Top Picks: Sunshine Coast spring school holiday activities 2025

The spring school holidays are our favourite school break of the year. Everyone is excited to dust off those winter cobwebs and get outside. There’s the anticipation of summer, the water is (almost) warm enough, and the break is only two weeks, so we don’t run out of steam!

Here are our top picks for school holiday activities on the Sunshine Coast this Spring 2025.

 

Spring school holiday activities on the Sunshine Coast

Active Kids & Sports Fun

Little Lifesavers

Various Sunshine Coast Beaches | September 20 – October 5

Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Little Lifesavers program is a great way for kids aged 5–12 to learn essential water safety skills while keeping active and having fun on the beach.

 

Full Day Circus Workshops

AerialCatz, Maroochydore | September 22 – October 2

A full day of flips, tricks, and creative play! Kids aged 5–15 can try aerial skills, circus tricks, games, and crafts. Just pack lunch and a drink — everything else is provided.

 

Real Brazil Academy Holiday Clinic

Chancellor State College | September 22 – October 2

Football, futsal, and high-energy fun! Real Brazil Academy’s holiday camps keep kids moving and engaged with skill-building, teamwork, and plenty of action.

Real Brazil Holiday Clinic

Real Brazil Holiday Clinic

 

Spring School Holiday Tennis Camp

Andrew Kratzmann Tennis Academy | September 29 – October 3

Improve skills, fitness, and sportsmanship at this popular tennis camp. With experienced coaches leading the way, kids will learn, play, and make new friends.

 

Ausfunk Spring Vacation Care

Ausfunk Cheer & Dance, Kuluin | September 22 – October 1

With themed days, craft, games, trampolines, and more, Ausfunk keeps kids entertained from morning to afternoon. Open to ages 5+ and non-members.

 

Spring Holiday Acrobatics Camp

Just Acrobatics, Warana | September 23, 24, 30 & October 1

Jump, tumble, and fly at Just Acrobatics! These full-day camps combine acrobatics, aerials, circus games, and creative play for a fun-filled, high-energy experience.

Just Acrobatics Holiday Camps!

Just Acrobatics Holiday Camps

 

Yoga for Kids: Term 4

Sunshine Hope, Mooloolaba Wellness Collective | Weekly sessions

Thinking ahead to Term 4, these fun, mindful yoga classes help kids build flexibility, focus, and confidence in a friendly, non-competitive space. A great way to support physical and emotional wellbeing.

 

Creative & Crafty Kids

Spring School Holiday Pottery Workshops

Claytivity, Buderim |vSeptember 22, 24, 29 & October 1

Kids aged 6–12 can get hands-on with clay, making a unique pencil or pen holder and finishing it with colourful designs. Messy, creative, and loads of fun.

 

Theatre Holiday Programs

Little Seed Theatre Co – Noosa, Caloundra & Gympie | September 22 – October 10

Perfect for budding performers, these week-long workshops cover acting, singing, and dance, finishing with a showcase production at the end of the week.

 

Free Flower Crown & Mini Terrarium Workshops

Eumundi Square | September 26 & October 3

Kids can craft their own flower crowns or mini terrariums to take home in these free Friday morning workshops — perfect for creative little hands.

 

Bird House Build & Paint Workshops

Caloundra Shopping Centre | September 29 – October 5, 10am – 1pm

These free workshops let kids build and decorate their very own birdhouse, a fun way to combine creativity with a little DIY pride.

 

Holiday Fun at Pelican Waters

Pelican Waters Shopping Centre | September 22 – October 3

From wooden toy building (22, 24 & 26 Sept) to baby animal cuddles (29 Sept, 1 & 3 Oct), Pelican Waters has plenty of free family fun this school holiday.

 

Cuddles & Creativity at Noosa Fair

Noosa Fair Shopping Centre | September 22 – October 3

Kids can cuddle baby animals (22, 24 & 26 Sept) or join wooden toy building workshops (29 Sept, 1 & 3 Oct). Both run 10am–1pm and are free fun for families.

Noosa Fair Summer School Holiday Meet the Baby Animals

Meet the baby animals at Noosa Fair this spring

 

Adventure & Attractions

aMAZEing School Holiday Fun

Amaze World, Tanawha | September 20 – October 5

Get lost in the giant living hedge maze with Mazey the trickster, solve riddles, play mini golf, and enjoy puzzles, augmented reality, and toddler water play.

 

Spring Fun at Rush Adventureland

Rush Adventureland, Maroochydore | Daily throughout the holidays

Kids can climb, slide, and explore in air-conditioned comfort at this massive indoor playground. Unlimited play time means endless adventure.

 

HYPT Spring School Holiday Workshops & Vacation Care

HYPT, Buderim | September 22 – October 3

From slime factories to unicorn adventures, K-Pop discos, art, and cooking — HYPT’s workshops offer something different every day. Full and half-day sessions available.

 

Hologram Zoo Arctic Experience

Hologram Zoo Sunshine Coast | September 20 – October 2

Journey through the icy Arctic in this one-of-a-kind hologram adventure. Glide with penguins, dive with seals, and explore towering ice cliffs — without leaving the Sunshine Coast.

Hologram Zoo Arctic Experience

Hologram Zoo Arctic Experience

 

September School Holidays at The Ginger Factory

The Ginger Factory, Yandina | September 20 – October 6

Free entry and a packed program! Meet Snake Boss and her reptiles (Sept 22–27), dig for fossils at Dino Dig (Sept 29–Oct 4), plus rides, trails, arcade games, and more.

Moreton the Train at the Ginger Factory Sunshine Coast

Moreton the Train at The Ginger Factory Sunshine Coast

 

 

From free creative workshops to thrilling attractions, these Sunshine Coast school holiday activities are sure to bring smiles all around. Whether your child loves sport, animals, art, or adventure, the Sunshine Coast is the place to be this spring.

For more school holiday activities for kids this spring across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast, check out our full SPRING 2025 SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE!

 

The details are correct when publishing, but remember to check specific dates, times, and pricing for each activity, as things can change.


Spanning Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and beyond, Kids on the Coast is your trusted online guide and free printed magazine for parents. We cover kids’ events and activities, attractions and things to do with kids, schools and education, school holiday guides, family health & wellbeing, plus the latest parenting and lifestyle news. Based in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, QLD. 


 

By Angela Sutherland
After spending many years hustling stories on busy editorial desks around the world, Angela is now mum of two little ones and owner/editor at Kids on the Coast / Kids in the City. She is an atrocious cook and loves cutting shapes to 90s dance music.

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