We’ve got plenty of fun (and free!) activities for Brisbane kids and families these school holidays. Whether you’re looking for something outdoors or inside, we’ve got you covered with options that won’t break the bank. The list below offers a variety of options to explore. Also consider visiting the Jindalee and Carole Park Pools where the entry fee is just $2 per person. This is the perfect way to beat the heat and have fun in the water. For more ideas and inspiration, you can visit the Things to see and do in Brisbane and what’s happening in Brisbane this week.
FAMILY STEAM
Date & Time: Friday 20 December, 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Bring friends and family along for an hour of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Join in activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
SUMMER READING: CARTOON CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP WITH PHIL JUDD
Date & Time: Friday 20 December, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: During this cartoon Christmas card workshop, children will create their own Christmas cards for family and friends, with cartoon characters they will learn how to draw. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 7-14 years old
Cost: Free
FACT FINDERS: HUMAN BODY
Date & Time: Thursday 9 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Explore amazing facts about the human body through staff-led activities and craft inspired by our extensive junior non-fiction collection. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 8-12 years old
Cost: Free
CHEESE MAKING AT HOME
Date & Time: Friday 10 January, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Learn simple ways to make handmade, great tasting cheese in your own home. Discover the basics of cheese making and how to make your own mozzarella cheese using common kitchen equipment. Presented by Valerie Pearson from Green Living Australia. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: Young adults and up
Cost: Free
KIDS BOOK CHAT: I SURVIVED SERIES
Date & Time: Friday 10 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Celebrate Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived series with a variety of themed activities. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 8-12 years old
Cost: Free
GREAT GRAPHICS
Date & Time: Tuesday 14 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Do you love reading graphic novels? Join staff as we celebrate old and new favourites and try our hands at creating our own quirky comics and characters! Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 8-12 years old
Cost: Free
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME IN THE PARK – ROCKS RIVERSIDE PARK
Date & Time: Wednesday 15 January, 10:30am – 11:00am
Location: Rocks Riverside Park, 5 Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks
Description: Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. No booking required.
Age: 0-5 years old
Cost: Free
LORD MAYOR’S WRITERS IN RESIDENCE YOUNG WRITERS: START YOUR STORY WITH CHARLOTTE BARKLA GREAT GRAPHICS
Date & Time: Thursday 16 January, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Learn how to plot a story, from generating story ideas and developing believable characters, to creating conflict, working with tension, and building satisfying resolutions. Participants will workshop and develop their own ideas and learn the skills to take their story-writing to the next level. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 8-12 years old
Cost: Free
SENSORY FRIENDLY MAKE AND CREATE
Date & Time: Thursday 16 January, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Let your imagination run wild in this sensory friendly event. Choose how you want to create your masterpiece with options to craft, build or draw. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years who are neurodivergent or experience sensory sensitivity or sensory overload. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 5-12 years old
Cost: Free
FAMILY STEAM
Date & Time: Friday 17 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Bring friends and family along for an hour of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Join in activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
MAKE AND CREATE
Date & Time: Thursday 23 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities inspired by some of our favourite reads. Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 5-10 years old
Cost: Free
