Despite the ‘rona keeping us a little restricted, there are plenty of activities for kids this school holiday in Brisbane. See below for the best of what’s on this spring school holiday for Brisbane families!
miniBOUNCE
Westfield Carindale
1 – 30 September 2021
What if your kids’ favourite play centre was also your favourite cafe?!
miniBOUNCE is a parent-friendly kids wonderland, or the ultimate child-friendly café. It’s designed to equally meet the needs of high energy pre-schoolers AND their parents. Everything at miniBOUNCE is designed to offer fun, active-play experiences that help develop a positive relationship with physical activity for life.
Imaginaria
Next to QLD Maritime Museum
Daily until 30 November
Located in the heart of Brisbane is a new form of immersive play where imagination and technology collide to create a stunning audio-visual play experience from the future.
Enjoy the different installations at your own pace, take an hour long to deeply engage with the experience or a simple 15 minute stroll – either way, experience an immersive experience unlike any other.
Spring School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
18 September – 3 October 2021
Spring into a new adventure at Museum of Brisbane these school holidays with non-stop family fun!
With a fun adventure available every single day of the week, there’s so much to see and do at MoB.
Ice World Spring Holiday Public Sessions
Acacia Ridge & Boondall
18 September – 4 October 2021 (2 Sessions per day)
Spring School Holiday Public Session times are coming!
A minimum of two public sessions available each week day during the September/October school Holidays (both rinks).
Morning sessions go from 10:30am to 12:30pm and afternoon sessions from 1pm to 3pm.
Kids Collective’s School Holiday Program
Roma Street Parkland
22 – 24 September & 29 September – 1 October
Kids Collective’s school holiday program returns to Roma Street Parkland with free activities for children aged 5-12 years in September 2021.
From interactive art to nature play, there’s plenty of activities to enjoy. Workshops will be split into 30-45 minute sessions, taking place at 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am and 12:00pm. Bookings are required via Eventbrite.
Bounce on into Bounce Trampoline Centre
Tingalpa
18 September – 4 October 2021
BOUNCE is a place that creates and celebrates joy, fun and self-powered adrenaline. Part of a global freestyle movement inspiring self-expression and human connection in physical activity.
BOUNCE is open every day of the school holidays! They have a range of tickets available, purchase a ticket online to receive a further discount.
Spanish Language Camp
Various locations
22 – 24 September (9am – 3pm)
27 – 29 September (9am – 3pm)
This 3-day school holiday ‘day camp’ for kids aged 6-15 is designed to engage your child with age appropriate and differentiated target-language rich activities across a variety of topics. Campers can expect to cook Latin food, dance and create craft projects which reflect elements of the countries they have explored!
Songs, dance, music, games and role-plays are just some of the ways children develop Spanish language skills with LinguaKidz. With a focus on listening and speaking, these skills are naturally improved through our communicative and interactive approach.
School Holiday Golf Clinic
Golf BNE
23 September – 1 October 2021
These super fun Junior Clinics are back the upcoming school holidays. Perfect for the aspiring pro and those new to the sport.
Little Lifesavers
Surf clubs across the region
27 September to 1 October
Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Little Lifesavers is a great introduction to surf lifesaving for children aged 5 to 11 years old.
The school holiday program is designed to teach kids the importance of water safety and help them gain the confidence to swim at the beach.
They will participate in a range of activities including beach games, board paddling and rescue demos. It is fun, yet educational and will keep them entertained for hours!
The Storytellers
Museum of Brisbane
Tuesday to Sunday
Step into The Storytellers at Museum of Brisbane and uncover the hidden histories, myths and tales of Brisbane as told by the contemporary writers of our city.
Quest Football Academy Camp
5 locations across Brisbane
27 September – 1 October 2021
Join Quest Football Academy for a one-day football camp in the September school holidays. These super fun Junior Clinics are back the upcoming school holidays. Perfect for the aspiring pro and those new to the sport.
It’s an energetic & football-focused alternative to school-based vacation care for 5-12 year old boys & girls!
Brickman Wonders of the World
Queensland Museum
Daily
More than 50 awe-inspring and never-seen-before models are on display, taking visitors on a hands-on journey through history. Some of the models showcased include a giant Arc de Triomphe, Empire State Building with Kong Kong, Big Ben, a Leaning Tower of Pisa, and even Michelangelo’s statue of David all made from LEGO ® bricks!
Brain Child
Redcliffe Museum
Daily
Fun for the whole family, Brain Child celebrates the world of inventions!
Spring into School Holidays at Victoria Park
Victoria Park Golf
Open 6am – 9pm, daily
Spring into the school holidays at Victoria Park and soak up the outdoors with a range of fun activities to keep the whole family entertained. Plan a full day out with a game of Halloween Putt Putt, a hit on the Driving Range, tasty bites at the Bistro, Junior Golf Lessons and the Weekend Games Area. Or challenge the family to a game of Halloween Putt Putt on the spooktacularly decorated course. Victoria Park will be creeping it real with feature holes including Pumpkin Patch, Witch’s Way, The Freaky Forest and Skeleton’s Graveyard.
The Gifting Tree
GOMA, Brisbane
Daily
At GOMA’s latest exhibition – The Gifting Tree – children can reflect on their own experiences of trees through two hands-on activities.
The Storytellers
Museum of Brisbane
Daily
Step into The Storytellers at Museum of Brisbane and uncover the hidden histories, myths and tales of Brisbane as told by the contemporary writers of our city.
Messengers of Brisbane
Brisbane Festival
3 to 25 September
By popular demand, the glorious Gouldian Finches will fly back to Brisbane this September, as part of Brisbane Festival 2021.
Created by internationally renowned artist, Florentijn Hofman, and brought to life by Brisbane’s Urban Art Projects, these spectacularly coloured birds will be perched atop iconic Brisbane locations to surprise and delight passers-by.
Martial arts classes
Matt Fiddes studios across the region
Daily
This school holidays Matt Fiddes has the perfect solution to keep your kids busy!
They are offering free martial arts classes to all new members that would like to come and trial their martial arts program.
Matt Fiddes martial arts classes are fun, interactive and will have your kids wanting to come back for more!
ACROSS THE REGION
Paw Patrol at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
18 September – 4 October 2021
These spring school holidays, Paw Patrol is on a roll at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast where you are guaranteed to have a pawtastic day out!
In celebration of the much anticipated release of Paw Patrol: The Movie, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast will be helping Ryder on his mission to locate all of the missing pups – and they need YOUR help to find them.
Next Level Family Fun
Next Level High Ropes, Sunshine Plaza
18 September – 4 October 2021
Looking for an outdoor, family adventure this spring? Level Up at Australia’s highest ropes course on poles! Built for the ultimate adrenaline experience and at world class safety standards, parents and kids can climb together, work as a team, and stretch those lockdown limbs!
Climbers from 6yrs old and up can navigate 4 levels, spread across 7 circuits with a total of 145 aerial activities, including 16 ziplines stretching up to 135 metres!
Hot 91 Giant Wheel
Bulcock Beach Car Park, Caloundra
Daily until 17th October
NOW EXTENDED! SkyLine Attractions has extended their stay with the Hot 91 Giant Wheel! This huge ferris wheel brings you some of the best views in Queensland. This year there is also an accessible gondola so those in a wheelchair can enjoy the views too.
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Toowoomba
1 to 30 September
A breathtaking 10 days of flowers, flavours and sounds, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers takes over the Southern Queensland city of Toowoomba.
Happiness Hub
Kawana Shoppingworld
20 September – 1 October
It’s all about colour & fun, this September School Holidays at Kawana!
Families are invited to head to Kawana Shoppingworld for two weeks of colourful workshops at their Happiness Hub workshop space near Coles. From plant pot painting to slime workshops, there’s something for everyone.
Want to see more?
Check out what’s happening across the rest of SE QLD here:
Or visit our What’s On calendar for more events and activities across the region.
