Kids on the Coast / Kids in the City. Summer Holiday eGuide

holidayDEC 2014 / JAN 2015- in the city

- in the city

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*A $6.20 FEE APPLIES PER TRANSACTION

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Tickets only

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An interactive LIVE indoor performance for children 5+

QPAC PRESENTS

An Erth Visual & Physical Production

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- in the city

SUPPORTED BY KIDS IN THE CITY

*A $6.20 FEE APPLIES PER TRANSACTION

Adults at

children’s prices!

Tickets only

each$25*

An interactive LIVE indoor performance for children 5+

QPAC PRESENTS

An Erth Visual & Physical Production

Remember when you were a kid and summer holidays stretched on forever? Maybe it’s the visit from Santa in the middle,

or maybe it’s the humidity, but those endless weeks of sun, swimming and lazy days seem to hold a sense of magic and

the feeling that anything can happen.

If you’re looking to make your own magic this summer, we’ve got a bumper list of events and things to do over the holidays. We’ve also got our favourite summer tunes and some delicious frozen treats to make.

For more hot ideas for summer, check out our Pinterest page.

Happy holidays!

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Summer Holiday

Things to see and do, places to go!

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SONG ARTISTSweet Home Alabama........................................Lynyrd SkynyrdPraise You ...............................................................Fatboy SlimHow Bizarre ...........................................................OMCBillionaire ................................................................Megan NicoleAll About That Bass .............................................Meghan TrainorSummer ...................................................................Calvin HarrisAll Summer Long ..................................................Kid RockBoogie Wonderland ............................................Earth, Wind & Fire The EmotionsHoliday .....................................................................MadonnaAmerican Pie..........................................................Don McLeanRock Lobster ..........................................................The B-52'sThe Festival Song ................................................Pez 360 Hailey CramerPeaches ................................................................... The Presidents Of The United States Of AmericaThe Nosebleed Section .....................................Hilltop HoodsEndless Summer Nights .....................................Richard MarxHot Summer Nights .............................................Miami Sound MachineCould You Be Loved ...........................................Bob Marley & The WailersLove Foolosophy - Radio Edit ..........................Jamiroquai Beverley KnightHigh - Original Mix ...............................................Peking Duk Nicole MillarSummertime Sadness .........................................Lana Del ReySummer Love.........................................................Justin TimberlakeEndless Summer ...................................................The JezabelsThe Summer ..........................................................Josh PykeCruel Summer .......................................................BananaramaLong Hot Summer ................................................Keith UrbanOne Summer .........................................................Daryl BraithwaiteSummer Rain ..........................................................Belinda CarlisleSummertime ...........................................................The SundaysWalking On Sunshine ..........................................Katrina & The WavesSunshine Of Your Love .......................................CreamThe Sound Of Sunshine .....................................Michael Franti & SpearheadWalking On A Dream ..........................................Empire Of The SunEcho Beach ............................................................Martha & The MuffinsSome Like It Hot ...................................................The Power StationLust For Life ............................................................ Iggy PopEvery Day Should Be A Holiday ......................The Dandy WarholsIce Ice Baby ...........................................................Vanilla IceGood Life ................................................................ Inner CityIce Cream ...............................................................TaxirideBeach .......................................................................San CiscoPerfect Day .............................................................Lou ReedThe Salmon Dance ..............................................The Chemical BrothersTropical Chancer ..................................................La RouxLet's Groove ...........................................................Earth, Wind & FireReady for the Weekend .....................................Calvin HarrisJanuary ....................................................................Disclosure Jamie WoonBoogie Nights ........................................................HeatwaveGust of Wind ..........................................................Pharrell WilliamsSundown Syndrome ............................................Tame ImpalaHappy .......................................................................Robert DeLongSunday Drive .........................................................LadyhawkeSunglasses At Night ............................................Corey HartBlister In The Sun .................................................Violent FemmesHere Comes The Sun .........................................The BeatlesIsland In The Sun ..................................................Weezer

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CinderellaBATS Theatre Company Inc10-11 January & 17-18 January 10am & 4pmLake Kawana Community Centre

The Little Seed Theatre CompanyJanuary Drama Workshop12 January – 16 January 8.30am to 3pmNambour Civic Centre

The Little Seed PantomimeSat 17 January 10am to 2pmNambour Civic Centre

The Listies Make You LOLA comedy for kids and their adults!Tues 13 January – 10am & 1pmLake Kawana Community Centre

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arthouse Cinema NambourFree small popcorn for every child6, 9, 20, 23 January at 10.30am21 January at 1pmNambour Civic Centre

Create a memory these school holidays

Visit www.scvenuesandevents.com.au Nambour Civic Centre 5475 7777

Lake Kawana Community Centre 5413 1400Sunshine Coast Stadium 5437 7666

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WE DO IT FOR THE KIDS!Little Seed Theatre Company continued to thrive in 2014. Since its inception in 2009,

hundreds of students have flourished within the creative, supportive and safe culture that

Johanna had developed at Little Seed. Recently after a full day of rehearsal Johanna was

asked just why she does it. Johanna simply replied, “We do it for the kids.” “It” includes

after school classes, weekend workshops and holiday programs and more recently:

dance, musical theatre and acting for adults. “It” is also the personal touch where the

individual performer is adopted into the Little Seed community and encouraged to

develop their own talent and character.

Little Seed operates in Cooroy, Coolum, Nambour and soon in Eumundi. Little Seed

recently partnered with Gavin Hamburger Productions and Music School performing

Broadway excerpts at the RACQ Gala Ball held at Twin Waters. In August, Little Seed

entered five plays including 32 students into the Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival,

winning best and second best play, best ensemble, three best supporting actor awards,

the adjudicator’s award and the $1000 Youth Bursary which went to Paris Williment.

In 2015, Little Seed Theatre Company will tour a show to various venues on the Sunshine

Coast, giving young people the opportunity to perform to a range of audiences. Next

year Little Seed will establish a studio in Sunshine Beach, allowing for new classes

including: hip hop, jazz, dance classes for adults and acting for film.

The hugely popular Summer School program will run over two weeks: January 5-9 and

January 12-16, with students performing on the respective Friday of each week. The

early bird discount is open until December 15 and family discounts apply. The holidays

program is a win for all: a Christmas present for kids and January relief for parents. Doing

it for the parents too!

Little Seed Theatre Company is committed to creating a fun, inclusive community,

working with young people of all ages and abilities. There are classes for the student

who would like to approach theatre from a social and personal growth perspective as

well as Master Classes for students whose passion is to perform. Catering from 4 years

to adult.

Call Johanna on 0407 87 3232 or visit www.little-seed.com.au

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WE DO IT FOR THE KIDS!Little Seed Theatre Company continued to thrive in 2014. Since its inception in 2009,

hundreds of students have flourished within the creative, supportive and safe culture that

Johanna had developed at Little Seed. Recently after a full day of rehearsal Johanna was

asked just why she does it. Johanna simply replied, “We do it for the kids.” “It” includes

after school classes, weekend workshops and holiday programs and more recently:

dance, musical theatre and acting for adults. “It” is also the personal touch where the

individual performer is adopted into the Little Seed community and encouraged to

develop their own talent and character.

Little Seed operates in Cooroy, Coolum, Nambour and soon in Eumundi. Little Seed

recently partnered with Gavin Hamburger Productions and Music School performing

Broadway excerpts at the RACQ Gala Ball held at Twin Waters. In August, Little Seed

entered five plays including 32 students into the Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival,

winning best and second best play, best ensemble, three best supporting actor awards,

the adjudicator’s award and the $1000 Youth Bursary which went to Paris Williment.

In 2015, Little Seed Theatre Company will tour a show to various venues on the Sunshine

Coast, giving young people the opportunity to perform to a range of audiences. Next

year Little Seed will establish a studio in Sunshine Beach, allowing for new classes

including: hip hop, jazz, dance classes for adults and acting for film.

The hugely popular Summer School program will run over two weeks: January 5-9 and

January 12-16, with students performing on the respective Friday of each week. The

early bird discount is open until December 15 and family discounts apply. The holidays

program is a win for all: a Christmas present for kids and January relief for parents. Doing

it for the parents too!

Little Seed Theatre Company is committed to creating a fun, inclusive community,

working with young people of all ages and abilities. There are classes for the student

who would like to approach theatre from a social and personal growth perspective as

well as Master Classes for students whose passion is to perform. Catering from 4 years

to adult.

Call Johanna on 0407 87 3232 or visit www.little-seed.com.au

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VISIT THE ALL NEW KAWANA SHOPPINGWORLDLooking for a great night out close to home? Kawana Shoppingworld’s all new Casual Dining

Precinct offers you six great new late night dining options, bringing you more of the food you

love.

Relax by the water features and enjoy live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday in

December and January from 4:30pm – 8:30pm. It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends,

bring the family out for dinner, or just enjoy a coldie this Summer. There’s something to suit

everyone:

Contemporary and edgy, The Groove Train is the latest restaurant to land at Kawana and the

smell of the wood fired pizza oven is delicious! Modern Australian, Italian and Mediterranean

inspired food. Perfect for a cocktail after work, a lazy weekend breakfast, a business lunch or

just grab a coffee from their own outward facing coffee window.

Summer vibes at Grill’d

Hot burgers, cold beer, free love. From vegetarian falafel burgers to the Big Queenslander, the

burgers are all ‘made with love’ from the highest quality, freshest ingredients. And for those who

like their burgers to be in good company, they’ve got a selection of local craft beer, wine and

cider that make the perfect BBF (Burgers Best Friend).

Sushi Chain. An authentic sushi train featuring the freshest sushi plus a wide range of delicious

hot Asian meals. Sashimi, sushi, noodles – it’s all here and it’s all made fresh daily.

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Mexican Taquería started with one simple passionate belief: that the

hearts and palates of Australia would embrace the authentic flavours and traditional techniques

of one of the world's great cuisines... Mexican! GYG's authentic menu combines an array of

slow roasted and grilled meats, fish, fresh vegetables and imported Mexican chillies and spices.

From soft and hard shell tacos to burritos and nachos, and all made to order.

Gelatissimo. Offering authentic, artisan gelato made fresh in-store, Gelatissimo Café Kawana

is your dining and dessert destination also serving coffee, an array of cakes, mouth-watering

sundaes, and delicious gelato shakes. A huge range flavours from traditional favourites like

chocolate, hazelnut, mango, pistachio, rum ‘n raisin, lemon and vanilla, to gourmet offerings

such as blood orange, caramelised fig, chocolate truffle, crème caramel, or berry pavlova.

Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Café. Paradise for chocolate lovers. Every dessert from

waffles, churros and fondues to specialty drinks including hot chocolate and mochas are made

with real Belgian Chocolate, plus Campos Coffee have specially roasted the coffee beans to

ensure that every cup of coffee is perfect every time.

SPEND THE NIGHT WITH US

Our Casual Dining Precinct offers you six new exciting & delicious

late night dining options.

MORE OF THE FOOD

YOU LOVE

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VISIT THE ALL NEW KAWANA SHOPPINGWORLDLooking for a great night out close to home? Kawana Shoppingworld’s all new Casual Dining

Precinct offers you six great new late night dining options, bringing you more of the food you

love.

Relax by the water features and enjoy live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday in

December and January from 4:30pm – 8:30pm. It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends,

bring the family out for dinner, or just enjoy a coldie this Summer. There’s something to suit

everyone:

Contemporary and edgy, The Groove Train is the latest restaurant to land at Kawana and the

smell of the wood fired pizza oven is delicious! Modern Australian, Italian and Mediterranean

inspired food. Perfect for a cocktail after work, a lazy weekend breakfast, a business lunch or

just grab a coffee from their own outward facing coffee window.

Summer vibes at Grill’d

Hot burgers, cold beer, free love. From vegetarian falafel burgers to the Big Queenslander, the

burgers are all ‘made with love’ from the highest quality, freshest ingredients. And for those who

like their burgers to be in good company, they’ve got a selection of local craft beer, wine and

cider that make the perfect BBF (Burgers Best Friend).

Sushi Chain. An authentic sushi train featuring the freshest sushi plus a wide range of delicious

hot Asian meals. Sashimi, sushi, noodles – it’s all here and it’s all made fresh daily.

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Mexican Taquería started with one simple passionate belief: that the

hearts and palates of Australia would embrace the authentic flavours and traditional techniques

of one of the world's great cuisines... Mexican! GYG's authentic menu combines an array of

slow roasted and grilled meats, fish, fresh vegetables and imported Mexican chillies and spices.

From soft and hard shell tacos to burritos and nachos, and all made to order.

Gelatissimo. Offering authentic, artisan gelato made fresh in-store, Gelatissimo Café Kawana

is your dining and dessert destination also serving coffee, an array of cakes, mouth-watering

sundaes, and delicious gelato shakes. A huge range flavours from traditional favourites like

chocolate, hazelnut, mango, pistachio, rum ‘n raisin, lemon and vanilla, to gourmet offerings

such as blood orange, caramelised fig, chocolate truffle, crème caramel, or berry pavlova.

Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Café. Paradise for chocolate lovers. Every dessert from

waffles, churros and fondues to specialty drinks including hot chocolate and mochas are made

with real Belgian Chocolate, plus Campos Coffee have specially roasted the coffee beans to

ensure that every cup of coffee is perfect every time.

SPEND THE NIGHT WITH US

Our Casual Dining Precinct offers you six new exciting & delicious

late night dining options.

MORE OF THE FOOD

YOU LOVE

SUSHI CHAIN

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3 hour class 10am - 1pmChildren indulge themselves in a range of activities selected from funky clay creatures, exotic masks, decorative paintings, wooden sculpture, pastel drawings and decorative arts.Expect your young Paintbox artist to complete two masterpieces.

Come join in the fun and creativity in this popular workshop!

TIME TABLEDecember - Wednesday 17th, Monday 22ndJanuary - Friday 9th, Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th, Friday 16th Monday 19th, Wednesday 21st, Friday 23rd

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10% DISCOUNT FOR 2 CLASSES OR MORE BOOK NOW ... Class numbers are limited ensuring individual attention.Enrolment is con�rmed after full payment.Call Principal - Cheryl Nonmus (B.Ed., Dip. Teaching)

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Location: 2 Crosby Hill Road, Buderim Qld 4556

PAINTBOX HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS.Paintbox has earned a solid reputation for offering a professional, well-organised, quality art

program since 2001.

School holiday and weekly art workshops are available for children aged 6 years and older, giving

kids the chance to develop a passion for art in a fun and safe environment. Paintbox believes that

to survive the helter-skelter of school demands and modern family life, kids need time to “chill out”

and find a space where they can express their creativity. The aim of the workshops is for children

to learn about art, develop their own creative styles and above all, enjoy the experience.

Holiday art workshops run for three hours from 10am til 1pm and cost $45 for one class or $40 per

class when two or more classes are booked.

Holiday workshops are led by fully qualified and experienced art teachers with all art materials

provided. Children just need to bring morning tea and a drink.

ART PARTIES

Paintbox also caters for birthday parties – a fantastic party idea for kids who love to have fun with

paint! Two-hour art-themed birthday parties can be organised where the kids can imagine, paint

and take home their own masterpiece.

Birthday party catering can be provided or parents can choose to bring their own.

ADULT CLASSES

Art classes for adults are also available during school terms.

In such a busy world, it’s easy to forget how important it is to use our creative mind and have some

“me time”. Come and join a fun and relaxed two-hour class where you can reignite your passion

for painting or drawing. Absolutely no experience necessary!

www.paintboxart.com.au


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3 hour class 10am - 1pmChildren indulge themselves in a range of activities selected from funky clay creatures, exotic masks, decorative paintings, wooden sculpture, pastel drawings and decorative arts.Expect your young Paintbox artist to complete two masterpieces.

Come join in the fun and creativity in this popular workshop!

TIME TABLEDecember - Wednesday 17th, Monday 22ndJanuary - Friday 9th, Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th, Friday 16th Monday 19th, Wednesday 21st, Friday 23rd

www.paintboxart .com.au

10% DISCOUNT FOR 2 CLASSES OR MORE BOOK NOW ... Class numbers are limited ensuring individual attention.Enrolment is con�rmed after full payment.Call Principal - Cheryl Nonmus (B.Ed., Dip. Teaching)

M E✆ 5445 4533 0409110023 [email protected]

Location: 2 Crosby Hill Road, Buderim Qld 4556

PAINTBOX HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS.Paintbox has earned a solid reputation for offering a professional, well-organised, quality art

program since 2001.

School holiday and weekly art workshops are available for children aged 6 years and older, giving

kids the chance to develop a passion for art in a fun and safe environment. Paintbox believes that

to survive the helter-skelter of school demands and modern family life, kids need time to “chill out”

and find a space where they can express their creativity. The aim of the workshops is for children

to learn about art, develop their own creative styles and above all, enjoy the experience.

Holiday art workshops run for three hours from 10am til 1pm and cost $45 for one class or $40 per

class when two or more classes are booked.

Holiday workshops are led by fully qualified and experienced art teachers with all art materials

provided. Children just need to bring morning tea and a drink.

ART PARTIES

Paintbox also caters for birthday parties – a fantastic party idea for kids who love to have fun with

paint! Two-hour art-themed birthday parties can be organised where the kids can imagine, paint

and take home their own masterpiece.

Birthday party catering can be provided or parents can choose to bring their own.

ADULT CLASSES

Art classes for adults are also available during school terms.

In such a busy world, it’s easy to forget how important it is to use our creative mind and have some

“me time”. Come and join a fun and relaxed two-hour class where you can reignite your passion

for painting or drawing. Absolutely no experience necessary!

www.paintboxart.com.au


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SEA LIFE MOOLOOLABA

REVEALS EXCITING

PLANS THIS SUMMER.New seal arrivals and new interactive seal experience to be unveiled next month

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba revealed plans to introduce a brand new interactive experience opening in time

for the summer school holidays and announced it will welcome the addition of two new seals into the

attraction.

In December, the SEA LIFE Mooloolaba seal family of seven will be joined by two Australian Sea Lions

and a new interactive learning seal experience will open to further educate visitors about the charismatic

creatures and discover their aquatic adventures through a trio of unique displays, focusing on the fun

senses of sound, smell and sight.

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba General Manager Craig Connor said the addition of the new seals and experience

is a major step towards understanding and protecting the species, while continuing the attraction’s

conservation mission to educate the public about these animals.

“The team at SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is really excited about the arrival of our new seals, as well as the

revitalisation of the seal area. Not many people realise that the Australian Sea Lion is an endangered

species. It is one of the rarest species in the world, and it is vital we learn about their behaviours to help

to protect them,” he said.

“We are home to a wide range of common and endangered animals and the SEA LIFE Mooloolaba team

is passionate about helping to further educate the public on the ecological significance and the need for

research and conservation.

“We are really looking forward to welcoming the new seals, as well as unveiling our revitalised seal area.

We are confident visitors are going to enjoy experiencing the new ‘Seal Discovery’ and learning more

about these fascinating creatures along the way.”

The new Seal Discovery experience will give visitors the opportunity to sit inside a seal pod and talk

like the marine mammals through a microphone simulation, which transforms the visitor’s voice into seal

vocalisation. They will also get to experience what a seal smells like and also peak through an upside-

down camera to gain a glimpse into what it’s like for a seal living underwater.

As well as the sound, smell and sight displays, ‘Seal Discovery’ will also include new interactive story

boards packed with information about endangered species of seals and seal stories.

The new seals will join Portia, SEA LIFE Mooloolaba’s resident Australian Sea Lion who has been at the

attraction for 25 years, along with other resident seals including Australian Fur Seals and New Zealand

Fur Seals. SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is involved with a number of conservation initiatives and implements

and advocates the strong ethical and environmental values of BREED, RESCUE and PROTECT.

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba completed a two year, $6.5 million refurbishment last year, introducing new zones,

new species and Australia’s largest exhibit of jellyfish. Earlier this year the attraction also revealed a

new Turtle Hospital dedicated to rehabilitating sick or injured turtles and implementing new turtle health

checks. For more information please visit www.underwaterworld.com.au.


http://www.underwaterworld.com.au



SEA LIFE MOOLOOLABA

REVEALS EXCITING

PLANS THIS SUMMER.New seal arrivals and new interactive seal experience to be unveiled next month

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba revealed plans to introduce a brand new interactive experience opening in time

for the summer school holidays and announced it will welcome the addition of two new seals into the

attraction.

In December, the SEA LIFE Mooloolaba seal family of seven will be joined by two Australian Sea Lions

and a new interactive learning seal experience will open to further educate visitors about the charismatic

creatures and discover their aquatic adventures through a trio of unique displays, focusing on the fun

senses of sound, smell and sight.

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba General Manager Craig Connor said the addition of the new seals and experience

is a major step towards understanding and protecting the species, while continuing the attraction’s

conservation mission to educate the public about these animals.

“The team at SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is really excited about the arrival of our new seals, as well as the

revitalisation of the seal area. Not many people realise that the Australian Sea Lion is an endangered

species. It is one of the rarest species in the world, and it is vital we learn about their behaviours to help

to protect them,” he said.

“We are home to a wide range of common and endangered animals and the SEA LIFE Mooloolaba team

is passionate about helping to further educate the public on the ecological significance and the need for

research and conservation.

“We are really looking forward to welcoming the new seals, as well as unveiling our revitalised seal area.

We are confident visitors are going to enjoy experiencing the new ‘Seal Discovery’ and learning more

about these fascinating creatures along the way.”

The new Seal Discovery experience will give visitors the opportunity to sit inside a seal pod and talk

like the marine mammals through a microphone simulation, which transforms the visitor’s voice into seal

vocalisation. They will also get to experience what a seal smells like and also peak through an upside-

down camera to gain a glimpse into what it’s like for a seal living underwater.

As well as the sound, smell and sight displays, ‘Seal Discovery’ will also include new interactive story

boards packed with information about endangered species of seals and seal stories.

The new seals will join Portia, SEA LIFE Mooloolaba’s resident Australian Sea Lion who has been at the

attraction for 25 years, along with other resident seals including Australian Fur Seals and New Zealand

Fur Seals. SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is involved with a number of conservation initiatives and implements

and advocates the strong ethical and environmental values of BREED, RESCUE and PROTECT.

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba completed a two year, $6.5 million refurbishment last year, introducing new zones,

new species and Australia’s largest exhibit of jellyfish. Earlier this year the attraction also revealed a

new Turtle Hospital dedicated to rehabilitating sick or injured turtles and implementing new turtle health

checks. For more information please visit www.underwaterworld.com.au.





BRICKS 4 KIDZ.BRICKS 4 KIDZ® programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build

unique creations, play games and have loads of fun using LEGO® Bricks! Programs are

built around proprietary model plans designed by engineers and architects, with exciting

themes such as space, construction and amusement parks. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® believe that

children learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity and offer

a range of programs that provide a safe, relaxed learning environment where initiative

is invited and self-expression is celebrated. Model building provides opportunities for

problem-solving and helps children develop an appreciation for how things work. All this

takes place while they are having fun and socialising in a non-competitive atmosphere.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® school holiday workshops using LEGO® Bricks are a fresh and fun way

for children to spend their break on the Sunshine Coast. With specially-created BRICKS

4 KIDZ® models, LEGO® games, and plenty of time for free play, they are always having

fun. School holiday programs are designed for ages 5 – 11 and are staffed by trained,

screened BRICKS 4 KIDZ® instructors. Children will work and play with designated LEGO®

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The themes for the summer school holiday workshops with LEGO® Bricks include:

• Mining and Crafting

• Teenage Mutant Brick Turtles

• Remote Control Mania

• Superhero Academy

• Angry Birdies and Bad Piggies

• Amusement Park Mayhem

• Space Adventures

Children work in small groups to build projects using BRICKS 4 KIDZ® model plans. They

also get to make creations of their own during creative play periods. Unique games and

challenges using LEGO® Bricks will make sure kids get their fill of LEGO® school holiday

fun in an open, friendly and team-based environment!

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FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENROL in a workshop, please go to

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twist

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® school holiday workshops using LEGO® Bricks are a fresh

and fun way for children to spend their break on the Sunshine Coast.

With specially-created BRICKS 4 KIDZ® models, LEGO® games, and plenty

of time for free-play, children are always having fun. Our school holiday

programs are designed for ages 5 – 11 and are staff ed by trained, screened

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® instructors. Children will work and play with designated

LEGO® Technic pieces such as gears, axles, electric motors and more!

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS!

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BIRTHDAY PARTIESBricks 4 Kidz Sunshine Coast


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BRICKS 4 KIDZ.BRICKS 4 KIDZ® programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build

unique creations, play games and have loads of fun using LEGO® Bricks! Programs are

built around proprietary model plans designed by engineers and architects, with exciting

themes such as space, construction and amusement parks. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® believe that

children learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity and offer

a range of programs that provide a safe, relaxed learning environment where initiative

is invited and self-expression is celebrated. Model building provides opportunities for

problem-solving and helps children develop an appreciation for how things work. All this

takes place while they are having fun and socialising in a non-competitive atmosphere.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® school holiday workshops using LEGO® Bricks are a fresh and fun way

for children to spend their break on the Sunshine Coast. With specially-created BRICKS

4 KIDZ® models, LEGO® games, and plenty of time for free play, they are always having

fun. School holiday programs are designed for ages 5 – 11 and are staffed by trained,

screened BRICKS 4 KIDZ® instructors. Children will work and play with designated LEGO®

Technic pieces such as gears, axles, electric motors and more!

The themes for the summer school holiday workshops with LEGO® Bricks include:

• Mining and Crafting

• Teenage Mutant Brick Turtles

• Remote Control Mania

• Superhero Academy

• Angry Birdies and Bad Piggies

• Amusement Park Mayhem

• Space Adventures

Children work in small groups to build projects using BRICKS 4 KIDZ® model plans. They

also get to make creations of their own during creative play periods. Unique games and

challenges using LEGO® Bricks will make sure kids get their fill of LEGO® school holiday

fun in an open, friendly and team-based environment!

www.bricks4kidzaustralia.com.au/qld-sunshine-coast

FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENROL in a workshop, please go to

WWW.BRICKS4KIDZAUSTRALIA.COM.AU/QLD-SUNSHINE-COAST

Holiday FUN with an EDUCATIONAL

twist

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® school holiday workshops using LEGO® Bricks are a fresh

and fun way for children to spend their break on the Sunshine Coast.

With specially-created BRICKS 4 KIDZ® models, LEGO® games, and plenty

of time for free-play, children are always having fun. Our school holiday

programs are designed for ages 5 – 11 and are staff ed by trained, screened

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® instructors. Children will work and play with designated

LEGO® Technic pieces such as gears, axles, electric motors and more!

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS!

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GO ARTY ART CLASSES.Go Arty is the favourite art gallery of Sunshine Coast locals, specialising in creative home

décor with a vast selection of homewares, gifts and hand painted art available in store.

Go Arty also offer some of the most popular art classes on the Sunshine Coast with

a regular children’s art class held Monday afternoon after school. During the class, an

experienced Go Arty artist guides children in a caring and rewarding way, while being

mindful that all children work and learn in different ways. Children may like to work on

one of Go Arty’s own workshop designs or a piece of art of their own choosing. As well

as the regular Monday afternoon class, children’s art workshops and birthday parties can

be organised.

While waiting for children to create their masterpieces, parents can take the opportunity

to relax at ‘The Art of Bean’ coffee shop next door or wander around the gallery and

browse the lovely homewares, art, jewellery and gifts available.

For further information on Go Arty classes, workshops and children’s birthday parties,

phone 07 5451 1445 or visit www.goarty.com.au.

Go Arty!

www.goarty.com.au

POPULAR ART CLASSESFor kids from 7 years to 70 years

Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 9am to 12noon

Kids working with professional artists in a very creative and

non judgemental atmosphere


http://www.goarty.com.au



GO ARTY ART CLASSES.Go Arty is the favourite art gallery of Sunshine Coast locals, specialising in creative home

décor with a vast selection of homewares, gifts and hand painted art available in store.

Go Arty also offer some of the most popular art classes on the Sunshine Coast with

a regular children’s art class held Monday afternoon after school. During the class, an

experienced Go Arty artist guides children in a caring and rewarding way, while being

mindful that all children work and learn in different ways. Children may like to work on

one of Go Arty’s own workshop designs or a piece of art of their own choosing. As well

as the regular Monday afternoon class, children’s art workshops and birthday parties can

be organised.

While waiting for children to create their masterpieces, parents can take the opportunity

to relax at ‘The Art of Bean’ coffee shop next door or wander around the gallery and

browse the lovely homewares, art, jewellery and gifts available.

For further information on Go Arty classes, workshops and children’s birthday parties,

phone 07 5451 1445 or visit www.goarty.com.au.

Go Arty!

www.goarty.com.au

POPULAR ART CLASSESFor kids from 7 years to 70 years

Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 9am to 12noon

Kids working with professional artists in a very creative and

non judgemental atmosphere


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Coast Academy of Song & Dance

Musical Theatre Holiday WorkshopsPrimary School Students December 15-19Secondary School Students January 5-9 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Noosaville

BOOK NOW 15% Discount if you enrol a friend

Call Anna on 0466 508 489 or Email [email protected]

It’s your

time to shine!

Enrolling Now for Tiny Tots, primary & secondary school students

& adult classes in 2015.FREE

after school trial class!

NOOSA JUNCTIONCOOROYNOOSAVILLECOOLUM

IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE.Local girl Anna Quayle is now back on the Sunshine Coast having been based overseas for

the last nine years performing professionally in musical theatre and cabaret. She’s worked on

cruise ships, in panto, musicals and touring cabaret shows and has recently returned from Tokyo

Disneyland where she played the lead in two musical productions.

In addition to performance work Anna has extensive teaching experience and has run music

theatre workshops in London. She has a Ballet Teaching Diploma from the British Ballet

Organization in London where she also taught ballet.

The Christmas holidays see the opening of her new school ‘Coast Academy of Song and Dance’

with Anna holding Musical Theatre workshops at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Noosaville.

Primary school students: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December

Secondary school students: Monday 5th - Fri 9th January

Students will learn a mini musical and perform it for family and friends. The week will also include

craft work, making sets, props and costumes.

In the New Year Anna will begin After School Classes at: The J in Noosa, Cooroy Memorial Hall,

Good Shepherd School, Noosaville, and Coolum Civic Centre. Tiny Tot and Adult classes will also

begin next year.

Whether it’s just for fun or for pursuing a career in the performing arts, Anna has the professional

working knowledge, experience and teaching skills to assist students of all ages.” The classes

will be fun and energetic, offering a wide variety of musical repertoire from Wicked to Oliver to

Queen’s We Will Rock You. The classes will be all singing, dancing and acting; so whatever their

strengths, each student will have the opportunity to shine.

For those students looking to pursue a career in the performing arts, Anna is eager to impart a

practical working knowledge of the industry and provide all the skills and resources needed,

such as repertoire, audition and performance technique, and promotional material. Private singing

coaching is also available on request.

"If you've got kids who love musical theatre

and song and dance, then make sure you

contact Anna. You won't find anyone with

more experience and knowledge on the

Coast." Biccara Arnall (Singer).

"Anna is a talented and charismatic performer

who has an audience eating out of her hand!

Her students are inspired by her passion,

energy and vibrant personality. We are so

lucky that she has returned to the Coast to

share her passion."

Rita Barber (Drama teacher).www.coastacademyofsonganddance.com.au


http://www.coastacademyofsonganddance.com.au



Coast Academy of Song & Dance

Musical Theatre Holiday WorkshopsPrimary School Students December 15-19Secondary School Students January 5-9 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Noosaville

BOOK NOW 15% Discount if you enrol a friend

Call Anna on 0466 508 489 or Email [email protected]

It’s your

time to shine!

Enrolling Now for Tiny Tots, primary & secondary school students

& adult classes in 2015.FREE

after school trial class!

NOOSA JUNCTIONCOOROYNOOSAVILLECOOLUM

IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE.Local girl Anna Quayle is now back on the Sunshine Coast having been based overseas for

the last nine years performing professionally in musical theatre and cabaret. She’s worked on

cruise ships, in panto, musicals and touring cabaret shows and has recently returned from Tokyo

Disneyland where she played the lead in two musical productions.

In addition to performance work Anna has extensive teaching experience and has run music

theatre workshops in London. She has a Ballet Teaching Diploma from the British Ballet

Organization in London where she also taught ballet.

The Christmas holidays see the opening of her new school ‘Coast Academy of Song and Dance’

with Anna holding Musical Theatre workshops at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Noosaville.

Primary school students: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December

Secondary school students: Monday 5th - Fri 9th January

Students will learn a mini musical and perform it for family and friends. The week will also include

craft work, making sets, props and costumes.

In the New Year Anna will begin After School Classes at: The J in Noosa, Cooroy Memorial Hall,

Good Shepherd School, Noosaville, and Coolum Civic Centre. Tiny Tot and Adult classes will also

begin next year.

Whether it’s just for fun or for pursuing a career in the performing arts, Anna has the professional

working knowledge, experience and teaching skills to assist students of all ages.” The classes

will be fun and energetic, offering a wide variety of musical repertoire from Wicked to Oliver to

Queen’s We Will Rock You. The classes will be all singing, dancing and acting; so whatever their

strengths, each student will have the opportunity to shine.

For those students looking to pursue a career in the performing arts, Anna is eager to impart a

practical working knowledge of the industry and provide all the skills and resources needed,

such as repertoire, audition and performance technique, and promotional material. Private singing

coaching is also available on request.

"If you've got kids who love musical theatre

and song and dance, then make sure you

contact Anna. You won't find anyone with

more experience and knowledge on the

Coast." Biccara Arnall (Singer).

"Anna is a talented and charismatic performer

who has an audience eating out of her hand!

Her students are inspired by her passion,

energy and vibrant personality. We are so

lucky that she has returned to the Coast to

share her passion."

Rita Barber (Drama teacher).www.coastacademyofsonganddance.com.au


http://www.coastacademyofsonganddance.com.au



- on the coast

Sunshine CoastThings to see and do, places to go!

DEC 14JAN 15

Sunshine Coast

Summer’s Greatest Family Hits

DEC 14JAN 15

Monday to SaturdayMALENY DAIRIES FARM & FACTORY TOURWhere: Maleny Dairies, 70

McCarthy Road, Maleny 4552

When: 10:30am & 2:30pm

Come and experience life on

a real farm and see the whole

process of milk from the cow to

the bottle.

Details: $9 per person (2yrs & over).

For bookings, contact: 5494 2392.

www.malenydairies.com

December 21 / January 4 & 18SUNDAY ROAST IN THE SHEDWhere: Aussie World

When: From 12 noon

With live entertainment, cold

beers and the absolute best roast

you’ve ever tasted, Sunday Roast

in the Shed is the ultimate way to

spend an afternoon out.

Details: Adults $20. Children $15

www.aussieworld.com.au

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday KAWANA WATERS HOTEL – KIDS ENTERTAINMENTWhere: Kawana Waters Hotel

When: Friday and Saturday night,

Sunday afternoon

Enjoy a meal on the deck while

the kids are entertained with

colouring in, face painting, games

and a jumping castle.

Details: Free

www.kawanawatershotel.com.au

November 15 to December 24FREE SANTA PHOTOSWhere: Kawana Shoppingworld,

119 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina

When: Full list of times on website

Capture the magic of Christmas

at Kawana Shoppingworld! No

purchase necessary – everyone

receives a FREE photo with Santa.

www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au

December 1 to mid-JanuaryCHRISTMAS WONDERLANDWhere: Aussie World, Frizzo Rd,

Palmview

Aussie World is Santa’s Sunshine

Coast home and you can visit

FREE with your general admission

ticket. Don’t miss Christmas

Wonderland Under the Stars!

Details: Entry from $32

www.aussieworld.com.au


www.malenydairies.com

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www.kawanawatershotel.com.au/whats_on

www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au/events/free-santa-photos

www.aussieworld.com.au/events/christmas-wonderland



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Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

From December 11MEET THE NEW SEALS AND EXPERIENCE 'SEAL DISCOVERY'Where: SEA LIFE Mooloolaba,

Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba

Come and see the brand

new, interactive learning seal

experience where you can learn

about their aquatic adventures

through a trio of unique displays,

focusing on the fun senses of

sound, smell and sight.

Details: Adult $30.40, Children

(3-14) $18.50

www.underwaterworld.com.au

December 13 to January 26AUSTRALIA ZOO SUMMER HOLIDAY FUNWhere: Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin

Way, Beerwah

When: 9am – 5pm

(Closed Christmas Day)

What a little beauty! Have your

photo taken with Santa and a

gator, have your face painted ...

and so much more!

Details: Adults $59, Child $35

www.australiazoo.com.au

December 10 to 14 & 17 to 24CHRISTMAS TIME @ THE GINGER FACTORYWhere: The Ginger Factory,

Pioneer Rd, Yandina

When: 10am – 2pm

Bring your family and your camera

to take a snap with Santa!

www.gingerfactory.com.au

December 12CHRISTMAS MOVIE IN THE PARKWhere: Brightwater Regional

Sports Field, Heliconia St,

Brightwater

When: 6:30pm

Come and meet Santa, then

snuggle in for a movie in the park!

Details: Free

www.stockland.com.au

December 13CHRISTMAS IN THE PARKWhere: Tickle Park, Coolum

When: 7pm – 9pm

Carols, live bands, dancing,

Santa and of course an amazing

fireworks display.

Details: Free, Carols from 7pm,

Fireworks at 8:30pm

December 13GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CAROLSWhere: Beerwah Sports Ground,

Robert Rd, Beerwah

When: Pre-show activities from

5pm; Main show from 6:30pm

Local musicians, entertainment

and fireworks!

Details: Free

December 13WHITE CHRISTMASWhere: Mystery Island Kids Club,

Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave,

Maroochydore

When: 7pm

It may be summer in Australia but

wouldn’t you like to have a White

Christmas and build snowmen ...

like Olaf?

Details: Members $2.50;

Non-Members $4.50

www.maroochyrsl.com.au

December 13CHRISTMAS MOVIE IN THE PARKWhere: The Active Park, Indigo

Rd, Bells Reach

When: 6:30pm

Come and meet Santa, then

snuggle in for a movie in the park!

Details: Free

www.stockland.com.au

December 13 to 24SUNSHINE COAST CHRISTMAS LIGHTSWhere: Lifepointe Baptist Church,

186 Wises Rd, Buderim

When: 6pm – 9:30pm

Come along for a musical

production, Bethlehem walk,

animal farm, face painting and

much more!

Details: Free. www.sunshinecoast

christmaslights.com.au

December 14FAMILY FUN DAYWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery,

9 Pelican St, Tewantin

When: 11am – 2pm

Creative fun for the whole family!

Details: Free

www.noosa.qld.gov.au

December 14CHRISTMAS EXPRESSWhere: The Workshops Rail

Museum, North St, North Ipswich

Catch the Christmas spirit with a

festive return steam train journey.

Add museum entry and enjoy a

whole day of Christmas activities.

Details: Family $152. Child (under

15) $32.50. Adult $45. Under 3 free

www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au



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www.sunshinecoastchristmaslights.com.au

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www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg




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Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

December 15 to 24TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOPWhere: Maroochydore Home

Maker Centre, Maroochy Blvd,

Maroochydore

When: 9:30am – 4pm

Create your own furry friend this

Christmas! Choose from a variety

of teddy bears and name them

with their own birth certificate.

Details: $6 per bear. Located

outside Fantastic Furniture.

www.maroochydorehomemaker

centre.com.au

December 16 to 18A RECYCLED CHRISTMAS Where: Art & Ecology Centre,

Maroochy Regional, Bushland

Botanic Garden, Tanawha,Botanic

Gardens, Palm Creek Rd, Tanawha

When: Various times as per program

Creating gifts and decorations using

recycled and natural materials.

Details: $5 registration fee. Online

registrations are essential for

these popular workshops.

www.community.sunshinecoast.

qld.gov.au

December 16KIDZ ART SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPWhere: Butter Factory Arts Centre

10 Maple Street Cooroy

When: 10.30am – 11.30am (5 to 8

year olds) / 12pm – 1.30pm (9 to 12

year olds)

Engaging and creative art

workshops for our younger

audience based on current

exhibitions with experienced art

teacher Pam Walsh.

Details: $8. Contact 5329 6580 or

email [email protected] for

bookings. www.noosa.qld.gov.au

December 17CHRISTMAS LANTERNS AT MAROOCHY BOTANIC GARDENWhere: Art & Ecology Centre,


Botanic Garden, Tanawha

When: 10am

Use weed species, bamboo sticks

and tightened paper to make a

winter lantern.

Details: $5. For ages 8 to 12

years. Bookings required

www.events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

December 17SHADOW DRAWINGSWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9

Pelican St, Tewantin


Join us for a stroll along the

footpath in search of interesting

shadows. Create large drawings

using a variety of mediums.

Details: $8 per child. For ages 5

to 8 years. Contact: 5329 6145


December 17SCRATCHBOARD ARTWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9


When: 1:30pm – 3pm

Explore the two-dimensional

medium of Scratchboard

Art. Create an artwork using

readymade scratchboards and

learn how to create your own.




December 17TIME FOR TOTS STORYTELLINGWhere: Butter Factory Arts Centre


When: 9.30am

Exhibition related activities follow

a guided tour for tots. Held in

conjunction with Cooroy Library.

Details: Free


December 17 to 24SANTA PAWS PHOTOSWhere: Noosa Fair Shopping

Centre, 3 Lanyana Way, Noosa

Heads

When: 10am – 2pm

Bring your family pet and take your

own photo with Santa. Prizes for the

best pet, or pet and owner shots.

www.noosafairshopping.com.au

December 17 to 24SANTA PAWS PHOTOSWhere: Pelican Waters Shopping

Village, Pelican Waters Boulevard,

Pelican Waters

When: 10am – 2pm

Bring your family pet and take your

own photo with Santa. Prizes for the

best pet, or pet and owner shots.

www.pelicanwatersshopping.com.au




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December 18FESTIVE WRAPPINGSWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9



Use a variety of natural and

manmade materials to create

decorative stick sculptures to

decorate your home this Christmas.




December 18CREATIVE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSWhere: Art & Ecology Centre,


Botanic Garden, Tanawha

When: 10am

Be creative with a variety of items

which we consider junk and ‘upcycle’

them into fabulous decorations for

the Christmas tree or walls.

Details: $5. For ages 5 to 8 years.

Bookings required


December 20MOOLOOLABA CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADEWhere: Mooloolaba

When: 6:30pm

Bring your family, pack a picnic

and get yourselves ready for a

magical floating light spectacular.

Details: Free

December 20CAROLS ON KINGS BEACHWhere: Kings Beach

Amphitheatre, Kings Beach

When: 4:30pm

Come and enjoy a wonderful

Christmas celebration with

entertainment, food and fun including

a spectacular fireworks show.

Details: Free. BYO chair/blanket.

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

December 21CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND UNDER THE STARSWhere: Aussie World

When: 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Enjoy unlimited rides at night!

Wander through Santa’s village,

meet Santa and his helpers and

enjoy the festive spirit!

Details: Tickets from $25. Book

online. www.aussieworld.com.au

December 21KAWANA CHRISTMAS SOUND OF SUMMER!Where: Kawana Surf Club, 99

Pacific Boulevard, Buddina

When: Markets 3pm – 6pm;

Entertainment 4pm – 7:30pm

Fun for the whole family with

markets, jumping castles, petting

zoo, face painting and a mechanical

surfboard. Entertainment by former

ten tenor Kim Kirkman and the

Dance Edge performance group.

Santa arrives at 4.30pm.

Details: Free

www.kawanasurfclub.com.au

December 25CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFETWhere: Kawana Waters Hotel

When: Lunch

Take it easy this Christmas with

a luncheon on the Marina Deck.

Santa will visit and a jumping

castle will entertain the kids.

Details: Adults $89. Children $25.

Under 5 free

December 26 to January 17CARNIVAL BY THE SEAWhere: Venning St, Mooloolaba

When: Daily 4pm til Late

Come join the carnival fun with

old-fashioned rides, sideshow

alley and back by popular

demand … piglet racing!

Details: Free

December 26 to February 2DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2015Where: The Workshops Rail

Museum, Ipswich


Thomas fun for the whole family!

Meet Thomas and the Fat

Controller; get busy in the Thomas

Play Pit and watch adventures of

the blue engine in the cinema!

Details: Family $59, Adult $20,

Child (3-15) $11.50


December 27ELF’S CHRISTMAS PARTYWhere: Mystery Island Kid’s Club,


Maroochydore

When: 7pm

Now that Christmas is over, it’s

time for the Elves to celebrate.

Dress as your favourite elf and

come down to Mystery Island for

the Elf party of the year.

Details: Members $2.50; Non-

Members $4.50


December 31NEW YEAR’S EVE MOOLOOLABAWhere: Mooloolaba Esplanade,

Mooloolaba

When: 4pm – Midnight

This free family friendly event is

packed full of live entertainment

and fun activities including

live music, DJs, carnival rides,

amusements, street performers,

buskers, roving performers, face

painting and two spectacular

fireworks displays.

Details: Free


Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15





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www.kawanasurfclub.com.au/content/kawana-carols






Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

December 31CALOUNDRA COMMUNITY NYE CELEBRATIONSWhere: Lions Park, Burgess St,

Kings Beach

When: From 4pm

Rides, food and great entertainment

for the whole family. Catch ‘Frozen’

on the big screen – BYO rug or

chair to sit back and enjoy!

Details: Free


January 2 to 16BINDI AND THE JUNGLE GIRLSWhere: Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin

Way, Beerwah

When: 11:30am

Bindi and The Jungle Girls

Perform LIVE! See our very own

wildlife warrior perform daily in the

Crocoseum.

Details: Entry to Zoo – Adult $59,

Child $35. www.australiazoo.com.au

January 10 & 17SLEEP UNDER THE SEAWhere: SEA LIFE Mooloolaba,

Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba

When: 4:30pm – 8am

Explore the depths of the all new

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba these school

holidays with the return of our family

sleepovers. Includes tours, seal

presentations, rocky shore ramble,

all meals and sleeping bags.

Details: BYO pyjamas, toothbrush

and sense of adventure!

$80 per person


January 10ENGLISH TEA PARTYWhere: Mystery Island Kid’s Club,


Maroochydore

When: 7pm

Smack bang in the middle of our

British weekend you can join us

for an English Tea Party! Don’t

miss out on a chance to spot the

Queen!

Details: Members $2.50, Non-

Members $4.50


January 11FAMILY FUN DAYWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery,


When: 11am – 2pm

Creative fun for young people and

their families.

Details: Free


January 13KIDZART SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPWhere: Butter Factory Arts Centre


When: 10.30am – 11.30am (5 to 8

year olds) / 12pm – 1.30pm (9 to 12

year olds)

Engaging and creative art

workshops for our younger audience

based on current exhibitions with an

experienced art teacher.

Details: $8. Contact: 5329 6580

or email [email protected]

for bookings


January 14JUMPING @ THE J!Where: The J, 60 Noosa Dr,

Noosa Heads

When: 9am, 10am, 11am

Unlimited fun on jumping castles for

one hour in air-conditioned comfort!

Details: $10 per child per session.

Café open until 12pm

www.thej.com.au

January 14SUPER HEROES FAMILY SHOWWhere: Mystery Island Kid’s Club,


Maroochydore

When: From 5:30pm; Show from

6:30pm

Celebrate the school holidays with

the Super Heroes Family Show.

Be there from 5:30pm for amazing

balloon art and fabulous face painting.

Details: Members $2.50,

Non-Members $4.50


January 14PIPE POP ART PAINTINGSWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery,



Create a pop art painting of bright,

bold pipes that bend and twist.




January 14PRINTING WITH PIPEWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery,



Explore printmaking with cut-off

pipes and plumbing materials!






www.australiazoo.com.au/visit-us/calendar

www.underwaterworld.com.au/experiences/sleep-under-the-sea





www.thej.com.au/whats-on/jumpin-the-j






January 19-21

January 22

Tiny Toes (ages 3-5)Little Dancers (ages 6-8)

Camp time: 9am - 12pmFee: $120 (all 3 mornings) $50 (1 morning)

Dance, Drama & Art (ages 6-11)

Camp time: 9am-3pmFee: $90Early drop off & late pick up available for a fee of $10

Register early as space is limited!07 5442 8128 | 0400 029 198 | www.thedancecentreperegiansprings.com


http://www.thedancecentreperegiansprings.com



http://www.eventcinemas.com.au

Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

January 15PLAYFUL PUPPETSWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery,



Calling all puppeteers! Learn how

to create a simple animated stick

puppet.




January 15RADICAL RECYCLED PUPPETSWhere: Noosa Regional Gallery,



One eyed monster, crazy clown,

dancing doll, cheeky monkey,

what will jump out of your

imagination? Design your own

puppet with recycled materials.

Details: $8 per child, Age Group

9-12, Ph. 53296145


January 17GET CREATIVE WORKSHOPWhere: Butter Factory Arts Centre


When: 10am – 12pm

Free family orientated workshops

inspired by current exhibitions.

Details: Free event; all welcome


January 23 to 25GINGER FLOWER AND FOOD FESTIVALWhere: The Ginger Factory,

Pioneer Rd, Yandina

Wander through the largest

and most exquisite range of

ornamental gingers and heliconias

under one roof. Enjoy activities for

all ages including popular chefs,

gardening gurus and entertainers.

Details: Free


January 24WELCOME TRAVELLERS CELEBRATIONWhere: Mystery Island Kid’s Club,


Maroochydore

When: 7pm

We’ve been around the world

this month and now it is time

to celebrate all the cool things

we’ve seen and done. Come

dressed up inspired by your

favourite place to visit.

Details: Members $2.50,

Non-Members $4.50


January 26AUSTRALIA DAY DUNNY RACES + FUN!Where: Aussie World, Frizzo Rd,

Palmview

A day filled with true blue events,

entertainment and food suitable

for the entire family.

Details: www.aussieworld.com.au

Workshops & CampsDecember 15 to 19 / January 12 to 23 (week days)ROCKIT CLIMBING GYMWhere: Rockit Climbing Gym,

1/37 Premier Cct, Warana

When: 8am – 10:30am

A climbing clinic aimed at helping

aspiring climbers at any level get a

bit more out of the sport.

Details: Weekdays only. For ages

10 to 15 years. $150 for one week,

$250 for 2 weeks. Price excludes

gear hire. For bookings, contact:

5309 5699

www.rockitclimbinggym.com.au

Dates throughout HolidaysLEGO BRICKS 4 KIDZWhere: Maroochydore Football

Club, 462 Maroochydore Rd, Kuluin

One and two-day Lego workshops

for children aged 5 years and

over. Each child will receive a

BRICKS 4 KIDZ t-shirt and custom

LEGO mini-figure.

Details: Workshops from $90

www.bricks4kidzaustralia.com.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GOLF AND TENNIS CAMPSProfessional, resort-run tennis and

golf holiday camps for four weeks

over the school holidays. Tennis

camps suit ages 5 to 12 years, and

golf clinics are for budding golfers

aged 8 to 14 years.

Details: from $20 daily

Details: Email tennis@

noosasprings.com.au for tennis

and [email protected]

for golf

December 14 to 19 / January 12 to 16LUTHER YOUTH HOLIDAY CAMPSWhere: Luther Heights Youth Camp,

David Low Way, Coolum Beach

Check out the variety of week-

long camps to suit children in

grades 3 to 10.

Details: www.schoolholiday

directory.com.au







www.aussieworld.com.au/events/australia-day-dunny-races

www.rockitclimbinggym.com.au/school

www.bricks4kidzaustralia.com.au/qld-sunshine-coast/program-events/camps




www.schoolholidaydirectory.com.au/listing/LutheranYouthofQueensland

www.schoolholidaydirectory.com.au/listing/LutheranYouthofQueensland



Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

Dates throughout HolidaysCOAST CLUBWhere: Currimundi Active

Recreation Centre, 80 Currimundi

Rd, Currimundi

Choose your own adventure from

body boarding, giant swing, high

ropes, kayaking, learn to surf or

stand up paddle boarding.

Details: For ages from 8 years.

$25 for children and $30 for adults

www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

January 12 to 16LITTLE SEED THEATRE COMPANY DRAMA WORKSHOP PROGRAMWhere: Nambour Civic Centre,

Currie Street


This workshop offers school

students 8 years and up a chance

to work on a play in one week. The

group will rehearse, explore the

elements of acting and play theatre

sports, concluding with a showcase

performance on January 17.

Details: Workshop Program $200

www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

December 13 to January 247 DAY HORSE RIDING CAMPSWhere: Kiah Park Horse Riding

Camp, 578 Beenham Valley Road,

Beenaam Valley

When: 11am on arrival day until

7am on day of departure

Horse riding camps for children

aged 6 years to teens. Children get

their own horse/pony for the week

and all riding abilities welcome.

Details: $770. Phone 5486 6166

www.kiahpark.com.au

December 13 to January 31ZOO KEEPER FOR A DAYWhere: Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin

Way, Beerwah

When: Various dates (see website)

Have you ever wondered what

it would be like to work as a

Zoo Keeper? Find out by joining

Australia Zoo's Zoo Keeper For A

Day program, available to children

aged 7 years and over.

Details: www.australiazoo.com.au

January 7, 9, 14 & 16OCEAN RANGER PROGRAMWhere: Sea Life, Parkyn Pde,

Mooloolaba

When: Half Day or Full Day

programs available

The Ocean Ranger Program gives

kids the exclusive opportunity to

feed, touch and meet some of Sea

Life’s amazing underwater animals.

Details: Half day $50 per

child; Full day $75 per child.

Reservations essential by email

reservations@underwaterworld.

com.au or contact: 5458 6226


December 6, 13, 16 & 18 / January 10, 13, 15, 20, 22, 24 & 31KIDS 2 KEEPERWhere: Queensland Zoo,

70 Nambour Connection Rd,

Woombye

When: 10am – 2pm

Do you want to be a Zoo Keeper?

Ever wondered what goes on

behind the scenes at Queensland

Zoo? Come along to this child

friendly program that provides a

real life Keeper experience.

Details: $70 per child. For ages

7 to 12 years. www.qldzoo.com

Library eventsFind details of FREE events like

storytelling, baby rhyme time, art and

craft, and free movie screenings at

your local library by visiting

www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.

gov.au

www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au

Outdoor Movies!EUMUNDI NIGHT MARKETS FAMILY MOVIES When: 7pm

December 5 – Bedtime Stories

December 12 – Rise of the

Guardians

December 19 – Muppet Christmas

Carol

January 2 – Turbo

www.eumundimarkets.com.au

December 27 & January 24COOLUM BEACH FLICKSWhere: Tickle Park, Coolum

When: 6:30pm

www.coolum.com.au

January 2COOROY LIBRARY ROOFTOP MOVIESWhere: Cooroy Library, 9 Maple

St, Cooroy

When: 6:30pm (ish)

The Lion King (G)

Details: Free

www.starrynights.com.au


www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/get-active/recreation-centres/coast-club/sunshine-coast-program.html

www.scvenuesandevents.com.au/nambour-civic-centre/events/little-seed-theatre-company-january-drama-workshop-program

www.kiahpark.com.au

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www.underwaterworld.com.au/experiences/ocean-ranger-program/

www.qldzoo.com

http://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=kids-ha-dec-jan

http://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=kids-ha-dec-jan

www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/school

www.eumundimarkets.com.au/Major%20Events/eumundi-night-markets

www.coolum.com.au/display_listing.asp?id=1594

www.starrynights.com.au



Sunshine Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

MarketsEvery Wed & SatEUMUNDI MARKETSWhere: Memorial Drive, Eumundi

When: Wednesdays, 8am –

1:30pm / Saturdays, 7am – 2pm

You’ll find original artworks,

sculptures, furniture, handmade

toys, home wares, skincare as

well as cutting edge fashion and

jewellery by local designers, all

guided by the ethos “make it,

bake it, sew it, grow it”.

Details: www.eumundimarkets.

com.au

Every SaturdayBIG PINEAPPLE MARKETSWhere: Big Pineapple, Nambour

Connection Road, Woombye


The biggest all-weather market

with fresh fruit and veges plus

an array of art, amazing food,

clothing and more.

Details: www.bigpineapple.com.au

Every SundayCALOUNDRA STREET FAIRWhere: Bulcock Street, Caloundra

When: 8am – 1pm

There is something for the whole

family with activities for kids,

handcrafted locally made products

and art, live entertainment and

street theatre.

Details: Free.

www.caloundrastreetfair.com.au

December 5, 12 & 19 / January 2EUMUNDI NIGHT MARKETSWhere: Memorial Drive, Eumundi

When: 5pm – 9pm

Join us for retail therapy under

the stars, with more than two

hundred stalls and shops plus a

gift-wrapping service on site. Free

kids rides, activities and family

outdoor movies!


November 14 & December 12NIGHT ON OCEANWhere: Ocean St, Maroochydore

When: 5pm – 9pm

An evening of art, craft and culture held

in the new epicentre of Maroochydore.

Details: www.nightsonocean.com.au

Every Friday in DecemberTWILIGHT MARKETS CALOUNDRAWhere: Bulcock Beach Esplanade

When: 4pm – 9pm

A special twilight market featuring

100 unique stalls with street food,

gourmet sweets, fashion, jewellery,

fun stuff for kids and more.

Details: www.caloundrastreetfair.

com.au

Show Time!September 27, 2014 to January 25, 2015THE LION KINGLyric Theatre, QPAC

www4.qpac.com.au

December 12 to 23THE NUTCRACKERPlayhouse, QPAC

www.qpac.com.au

December 15THE WIGGLES BIG SHOWBrisbane Entertainment Centre

www.brisent.com.au

December 19 & 20SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2014Concert Hall, QPAC

www.qpac.com.au

January 3 to 11GIGGLE AND HOOTPlayhouse, QPAC

www.qpac.com.au

January 3 to 11ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOOCremorne Theatre, QPAC

www.qpac.com.au

January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18ALADDIN AND THE LITTLE MERMAIDNoosa Arts Theatre

www.noosaartstheatre.org.au

January 4 to 10THE ILLUSIONISTSConcert Hall, QPAC

www.qpac.com.au

January 10, 11, 17 & 18CINDERELLALake Kawana Community Centre


January 13THE LISTIES MAKE YOU LOL!Lake Kawana Community Centre


January 14 to 17THE SLEEPING BEAUTYPlayhouse, QPAC

www.qpac.com.au

January 17DISNEY LIVEBrisbane Entertainment Centre

www.brisent.com.au

February 27 & 28OCTONAUTS LIVE!QUT Gardens Theatre

www.gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au




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Young people of all ages can take

part in The Summer Series, two

fun-filled weeks of workshops and

free activities in the January 2015

summer holidays, from January 12

to 23.

Dance your heart out in a variety

of genres such as Hip Hop,

Commercial Jazz or Contemporary

Dance with incredible dancers

from Sydney Dance Company and

Ministry of Dance, as well as local

Gold Coast dance star, Ben Veitch.

Or you might prefer to spend your

holidays getting pitch perfect with

prominent Gold Coast Musical

Director Jonathan Albertini. And

if singing’s not your thing, make

some noise at our Drumming

workshops, where you’ll play your

own authentic African Djembe

drum. The class clowns are also

catered for in the Stand Up and Be

Counted workshops, working with

one of Australia’s top comedians.

Theatre lovers will enjoy a range

of drama workshops; there’s also

screen acting, public speaking

with NIDA or mastering the

American accent with speech

coaching experts. Summer doesn’t

Dance | Music | Drama | Art | Film | Comedy | Fun

Part of the Friends of The Arts Centre Gold CoastYoung Artist Development Program

MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015

Drama – Suzuki MethodWith James Anderson

Circus AcrobaticsWith Ben Nicolodi

Public SpeakingWith NIDA

American AccentsWith Melissa Agnew

Screen ActingWith Dennehy Productions

DrummingWith Sound Synergy

Film ProductionWith Bacon Factory Films

Pitch PerfectlyWith Jonathon Albertini

Hip Hop DanceWith Ben Veitch

Musical Theatre &Commercial Jazz

With Ministry of Dance

Contemporary DanceWith Sydney Dance Company

Stand Upand Be Counted

With Mark McConville

Summer at the Theatre

The Listies Make You LOL!Comedy for kids (and their adults)

The KazoosWhat’s Up Croc?A Musical Adventure

Summer at the Gallery

Dr. Seuss Word Play:Contemporary Craft Workshops

With Rachel Spencer

FREE Art Activities

FREE Storytellingin the Gallery

Dr. Seuss

FREEDr. Seuss Movies

To book any of our Summer Series activities,visit us at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

GET CREATIVE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST.

stop inside the theatre, with two

fantastic performances for kids

(and their adults) to enjoy!

The Listies Make You LOL! The

Listies, Australia’s most sought after

kids’ comedians, are here to make

you Laugh Out Loud! Featuring

alien attacks, toilet paper guns and

the rudest word in the world, The

Listies Make you LOL! is raucous,

unruly and guaranteed to have the

whole family (even dads) LOLing!

Don’t miss it!

DATE Fri 16 Jan, 2.30pm and

6.00pm Sat 17 Jan, 10.00am

VENUE Paradise Showroom

COST Adult/Pensioner/Senior/

Student/Children $19.50

The Kazoos What’s Up Croc?

The musical adventure The Kazoos

What’s Up Croc? is a fast paced

ride full of comedy, music and

dance. Children from 3 to 8 years

will love to sing and dance along to

this musical adventure!

DATE Tue 20 Jan, 1.30pm and

6.00pm Wed 21 Jan,

10.30am and 1.30pm




Calling all budding film makers! Get

on-set in a five day intensive film

production workshop with Bacon

Factory Films and work alongside

some of Queensland’s best film

practitioners. The result will be a

completed short film which will be

screened at the 2015 Gold Coast Film

Festival!

Experience playing with paper,

collage and sculpture at a Dr. Seuss

inspired craft workshop. Learn

all about buzzing ‘sound waves’

and explore Dr. Seuss language -

‘Seussian’ - in a creative way. Join in

the fun of a variety of free art activities,

and storytelling for children of all ages

in the Gold Coast City Gallery!

Dr. Seuss movies The Lorax, Horton

Hears a Who and The Cat in The Hat

will screen for free for all to enjoy –

BYO cushions!

There’s so much to do at The

Arts Centre Gold Coast these

school holidays! For a full list of

all The Summer Series activities,

including a variety of free drop in

sessions, please visit: http://www.

theartscentregc.com.au/youth-

program/summer-series Registrations

and bookings open now.


http://www.theartscentregc.com.au



Young people of all ages can take

part in The Summer Series, two

fun-filled weeks of workshops and

free activities in the January 2015

summer holidays, from January 12

to 23.

Dance your heart out in a variety

of genres such as Hip Hop,

Commercial Jazz or Contemporary

Dance with incredible dancers

from Sydney Dance Company and

Ministry of Dance, as well as local

Gold Coast dance star, Ben Veitch.

Or you might prefer to spend your

holidays getting pitch perfect with

prominent Gold Coast Musical

Director Jonathan Albertini. And

if singing’s not your thing, make

some noise at our Drumming

workshops, where you’ll play your

own authentic African Djembe

drum. The class clowns are also

catered for in the Stand Up and Be

Counted workshops, working with

one of Australia’s top comedians.

Theatre lovers will enjoy a range

of drama workshops; there’s also

screen acting, public speaking

with NIDA or mastering the

American accent with speech

coaching experts. Summer doesn’t

Dance | Music | Drama | Art | Film | Comedy | Fun

Part of the Friends of The Arts Centre Gold CoastYoung Artist Development Program

MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015

Drama – Suzuki MethodWith James Anderson

Circus AcrobaticsWith Ben Nicolodi

Public SpeakingWith NIDA

American AccentsWith Melissa Agnew

Screen ActingWith Dennehy Productions

DrummingWith Sound Synergy

Film ProductionWith Bacon Factory Films

Pitch PerfectlyWith Jonathon Albertini

Hip Hop DanceWith Ben Veitch

Musical Theatre &Commercial Jazz

With Ministry of Dance

Contemporary DanceWith Sydney Dance Company

Stand Upand Be Counted

With Mark McConville

Summer at the Theatre

The Listies Make You LOL!Comedy for kids (and their adults)

The KazoosWhat’s Up Croc?A Musical Adventure

Summer at the Gallery

Dr. Seuss Word Play:Contemporary Craft Workshops

With Rachel Spencer

FREE Art Activities

FREE Storytellingin the Gallery

Dr. Seuss

FREEDr. Seuss Movies

To book any of our Summer Series activities,visit us at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

GET CREATIVE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST.

stop inside the theatre, with two

fantastic performances for kids

(and their adults) to enjoy!

The Listies Make You LOL! The

Listies, Australia’s most sought after

kids’ comedians, are here to make

you Laugh Out Loud! Featuring

alien attacks, toilet paper guns and

the rudest word in the world, The

Listies Make you LOL! is raucous,

unruly and guaranteed to have the

whole family (even dads) LOLing!

Don’t miss it!

DATE Fri 16 Jan, 2.30pm and

6.00pm Sat 17 Jan, 10.00am




The Kazoos What’s Up Croc?

The musical adventure The Kazoos

What’s Up Croc? is a fast paced

ride full of comedy, music and

dance. Children from 3 to 8 years

will love to sing and dance along to

this musical adventure!

DATE Tue 20 Jan, 1.30pm and

6.00pm Wed 21 Jan,

10.30am and 1.30pm




Calling all budding film makers! Get

on-set in a five day intensive film

production workshop with Bacon

Factory Films and work alongside

some of Queensland’s best film

practitioners. The result will be a

completed short film which will be

screened at the 2015 Gold Coast Film

Festival!

Experience playing with paper,

collage and sculpture at a Dr. Seuss

inspired craft workshop. Learn

all about buzzing ‘sound waves’

and explore Dr. Seuss language -

‘Seussian’ - in a creative way. Join in

the fun of a variety of free art activities,

and storytelling for children of all ages

in the Gold Coast City Gallery!

Dr. Seuss movies The Lorax, Horton

Hears a Who and The Cat in The Hat

will screen for free for all to enjoy –

BYO cushions!

There’s so much to do at The

Arts Centre Gold Coast these

school holidays! For a full list of

all The Summer Series activities,

including a variety of free drop in

sessions, please visit: http://www.

theartscentregc.com.au/youth-

program/summer-series Registrations

and bookings open now.


http://www.theartscentregc.com.au



- on the coast

Gold Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

Gold Coast


DEC 14JAN 15

BROADBEACH CHRISTMAS





GOLD COAST ACTIVE AND HEALTHY PROGRAMMore green time, less screen time.

Get the kids morning and having

fun during the school holidays with

this program. There are hundreds

of activities to choose from.

To find out what’s on visit

www.gcparks.com.au

VIBE YOUTH PROGRAMBeing active is a fun and positive

experience for teenagers and

there are lots of great weekly

activities just perfect for teenagers

on offer in this program. There

are a heap of cool events on offer

from skate, craft, stand up paddle

boarding and more.

Details: Phone 5581 5233 or email

[email protected].

gov.au. www.gcparks.com.au

December 15 to January 23 COAST CLUBWhere: Gold Coast Recreation

Centre, 1525 Gold Coast Highway,

Palm Beach

When: Various dates and session

times (see website for details)

Choose your own adventure!

Including canoeing, giant swing, high

ropes, learn to surf, rock climbing

and stand up paddle boarding.

Details: From 8years, $25 for

children and $30 for adults


Friday Nights in JanuarySCREAMWORLD SLIDES AND RIDESWhere: Dreamworld


For the first time ever, enjoy

Whitewater World’s slides and

Dreamworld’s rides in the dark!

Fireworks, live music and much

more – the best summer parties

for families and thrill seekers alike

are at Screamworld’s Slides and

Rides nights.

Details: Adults $29.99, Children

$19.99, Family (2ad + 2ch) $79.99

www.dreamworld.com.au

December 7, 14 & 28 / January 4, 11, 18 & 25KIDS DISCOWhere: Southport Sharks, Cnr of

Musgrave and Olsen Avenues,

Southport

When: 4pm – 6pm

Boogie on down to Southport

Sharks this summer for the kids

disco. With tunes the kids will

love dancing to by Peppers

Entertainment, this is a great night

out for the whole family.

Details: Free entertainment.

Dinner bookings recommended

www.southportsharks.com.au

SaturdaysDRAX4KIDS THE SHOWWhere: Draculas, Hooker Blvd,

Broadbeach

When: Midday

See live rock music, special

effects, comedy, puppetry,

dancing, interactive games and an

amazing aerial circus!

Details: www.draculas.com.au

Every Saturday and SundayFUNSAIL DAYSWhere: Southport Yacht Club,

1 Macarthur Pde, Main Beach


A perfect introduction to sailing for

kids from 7 to 16 years. Bring a hat,

shorts, t-shirt and sunscreen.

Details: $20 per person. No

bookings required (maximum of

32 students)

www.southportyachtclub.com.au

Every Sunday FARM DISCOVERY DAYWhere: Currumbin Community

Farm Campus, 1226 Currumbin

Creek Road, Currumbin Valley

When: 10am to 2pm

Discover what this unique outdoor

and environmental education

centre has to offer. Pick your own

fresh produce, wander along

the biodiversity walk, discover

farmyard animals and enjoy the

open picnic grounds and more!

Details: www.currumbinfarmschool

.eq.edu.au

DailyBUILD A BEAR WORKSHOPWhere: Centro Surfers Paradise,

corner Cavill Avenue and Surfers

Paradise Boulevard

When: Monday to Wednesday,

9am – 7pm / Thursday, Saturday &

Sunday, 9am – 9pm

Select your animal, then add

a sound or even record a

personalized message or

heartbeat. The process continues

at the stuffing machine where you

add just the right amount of stuffing

and then give your new furry friend

a name on a Birth Certificate.

Details: www.buildabear.com.au

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DailyFIRE 4 HIREWhere: Orchid Avenue,

Surfers Paradise

When: Day tours run for 45

minutes to 1 hour

Take a joy ride on a fire truck from

Surfers Paradise to the Spit where

you will experience the operation of

a fully functional fire hose, and pose

for photographs holding the nozzle

and wearing authentic fire helmets!

Details: www.fire4hire.com.au

Daily EventsDecember 13BROADBEACH CHRISTMAS CAROLSWhere: Kurrawa Park, Old

Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

When: Kids activities from 3pm.

Carols from 6pm

An amazing line up of performers

to celebrate the spirit of Christmas

under the stars, including Marina

Prior, Denis Walters, The Boogie

Woogies and Santa!

Details: www.broadbeachgc.com

December 13 to 24CHRISTMAS IN SURFERS PARADISEWhere: Cavill Mall, Surfers

Paradise

When: Free Santa photos daily

between 12pm – 3pm and 4pm

– 7pm

The great Aussie Summer is here

to stay, so bring the family and

enjoy the spectacle and fun of

Christmas in Surfers Paradise.

Details: Free

www.surfersparadise.com

December 13MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS CAROLSWhere: Broadwater Parklands,

Marine Parade, Southport

When: 4.30pm – 8.30pm

Get into the festive spirit and sing

your heart out at the third annual

Mayor's Christmas Carols., Enjoy

pre-show entertainment featuring

roving Christmas characters and free

Christmas art & craft workshops.

Details: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

December 13CHRISTMAS AT FRASCOTTWhere: Frascott Park, Frascott Ave,

Varsity Lakes (off Mattocks Rd)

When: 1.30pm – 4.30pm

A fun family afternoon with live

music, free sausage sizzle, free

rides and activities including an

animal farm plus free gifts for the

kids from Santa.

Details: For more information

email [email protected].

gov.au

December 13PACIFIC PINES CHRISTMAS IN THE PARKWhere: Central Park, Hotham

Drive, Pacific Pines

When: 5pm – 8pm

Join Santa, Rudolf and local

celebrities performing your

favourite Christmas carols. There

will be free children's activities,

Gold Coast Suns kick activity and

a visit from Santa.

Details: www.moregoldcoast.

com.au

December 13CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Where: Central Park, Pacific Pines

When: 5pm – 8pm

Sing along to your favourite carols

with the Southland Band, Santa,

and local talent. Bring your torch,

rug and picnic, or grab a snack

from one of the food vendors.

Details: Free

www.facebook.com/pacificpines

December 13 to 24CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL – CELEBRATING TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMASWhere: Marine Village,

Sanctuary Cove

As everybody’s favourite

December day draws closer,

Sanctuary Cove will host a whole

program of free family festivities.

See website for all the details.

Details: Free

www.sanctuarycove.com

December 14COLGATE PALMOLIVE CAROLS IN THE PARKWhere: Colgate Palmolive Park,

Allied Drive, Arundel

When: Pre-entertainment 6pm -

7pm; Concert 7pm - 9pm

A free community Christmas event

featuring talented local acts. Food

stalls and kids jumping castle,

face painting and glow sticks will

be on offer. Entertainment will be

followed by a fireworks display

and a special visit by Santa.


email [email protected]


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www.broadbeachgc.com




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December 14COOLANGATTA CHRISTMAS CONCERTWhere: Queen Elizabeth Park,

corner McLean Street and Marine

Parade, Coolangatta

When: 5.30pm – 7pm

Grab the picnic blanket and

head to Queen Elizabeth Park

for the annual Coolangatta

Christmas Concert. Leading the

performances will be local singers

Lachlan Baker and Liza Beamish,

supported by popular children’s

singer Nadia Sunde. Along with

a great line up of Christmas

entertainment, there will be

market stalls and fireworks at 7pm.

www.southerngoldcoast.com.au

December 14ORMEAU CAROLS - A LOT LIKE CHRISTMASWhere: Brien Harris Oval,

Peachey Road, Ormeau

When: From 4pm;

Carols 7pm – 9pm

Ormeau Carols is a great event for

the whole family to get along to

join in the joy of Christmas. There

will be food stalls, free rides, a

visit from Santa, Holly and Hunter,

fireworks display plus all of your

favourite Christmas carols!

Details: www.ormeaucarols.com







Details: Family $152. Child (under

15) $32.50. Adult $45. Under 3 free


December 15CHRISTMAS BY THE SEAWhere: Palm Beach Parklands,

945 Gold Coast Highway, Palm

Beach

When: 4pm – 9pm

Free family friendly Christmas

carols with church and school

choirs, fireworks, face painting

and barnyard animals. Food and

beverage available for purchase.

Details: www.currumbinrsl.com.au

December 15 to 23CHRISTMAS CRAFT AT AUSTRALIA FAIRWhere: The Christmas Cabin,

Level 1, Australia Fair, 42 Marine

Pde, Southport

When: 11am – 2pm

Come and join the fun in our

Christmas Cabin where you can

create magical Christmas craft.

Details: Free

www.australiafair.com.au

December 18BEACH BINGO AND TREASURE HUNTWhere: The Spit, Gold Coast

Seaway

When: 10am – 11am

Find all the objects on your bingo

card and learn about them from

our marine biologists.


to 12 years. Bookings required.

Contact: 5534 8604

www.ocean-connect.org

December 20CAROLS ON THE BROADWATERWhere: Main Beach Clubhouse,

Southport Yacht Club


Great family fun day with a visit

from Santa and face painting for

the kids. Visitors’ welcome!

Details: www.southportyachtclub.

com.au

December 20SCREAMWORLD CHRISTMASWhere: Dreamworld


Experience the park after dark

with shimmering colourful lights

and Dreamworld’s giant Christmas

tree to the sounds of festive carols.

Have your photo taken with Santa

or try one of the Big 9 Thrill Rides,

including the all-new Tailspin.

Details: Adult $39.99, Child $29.99,

Family (2ad + 2 ch) $109.99

www.dreamworld.com.au


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www.ormeaucarols.com


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December 21SHARKS CHRISTMAS FAMILY NIGHTWhere: Southport Sharks,

Cnr of Musgrave and Olsen

Avenues, Southport

When: From 5pm

The entire family will enjoy free

live entertainment by LOL Crew

and Zookeepers from 5.30pm

to 9.30pm, including Christmas

giveaways, face painting, a visit

from Mr. Sharky and a special

appearance from Santa Claus.

Details: Free entertainment.

Dinner bookings recommended


December 21JACOBS WELL COMMUNITY CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHTWhere: Jacobs Well Community

Centre and Oval, 27 Bay Drive,

Jacobs Well

When: 5pm – 8pm

Sausage sizzle and children's

entertainment at 5pm with

Carols starting at 6.30pm. Enjoy

performances from local talent,

a visit from Santa and fireworks

concluding the event around 8pm.


email [email protected]

December 21CAROLS ON THE BEACHWhere: Surfers Paradise Beach,

Surfers Paradise


Bring a blanket and enjoy an

evening of song with the whole

family. Make sure you stick

around for a magical end to the

night as Surfers Paradise lights

up with fireworks, spreading the

Christmas cheer to all.

Details: www.surfersparadise.com

December 26 to February 2DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2015Where: The Workshops Rail



Thomas fun for the whole family!

Meet Thomas and the Fat

Controller, get busy in the Thomas

Play Pit and watch adventures of

the blue engine in the cinema!

Details: Family $59. Adult $20.

Child (3-15) $11.50


December 27SURFING FOR PARENTS AND KIDSWhere: Lifeguard Tower 27,

Margaret Ave, Broadbeach

When: 8:30am – 10am

Hit the water safely this summer

with a surf program for parents

and kids. Join in for beach

activities, fun and games, and

build your surf confidence.

Details: $10

www.surfcoach.net.au

December 27 to January 1NEW YEAR’S EVE CARNIVALWhere: Surfers Paradise

Foreshore

With carnival rides and stacks

of activities set to fill the Surfers

Paradise Foreshore, there’s

no doubt the kids will be

entertained this holiday period.

Join the countdown to 2015 on

Wednesday 31 December as the

sky above Surfers Paradise is

filled with the most spectacular

fireworks displays on the Gold

Coast with two big shows at 8pm

and midnight.


New Year's Eve FireworksBROADBEACHWhen: 8pm – midnight

Details: www.broadbeachgc.com

BROADWATER PARKLANDSWhen: 6pm – 9pm

Enjoy a family concert featuring

a host of local musical talent

culminating in a spectacular

fireworks display on the Broadwater.

Details: www.gcparks.com.au

COOLANGATTA Where: Kirra/Coolangatta Beach

When: 9pm – midnight

Details: Email info@

southerngcchamber.com.au

COOMERAWhere: Viney Park, Coomera

When: 4pm – 9pm

Free event with entertainment for

the entire family starting at 4pm.

Carnival rides, attractions, food

and drinks available for purchase.

Fireworks at 9pm.

Details: Email division3@

goldcoast.qld.gov.au

NORTH KIRRA SURF CLUB Where: Pacific Parade, Bilinga

(end of Lang Street)

When: 5pm – 8pm

Family friendly event including

BBQ and jumping castle with the

fireworks finale at 7.30pm.

Details: www.northkirra.com.au

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ORMEAU Where: Corner Peachey road and

Orange Mountain Road, Ormeau

When: 5pm to 9pm

There will be entertainment, carnival

rides, food and beverages and a

fireworks display on the night.

Details: www.myormeau.com.au

PARADISE POINT 'A NIGHT OF STARS' NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERTWhere: Paradise Point Parklands,

The Esplanade, Paradise Point

When: Concert commences

5.45pm. Fireworks 9pm

An unforgettable party night with

spectacular fireworks, live bands,

singers, dancers, clowns, stilt

walkers and fire eaters all set

under the evening stars.

Details: www.ausevents.net

ROBINA Where: Robina Town Centre, The

Promenade, Robina

When: 6pm – 10pm

Roving family friendly

entertainment including balloon

twisters, amazing fire twirlers and

'Third Degree', a five-piece band.

Fireworks display at 9pm.

Details: www.robinatowncentre.

com.au

JanuaryJanuary 12 to 16KIDS IN THE KITCHENWhere: Australia Fair, 42 Marine

Parade, Southport

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun and

interactive cooking show. The

kids will get to prepare tasty and

nutritious recipes as well as enjoy

eating them!

Details: Free


January 12 to 25ALL BOXED UPWhere: Centre Court, Pacific Fair,

Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach

When: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Gold Coast families are invited

to participate in a one-of-a-

kind 14-day construction play

event. Each day you can use

fresh cardboard to build a new

and better shopping centre.

The activity promotes fair play

in a collaborative way that is

sustainable, innovative and, most

importantly, fun.

Details: Free

www.pacificfair.com.au

January 19 to 23WALKING WITH DINOSAURSWhere: Australia Fair, 42 Marine

Parade, Southport

When: 11am – 2pm

Join in a prehistoric fossil hunt!

Put on your jacket and glasses to

become a junior Palaeontologist.

Details: Free


January 7 & 12WILDLIFE RANGER EXPERIENCEWhere: David Fleay Wildlife Park,

West Burleigh

Sneak a peek into the exciting

world of a wildlife ranger! Discover

what goes on with behind the

scenes activities and experience

close encounters with wildlife.

Details: $20.10 per child. For ages

6 to 9 years. Bookings required.

Contact: 5576 2411

January 8CREATURE FEATUREWhere: David Fleay Wildlife Park,

West Burleigh

When: 11:30am and 12:30pm

Discover the wonderful world of

wildlife and meet an animal up close.

Details: Included in admission to

David Fleay Wildlife Park

January 8BODY ART WITH NATUREWhere: Meet Behind the Pirate

Park, Palm Beach Parklands

When: 3pm – 4pm

Create art with natural materials

while learning about the objects

they find.



Contact: 5534 8604


January 9 and 21WILDLIFE RANGER EXPERIENCEWhere: David Fleay Wildlife Park,

West Burleigh

Sneak a peek into the exciting

world of a wildlife ranger! Discover

what goes on with behind the

scenes activities and experience

close encounters with wildlife.



Contact: 5576 2411


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January 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 & 23FREE ART ACTIVITIES FOR KIDSWhere: Gallery 1, The Arts Centre,

Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

When: 10am – 12pm

Free drop-in program of art

making activities inspired by

works in the Gold Coast Art Prize

2014 exhibition.

Details: For ages 4 to 12 years.

Parental supervision required

www.theartscentregc.com.au

January 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 & 23DR. SEUSS STORYTELLINGWhere: Gallery 1, The Arts Centre,


When: 1pm

Free storytelling session for ages 4+

Details: Free


January 13, 15, 20DR. SEUSS MOVIESWhere: Gallery 1, The Arts Centre,


When: 10am, 12pm, 2pm

Free Dr. Seuss movie favourites:

The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who

and The Cat in The Hat.

Details: Free


January 14MANGROVE MANIAWhere: David Fleay Wildlife Park,

West Burleigh

Can fish really live in trees?

Accompany a ranger on an

exploration through the mangrove

habitat.

Details: Free. Great for families.

Bookings required.

Contact: 5576 2411

January 15CURTIS FALLS WALKWhere: Joalah section,

Tambourine National Park

Enjoy the majestic wet eucalypt

forest and rainforest of the Joalah

section on a ranger-guided walk

to Curtis Falls.


Bookings required.

Contact: 5576 2411

January 15ROCKY SHORE EXPLOREWhere: Meet at the Rocky Shore,

Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads

When: 10am – 11am

Rocky shores are teaming with

life! Join our marine biologists to

explore this unique environment

and learning about living and non-

living things in the rock pools.

Details: $3 per person. For ages

5 years and over. Bookings

required. Contact: 5534 8604


January 16SPRINGBROOK SPOTLIGHT WALKWhere: The Settlement day-use

area, Springbrook National Park

Shed some light on the creatures

of the night. Bring the whole family

along on a spotlight walk of the

Purling Brook area.


Bookings required. 5576 2411

January 22BABY SEASIDE MUSIC, ART AND TALES ON THE BEACHWhere: Echo Beach,

Burleigh Heads

When: 2pm – 3pm

Enjoy a day at the beach with

your little one; create a keepsake

of the day, sing along with our

seaside songs and listen to some

interactive ocean stories.



Contact: 5534 8604


January 23 BUSH DETECTIVESWhere: David Fleay Wildlife Park,

West Burleigh

Become a bush detective and

search for clues left by native

animals that live right on our

doorstep. A short ranger guided

walk is included to practice your

detective skills.



Contact: 5576 2411

January 24TURN BEACH RUBBISH INTO ART!Where: Justins Park, Burleigh

Heads

When: 11am – 12pm

Create your own art piece out of

the clean rubbish that has been

collected on our Gold Coast

beaches.

Details: $5 per child. Bookings




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DEC 14JAN 15

Workshops & CampsTHE SUMMER SERIESWhere: The Arts Centre Gold

Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers

Paradise

Get creative these January school

holidays with fun activities at The

Arts Centre Gold Coast! Dance

your heart out, try your hand at

creating a short film, unleash your

inner artist or show your skills in

singing and acting workshops!

Details: www.theartscentregc.

com.au

December 18 to January 25HOLIDAY FUN WITH GOLD COAST CIRCUS ACTSWhere: Gold Coast Circus Acts,

7027 Southport-Nerang Rd,

Nerang

When: Thursdays and Sundays

(see website for details)

Join the circus fun and learn great

new skills! Try a 2-hour circus skills

workshop or a workshop in one of

two levels on the flying trapeze.

Details: www.circusarts.com.au

December 15 to 19 and January 12 to 16AERIAL ANGELS CIRCUS SUPER WORKSHOPSWhere: 28 Hutchinson St,

Burleigh Heads

When: See website for times

Choose one or more of the super

circus workshops available from

four days of fun holiday activities,

including circus & drama, circus &

Magic, circus & balloon art and a

circus spectacular Funday!

Details: From $18.

Bookings essential

www.aerialangelsacademy.com.au

Library EventsCheck out your local library!

Did you know that council

libraries have free events, classes,

workshops and activities for

babies and children?

Details: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Outdoor MoviesThere is no better way to spend a

hot summer’s night than slouching

back under the stars in the great

outdoors watching a movie. See

the full list for your closest venue!

When: 7pm

www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

December 13Palm Beach Parklands – Frozen

December 20Broadwater Parklands – Rise of

the Guardians

December 27Justins Park – Mr Peabody and

Sherman

January 3Laguna Park – Rio 2

January 10Broadwater Parklands – Frozen

January 17 Central Park – The Lego Movie

January 24Ingles Park – How to Train Your

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MarketsDecember 12TWILIGHT MARKETS AND CHRISTMAS CAROLS – TAMBORINE VILLAGEWhere: Memorial Hall, Tamborine-

Waterford Road,

When: 5pm – 9pm

Browse the Twilight market stalls

with Santa arriving at 7pm for

the community Christmas Carols.


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com. www.tamborinevillage.qld.

lions.org.au

Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nightBEACHFRONT MARKETSWhere: The Esplanade,

Surfers Paradise

When: 5pm – 10pm

If you're looking for an unusual

gift or one-off piece, the

beachfront night markets are your

one-stop shop.


December 21 / January 4 & 18THE VILLAGE MARKETWhere: Burleigh Heads State

School, Lower Gold Coast

Highway, Burleigh Heads

When: 8am – 1pm

Market showcasing up to 100

fashion, arts and creative stalls

as well as live local music and

delicious gourmet food.

Details: www.thevillagemarkets

gc.com.au

December 28, January 25THE VILLAGE MARKETWhere: Paradise Point Parklands,

Cnr of The Esplanade and

Ephraim Island Pde, Paradise Point

When: 8am – 1pm

Market showcasing up to 100

fashion, arts and creative stalls

as well as live local music and

delicious gourmet food.

Details: www.thevillagemarkets

gc.com.au

Friday NightsSANCTUARY MARKETSWhere: Currumbin Wildlife

Sanctuary

When: 4pm – 9pm

With a focus on local and

international food as well as crafts

why not eat on site and enjoy the

live local music.

Details: Free to enter the markets

Every Saturday and SundayCARRARA MARKETSWhere: Cnr Gooding Dr, and

Manchester Rd, Carrara

When: 7am – 4pm

Every weekend you will find an

abundance of activities for the

kids in the Family Fun Lane.

Details: www.carraramarkets.

com.au

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November 8 to January 5MYER BRISBANE CITY CHRISTMAS WINDOWSWhere: Myer Brisbane City

The 2014 theme ‘Santa Claus

and the Three Bears’ will enthral

the whole family with its magical

storyline, wonderful characters

and animations.

Details: Free. www.visitbrisbane.

com.au

November 15 to March 1 (closed Dec 24 – Jan 4)BUILT FOR SPEED!Where: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy

Doyle Place, Ipswich

When: 10am – 5pm

Start your engines – thrills,

spills and awesome crashes are

guaranteed! Design, build and

race your Lego hot rod, dragster

or supercar down the race ramp

or jump track.

Details: $3 per person or $10

family pass

www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au

November 15 to December 24WINTER WONDERLANDWhere: Centre Court,

Toombul Centre

When: 10am – 4pm

Visit Santa in his award-winning

Winter Wonderland

Details: Free

www.toombulcentre.com.au

November 16 to January 25LOLLIPOP LANDWhere: Old Petrie Town, Dayboro

Rd, Kurwongbah

Lollipop Land is a much loved,

magical suburb of the North Pole,

where the fairies and the elves

make all of the sweet things for

the whole wide world!

Details: $5 entry. Under 4

years free. www.facebook.com/

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December 8 & 9RACING WREATHSWhere: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy


When: 10am or 1pm

Get creative with custom car parts

and turn real car parts into cool

Christmas bling!

Details: For ages 7 to 11 years.

$15 per child. Bookings essential.


December 8 to 24MYER SANTALANDWhere: The Myer Centre,

Brisbane

Santaland is a fun and interactive

playground that gives young children

a true Christmas experience.


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December 12 to 21MYER CHRISTMAS PARADE AND PANTOMIMEWhere: Queen Street Mall & King

George Square, Brisbane

This high-energy event features

more than 200 talented performers

including dancers from the

Queensland Ballet and beautiful

giant inflatable decorations.

Details: Free

www.visitbrisbane.com.au

December 12 to 24CITY HALL LIGHT SPECTACULARWhere: Adelaide Street, King

George Square, Brisbane

See Brisbane’s grand dame aglow

with the colour and beauty of

Christmas.

Details: Free


December 13SUPERHERO ESCAPADESWhen: 2pm – 4pm

Where: Orleigh Park, 68 Hill End

Terrace, West End

Run, jump fly! A super energetic

workshop aimed at building

confidence, self-esteem and a

healthy body. Dress up in capes

and design your own mask.

Details: Free, Recommended

for ages 5 and over, Bookings

essential

www.bazilgrumble.com.au

December 13IGA LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLSWhere: Riverstage, South Bank,

Brisbane

When: 5pm – 9pm

The IGA Lord Mayor’s Christmas

Carols rings in festive joy

with some of Australia’s most

renowned singers, entertainers,

celebrities and performers as they

ignite the big stage in this magical

celebration of Christmas.

Details: Free








Details: Family $152, Child (under

15) $32.50, Adult $45. Under 3 free


Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15


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www.visitbrisbane.com.au/the-city/whats-on/festivals-and-celebrations/iga-lord-mayors-christmas-carols




Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

December 14SENSORY SANTAWhere: Westfield Strathpine, 295

Gympie Rd, Strathpine


Sensory Santa was created for

families with children with sensory

special needs with no background

music, no lines/queues, 5-minute

interval bookings, no spotlights

and a chair next to Santa – and all

before the shopping centre opens

in a much quieter environment.

Details: Free. Bookings essential

www.westfield.com.au

December 15GROUP KAYAKINGWhere: Riverlife Adventure

Centre, Lower River Tce,

Kangaroo Point


Come see the city in a fun and

energetic way by kayaking along

the Brisbane River with qualified

instructors. No experience

necessary.


8 years and over. Bookings


www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

December 15JURASSIC JOE AND THE DINOSAUR CLUBWhere: Chermside Library


This interactive, educational and

accessible show will take you on a

musical ride through the amazing

world of prehistoric reptiles.

Details: Free. For ages 2 to 8

years. Bookings required.

Contact: 3403 7200


December 15CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GAMESWhere: Rocks Riverside Park,

5 Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile

Rocks

When: 3pm – 5pm

Songs, craft and storytelling all

based on festive themes that come

together to make this a fun and

interactive workshop that will get

everyone into the spirit of Christmas!

Details: $5. Recommended

for 5 years and over. Bookings

essential. www.bazilgrumble.com

December 15RAINBOW ADVENTURESWhere: Perrin Park, Josling Street,

Toowong

When: 10am – 12pm

Colours everywhere! Drama and

creative movement are used in this

interactive workshop to learn about

all the colours of the rainbow.


years. Bookings required


December 15 & 16RAPT IN REPTILESWhere: Queen St Mall, Brisbane


Big and small – there will be reptiles

galore! See and learn about some

wonderful Australian species with

rangers from the Queensland Parks

and Wildlife Service.

Details: Free

December 15 & 16CRACKING CARSWhere: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy


When: 10:30am and 1pm

Learn how to turn cardboard tubes,

racy ribbon and shiny card into an

awesome Christmas car cracker –

complete with a surprise inside.

Details: $10 per child. Bookings

essential


December 15 to 19FREE CHRISTMAS CRAFT!Where: Calamvale Central

Shopping Centre, 662 Compton

Rd, Calamvale

When: 10am – 2pm

Come along and create your own

dancing Santa or reindeer.

Details: Free

www.calamvalecentral.com.au

December 16SECRET OF THE DRAGONWhere: Sir Thomas Brisbane

Planetarium, Brisbane Botanic

Gardens, Mt Coot-tha

Secret of the Dragon is a magical

story about two children who are

taken on a dragon ride to explore

the wonders of the universe.

Details: From $7.60. For ages 5 to

8 years. Bookings recommended.

Contact: 3404 2578


December 16GROUP ROCK CLIMBINGWhere: Riverlife Adventure Centre,

Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point


Experience the thrill of climbing the

20m high cliff walls at Kangaroo

Point with qualified instructors. No

experience necessary.

Details: $5. For ages 8 years and

over. Bookings required.

Contact: 3891 5766



www.westfield.com.au/strathpine/events

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/audience/kids-activities#/?i=6


www.bazilgrumble.com



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Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

December 16NATURE JOURNALINGWhere: Boondall Wetlands

Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark

Dr, Boondall

When: 9:30am – 11:30am

A fun nature walk followed by

creation of a nature journal.


years. Bookings required. Contact:

3403 8888


December 16CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPWhere: Roma Street Parklands

Come along to Roma Street

Parkland’s children’s Christmas

craft workshop and create your

own decorations to take home.

Details: Free


December 17 to 23DAVID HAMILTON PUPPET SHOWSWhere: Toombul Shopping Centre

When: 11am and 1pm

See this world acclaimed Christmas

cabaret puppet show at Toombul.

Details: Free


December 17, 19 & 20CHRISTMAS FIREWORKS SPECTACULARWhere: Clem Jones Promenade,

South Bank, Brisbane

Festive fireworks display and

special Wheel of Brisbane offer

where kids aged 12 and under

ride free with full paying adult!

Details: www.visitbrisbane.com.au

December 17 GROUP STAND UP PADDLE BOARDINGWhere: Riverlife Adventure Centre,

Lower River Tce, Kangaroo Point

Admire the beautiful cityscape by

paddle boarding along the Brisbane

River with qualified instructors.

Details: $5. For ages 8 years and

over. Bookings required. Contact:

3891 5766


December 19CREATE-A-CIRCUSWhere: McCook Park, 35 Badger

St, Newmarket

When: 10am – 12pm

Come and create your own circus

character complete with wonderful

dress ups and face paint, then put

on a creative showcase for family

at the conclusion of the session.

Details: Free. For ages 5 years

and over. Bookings required


December 19 & 20SOUTH BANK CHRISTMAS CAROLSWhere: The Courier-Mail Piazza,


Traditional Christmas Carols

guaranteed to have the whole family

singing along and tapping their feet.

Details: Free


December 19KIDS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SESSIONWhere: Eden Gardens, Gympie

Rd, Carseldine

When: 11:30am

Have fun in the lead up to

Christmas! Use plant materials

and inspiration from the garden

to create Christmas decorations,

cards, wrapping paper and more.

Details: $16.50 per child

www.edengardens.com.au

December 20SHOOT FOR THE STARS! POTTERY AND ADVENTURE WALKWhere: Brisbane Botanic Gardens,

Mt Coot-tha

When: 10am – 12pm

Come along to this fun workshop

to make some weird and

wonderful aliens, asteroids and

rockets from clay.


for ages 3 and over. Bookings

essential


December 20FLYING ORIGAMI MARATHONWhere: Keith Payne Park, Buddina

Street, Stafford

When: 2pm – 4pm

Learn new and innovative folding

techniques to make your own

plane soar through the park flying

higher and faster than ever before.

Details: Free. Recommended for

ages 4 and over. Bookings essential


December 21STEAM RAILWAY SUNDAYWhere: 1994 Wynnum Road,

Wynnum West

When: 10am – 4pm

Adults and children alike can

climb aboard the Bayside’s own

miniature steam engines for a

morning of fun!

Details: www.brisbanebayside

steamrailway.com.au


www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/audience/kids-activities#/?i=8December 16

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www.visitbrisbane.com.au/south-bank/whats-on/free/christmas-fireworks-spectacular



www.visitbrisbane.com.au/south-bank/whats-on/free/south-bank-christmas-carols-produced-by-hillsong-brisbane

www.edengardens.com.au



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Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

December 21CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GAMESWhere: Dutton Park, Memorial

Park Drive, Dutton Park

When: 10am – 12pm

Songs, craft and storytelling all

based on festive themes that

come together to make this a fun

and interactive workshop that

will get everyone into the spirit of

Christmas!


for children 5 years and over.

Bookings essential


December 21CHANUKAH IN THE CITYWhere: Reddacliff Place, Queen St

Mall, Brisbane


Chanukah in the City brings

the joyous Festival of Lights

together with food, music and

entertainment.

Details: Free

www.chanukahinthecity.com

December 22 to 24PHOTOS WITH SANTAWhere: Santa’s Interactive

Playground, Mt Ommaney Centre

When: From 10am daily

Come and visit Santa in his

interactive playground this

Christmas. Share your Christmas

wishes and have a photo with Santa.

Details: Free to visit. Photo

packages available.

www.mtommaneycentre.com.au

December 24VISION AUSTRALIA’S CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHTWhere: The Courier-Mail Piazza,


When: Pre-show and activities

from 4pm. Screening from 7pm

Live stage entertainment, kid’s

activities, ‘Frozen’ karaoke and

the live broadcast of Carols by

Candlelight.

Details: Free


December 26 to February 1DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2015 Where: The Workshops Railway

Museum, North Ipswich

All things Thomas the Tank

Engine!

Details: Adults $20, Child $11.50


December 31NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SOUTH BANKWhere: South Bank, Brisbane

Grab your friends and family and

celebrate New Year’s Eve amide

the gorgeous glow of fireworks.

Shows are at 8:30pm and midnight.


com.au

January 5 to 23 SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTION AT SLEEMANWhere: Sleeman Sports Complex

When: Monday to Friday, 12:30pm

– 2:30pm

Come and cool off and enjoy the

aquatic activities on offer including

the 50-metre obstacle course,

waterslide, giant deep end slide

and kiddies inflatable.

Details: $7 per person

www.sleemansports.com.au

January 6INDOOR ROCK CLIMBINGWhere: The Rock, 61 Sandstone

Pl, Parkinson

When: 10am – 12pm

Challenge yourself on our climbing

walls. Enjoy scaling up to 12m high,

whilst having stacks of fun.

Details: $5. For ages 10 to

17 years. Bookings essential.

Contact: 3809 4100


January 7SHAUN THE SHEEP MEET AND GREETWhere: Centre Court, Toombul

Shopping Centre

When: 10am and 1pm

Details: Free


January 9, 11 & 13CRAZY CARSWhere: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy



Adults and kids team up to

construct a crazy car from recycled

materials. Each team is given a

toolkit of clips and corners to make

your car and then drive away to

keep constructing at home.


to 12 years. Bookings essential


January 12JUNIOR RANGERSWhere: Walkabout Creek, The Gap

When: Phone for time

Experience what it is like to be

a ranger! Learn how to protect

native plants and animals with

bush regeneration, games and a

wildlife presentation. Suitable for

ages 6 to 9 yrs.

Details: Admission price to South

East Queensland Wildlife Centre.

Bookings required. 3512 2300



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www.visitbrisbane.com.au/south-bank/whats-on/free/vision-australias-carols-by-candlelight-live-site-brought-to-you-by-woolworths

www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2014/12/DOWT+2015#.VHVIwW92nIo

www.visitbrisbane.com.au/south-bank/whats-on/free/new-years-eve-at-south-bank

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Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

January 13MAIALA RAINFOREST SPOTLIGHT WALKWhere: Maiala day-use area, Mt

Glorious

View the sun setting over the

horizon at the Western Window

outlook. Witness the flurry of

wildlife activity, as day becomes

night on a ranger-guided walk.

Details: Free. Bookings required.

Contact: 3512 2300

January 14 & 15RAPT IN REPTILESWhere: Queen St Mall, Brisbane


Big and small – there will be reptiles

galore! See and learn about some

wonderful Australian species with

rangers from the Queensland Parks

and Wildlife Service.

Details: Free

January 14, 15 & 16MARINER DAYSWhere: Queensland Maritime

Museum

When: 10am – 1:30pm

Get to be a 'Mariner’ without going

to sea! Ten great activities to take

part in.

Details: From $12 per child.

For ages 8 to 12 years.

Bookings essential.

www.maritimemuseum.com.au

January 16 & 17TREASURE HUNT!Where: Jindalee Home, Goggs

and Sinnamon Rd, Jindalee

Ahoy! Head down to Jindalee

Home for a free hidden treasure

hunt! Commence your journey at

Howards Storage World.

Details: Free

www.jindaleehome.com.au

January 16, 18 and 20EDIBLE MEDALSWhere: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy



Decorate pre-baked cookies then

add a ribbon to complete your

crunchy creation. Wear and share

them with friends and family.


to 10 years. Bookings essential


January 17FAST, FUN AND FUNKY!Where: Sherwood Arboretum, 57

Dewar Terrace, Sherwood

When: 10am and 12pm

Play limbo, musical statues and

some groovy new games will

make you healthy and active and

let you show off your moves and

have a great laugh too!

Details: Free. Registration is

essential.


January 17FAST, FUN AND FUNKY!Where: Grinstead Park, Shand St,

Alderley

When: 2pm and 4pm

Play limbo, musical statues and

some groovy new games will

make you healthy and active and

let you show off your moves and

have a great laugh too!

Details: Free. Registration is

essential.


January 19 to 23PLAY DOH LIVE SHOWSWhere: Mt Ommaney Centre

When: Shows at 11am and 1pm,

Meet and Greet at 12pm

Join in the school holiday fun with

Play Doh Live shows.

Details: Free


January 22 BUSH DETECTIVESWhere: Walkabout Creek, The Gap

Become a bush detective and

search for clues left by native

animals that live right on our

doorstep. A short ranger-guided

walk is included to practise your

detective skills.



Contact: 3512 2300

January 23FAMILY FROG SPOTLIGHT WALKWhere: Archer campground, Mt Mee

Listen to the frog chorus of the

D’Aguilar Range. Join a ranger

to hear and see some of the

amazing frog species that call

Neurum Creek home.

Details: Free. Bookings required.

Contact: 3512 2300

DailyEvery Saturday and SundayWILD ENCOUNTERSWhere: Walkabout Creek, The Gap

When: 11am & 1:30pm (30 minutes)

Join a ranger to learn about parks

and meet wildlife up close. Catch a

glimpse of the elusive platypus and

say hello to some creek creatures.

Details: Admission price to Wildlife

Centre. Sign up on the day.



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http://jindaleehome.com.au





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Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

December 6 to April 19YAYOI KUSAMA – THE OBLITERATION ROOMWhere: Gallery of Modern Art,


Children are invited to enter the

world of the artist and ‘obliterate’

an Australian domestic space by

adding colourful dot stickers to

the white objects.

Details: Free

www.qagoma.qld.gov.au

December 13 to JulyHUMANOID DISCOVERYWhere: Sciencentre, Level 1,

Corner of Grey & Melbourne

Streets, South Bank


Study your own body from a new

and exciting perspective!

Details: Free with Sciencentre

Admission

www.sciencentre.qm.qld.gov.au

HOLIDAY SCIENCE THEATRE SHOWSWhere: Sciencentre

Explore scientific concepts, take

part in demonstrations and bring

everyday science to life!

Details: Free with Sciencentre

Admission

www.sciencentre.qm.qld.gov.au

WILD THINGS Where: State Library, Stanley

Place, South Bank

When: Daily events (download

program online)

State Library’s summer holiday

program will have imaginations

running wild as they build lairs,

discover hidden wild things, dress

up, play out their favourite tales

and explore the art of storytelling

in Story Lab workshops.

Details: Free. Bookings required

for some activities

www.slq.qld.gov.au

JOURNEY TO FANTASTIC LANDS Where: Children’s Art Centre,

GOMA, South Bank, Brisbane

When: Through until May 2015

When: 10am – 5pm

Enter a magical land of

interactive, engaging artworks

and playful animations that

encourage adventure, mystery

and fantastical imaginings.

Details: Free

www.qagoma.qld.gov.au

THE ART OF THE LION KINGWhere: Tony Gould Gallery, QPAC

When: 10am – 4pm (Tuesday to

Saturday)

The Art of The Lion King brings

together text, images and video

with set models, character

maquettes and costumes to trace

the development of the design,

music, movement and staging of

this unique production.

Details: Free Admission.

www4.qpac.com.au

Workshops & Holiday ProgramsJanuary 12 to 23SHAFT – MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMWhere: Moreton Bay Region


program online)

SHAFT is a program for students

who reside in or attend high

school in the Moreton Bay region.

The exciting range of activities

are subsidised by Council,

making them more affordable and

accessible for students.

Details: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.

au/shaft

January 12 to 24KRANK – LOGAN’S SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMWhere: Logan City Council


program online)

KRANK is a school holiday

program for Logan residents aged

13 to 17 years, jam-packed with a

huge variety of free and low-cost

activities and classes.

Details: www.logan.qld.gov.au

FRENCH COURSES FOR KIDS AND TEENSWhere: Alliance Francaise de

Brisbane, 262 Montague Rd,

West End

Immerse your child in the

traditions and language of France.

Details: Fees from $90. For ages

4 to 18 years www.afbrisbane.com

FLIPSIDE CIRCUS WORKSHOPSWhere: Flipside Circus Training

Centre, 117 Mina Parade, Alderley

When: See website for dates

Flipside Circus offers a variety

of school holiday workshops for

various age groups from one to

five days in length.

Details: From $25. 3352 7233.

Email: [email protected]

www.flipsidecircus.org.au


www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/kids/exhibitions/coming_soon/yayoi_kusama_the_obliteration_room

www.sciencentre.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Exhibitions/2014/12/Humanoid+Discovery#.VD5ofm92nIo

www.sciencentre.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2014/12/Holiday+Science+Theatre+Shows#.VHXRzm92nIo

www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/calevents/general/children/holiday-fun-2015-summer

www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/kids/exhibitions/current/journey_to_fantastic_lands

www4.qpac.com.au/event/Lion_King_14.aspx

www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/shaft

www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/shaft

www.logan.qld.gov.au/community-support/youth/krank

www.afbrisbane.com/french-courses/kids-and-teens/3-holiday-workshops


www.flipsidecircus.org.au/classes



Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

Library eventsFind details of FREE events like

storytelling, baby rhyme time,

art and craft, and free movie

screenings at your local library by

visiting www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Outdoor CinemasMOONLIGHT CINEMAWhere: New Farm Park at

Brisbane Powerhouse

December 20 – Big Hero 6

December 27 – Penguins of

Madagascar

January 1 – Frozen Sing-A-Long

January 15 – Grease Sing-A-Long

Details: Adult: $17, Concession:

$14, Senior/Child $12.50

www.moonlight.com.au/brisbane

CHRISTMAS CINEMA SERIES AT STREETS BEACHWhere: Streets Beach, South

Bank, Brisbane

Enjoy Brisbane’s warm evenings

with a Christmas cinema

experience on Streets Beach.

Snuggle up on a beach towel or

dive in to cool waters.

Details: Free


MOVIES IN THE VALLEYWhere: Brunswick Street Mall,

Fortitude Valley

Free Open Air family movie

screenings.

December 17 – Muppets Most

Wanted

January 7 – The Lego Movie

January 14 – Frozen

January 21 – Walking with

Dinosaurs


Every SaturdayTIVOLI DRIVE-IN THEATREWhere: 50 Coal Road, Chuwar

When: Gates open at 4pm with

market stalls and community fun.

December 20 and 27 – Legends

of Oz, Dorothy’s Return

January 3 and 10 – Alexander and

the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,

Very Bad Day

Details: $10 per car

www.tivolidrivein.com.au/Drive-In

First Saturday of the MonthMOVIES IN THE PARKWhere: Little Bayside Park, 42

Fairlead Cres, Manly

When: from 7pm

A free community event. Movies in

the Park are screened on the first

Saturday of the month.

Details: Free


MarketsDecember 13BRISSTYLE INDIE MARKETWhere: Ground Floor, Brisbane

City Hall, Ann St

When: 9am to 3pm

Support local indie artisans and

shop ethically at Brisbane’s

most gorgeous destination for

everything handmade.

Details: www.brisstyle.com.au

December 13BILLYCART MARKETSWhere: Sacred Heart Primary

School, Brighton Rd, Sandgate

When: 3pm – 7pm

Retro chic and vintage hip,

Billycart Markets are a unique

boutique market shopping

experience offering stylish and

unique products for little people.

Details: www.billycartmarkets.com

December 12 to 23SOUTH BANK’S CHRISTMAS MARKETSWhere: Stanley Street Plaza,

South Brisbane

When: 11am – 8pm

The cobbled streets of Stanley

Street Plaza will be transformed

into a treasure trove of stalls

offering a mix of handmade

unique Christmas ornaments,

decorations and more,

accompanied by the festive

sounds of live music and carols.

Details: www.collectivemarkets.

com.au

December 20THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKET – IPSWICHWhere: The Ipswich Turf Club,

Brisbane Road, Bundamba

When: 8am to 2pm

Excellence in Making-Baking-

Growing with up to 70 stallholders.

Why not jump on the Swanbank

Steam Train after lunch and a spot

of handmade shopping.

Details: Free entry. Free parking.

www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au



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www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/type/movies

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www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/type/movies

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www.billycartmarkets.com/index.html

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Brisbane


DEC 14JAN 15

Every Saturday and Sunday VALLEY MARKETSWhere: Chinatown Mall and

Brunswick Street Mall, Brunswick

St, Fortitude Valley

When: 8am – 4pm

Showcasing various stalls selling

vintage items, fashion, bric-a-brac,

natural organic produce, and an

eclectic range of arts and crafts.

Details: Free

Every weekendTHE COLLECTIVE MARKETS SOUTH BANKWhere: Stanley Street Plaza,

South Brisbane

When: Fridays, 5pm – 9pm /

Saturdays, 10am – 9pm / Sundays,

9am – 4pm

The new Collective Markets

includes arts and crafts,

home wares, object design,

photography, furniture, food,

fashion, jewellery, vintage and

pre-loved clothing, unique wares

and accessories.

Details: www.collectivemarkets.

com.au/southbank/

Show Time!September 27 to January 25, 2015THE LION KINGLyric Theatre, QPAC

www4.qpac.com.au

December 12 to December 23THE NUTCRACKERPlayhouse, QPAC

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November 22 to January 17RAPUNZELBrisbane Arts Theatre

www.artstheatre.com.au

January 27 to March 28THREE LITTLE PIGSBrisbane Arts Theatre

www.artstheatre.com.au

December 13 to 24SPACED OUT SANTA!Studio Theatre and Café

www.studiotheatre.com.au


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Green: 15,16,25,26,34,36,37,44,45, 47,53,54,,56,,58,62,64,65,66,67,68,69,72,73,75,,77,79 Brown (trunk)

85,86,95,96

Red: 35,55,76

Blue: 64,78,57

Yellow: 73,46. ADD A STAR




Summer jokes

Q. Which letter is the coolest? A. Iced t.

Q. What do frogs like to drink on a hot summer day? A. Croak-o-cola.

Q. What do you call a cat at the beach? A. Sandy claws.

Q. What does the sun drink out of? A. Sunglasses

Q: Why did the baby strawberry cry?A: Because his parents were in a jam!

Q: Why do bananas use sunscreen?A: Because they peel.

Q. Why did the orange lose the race?A. Because he ran out of juice

Q. What’s brown and sticky? A. A stick!




Help Santa deliver the presents




Missing letters

SUM_ER

S_ND

I_ECREAM

_OLIDAY

FRIE_DS

H_PPY

F_N

SUNSCR__N

SUR_ING

T_WEL

HO_

_AT

S_IM

BEA_H




Summer Word Hunt

S F B U C K E T

U H R T O W E L

M O S I X S Q A

M T W B E A C H

E P I Z F N U Y

R D N K L D D S

S U N N Y F U N

D S U R F I N G

SUMMER

SUNNY

HOT

SURFING

BEACH

SAND

TOWEL

BUCKET

FUN

FRIENDS

FLY

SWIM



Summer

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holidayDEC 2014 / JAN 2015

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- on the coast

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