Are you and your little one ready to venture out, but you’re not sure what activities are on? From sensory play, to community playgroups, there are heaps of indoor activities for toddlers on the Sunshine Coast. We’ve put together a list of fun playgroups and weekly activities on the Sunshine Coast for babies and toddlers to keep you both entertained.
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Appleberry School Readiness Program
Located in beautiful Moffat Beach, their home-based learning sessions help children aged 3 to 5 build the skills they need for a confident start to school (Weekly – Morning session: 9am – 11am: Afternoon session: 12pm – 2pm).
Baringa Community Centre Fun Friday Playgroup
An unstructured playgroup for all pre-school aged children and their Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers. (Friday during the school term)
Baringa Community Centre Mums & Bubs
A space for expectant mums and mums with new babies aged 0-18 months to connect and enjoy some sensory play with their babies. (Wednesday)
Caloundra Community Centre Playgroup
A free playgroup for kids aged 0 – 5 y old. Imaginative outdoor play with a space for parents to connect. (Monday)
Chat and Play Kawana
Expectant, new and experienced parents, partners, grandparents, babies, and children are all welcome at the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s monthly get togethers. A warm and inclusive space for parents to connect, while children enjoy playtime. (Thursdays until 26 June 2025)
Crafty Kids at The Ginger Factory
Little artists can join The Ginger Factory every Tuesday for fun, hands-on craft activities, perfect for keeping tiny hands busy and imaginations running wild!
Giggles Playgroup Wombye
Located at Suncoast Church, Giggles Playgroup provides a great variety of pre-school experiences like arts, crafts and stories that you can enjoy with your child. (Tuesday & Thursday during the school term)
HYPT Maroochydore
The ultimate venue, HYPT has something for everyone all under one roof, including plenty of indoor activities for toddlers on the Sunshine Coast. With baby and toddler music classes, sensory and messy play as well as a Disco Party, HYPT is your one-stop destination for keeping the kids entertained during the week.
Kawana Shoppingworld Making Rainbows Term 1
Making Rainbows classes nurture children’s development through music, movement and sensory play. (Every Monday at 9:30am during Term 1).
Kids Club Maroochydore
Designed for children aged five and under, Kids Club is a free playgroup that offers soft play, a ball pit, lawn games, craft activities and more. (Mondays)
Lambs at Play Buderim
Meeting three mornings a week, Lambs at Play is a fun morning of play, craft, music and story time, and a place where mums and dads can come together, have a cuppa and get to know other parents in the community. (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday during the school term)
Little Geckos Playgroup Mountain Creek
Little Geckos are a friendly and relaxed group of children, Mums, Dads, Grandparents and carers who meet weekly. (Tuesday)
Little Farmers Playgroup
Located just outside of Yandina, Little Farmers Playgroup is a fun morning on the farm for kids 5 and under. Meet horses, have a pony ride, snuggle baby goats and let the kids run wild! (Monday, Wednesday & Sunday).
Little Springers Community Playgroup Peregian Springs
Participate in age-appropriate play-based activities, including obstacle courses, catching and throwing, painting, art and craft, nature-based play, singing, dancing, storytime and fine-motor tasks at these fun sessions (Thursdays during the school term)
Mainly Music Noosaville
Located at Noosa Coolum Salvos in Noosaville, Mainly Music is a fun music and movement group for under-school-aged children to enjoy with their parents, carers and grandparents. (Wednesdays during the school term)
Music2Grow Buderim & Cooroy
Music classes at Music2Grow are hands-on, interactive, intentional time with your child – a place to play, learn and grow together. Each age-appropriate class (for ages newborn – 7 years) immerses your child in rhythm, songs, rhymes, instrument play, and movement activities. (Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays during the school term)
Namba Community Playgroup
Located in Nambour, this playgroup combines lots of fun for families with sensory play, gardening, cooking, nature play and more plus parenting support. (Thursday)
Nambour Aquatic Centre Aqua Playgroup
Nambour Aquatic Centre’s Splish Splash Aqua Playgroup is a non-structured session designed to cater for infants attending with their parents/guardians or appropriate adults carers. (Friday)
Noosa Anglican Playgroup Tewantin
Noosa Anglican Playgroup provides a safe space for fun play (both inside and outside) with singing and activities. A great way for caregivers to build connections and create new friendships. (Thursdays)
Noosa Aquatic Centre Baby Splash
A free introductory water familiarisation class aimed at parent/infant bonding, comfort in the water, social interaction and sensory exploration. (Tuesday & Wednesday during the school term)
Noosa Botanic Gardens Forest Kindy
A nature immersive drop off program for children 3 to 6 years. Held every Friday at Noosa Botanic Gardens, children come together to play, explore and learn while fully immersed in nature.
Noosa Botanic Gardens Little Explorers Nature Playgroup
Designed for children 0-5 years offering a range of nature-based activities, sensory play, storytelling, songs and bush walk exploring. (Wednesday)
Noosa Civic Tuesday Playday
Enjoy free fun for your little ones every Tuesday at 9:30am. Discover new and exciting activities every week at the Kid’s Mornings located near the play space.
Noosa Leisure Centre Kids Playroom
The Kids’ Playroom is open for casual play sessions for pre-school aged children every day of the week. Let them climb, jump, swing, bounce and balance in an air-conditioned, safe environment while you relax with a coffee from the café. **CLOSED FOR UPGRADES 5-12 MAY 2025**
Noosa Libraries Stories & Rhymes
Stories, rhymes and songs for children under 5 designed to encourage children’s language development and listening skills in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Our Backyard Playgroup Cooroibah
Each week, you are invited to join Sunshine Butterflies at ‘Our Backyard,’ their expansive 15-acre space, where children can engage in play on their Adventure Playground, interact with their farm animals, and enjoy socialising in a safe and secure environment. (Tuesdays during the school term).
Parents & Carers Crafternoons Cooroy
Connect with other parents/caregivers whilst taking part in some light craft at Cooroy Library. A supportive outlet to the demands in the role of parenting/caregiving. (Monday during the school term)
Peregian Beach Skatepark Playgroup
For parents with young kids aged 1-5 who are looking for a relaxed weekly meet up at the Peregian Beach Skatepark. Join them each week on a Friday to play, ride, hang out, have a chat and connect. (Friday)
Playgroup @ Meridan
Meridan State College offers a free playgroup for all Under 5’s every Friday morning during school term. (Friday)
Play Matters Baby Playgroups
Located in Buderim and Caloundra, Baby Playgroups are for families with bubs aged birth – 12 months and provides the chance for you and your child to share, learn and grow together whilst meeting other parents. (Wednesday & Thursday during the school term)
River Rascals Noosaville
River Rascals aims for a fun, nurturing and safe environment for kids ages 0-5. Located by the Noosa River, join in on some singing, dancing, reading, messy play, painting and so much more. (Fridays during the school term)
Splash Time
These free sensory-based classes are designed for babies up to 4 months old as an introduction to the pool in a fun and nurturing environment. (First week of every month. Various locations)
Stories & Rhymes @ Sunshine Coast Libraries
Regular Storytime and Rhymetime sessions to help your child discover the magical world of books and reading and develop pre-literacy and language skills.
The Wellness Nest Mums and Bubs Group
Located in Nambour, The Wellness Nest provides a welcoming weekly space to take time to bond with your bub and hear from other mums in a relaxed space. (Monday)
YMCA Caloundra Gym Play
Children walking to 5 years can bounce, jump, crawl, climb and swing to their little hearts content with you by their side during their GymPlay sessions. (Wednesday & Friday)
Play Matters Playgroups on the Sunshine Coast
Play Matters Queensland runs various playgroups throughout the Sunshine Coast. Click here to search for a playgroup near you.
Updated 29 April 2025
Whilst we do our best to keep information updated, please make sure to check in with the hosts to confirm these events are still available.
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