Saturday 28 June - Sunday 13 July Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Snow4kids is back! Brisbane’s ultimate snow adventure returns these winter school holidays. Experience the best winter has to offer while being surrounded by tons of real, fresh snow. Build snowmen, throw snowballs, feel falling snow, meet our characters and enjoy frosty fun in our snow pit! WHAT’S ON Extended Session Times Snowman Making Snowball Throwing Falling Snow Meet Our Mascots Selfie Lane Snow Play Marshmallow Roasting Tickets: https://snow4kids.com.au/

All school holidays + special events on Saturday 28 June and Saturday 5 July, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Jump into Jurassic July at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Step into a world of prehistoric fun these school holidays, with: Dino-Mite Explorer shows Dino meet & greets Craft activities galore And so much more! PLUS on June 28th and July 5th, enjoy: Dino-inspired face painting Free ice-cream plus more giveaways for dino explorers who come dressed in dino-inspired attire!

Monday 30 June - Sunday 13 July, 10am - 1pm daily Ground Level outside Myer and Kookai These school holidays, bring the family and step into a new era of dinosaur adventure! Jurassic World Rebirth is coming to life at Robina Town Centre. Enjoy an interactive, action-packed experience that transports you back to the age of the dinosaurs. Interact with animatronic dinosaurs, scan a QR code to immerse yourself in an AR experience, and help the kids discover their very own fossil egg to crack and find a hidden surprise.

Monday 30 June - Friday 11 July Macintosh Island Theatre, Main Beach This June/July School Holidays don't miss QTOP's production of Beauty and the Beast”. This is a casual and fun puppet show for kids, performed by kids! Two shows per day, 9.30am and 11am (no shows on weekends), from Monday 30th June until Friday 11th July. $6 per person (under two free). All proceeds go to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. See more here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064311804733

Monday 30 June - Friday 11 July, 10am - 1pm (excludes weekends) Outside Kmart, The Pines Elanora Need something to keep the kids busy these School Holidays?! Join in the paws-itively fun time at our Mini Vet Clinic—a hands-on animal care experience your school aged children will love! Let your child step into the world of veterinary care—complete with mini lab coats, stethoscopes, and plush patients! From bandaging furry friends to learning how to keep pets happy and healthy, it’s the perfect mix of learning and fun. Bookings are essential to allow children time to move through each station. All the fun awaits at the Mini Vet Clinic, located outside Kmart at The Pines Elanora. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mini-vet-clinic-tickets-1375229942779

Monday 7 - Friday 11 July, 10.30am - 2.30pm daily, Ground Floor, Centre Court (outside Soul Origin), Australia Fair Shopping Centre Dive into the magic of the ocean these school holidays with HIDE & SEA, a free marine life experience for kids and families! From Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July, 10:30am to 2:30pm daily, discover fascinating sea creatures up close at our Marine Life Exhibit. Engage with marine experts during fun interactive sessions, learn amazing ocean facts, and get a closer look at some of the ocean’s most incredible creatures. 🎁 Bonus! Kids can also receive a FREE headband by scanning the QR code at the Customer Service Desk, Level 1 outside Kmart. T&Cs apply. Limit of 3 headbands per subscriber while stocks last. 🌊 No bookings required – just turn up and enjoy!

Monday 7 - Friday 11 July, 10am-1pm daily, Tweed Mall, Centre Court (opposite Target) Decorate and take home your own Muffin from Muffin Break! Join us for some FREE fun these school holidays! Kids can decorate their own edible masterpiece from Muffin Break! We can’t to see all the fun! Plus, kids take home a FREE bonus gift! Limited spots daily. Bookings not required – don’t miss out on the yummiest activity in town!

Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Reveal Your Inner Rockstar Moves: You're the choreographer, he's the chaos. Let's dance! These school holidays, bust a move, strike your best pose, and watch movie magic as our Rockstar Monster mimics your every move on our giant, 3-metre wide interactive LED screen located on Level 1. With dance-offs, encores and the chance to win a share of $15,000 worth of prizes, it’s your time to shine. When: Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July 2025, 1-4pm, Where: Level 1 Free Face Painting: Get ready to become the star of your own show with free face painting! Boost your main character energy before revealing your inner rockstar as your dance with our Rockstar Monster. When: Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July 2025, 1 - 4pm, Where: Level 1 Dance Performance: Let Us Entertain You with our free pop-up dance performances to get you dancing, swaying, tapping and rocking. When: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July 2025, Where: Beachfront precinct, outside Gelato Messina and Enzo's Cucina, Times: Performances every 30 minutes from 1pm to 3:30pm, From 4pm to 7pm, the energy amps up with fire twirlers and LED dancers.

Monday 7 - Sunday 13 July, Westfield Coomera Westfield and Disney invite you to Imagine the Magic of Disney's Frozen this school holidays. Keep it chill with a range of Frozen themed arts, crafts and activities these school holidays at the Disney Frozen Activity Stations. The Disney Frozen Activity Station will be open from Monday 7 July - Sunday 13 July, and you can find it in Centre Court, near Flight Centre.

Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 July, 11am daily, Mermaid Beach Tavern Winter School Holiday Fun at Mermaid Beach Tavern! We’ve got 3 days of fun, hands-on activities they’ll love! All activities start at 11am and are just $5 per child. Spaces are limited—book now and make the most of the winter break Tuesday 8 July – Slime Making Workshop Let the kids get messy and creative as they make their very own gooey slime to take home. It’s sensory fun at its best! Wednesday 9 July – Mini Foam Snowman Making Bring a little winter magic to Mermaid Beach! Kids will build and decorate their own mini foam snowman — cute, crafty, and perfect for holiday memories. Thursday 10 July – Winter cookie decorating Little bakers can unleash their creativity and decorate delicious cookies with colourful icing, sprinkles and more!

Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 July, 10am – 1pm, The Strand, Coolangatta, Level 1, Outside Timezone Join us at The Strand these July School Holidays for a Smurf-tastic celebration! To mark the release of the new Smurfs movie, The Strand is bringing five days of FREE fun to Coolangatta; perfect for families and kids of all ages. Pre-book to secure your spot. Walk-ins welcome if space allows! Dates + Crafts: – Tuesday 8 July: Smurf Frisbees + Sipper Cups – Wednesday 9 July: Sipper Cups – Thursday 10 July: Smurf House Food Craft – Friday 11 July: Frisbees + Sipper Cups – Saturday 12 July: Smurf House Food Craft

Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 July, 10am -1pm daily, Benowa Village Shopping Centre, outside Coles FREE School Holiday Craft Workshops! Week 2 – Mini Worlds Head along to Benowa Village Shopping Centre for Week 2 of their school holiday activities! Kids can create their very own mini world. Bookings not required. Maximum 75 children per day.

Thursday, 10 July, 9.30am - 2.30pm, Pacific Fair, Ground Floor outside Myer Kids can learn about the Aboriginal culture and enjoy traditional Boomerang painting in our free workshops on Thursday 10 July thanks to the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. ‘Jellurgal’ is a Aboriginal Cultural Centre located locally in Burleigh Heads with ‘Jarjum’ (pronounced Jah-jum) means children. Join Jellurgal early learning cultural workshops onsite at Pacific Fair exclusively for Little Paccas Kids Club members. Bookings essential: https://www.pacificfair.com.au/what-s-happening/little-paccas-boomerang-painting-workshop

Thursday, 10 July, 2-4pm, Salt Bar Kingscliff Join our awesome chefs as they guide our little chefs! Make homemade Pizza, decorate their own pizza boxes & have loads of fun while learning along the way. Our fun and interactive pizza making classes are perfect for kids aged 5–13. They'll roll dough, add their favourite toppings, and enjoy their delicious creations – all while learning some tasty new skills. $30 per child, also includes ice cream & soft drink. Hosted in our Pottsville Room. PLEASE NOTE: Parents MUST be present in the venue during the cooking class. bookings: https://saltbar.com.au/events/kids-cooking-classes/

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 July, Paris Tower, South Bank Sessions at 10:00am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm daily Get ready for a magical moment under the Paris Tower as beloved children’s character Claris the Mouse arrives at South Bank. Perfect for little readers and big imaginations, families can join Claris for enchanting storytelling sessions and charming meet and greets that will bring this stylish little mouse to life. Expect magical meet and greets with Claris the Mouse, whimsical storytime sessions hosted by a French character, and the chance to snap a photo in front of the Paris Tower, decked out in dreamy pink Parisian theming. A live illustrator will also be on-site sketching portraits of little ones and their families with Claris, creating the ultimate keepsake. Plus, there’ll be some très chic Claris-themed giveaways up for grabs each day. Think a free copy of Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris book for the first 50 guests each day, and one lucky guest will score a sparkly Claris prize pack, so keep your eyes peeled!

Friday 11 July, 9am - 12pm, Robina Greenheart Parklands Tie Dye and Park Games! Tie-Dye Tote bags Create your own colourful, reusable tote bag and make a stylish statement for the planet. Let’s brighten up your bag collection while doing our part for a greener world. $5 per tote bag, which is provided at the workshop Or BYO alternative white item from home for only $4. In Sparky Do Dah's Pop-Up Playground you can try a wide variety of developmental park games. There are activities suitable for all ages and abilities, from toddlers to adults, including stilts, juggling sticks, balance games, throwing games and challenging games of skill. It is free to participate and you can come and go as you like.

Friday 11 July, 9.30 - 11.30am, Historic Rivermill, Mount Nathan Gumtree Kids is bringing their messy play to the Historic Rivermill these school holidays, with a Circus themed event and special guest Big Star Circus! Our Messy Play sessions are all about creativity, sensory fun, and hands-on discovery. Designed for different age groups, these interactive sessions are the perfect way to explore, create, and have a little (or a lot of) messy fun. No clean-up required for parents. Bookings essential: https://www.gumtreekids.com.au/booking-calendar/historic-rivermill-fri-july-11?referral=service_list_widget

Saturday 12 July, 9am - 1pm, PCYC Gold Coast, 180 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters Come along to Gold Coast PCYC Open Day on Saturday 12th July from 9am - 1:00pm! Fun for the whole family including; - Reptile Show from 10:30 - 11:30am - Free Little n Active sessions for under 5's - Free Gymnastics sessions - BBQ - Facepainting - Coffee Van and much, much more!

Saturday 12 July, 9am - 1pm, 228 Chinderah Bay Dr, Chinderah Join us for our next delicious Warehouse Sale & Community Event... you won’t want to miss this one! It’s all happening at our brand new Nutra Organics HQ, with live music, tasty food trucks, free kids entertainment & more. We're bringing you some seriously epic discounts, as well as some tasty free samples. What to Expect: - Bargains on wellness goodies - Live music by local Bluesfest musician - Food & coffee vans to fuel your wholefood shopping - FREE kids entertainment: face painting, jumping castle & games! - Free samples & product tastings - Charity raffle with awesome prizes

Saturday 12 July, 9am - 2pm, Beenleigh Historical Village Bring the family and come enjoy the warm winter sun at our. Village Family Fun Day, this July 12th! There will be old fashion kids games, face painting, farm animals, craft market, art gallery open, food and fun for the whole family! TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED ONLINE NOW! Single entry - $5 (4 years old and up) Family entry - $15 (2 adults and unlimited children)Toddlers - FREE ENTRY (3 years and under)