Whether it’s skateboarding, star gazing or sinking a line, Council has school holidays covered during the Winter break. There are hundreds of free and affordable options available over the June-July 2023 break in Brisbane.
| Activity | Date | Description | Location | Age | Cost |
| Robot Rovers! | Drop-in sessions daily at 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm | Discover how we can use robotic technology to explore other planets with hands-on coding and robotics activities. | Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | All Ages | FREE |
| Bracken boredom busters | Saturdays | Join us at the community table every Saturday afternoon to discover a new fun activity, ranging from brick building to craft, boardgames and robotics. Ideal for all ages. | Bracken Ridge Library | All Ages | Free |
| First 5 Forever children’s storytime | Tuesdays | Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. We now offer on-demand storytime sessions at the following sites. | Mobile Library – Forest Lake stop | 2 to 5 years | Free |
| Perfect Little Planet | 9:30am Saturday 24 June 2023 |
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system, discovering rings, ice cliffs and moons. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Tycho Goes to Mars | 10:30am Saturday 24 June 2023 |
Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System | 11:30am Saturday 24 June 2023 |
Experience the Solar System like never before – by traveling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound! Unlike traditional planetarium shows the soundtrack takes the lead role. Each of the objects in space is represented with sounds as well as being presented with the 4K resolution visuals. This show is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Moonbase ONE | 1:30pm Saturday 24 June 2023 |
A virtual reality games designer has built a new game, set on the Moon. But something is wrong… Could the bug be linked to the phases of the moon, or its formation? 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Saturday 24 June 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Brick builders club | Saturday, 24 Jun 2023 | Join us for a morning of fun challenges as you build your own colourful constructions. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. | Brisbane Square Library | 5 to 12 years | Free |
| Kayak Explore | Saturday, 24 Jun 2023 | Booking essential. Come along for some fun paddling games while exploring your local waterway. All equipment and instruction is provided, perfect for beginners or those with experience. | Nudgee Beach Reserve, Nudgee Beach | 10 to 17 years | $6 |
| Flying Origami | Saturday, 24 Jun 2023 | Bookings essential. Learn new and innovative folding techniques to make your planes soar through the park higher and faster than ever before. Get active and healthy chasing your plane around the park in a competition to see which planes can fly the greatest distances across the park. | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 6 to 17 years | Free |
| Fish Wise | Saturday, 24 Jun 2023 | Bookings essential.You will have a ball learning the basics or brushing up on past fishing skills from the award winning team at 2 Bent Rods. Learn to tie a fishing knot, cast a rod and hopefully land a fish. All equipment and bait is supplied. | Moora Park, Shorncliffe | 10 to 17 years | $6 |
| Tinker table | Sundays | Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with robots and more. Explore STEAM, coding and robotics in an open learning environment. Ideal for children aged four years and older. | Brisbane Square Library | 4 years and older | Free |
| Secret of the Cardboard Rocket | 9:30am Sunday, 25 June 2023 |
Embark on an amazing adventure as two children spend a night touring the Solar System alongside their ship’s navigator, a talking astronomy book. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Perfect Little Planet | 10:30am Sunday, 25 June 2023 |
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system, discovering rings, ice cliffs and moons. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Moonbase ONE | 11:30am Sunday, 25 June 2023 |
A virtual reality games designer has built a new game, set on the Moon. But something is wrong… Could the bug be linked to the phases of the moon, or its formation? 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Cosmic Collisions | 1:30pm Sunday, 25 June 2023 |
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Narrated by Robert Redford. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Sunday, 25 June 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Tinker table | Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 | Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with coding, circuits, motion and robotics in an open learning environment. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. | Chermside Library | 5 to 12 years | Free |
| Library laboratory | Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 | Join library staff as they share their favourite science experiments. What will we do in the library laboratory? Come along and find out! Ideal for children aged 5-8 years. | Bracken Ridge Library | 5 to 8 years | Free |
| Abseiling | Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 | Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of abseiling at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators. | Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, Kangaroo Point | 12 to 17 years | Free |
| Abseiling | Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 | Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of abseiling at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators. | Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, Kangaroo Point | 12 to 17 years | Free |
| Introduction to Biathlon | Tuesdays 27 Jun, 4 Jul | Bookings essential. Roller Skiing is Cross country skiing without the snow. You still have ski boots and ski poles but the skis are short with a wheel on the front and the back. It is a great sport for balance, fitness and co-ordination and above all, it is something that is self-paced so you can develop as quickly or as slowly as you like. | Craigslea State High School, Chermside West | 10 to 17 years | $6 |
| Tycho Goes to Mars | 9:30am Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 |
Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Perfect Little Planet | 10:30am Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 |
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system, discovering rings, ice cliffs and moons. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Passport to the Universe | 11:30am Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 |
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Cosmic Collisions | 1:30pm Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 |
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Narrated by Robert Redford. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Stomp with Aunty Sharron | 10:00-10:45am Wednesday 28 Jun 2023 | Join Aunty Sharron as she takes us on a musical song and dance journey. Together, we will respectfully acknowledge the sovereign custodians, elders and country before we begin a fun-filled, interactive song and dance presentation and concert for all ages. | Zillmere Library | 2 to 12 years | Free |
| Meccano construction for families | 2:00-4:00pm Wednesday 28 Jun 2023 | Do you have a construction whiz in your family? Bring your children and their grandparents or carers along for a memorable hands-on family STEAM session. Using traditional STEAM skills, build a working model using metal strips, plates, girders and wheels | Zillmere Library | 10 years and older | Free |
| Fact finders: Dinosaurs | Wednesday 28 Jun 2023 | Explore the amazing world of dinosaurs through staff-led craft and activities inspired by our amazing library collection. Ideal for children aged 6-10 years. | Nundah Library | 6 to 10 years | Free |
| Family STEAM morning | Wednesday 28 Jun 2023 | Join us for a morning of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Enjoy different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for all ages. | Mitchelton Library | All Ages. | Free |
| Brick builders | Wednesday 28 Jun 2023 | Join us for fun challenges as you build your own colourful constructions. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. | Chermside Library | 5 to 12 years | Free |
| Freestyle scooter coaching | Wednesday 28 Jun 2023 | Scooter coaching – Learn new skills on your scooter and how to ride the park safely. | Bill Brown Sports Reserve, Bracken Ridge | 6 to 17 years | Free |
| Secret of the Cardboard Rocket | 9:30am Wednesday 28 June 2023 |
Embark on an amazing adventure as two children spend a night touring the Solar System alongside their ship’s navigator, a talking astronomy book. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Perfect Little Planet | 10:30am Wednesday 28 June 2023 |
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system, discovering rings, ice cliffs and moons. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Moonbase ONE | 11:30am Wednesday 28 June 2023 |
A virtual reality games designer has built a new game, set on the Moon. But something is wrong… Could the bug be linked to the phases of the moon, or its formation? 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Cosmic Collisions | 1:30pm Wednesday 28 June 2023 |
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Narrated by Robert Redford. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Wednesday 28 June 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Australian wildlife craft with Cate Storey | 2:00 to 3:00pm Thursday 29 Jun 2023 | Join children’s author, Cate Storey for a special storytime and craft event, inspired by her two books. Stunningly illustrated by Sarah Matsuda, Snuggled Away and The Perfect Hollow introduce children to Australia’s Australian wildlife. After storytime, c | Zillmere Library | 3 to 8 years | Free |
| Magic show with Super Steph | Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 | Discover the magic of reading and join Super Steph and Arthur the rabbit for a funny and interactive magic show full of surprises! Ideal for children aged 5-9 years. | Chermside Library | 5 to 9 years | Free |
| Fact finders: Dinosaurs | Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 | Explore the world of dinosaurs through staff-led activities and craft inspired by our amazing library collection. Ideal for children aged 6-10 years. | Bracken Ridge Library | 6 to 10 years | Free |
| Passport to the Universe | 1:30pm Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 |
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Brick Builders Club | 2:30 – 4:00pm, Friday, 30 Jun 2023 | Join us for an afternoon of fun challenges as you build your own colourful constructions | Zillmere Library | 5 to 12 years | Free |
| Tycho Goes to Mars | 9:30am Friday, 30 Jun 2023 |
Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Perfect Little Planet | 10:30am Friday, 30 Jun 2023 |
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system, discovering rings, ice cliffs and moons. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Passport to the Universe | 11:30am Friday, 30 Jun 2023 |
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Cosmic Collisions | 1:30pm Friday, 30 Jun 2023 |
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Narrated by Robert Redford. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Friday, 30 Jun 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Family STEAM: Botany | Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 | Bring along friends and family for an hour of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art that is sure to challenge your thinking and spark your imagination. Ideal for all ages. | Brisbane Square Library | All ages | Free |
| Introducing Osmo | Saturday, 1 Jul 2023 | Discover an educational gaming system that merges tactile exploration with innovative iPad technology, actively engaging children in the learning process. Introducing young minds to coding in a fun and easy way, Osmo enables children to explore the world of science, maths, art and more through creative problem solving. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. | Nundah Library | 5 to 12 years | Free |
| Perfect Little Planet | 9:30am Saturday 1 July 2023 |
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system, discovering rings, ice cliffs and moons. 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Tycho Goes to Mars | 10:30am Saturday 1 July 2023 |
Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? 35 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Children’s show – Recommended for ages 3+ | All tickets $10 |
| Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System | 11:30am Saturday 1 July 2023 |
Experience the Solar System like never before – by traveling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound! Unlike traditional planetarium shows the soundtrack takes the lead role. Each of the objects in space is represented with sounds as well as being presented with the 4K resolution visuals. This show is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision. 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Moonbase ONE | 1:30pm Saturday 1 July 2023 |
A virtual reality games designer has built a new game, set on the Moon. But something is wrong… Could the bug be linked to the phases of the moon, or its formation? 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Destination: Universe | 2:45pm Saturday 1 July 2023 |
Join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium’s astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe. Learn about recent discoveries and the latest space news. Every show is a new adventure! 50 minutes including virtual night sky tour. |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | General audience show | Adult $15, Concession $12, Child (3-14 yrs) $10 |
| Flying origami | Saturday 24 June | Learn new and innovative folding techniques to make your planes soar through the park higher and faster than ever before. Get active and healthy chasing your plane around the park in a competition to see which planes can fly the greatest distances across the park. | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 6 – 17 years | Free. Bookings essential |
| Kayak adventure | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Explore Nundah and Cabbage Tree Creeks on a guided kayak paddle with staff from Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre. Have fun out on the water, learn about our waterways, wetlands and wildlife. | Meet by the Shorncliffe public boat ramp off Sinbad Street | 10+ | $5. Bookings essential |
| Agents of Discovery drop-in | 1:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday 27 June Thursday 29 June |
Why not visit Brisbane City Council’s Environment Centres and have a go at the nature-based missions in the Agents of Discovery app. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Environment Centre team will provide a short introduction to using the app, leading kids to start their mission to explore local bushland, wetlands, and other natural areas for challenges. After this introductory session, kids and their carers can continue on their own to complete the mission. Agents of Discovery is a great way to get kids active, engaged and exploring the world around them |
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 7-12 years | Free |
| Agents of Discovery drop-in | 1:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday 27 June Thursday 29 June |
Why not visit Brisbane City Council’s Environment Centres and have a go at the nature-based missions in the Agents of Discovery app. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Environment Centre team will provide a short introduction to using the app, leading kids to start their mission to explore local bushland, wetlands, and other natural areas for challenges. After this introductory session, kids and their carers can continue on their own to complete the mission. Agents of Discovery is a great way to get kids active, engaged and exploring the world around them |
Downfall Creek Bushland Centre | 7-12 years | Free |
| GPS navigation | 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday 28 June |
Explore Karawatha Forest using a bushwalkers GPS and map to find clues and solve puzzles. | Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre | 8+ | Free. Bookings essential |
| Senses alive: see, hear, touch nature | 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday 28 June |
See the trees, hear the birds, touch the leaves and breathe in the fresh air. Come along to hear some stories and songs about the senses, engage in some creative activities that explore the textures of the park and play some games that will get everyone feeling active and healthy. | Downfall Creek Bushland Centre – grassed area | 3-8 years | Free. Bookings essential |
| ACTivate Eco Games | 1:30pm – 3:30pm Wednesday 28 June |
Come and play ball games, brave the obstacle courses and relays, enjoy sack and egg and spoon races, participate in drama based interactive games and much more! This session will ACTivate participants and have a strong focus on exploring themes relating to the environment and sustainability. | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 6+ | Free. Bookings essential |
| Ocean explores | 10:00am – 11:00am Thursday 29 June |
Explore the oceans in VR! Join us on a journey below the surface to learn about the oceans’ amazing wildlife and how we can help protect their environment | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 7-12 years | Free. Booking via Eventbrite – details on website |
| Bush Kindy guided walk | 10:00am -11:00am Thursday 29 June |
Make memories with your little ones on a guided nature walk in the bushland reserve. Our guides will lead an engaging walk along the Senses Trail and other tracks near the Environment Centre and surrounds. Enjoy a fun, engaging morning of nature-based play and exploration. | Downfall Creek Bushland Centre | 3-5 years | Free |
| The tiny seed | 10:00am -12:00pm Friday 30 June |
Based on the themes of perseverance and hope from the Eric Carle book, The Tiny Seed, get active and healthy with stories and interactive games while learning some valuable lessons about the environment. | Downfall Creek Bushland Centre | 3-8 years | Free. Bookings essential |
| Bush Kindy guided walk | 10:00am -11:00am Friday 30 June |
Make memories with your little ones on a guided nature walk in Boondall Wetlands. Our guides will lead an engaging walk along the stroller-friendly tracks near the Environment Centre and surrounds. Enjoy a fun, engaging morning of nature-based play and exploration. | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 3-5 years | Free |
| Billai Dhagun Guided Walk | 10:00am – 11:30am Saturday 1 July |
Enjoy a gentle guided walk in the beautiful Boondall Wetlands Reserve led by knowledgeable volunteer guides. | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 5+ | Free |
| Smartphone Eco Photography | 10:00am – 12:00pm Saturday 1 July |
Bring along a smart phone to this eco photography workshop and see nature through a new lens. Seek inspiration from the trees; look high, look low, and look closely at all the patterns Mother Nature creates naturally. | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre | 9-17 years | Free. Bookings essential |
For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘school holidays’.
