For families in Brisbane or on the Sunshine Coast this school holiday, there are plenty of ways to keep kids entertained at local pubs. From colourful crafts to the chance to meet superheroes, pirates, princesses and sea creatures, there is no shortage of adventure for kids.
Bribie Island Hotel
29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara
More info: https://bribieislandhotel.com.au/events/september-school-holidays/
Bribie Island Hotel is bringing magic to life these school holidays with beloved heroes, K-Pop idols, and Disney characters taking over the venue across six days of free family activities and entertainment. All sessions run from 1pm to 3pm, with each character meet-and-greet accompanied by fun activities for kids to enjoy.
- Elsa Meet & Greet – Tuesday 22 September
- Dino Meet & Greet – Wednesday 23 September
- Fairy Meet & Greet (& bubble fun) – Friday 25 September
- Toy Story Meet & Greet – Tuesday 29 September
- Hero Meet & Greet – Wednesday 30 September
- K-Pop Meet & Greet – Friday 2 October
Families enjoying the beer garden at the Bribie Island Hotel
Mansfield Tavern
29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara
More info: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/mansfieldtavern/september-school-holidays
Three hands-on workshops will let kids get crafty, creative and make something worth putting on the fridge. Running two sessions each day at 11am and 12pm, tickets are just $10. Bookings essential.
- Superhero Slime – Monday 21 September
Kids make their own slime with their favourite superheroes guiding their experiment - Snow Sister Mirrors – Tuesday 22 September
Sisters Elsa and Anna take control of a magic mirror makeover session - Princess Hairbrushes – Wednesday 23 September
Kids can beautify and bedazzle their own hairbrushes
The playground at the Mansfield Tavern.
Royal Mail Hotel
120 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin
More info: https://royalmailtewantin.com.au/marine-magic/
Mermaids, pirates, sharks, and more! Visitors and locals of the Sunshine Coast are in for a surprise when the Royal Mail Hotel turns into an underwater wonderland this Spring. There’s an opportunity to get up close with sea creatures in the touchpools, and to be amazed by the entertainment with Marine Magic running every Sunday 12pm-2pm.
Touchpools
- Touch the Tidepool – Sunday 13 September
- Sea Star Safari – Sunday 27 September
- Turtle Trek – Sunday 11 October
- Spooky Deep Sea – Sunday 25 October
- Shark Squad – Sunday 8 November
- Coral Reef Rescue – Sunday 22 November
Entertainment
- Mermaid Visit – Sunday 20 September
- Underwater Face Painting – Sunday 4 October
- Pirate Visit – Sunday 18 October
Underwater Glitter Tattoos – Sunday 1 November - Mermaid Visit – Sunday 15 November
- Pirate Visit – Sunday 29 November
The outdoor space at the Royal Mail, Tewantin
Kid-friendly pubs in Brisbane
Other family-friendly venues with kids’ play areas, regular activities and/or kids eat free days also offer plenty for families to enjoy during the school holidays.
Everton Park Hotel
101 Flockton Street, Everton Park
More info: https://evertonparkhotel.com.au/ep-kids/
Kid-friendly pubs in Brisbane – Everton Park
Newnham Hotel
516 Newnham Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
More info: https://newnhamhotel.com.au/family-fun/
Fenced playground at Newnham Hotel
Mango Hill Tavern
Cnr Anzac Ave and Halpine Dr, Mango Hill
More info: https://mangohilltavern.com.au/little-mangoes/
Indoor playspace at the Mango Hill Tavern.
These pubs are the perfect spots to make the whole family happy these school holidays.
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