Wondering what’s on for kids this summer school holiday in Brisbane? Our Summer School Holiday Guide is here – crammed with the best kids’ camps, kids’ shows, family-friendly activities and more.
Read on for the best of what’s on in Brisbane for kids this summer! ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
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Junior Curators – Mysterious Realms
Ipswich Art Gallery
November 25, 2023 – January 28, 2024
Junior Curators – Mysterious Realms is an exhibition curated by young minds, featuring selected works from the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Transporting audiences into imaginative realms, this exhibition disrupts traditional curation with the fresh perspectives of young curators. READ MORE
Fairy Tales
QAGOMA
Daily until 28 April, 2024
Take a fascinating journey into a fairy-tale world where folklore, enchantment and tales of caution intertwine with art, design and film. From the opulence of a gilded carriage, an exquisite glass slipper and the depths of a wild and twisted woodland, to wicked witches, magical animals and stalwart princes and princesses, GOMA’s latest exhibition highlights how the fairy tales that have entertained us for centuries are explored through art and culture. READ MORE
Summer 2023/24 Vacation Care
Australian Early Learning Colleges
November 27, 2023 – January 19, 2024
Christmas Vacation Care returns this November to Australian Early Learning Colleges by Adam&Noah – open to kids from across the area. Enjoy excursions every day with the best school holiday program in town! READ MORE
The Ultimate Summer School Holiday Indoor Adventure
BOUNCE Macgregor
BOUNCE Tingalpa
BOUNCE Morayfield
December 1, 2023 – January 21, 2024
After Dark is back at BOUNCE for the ultimate end of term party to kick off the summer school holidays! From 7-10pm, the lights go down, and the music starts pumping for 3 hours of uninterrupted freestyle fun. The live DJ & BOUNCE Hosts will make it a great night for everyone with dance parties, games and prizes to be won.
Plus BOUNCE Holiday Camps are returning for the summer school holidays! With 3 hour sessions running 5 times a week, it’s the perfect activity to learn new skills in a fun and social environment. READ MORE
DIG IT!
Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Mountain
December 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024
Australia’s first ever mini-excavator park Dig It at Tamborine Mountain just an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast is ready for the holidays! The hard hats are hanging, the high viz is shining and the dozers are ready for their little drivers! READ MORE
Ultimate School Holiday Fun
Urban Xtreme, Hendra
December 8, 2023 – January 21, 2024
Looking for some inspiration to keep your kids active and entertained during the school holidays? Whether you’re looking for some family fun or get the kids supervised for the day, Urban Xtreme’s got you covered! PLUS get 10% off with code kitc10! READ MORE
Jurassic World by Brickman®
Queensland Museum
December 8 2023 – July 14, 2024
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, in the largest LEGO® brick exhibition in Australia. READ MORE
Kids Travel + Stay & Eat for FREE + $100 Room Credit for January Villa Stays
Kingfisher Bay Resort, K’gari
Until March 31, 2024
Your family getaway in island paradise is calling! Stay in a self-contained villa for 3 nights or more and SAVE BIG with Kingfisher Bay Resort’s Kids Travel, Stay & Eat for FREE deal which includes school holiday travel during December. PLUS… all villa stays in January 2024 will receive a BONUS $100 room credit to spend during your stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort! READ MORE
School Holiday Activities at Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camels, Harrisville
December 9 – December 21, 2023
Visit Summerland Camels during the school holidays for lots of family fun! They are open from 9 am to 3 pm, and entry is FREE! You can feed their friendly camels, check out the farm shop, get a meal at their cafe and enjoy the stunning scenery. READ MORE
Cross River Rail free school holiday fun
Cross River Rail Experience Centre
December 9 2023 – 21 January 2024
The FREE Cross River Rail school holiday program returns again these holidays.
From creating with clay, investigating coding, exploring archaeology or fun with craft, there is something for every child. READ MORE
School Holiday Golf Clinics
Golf Central Brisbane
December 13, 2023 – January 18, 2024
Golf Central’s Junior Golf School Holiday Clinics are designed for junior players of all levels. Join Golf Central these School Holidays for an incredible experience that promises not just improvement in golf skills, but also lasting memories and friendships. READ MORE
Ginger Sport Mini Camp & Quest Football Academy Camp
Brisbane City Indoor Sports, Coorparoo
December 14 2023 & January 18 2024
Looking for something for your little one to do during the school holidays? Ginger Sport Mini Camps (for 2-5years) and Quest Football Academy Camps (for 5-12 years) are fantastic fun and a great way to keep you soccer super star busy! READ MORE
Mia Muddle in ‘A Forest Tale’ – *Show Postponed to July 24*
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
January 12, 2024 – January 14, 2024
Exceptional holiday entertainment is coming to Brisbane! Mia Muddle in ‘A Forest Tale’ is a fabulous, family musical production that promises to be the highlight of the school holidays!
This high energy production offers the best in foot-stomping family entertainment. READ MORE
Discover miniBOUNCE these Summer school holidays!
miniBOUNCE, Westfield Carindale
Daily until January 21, 2024
miniBOUNCE has made shopping at Westfield Carindale even easier these school holidays! You can drop your little adrenaline hunter off at miniBOUNCE with their Drop & Shop ticket. Who doesn’t love 2-hours of free time for you, and 2-hours of play time for your little adventurer! READ MORE
Across the Region
Trolls-tastic school holiday activities
Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore
January 8, 2024 – January 19, 2024
Fill these school holidays with a range of Trolls-tastic activities each week at Sunshine Plaza! Kids can enjoy craft, scavenger hunts and more. Different activities each week! READ MORE
Step beyond reality this Summer!
FREAK Virtual Reality, Surfers Paradise
November 24, 2023 – January 28, 2024
When you go to the movies, you watch the entertainment. When you go to FREAK, you’re IN the entertainment.
This Christmas, step beyond reality to experience the ultimate end-of-year fun! FREAK has a variety of Christmas specials, ready for the ultimate family adventure. READ MORE
Summer Riding Adventures and Fun
Unity Equestrian, Advancetown
December 11, 2023 – January 20, 2024
Experience the vibrant spirit of summer at Unity through an array of captivating activities that cater to clients of all ages. Embark on exhilarating trail rides, Available every day of the school holidays. Our experienced coaches lead you on an unforgettable journey through scenic paths, ensuring novice riders safety in the beauty of nature. READ MORE
Want to see what’s happening this spring for kids on the Sunshine Coast and kids on the Gold Coast?
Click on a region below to find out what’s happening across the rest of south-east Queensland ↓
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Or visit our What’s On calendar for more events and activities across the region.
We are constantly adding school holiday activities as they are announced, so make sure you bookmark this page and check back regularly!
