Winter School Holiday Guide 2025: Brisbane – Sunshine Coast – Gold Coast

2025 Winter School Holiday Guide: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast

Winter has arrived—and with it, a chill in the air and a golden chance to slow down, rug up, and enjoy some quality time with the kids. If you’re wondering how to fill the school holidays with fun (without hearing “I’m bored” on repeat), you’re in the right place. Our Winter School Holiday Guide is bursting with ideas to keep kids of all ages entertained—from outdoor adventures to cosy creative workshops, stage shows, camps, and hands-on fun across southeast Queensland – that’s Brisbane, Sunshine Coast AND Gold Coast.

As there is so much going on, our Summer Holiday Guide is conveniently divided into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

Simply choose your region below ⬇︎

 

2025 Winter School Holidays Brisbane

School holiday activities, shows, entertainment, camps, sports and more for kids in Brisbane. READ NOW ⬇︎

COMING SOON!


 

 

2025 Winter School Holidays Sunshine Coast

Shows, indoor play, school holiday activities, camps, sports and more for Sunshine Coast kids. READ NOW ⬇︎

COMING SOON!


 

2025 Winter School Holidays Gold Coast

Sports, camps, creative arts, shows, school holiday activities and more for Gold Coast kids. Read now! ⬇︎
COMING SOON!
Need some more Winter inspiration? Check out these Weekend winter getaways on Brisbane’s doorstep or these Winter weekend breaks for families on the Gold Coast


If you are still stuck for things to do with the kids, here are some fabulous activities to do as a family across the region

From bushwalks and bike rides, putt-putt to playgrounds, southeast Queensland is bursting with things to do with kids. Check out these handy lists below, or jump onto our Things To Do page. There’s one for each region: Things to Do Brisbane, Things to Do Sunshine Coast, Things to Do Gold Coast!

Things to do with kids Sunshine Coast

Great bushwalks for kids on the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast’s best bike rides for families

5 mountains to climb with kids on the Sunshine Coast

 

Things to do with kids in Brisbane

25 best things to do in Brisbane with kids

6 of the BEST toddler activities in Brisbane

7 Pirate-themed playgrounds in Brisbane

 

Things to do with kids Gold Coast

Unique activities for kids Gold Coast and Brisbane

5 Things to do on the Gold Coast that the kids will love

11 fun playgrounds on the Gold Coast the kids will love


 

 

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. Angela is the editor of Kids on the Coast - a free family magazine whats on guide for Kids: things to do, school holiday fun and free activities for kids... Fun attractions, family food & travel, kids health & wellbeing, kids parties venues, parenting, pregnancy & babies, guide for parents. Servicing Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and beyond, Kids on the Coast is an online guide for parents with kids things to do with kids, schools and education and lifestyle news located on Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Brisbane, QLD.

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