Ready to make the most of another gorgeous winter on the Sunshine Coast? While those crisp mornings and blue skies are spectacular, you still need a solid game plan to keep the kids busy. Luckily, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Here are our top picks for family fun for the winter school holiday 2026.
Activities for creative & curious kids
Free Suncatcher Workshops
A beautiful, hands-on morning workshop where kids use cut crystals and pendants to construct custom suncatchers that fill their bedrooms with gorgeous color rays.
- Date: Friday, July 3 & Friday, July 10, 2026
- Location: Eumundi Square, Eumundi
Winter Wonderland Crafty Fun
Keep little hands busy with a rotating lineup of free, winter-themed craft workshops, featuring a brand-new creation to build during each session.
- Date: June 29 – July 9, 2026
- Location: Pelican Waters Shopping Village
Code Camp Winter School Holiday Programs
The ultimate launchpad for tech-minded kids to master game design, control real-life robotics, and let their digital creativity run completely wild.
- Date: June 29 – July 10, 2026
- Location: In-person (Sunshine Coast locations) and online
Dino Dig Adventure
Perfect for curious minds, this prehistoric pop-up invites junior archeologists to uncover ancient fossils and piece together amazing dinosaur discoveries.
- Date: July 6 – July 12, 2026 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Location: Caloundra Shopping Centre
Imaginate
Inspired by renowned ceramic artist Bonnie Hislop, this hands-on interactive clay laboratory invites children aged 4+ to sculpt and shape their own vibrant masterpieces.
- Date: June 20 – July 12, 2026
- Location: Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin
HYPT Winter School Holiday Workshops
An incredibly diverse lineup of daily themed activities ranging from a messy Slime Festival and Science Explosions to a Pop Star Pamper Studio and Unicorn Academy.
- Date: Daily workshops available
- Location: HYPT, Buderim
IMAGINATE 2026: Fields of Feelings
Activities for sporty, active & adventurous kids
Winter Full Day School Holiday Program
Designed for older kids and teens aged 8–16, these action-packed day camps build core skills and confidence through thrilling activities like rock climbing and archery.
- Date: July 1 – July 7, 2026
- Location: Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct, Currimundi
Aerialcatz Winter School Holiday Workshops
Run away to the circus for a day! Open to all skill levels aged 5–15, these workshops teach aerial silks, trapeze, hammock maneuvers, circus games, and crafts.
- Date: June 29 – July 10, 2026
- Location: Aerialcatz, Maroochydore
Winter School Holiday Fun at Rush Adventureland
Escape into air-conditioned, indoor comfort with unlimited play passes that let kids run, climb, slide, and tackle massive multi-level soft-play obstacles.
- Date: Open daily
- Location: Rush Adventureland, Maroochydore
Acrobatic Holiday Camp
A jam-packed full-day program for ages 5–12 combining acrobatics training, aerial skills, circus stunts, obstacle courses, and high-energy games.
- Date: June 30, July 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9, 2026 (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Location: Just Acrobatics, Warana
Tennis Holiday & Sports Camp
Hosted by The Tennis Hive, these highly supportive camps emphasise tennis fundamentals, general sports coordination, and confidence-building gameplay.
- Date: June 29 – July 8, 2026
- Location: Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim
The Tennis Hive Tennis and Sport Camp
Activities for theatre, music and entertainment lovers
Little Seed Theatre Co Winter Theatre Holiday Programs
A brilliant week-long intensive for students from Prep to Grade 7 focusing on acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a live showcase performance.
Date: June 29 – July 17, 2026
Location: Noosa, Caloundra, Maroochydore, and Gympie hubs
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition
Little Seed Theatre Company presents a magical, live-on-stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale, packed with humor, heart, and unforgettable songs.
Date: July 10 & July 11, 2026
Location: The J, Noosa
K-POP ICONS (featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters)
Back by popular demand, this live concert experience features the UK’s premier virtual K-Pop band and a phenomenal live dance crew celebrating global pop hits.
Date: June 28, 2026
Location: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Tiny Humans Dancing: Jungle Safari Party
A full-blown daytime rave for little legends and their parents, featuring massive tunes, wild jungle themes, confetti blasts, and bubble machines.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Location: The Shed at Aussie World, Palmview
UNREAL Chills & Thrills
The theme park transforms into a winter wonderland playground filled with high-energy thrill rides, family classics, and interactive mystery trails.
Date: June 27 – July 19, 2026
Location: Aussie World, Palmview
Room on the Broom
A world-class theatrical production by Tall Stories, beautifully adapting the beloved children’s book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler for the stage.
Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 (10:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM shows)
Location: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Room on the Broom at The Events Centre, Caloundra
Winter school holiday activities for animal, nature & community lovers
Discover Sharklife at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
Walk the ocean tunnel to meet majestic shark species, bust common myths, and pick up a free Discover Sharklife activity booklet to guide your journey.
Date: June 27 – July 26, 2026
Location: SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba
Free School Holiday Fun at The Ginger Factory
Head along to meet adorable mini donkeys and sheep, or visit the incredible Highland Cow Kissing Booth in Week 1 for unforgettable animal cuddles.
Date: June 29 – July 10, 2026
Location: The Ginger Factory, Yandina
Caloundra Cup Day
A fantastic day out on the grass featuring the giant 26-meter Wheel of Oz, live music, Fashions on the Field, premium food trucks, and family picnic spots.
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM)
Location: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Caloundra
Kangamoo & The Not New Crew
Introduce kids to eco-conscious superheroes like Raterpiller and Fladingo through interactive story-building sessions, guided drawing, and puzzles.
Date: July 1 – July 10, 2026 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Location: Noosa Civic Foodcourt, Noosaville
Kangamoo and the Not New Crew at Noosa Civic
Winter School Holiday Fun with Noosa Council
A diverse community calendar of events spanning whimsical storytelling hours, cozy craft workshops, and active indoor/outdoor sports sessions.
Date: June 27 – July 12, 2026
Location: Various Noosa Council Venues
Winter School Holidays at Noosa Fair Shopping Centre
Catch the mesmerising Miss Donna Balloon Workshop shows on select days, alongside an incredibly sweet interactive Baby Animal Display.
Date: June 29 – July 10, 2026
Location: Noosa Fair, Noosa Heads
Queensland Air Museum
Get up close to historic aircraft with passionate tour guides who bring aviation history to life. A premier, undercover, wet-weather option for families.
Date: Open daily (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location: 7 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra
92.7 MIXFM’s Give Me 5
A wonderful community initiative featuring family fundraisers, challenges, and auctions where every local dollar raised directly funds children’s health services.
Date: Daily activations throughout winter
Location: Multiple Sunshine Coast locations
For more school holiday activities, check out the full school holiday guide here
