make your own puppet and collaborate with others to build the tallest, most imaginative tower.

Part 2: Redland Art Gallery - Then, take a short stroll across the road to the gallery for a guided look at the current exhibition and settle into the space to create a paper collage of your favourite holiday destination, inspired by the artworks around you.

🎉 Challenges & Prizes - Earn points for creativity and effort throughout the session – with bonus points for standout ideas. Individual & team prizes!

When is a reading class not a reading class? When it’s Pete’s fun-filled Magic of Reading Show! This is the perfect way to get kids EXCITED about reading.

Pete introduces kids to the great characters of book history, from Tom Sawyer to Harry Potter. Kids learn about punctuation in a joke-filled interactive lesson, and Pete literally makes the greatest books ever COME TO LIFE!

You and your little ones are invited on an adventure of learning with our engaging outdoor sessions in the scenic parks of Redland Coast! 

For this very special pop up library, we will be joined by our friend Julia Baker, Snake Boss. Meet all of Julia's favourite reptiles, find out some very cool facts and enjoy an incredible experience. This is the perfect introduction to the captivating world of reptiles.  

Bring the whole family along to make new friends in this delightful setting at IndigiScapes Environmental Centre.

0-8 years. Bookings required. 

Family Fun Day – Zine Genie – Turn your memories into art!

Get creative with family at our fun Zine-Making Family Fun Day. Explore how to collect and document memories with artist, Sunday Jemmott using collage, drawing, and paper. Unleash your imagination and craft a personal zine filled with stories and moments.

All ages welcome.

Please note that RAG staff are not responsible for supervision, parent(s)/carer(s) must remain with children while participating.

Join us for a fun-filled school holiday adventure with Redland Uniting Church! Our 5-day program runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm each day – packed with adventure, creativity, friendship, and heaps of fun! For primary school age children (grades 1 to 6).

Campers, alongside their leaders, will explore the outdoors, try new skills, cook over campfires, tackle challenges, enjoy crafts and games, and dive into Chapel times with Bible stories and activities to discover more about God, themselves, and others — all within a supportive team environment.

Best of all — after a big day of fun and learning, campers head home for a good night's sleep in their own bed!

We're thrilled to be celebrating 49 years of Day Camp fun – making us the longest-running Day Camp in Australia!

📅 30 June – 4 July 2025

📍 Karingal Scout Camp, Mt Cotton (Karingal Rd, Mount Cotton QLD 4165)

For more information, please contact Rev Beth at 0407 170 573.

https://clevelandunitingchurch.com/children-and-youth/day-camp

Use the power of imagination to create wondrous things with our craft treasure box bursting with inspiring materials. For this school holiday activity geared to ages 6 and up, we have tossed out the instructions! Select any items you'd like from the crazy craft bar, and then fold, colour, glue, thread, draw or whatever. Kids' imaginations are their only limit – we can't wait to see the incredible creations. 

Sign up information: 
Ages: 5 – 12 years. No bookings required - just drop in!           
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.

Celebrate the 10th birthday of First 5 Forever, the State Library initiative that brings you the beloved weekly Toddler time, Baby time and Story time sessions, and much, much more! 

Come and kick off the week of festivities with a party in the park for the whole family!🎉Join us for a joyful celebration of all things talk, read, sing, and play! 

Bring your little ones and enjoy a vibrant morning of fun including roaming entertainers, live performance, music and dancing, face painting, exciting activities and so much more. 

Let’s make more magical memories together as we celebrate 10 years of supporting families and little learners!  

We have a whole week of celebrations! We'd love to see you at them all!

• Dance, play, hooray!
• Teddy bears' picnic
• Wombat Stew live!

Ages: 0 – 8 years. Free events. 
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.

Get ready to throw down in the funniest battle you’ll ever fight! Join Laughing Goat Productions for a theatre sports and improv workshop full of fast-paced games, creative chaos and team showdowns.

Bring the laughs and battle for the glory.  No experience needed – just bring your energy and imagination!

Sign up information: 
Ages: 12 – 17 years. Free event. 
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am, Saturday 31 May.

We kindly ask that you ensure your child meets the age requirement as spaces for this event are limited. 

Celebrate NAIDOC Week through creativity and storytelling in this hands-on clay workshop for kids! Using air-dried clay, children will be guided to shape and decorate their own artwork that tells a personal or cultural story —whether it’s about family, nature, community or connection to Country.

This workshop encourages self-expression while honouring the rich traditions of First Nations storytelling! 

Sign up information: 
Ages: 5 – 12 years. Free event. Bookings required.
School holiday bookings open 9am, Saturday 31 May.
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.