Searching for exciting and affordable activities for kids and teens in Brisbane during the school holidays? 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 a 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.
Week 1 (Dec 2 - Dec 10)
Fish Wise
Date & Time: Saturday 9 December, 8:30am-11:30am
Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, Jindalee
Description: 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. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
To book visit 2 Bent Rods . For more information phone 0403 713 820.
Age: 10-17 years old
Cost: $6
Hour of Code: Dance party
Date & Time: Saturday 9 December, 11am-12 noon
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Learn basic coding skills and funky moves during this digital dance party. No prior programming experience required.
Age: 7-12 years
Cost: Free
Week 2 (Dec 11 - Dec 17)
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Tuesday 12 December, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Kite making and flying
Date & Time: Wednesday, 13 December, 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, Jindalee
Description: Bookings essential. Make your very own kite to take home. You’ll be amazed at how simple they are to design and put together. Once you’ve finished making the kite you can get active and healthy running around the park flying your very own unique creation. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
To book visit Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.
Age: 10-17 years old
Cost: $6
Workshop: Create a bug hotel
Date & Time: Wednesday 13 December, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Delve into the micro world of bugs and insect identification with horticulturist Claire Bickle. Children will get to make and take home their very own bug hotel made out of a combination of recycled materials and natural items. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years and their carers.
Age: 5-12 years
Cost: Free
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Thursday 14 December, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Live performance: Red Rocket 3
Date & Time: Friday 15 December, 2-2.45pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Join 3-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-a-longs, interactive games and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for children aged 3-10 years.
Age: 3-10 years
Cost: Free
Freestyle scooter coaching
Date & Time: Friday 15 December, 10-11am
Location: Amazons Place Park, Sinnamon Park
Description: Scooter coaching – Learn new skills on your scooter and how to ride the park safely. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6-17 years.
Age: 6-17 year olds
Cost: Free
Freestyle scooter coaching
Date & Time: Friday, 15 December, 11am-12noon
Location: Amazons Place Park, Sinnamon Park
Description: Scooter coaching – Learn new skills on your scooter and how to ride the park safely. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6-17 years.
Age: 6-17 year olds
Cost: Free
Week 3 (Dec 18 - Dec 24)
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Tuesday 19 December, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
My First Emergency with Amie Carwood
Date & Time: Wednesday 20 December, 11-11.45am
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Join local author Amie Carwood as she shares her My First Emergency books and experience, helping young children to relate and learn about what happens and what to do in an emergency. Amie hosts an interactive discussion to help children learn important things to know and practice in an emergency. Featuring adorable Australian native animals as the emergency services workers, her books and workshops make learning an important topic fun! Ideal for children aged 2-8 years. This event will be delivered in English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language).
Age: 2-8 years
Cost: Free
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Thursday 21 December, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Week 4 (Dec 25 - Dec 31)
Sensory friendly make and create
Date & Time: Friday 29 December, 2-2.30pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: 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.
Age: 5-12 years
Cost: Free
Week 5 (Jan 1 - Jan 7)
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Thursday 4 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Week 6 (Jan 8 - Jan 14)
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Tuesday 9 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Big Bang education
Date & Time: Wednesday 10 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: The Big Bang Science Show is a celebration of science featuring all of Big Bang Science’s most exciting demonstrations, including a range of demonstrations involving dry ice, liquid nitrogen and much more! Participants will learn all about chemistry in a fun and engaging way. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: Free
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Thursday 11 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Family STEAM
Date & Time: Thursday 11 January, 4-5pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Bring family and friends along for a night of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Each month there will be different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for all ages.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
The beach read book club with Ally Blake
Date & Time: Saturday 13 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: This summer, join Ally Blake – a multi-published romance author and the host of many seasonal book clubs in Brisbane libraries – as she offers up a slate of fabulous, fantastical and downright fun beach reads
Age: Adults
Cost: Free
Fish Wise
Date & Time: Sunday 14 January, 1-4pm
Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, Jindalee
Description: 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. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
Bookings essential. To book visit 2 Bent Rods. For more information phone 0403 713 820.
Age: 10-17 years old
Cost: $6
Week 7 (Jan 15 - Jan 21)
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Tuesday 16 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Make and create for families: Cover stories
Date & Time: Thursday 18 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Share in some stories, play a guessing game and be inspired by beautiful picture book artwork to create your own book cover and title. Ideal for all ages.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
Make and create: Summer Reading
Date & Time: Thursday 18 January, 2-3pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Age: Families
Cost: Free
Learn to skate
Date & Time: Saturday, 20 January, 11.30am-12.30pm
Location: Amazon Place Park, Jindalee
Description: Bookings essential. Free skateboarding lessons for people of all skill levels.
To book email SEQ Skateboard Coaching. For more information phone Kale on 0411 784 612.
Age: 5-17 year olds
Cost: Free
Fish Wise
Date & Time: Sunday 21 January, 9am-12 noon
Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, Jindalee
Description: 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. This is a GOLD’n’Kids event suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over.
Bookings essential. To book visit 2 Bent Rods. For more information phone 0403 713 820.
Age: Seniors and children
Cost: $6
