Looking for things for kids and teens to do in Brisbane over the school holidays? Check out the ist below. Want more ideas? Visit Things to see and do in Brisbane and what’s happening in Brisbane this week.
Fish Wise
Sat 16 Sep 2023 – 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Jindalee Boat Ramp Park
Cost – $6
Age: 4 years +
Bookings essential. You will have a ball learning the basics or brushing up on past fishing skills from the award winning team at 2 Bent Rods. Learn to tie a fishing knot, cast a rod and hopefully land a fish. All equipment and bait is supplied.
Bookings Essential – Phone 0403 713 820.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/fish-wise%E2%84%A2-165959346
It’s Rocket Science
Tue 19 Sep 2023 – 9:00am to 10:00am
Graceville Memorial Park, 173 Oxley Road, Graceville
Cost – $6
Age: 5-17 years
Discover the wonders of rockets and space flight. Spectacular holiday fun for kids to build and launch water rockets over 60 metres high all from a simple soda bottle! To book visit phone 0416 046 917 or email: bookings@itsrocketscience.com.au
BMX Skills Session:
Tue 19 Sep 2023 – 10:00am to 11:00am & 11:15am to 12:15pm
Darra BMX facility, 58 Monier Road, Darra
Cost: FREE
Age: 6-17 years and must be accompanied by an adult
Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX. Must bring a suitable BMX bike, helmet, closed in footwear and water bottle.
Book via eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bmx-skills-session-tickets-629679226517 or phone the Rampfest on 0421 701 448.
Book illustration using collage with Mark Guthrie
Wed 20 Sep 2023 – 10:00am to 11:00am
Mt Ommaney Library
Cost: FREE
Age: Ideal for children 7-12 years
Ever wanted to illustrate your own book? Join illustrator, author and cartoonist Mark Guthrie has he shares in how children’s picture books are made and helps participants develop skills to illustrate their own books.
Bookings required, please phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010.
Live Performance: Red Rocket 3
Wed 20 Sep 2023 – 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Inala Library – Inala Civic Centre, Corsair Avenue, Inala
Cost: Free
Age: 3-10 years
Join three-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-alongs, interactive games and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for children aged 3-10 years.
Bookings required. Phone Inala Library on 07 3403 2205 to reserve your place.
Survivor Challenge:
Fri 22 Sep 2023 10:00am to 12:00pm
J.C. Slaughter Falls. Mt Coot-tha Reserve
Age: 10-17 years
This is the best team games going around. Teams compete in fun but challenging activities for clues or rewards to the next challenge. With team work, strategy and a little luck, you will survive the challenge. Bring your friends. To book visit – https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/event/survivor-challenge-165954964
Learn to Skate
Sat 23 Sep 2023 11:00am to 12:30pm
Amazons Place Park, 60 Thomas Macleod Avenue, Sinnamon Park
Cost: FREE
Age: up to 17 years
Free skateboarding lessons for people of all skill levels. To book email SEQ Skateboard Coaching, seqskateboardcoaching@gmail.com or phone Kale on 0411 784 612.
Who dunnit in the library
Mon 25 Sep 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Indooroopilly Library
Age: 9-12 years
Cost: Free
Gumshoe detectives, we need you! Join an investigative team to put together clues and solve the great library book club mystery. Phone Indooroopilly Library on 07 3407 0009 to reserve your place.
Beginner junior mountain bike skills
Wed 27 Sep 2023 7:30am to 9:30am
Age: 7-15 years, must be accompanied by an adult
Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha
Requirements include; mountain bike, helmet, water, sun protection and suitable riding clothes.
To book visit Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beginner-junior-mountain-bike-skills-tickets-634503084807 or for more information phone Roadie Rob’s Bicycle School on 0416 247 883.
Intermediate junior mountain bike skills
Wed 27 Sep 2023 8:45am to 9:45am
Age: 7-15 years, must be accompanied by an adult
Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha
For confident riders that want to experience riding off-road.
Requirements include; mountain bike, helmet, water, sun protection and suitable riding clothes.
To book visit Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/intermediate-junior-mountain-bike-skills-tickets-634506856087 or for more information phone Roadie Rob’s Bicycle School on 0416 247 883.
