Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained and active these summer school holidays? The Gold Coast has a fantastic range of activities to suit all ages and interests. From high-flying acrobatics to splashing in the surf, there’s something for everyone.
Here are our top picks of school holiday activities on the Gold Coast!
Christmas activities for kids
- Circus Fun House, Pink Flamingo, Brisbane: For a truly dazzling Christmas show, head into Brisbane to experience a magical Christmas circus show like no other. Expect mind-blowing circus acts, daring aerial performances, and acrobatics – now fused with Christmas tunes, cheeky elves and festive themes.
- Santa’s Putt Putt: The Club at Parkwood Village transforms the front 9 holes of their Boulder’s and Badlands Mini Golf course into the ultimate Christmas wonderland. It is the ultimate night out to celebrate Christmas with the family!
- Christmas in Paradise: Get ready to sleigh this holiday season at Paradise Centre, where shopping meets festive fun!
- North Burleigh Carols By The Sea: A wonderful afternoon and evening of free Christmas entertainment and fun at Ed Hardy Park.
Sports, camps and energy-busting activities
- Active Play School Holiday Camps: Get your little ones moving and grooving with fun-filled fitness classes and holiday camps at My First Gym locations in Robina and Coomera.
- Skybound Trampoline Holiday Camps, Burleigh: Join Skybound Gymnastics for an action packed day of flips and fun these school holidays! Each day is spent learning somersaults, handstands, handsprings and making friends. And their qualified coaches will teach them every step of the way!
- After Dark end-of-term Party: Bounce into fun with trampoline parks, dodgeball courts, and more. Don’t miss their end-of-term party on December 6th!
- Platinum Tennis Holiday Camp: This exciting and dynamic camp is designed for kids of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, ages 4 to 16. Whether your child is looking to improve their game or simply enjoy outdoor activity, this camp offers something for everyone.
- Little Lifesavers: Teach your kids essential water safety skills and have fun in the sun with surf lifesaving programs across South East Queensland.
Creative and educational school holiday activities
- STEM and creative workshops: Skill Samurai Ashmore’s School Holiday Program offers an exciting mix of STEM activities, coding, robotics, and hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and build essential skills. From creating video games to exploring robotics, their programs are tailored to suit all skill levels and interests.
- Anna Carey’s Magic + Memory: make me a home: The new Children’s Gallery exhibition is your home away from home at HOTA. Gold Coast artist Anna Carey creates miniature models of houses and the rooms inside them. Her work has been spectacularly brought to life in an oversized model created for play and daydreams.
- Little ArtLABS | Table Top Trees: Create your very own centrepiece for the upcoming festive season! This is a fun and accessible art activity for little ones to assemble, decorate and personalise a cardboard tree. Templates and decorative materials provided.
For more school holiday ideas, read our full Summer School Holiday Guide NOW!
