- Kids on the Coast

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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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Create, love, share
Create your own furry friend this Christmas for just $6 (RRP $25).
Choose from a variety of teddy bears and name them with their very own birth certificate!
Located outside Fantastic Furnitur e f ro m 9 :30am to 4:00pm daily .
For instructions and MORE ideas visit our Pinterest Boards
pinterest.com/kidsonthecoast
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*While stocks last. Cost includes teddy bear & birth certificate. Clothing & accessories are available at an extra cost.
Once daily limit of 160 bears is reached, cost will increase to $10 plus accessories extra.
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SONGARTIST
- on the coast
- in the city
LISTEN TO OUR FAVOURITE
SUMMER TUNES
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Sweet Home Alabama........................................Lynyrd Skynyrd
Praise You................................................................Fatboy Slim
How Bizarre............................................................OMC
Billionaire.................................................................Megan Nicole
All About That Bass..............................................Meghan Trainor
Summer....................................................................Calvin Harris
All Summer Long...................................................Kid Rock
Boogie Wonderland.............................................Earth, Wind & Fire The Emotions
Holiday......................................................................Madonna
American Pie..........................................................Don McLean
Rock Lobster...........................................................The B-52's
The Festival Song.................................................Pez 360 Hailey Cramer
Peaches....................................................................The Presidents Of The United States Of America
The Nosebleed Section......................................Hilltop Hoods
Endless Summer Nights......................................Richard Marx
Hot Summer Nights..............................................Miami Sound Machine
Could You Be Loved............................................Bob Marley & The Wailers
Love Foolosophy - Radio Edit...........................Jamiroquai Beverley Knight
High - Original Mix................................................Peking Duk Nicole Millar
Summertime Sadness..........................................Lana Del Rey
Summer Love.........................................................Justin Timberlake
Endless Summer....................................................The Jezabels
The Summer...........................................................Josh Pyke
Cruel Summer........................................................Bananarama
Long Hot Summer.................................................Keith Urban
One Summer..........................................................Daryl Braithwaite
Summer Rain...........................................................Belinda Carlisle
Summertime............................................................The Sundays
Walking On Sunshine...........................................Katrina & The Waves
Sunshine Of Your Love........................................Cream
The Sound Of Sunshine......................................Michael Franti & Spearhead
Walking On A Dream...........................................Empire Of The Sun
Echo Beach.............................................................Martha & The Muffins
Some Like It Hot....................................................The Power Station
Lust For Life.............................................................Iggy Pop
Every Day Should Be A Holiday.......................The Dandy Warhols
Ice Ice Baby............................................................Vanilla Ice
Good Life.................................................................Inner City
Ice Cream................................................................Taxiride
Beach........................................................................San Cisco
Perfect Day..............................................................Lou Reed
The Salmon Dance...............................................The Chemical Brothers
Tropical Chancer...................................................La Roux
Let's Groove............................................................Earth, Wind & Fire
Ready for the Weekend......................................Calvin Harris
January.....................................................................Disclosure Jamie Woon
Boogie Nights.........................................................Heatwave
Gust of Wind...........................................................Pharrell Williams
Sundown Syndrome.............................................Tame Impala
Happy........................................................................Robert DeLong
Kids in the City Magazine
Sunday Drive..........................................................Ladyhawke
Kids on the Coast Magazine
Sunglasses At Night.............................................Corey Hart
Blister In The Sun..................................................Violent Femmes
Kids on the Coast Magazine
Here Comes The Sun..........................................The Beatles
- Gold Coast
Island In The Sun...................................................Weezer
SHARE YOUR
FAVOURITES
WITH US
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KEEP COOL
WITH THESE
ICY TREATS
STRAWBERRY
MINT SURPRISE
PINE LIME
SPLICE
• 1 punnet strawberries (1 1/2 cups or 250g)
• 2 cups chopped pineapple
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup organic coconut cream
• 4-6 mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• honey, if needed
Whizz it all together in a blender.
Whizz it all together in a blender.
Pour into ice block moulds.
Pour into ice block moulds.
Freeze. Eat. Enjoy!
Freeze. Eat. Enjoy!
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Create a memory
these school holidays
Cinderella
BATS Theatre Company Inc
10-11 January & 17-18 January 10am & 4pm
Lake Kawana Community Centre
The Little Seed Theatre Company
January Drama Workshop
12 January – 16 January 8.30am to 3pm
Nambour Civic Centre
The Little Seed Pantomime
Sat 17 January 10am to 2pm
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The Listies Make You LOL
A comedy for kids and their adults!
Tues 13 January – 10am & 1pm
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Arthouse Cinema Nambour
Free small popcorn for every child
6, 9, 20, 23 January at 10.30am
21 January at 1pm
Create a memory these school
holidays at:
Lake Kawana Community Centre,
Nambour Civic Centre &
Sunshine Coast Stadium
Visit www.scvenuesandevents.com.au
Nambour Civic Centre 5475 7777
Lake Kawana Community Centre 5413 1400
Sunshine 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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VISIT THE ALL NEW
KAWANA
SHOPPINGWORLD
Looking 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.
SPEND THE
NIGHT WITH US
Our Casual Dining Precinct offers
you six new exciting & delicious
late night dining options.
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:
MORE
OF THE FOOD
YOU LOVE
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.
SUSHI
CHAIN
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.
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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
3 hour class 10am - 1pm
Children 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 TABLE
December January -
Wednesday 17th, Monday 22nd
Friday 9th, Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th, Friday 16th
Monday 19th, Wednesday 21st, Friday 23rd
10% DISCOUNT FOR 2 CLASSES OR MORE
BOOK NOW ... Class numbers are limited ensuring individual attention.
Enrolment is confirmed after full payment.
Call Principal - Cheryl Nonmus (B.Ed., Dip. Teaching)
✆ 5445 4533
Location:
161
M 0409110023
E [email protected]
2 Crosby Hill Road, Buderim Qld 4556
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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 upsidedown 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.
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Holiday FUN with an
EDUCATIONAL
twist
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
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 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!
• 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!
NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS!
www.bricks4kidzaustralia.com.au/qld-sunshine-coast
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
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FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENROL
in a workshop, please go to
WWW.BRICKS4KIDZAUSTRALIA.COM.
AU/QLD-SUNSHINE-COAST
Bricks 4 Kidz Sunshine Coast
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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.
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For further information on Go Arty classes, workshops and children’s birthday parties,
phone 07 5451 1445 or visit www.goarty.com.au.
POPULAR ART CLASSES
For 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
www.goarty.com.au
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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.
Coast Academy of
Song & Dance
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).
www.coastacademyofsonganddance.com.au
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"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).
Musical Theatre Holiday Workshops
Primary School Students December 15-19
Secondary School Students January 5-9
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Noosaville
NOOSA JUNCTION
COOROY
NOOSAVILLE
COOLUM
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15% Discou
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Enrolling Now for Tiny Tots,
primary & secondary school students
& adult classes in 2015.
FREE
after schoo
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trial class!
Call Anna on 0466 508 489 or
Email [email protected]
It’s
your
time to
shine!
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School’s Out,
S u n shi ne C o as t
te s t
S umme r ’s G re a
Now What?
- on the coast
S u n shi ne C o as t
Fam il y H it s
DEC 14
JAN 15
Th ing s to se e a
n d do, p lac e s to
go!
DEC 14
JAN 15
Our Martial Arts Holiday Program is
a fun way for your child to stay active.
Enrol your child today.
(07) 5493 9437 | [email protected]
December 21 / January 4 & 18
Monday to Saturday
MALENY DAIRIES FARM
& FACTORY TOUR
Where: 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
FREE SANTA PHOTOS
Where: 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
Where: 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
Every Friday, Saturday
and Sunday
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
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Your School Information
December 1 to mid-January
Where: 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
Cool
INDOOR
FUN ALL
SUMMER
LONG
S AV E
$ 7.Pe0r0
Game
Per child
$3.00
ADFX - 14955
Where: 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
includes
orm
official unif
10
to
p
&u
lessons.
November 15 to December 24
SUNDAY ROAST IN THE SHED
KAWANA WATERS HOTEL
– KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
$99
8 Mari St
Alexandra Headland
Call to book a lane
5443 2580
suncitytenpin.com.au
Available only after 2.30pm and by request or quoting this advertisement.
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From December 11
MEET THE NEW SEALS
AND EXPERIENCE 'SEAL
DISCOVERY'
December 13 to January 26
AUSTRALIA ZOO SUMMER
HOLIDAY FUN
Where: 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 24
CHRISTMAS TIME @ THE
GINGER FACTORY
Where: 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
Summer ’s Grea
tes t Fami ly Hit
December 13
Where: 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
Where: 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
SUNSHINE COAST
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Where: 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
Where: 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
CHRISTMAS MOVIE
IN THE PARK
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
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December 13
GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY
CAROLS
CHRISTMAS MOVIE
IN THE PARK
December 13 to 24
FAMILY FUN DAY
SINGLE PASS*
$50
$80
December 13
December 14
Where: 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
Where: 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
Where: Noosa Regional Gallery,
9 Pelican St, Tewantin
When: 11am – 2pm
Creative fun for the whole family!
Details: Free
www.noosa.qld.gov.au
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VIP PASS
December 14
Where: Beerwah Sports Ground,
Robert Rd, Beerwah
When: Pre-show activities from
5pm; Main show from 6:30pm
Local musicians, entertainment
and fireworks!
Details: Free
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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
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December 15 to 24
TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOP
Where: 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 18
A 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 17
CHRISTMAS LANTERNS
AT MAROOCHY BOTANIC
GARDEN
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 17
December 17
SCRATCHBOARD ART
FESTIVE WRAPPINGS
December 18
December 21
Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9
Pelican St, Tewantin
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.
Details: $8 per child. For ages 9
to 12 years. Contact: 5329 6145
Use a variety of natural and
manmade materials to create
decorative stick sculptures to
decorate your home this Christmas.
Where: 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 17
CREATIVE CHRISTMAS
DECORATIONS
TIME FOR TOTS STORYTELLING
Where: Butter Factory Arts Centre
10 Maple Street Cooroy
When: 9.30am
Exhibition related activities follow
a guided tour for tots. Held in
conjunction with Cooroy Library.
Details: Free
SHADOW DRAWINGS
December 17 to 24
Join us for a stroll along the
footpath in search of interesting
shadows. Create large drawings
using a variety of mediums.
Where: 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
SANTA PAWS PHOTOS
December 17 to 24
SANTA PAWS PHOTOS
December 16
KIDZ ART SUMMER HOLIDAY
WORKSHOP
When: 10.30am – 11.30am (5 to 8
year olds) / 12pm – 1.30pm (9 to 12
year olds)
Where: 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
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
UNDER THE STARS
December 21
KAWANA CHRISTMAS SOUND
OF SUMMER!
December 18
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 20
MOOLOOLABA CHRISTMAS
BOAT PARADE
Where: Mooloolaba
When: 6:30pm
Bring your family, pack a picnic
and get yourselves ready for a
magical floating light spectacular.
Details: Free
December 20
CAROLS ON KINGS BEACH
Where: 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 26 to February 2
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2015
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 27
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
ELF’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 25
December 31
CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET
Where: 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
CARNIVAL BY THE SEA
Where: 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
Where: 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; NonMembers $4.50
NEW YEAR’S EVE MOOLOOLABA
Where: 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
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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December 31
CALOUNDRA COMMUNITY
NYE CELEBRATIONS
Where: 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 16
BINDI AND THE JUNGLE GIRLS
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 & 17
SLEEP UNDER THE SEA
Where: 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
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January 14
ENGLISH TEA PARTY
JUMPING @ THE J!
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, NonMembers $4.50
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 11
FAMILY FUN DAY
When: 11am – 2pm
Creative fun for young people and
their families.
Details: Free
January 13
January 14
SUPER HEROES FAMILY SHOW
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
KIDZART SUMMER HOLIDAY
WORKSHOP
January 14
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
Create a pop art painting of bright,
bold pipes that bend and twist.
Tiny Toes (ages 3-5)
Little Dancers (ages 6-8)
January
19-21
Camp time: 9am - 12pm
Fee:
$120 (all 3 mornings)
$50 (1 morning)
Dance, Drama & Art (ages 6-11)
January
22
Camp time: 9am-3pm
Fee:
$90
Early 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
PIPE POP ART PAINTINGS
January 14
PRINTING WITH PIPE
Explore printmaking with cut-off
pipes and plumbing materials!
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January 23 to 25
January 15
PLAYFUL PUPPETS
Calling all puppeteers! Learn how
to create a simple animated stick
puppet.
January 15
RADICAL RECYCLED PUPPETS
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
GINGER FLOWER AND FOOD
FESTIVAL
Where: 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
www.gingerfactory.com.au
January 24
WELCOME TRAVELLERS
CELEBRATION
Maroochydore
GET CREATIVE WORKSHOP
When: 10am – 12pm
Free family orientated workshops
inspired by current exhibitions.
Details: Free event; all welcome
December 15 to 19 / January
12 to 23 (week days)
Where: 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 Holidays
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January 26
AUSTRALIA 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 & Camps
ROCKIT CLIMBING GYM
January 17
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
Where: 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 CAMPS
Professional, 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 16
LUTHER YOUTH HOLIDAY CAMPS
Where: Luther Heights Youth Camp,
David Low Way, Coolum Beach
Check out the variety of weeklong camps to suit children in
grades 3 to 10.
Details: www.schoolholiday
directory.com.au
Dates throughout Holidays
Where: 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
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 12 to 16
January 7, 9, 14 & 16
Where: 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
Where: 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
COAST CLUB
LITTLE SEED THEATRE
COMPANY DRAMA
WORKSHOP PROGRAM
OCEAN RANGER PROGRAM
7 DAY HORSE RIDING CAMPS
Where: 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
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ZOO KEEPER FOR A DAY
December 6, 13, 16 & 18 /
January 10, 13, 15, 20, 22,
24 & 31
KIDS 2 KEEPER
Where: 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
events
Find 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 24
COOLUM BEACH FLICKS
Where: Tickle Park, Coolum
When: 6:30pm
www.coolum.com.au
January 2
COOROY LIBRARY ROOFTOP
MOVIES
Where: Cooroy Library, 9 Maple
St, Cooroy
When: 6:30pm (ish)
The Lion King (G)
Details: Free
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Every Wed & Sat
November 14 & December 12
EUMUNDI MARKETS
Where: 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 Saturday
BIG PINEAPPLE MARKETS
Where: 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 Sunday
CALOUNDRA STREET FAIR
Where: 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
Where: 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 December
TWILIGHT MARKETS
CALOUNDRA
Where: 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, 2015
THE LION KING
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
www4.qpac.com.au
December 12 to 23
THE NUTCRACKER
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
December 15
THE WIGGLES BIG SHOW
December 5, 12 & 19 /
January 2
EUMUNDI NIGHT MARKETS
Where: 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
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NIGHT ON OCEAN
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
www.brisent.com.au
RES FILE,
January 3 to 11
GIGGLE AND HOOT
Playhouse, QPAC
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kids rides, activities and family
outdoor movies!
www.eumundimarkets.com.au
January 3 to 11
ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18
ALADDIN AND THE LITTLE
MERMAID
Noosa Arts Theatre
www.noosaartstheatre.org.au
Create your own furry friend this Christmas for just $6 (RRP $25).
Choose from a variety of teddy bears and name them with their very own birth certificate!
Located outside Fantastic Furnitur e f ro m 9 :30am to 4:00pm daily .
*While stocks last. Cost includes teddy bear & birth certificate. Clothing & accessories are available at an extra cost.
Once daily limit of 160 bears is reached, cost will increase to $10 plus accessories extra.
January 4 to 10
THE ILLUSIONISTS
Concert Hall, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 10, 11, 17 & 18
CINDERELLA
OVER 900 FR EE CAR
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MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER CENTRE,
11-55 MAROOCHY BOULEVARD, MAROOCHYDORE
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January 13
THE LISTIES MAKE YOU LOL!
January 14 to 17
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 17
DISNEY LIVE
www.brisent.com.au
February 27 & 28
OCTONAUTS LIVE!
QUT Gardens Theatre
www.gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au
December 19 & 20
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2014
Concert Hall, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
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GET CREATIVE THESE
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT
THE ARTS CENTRE
GOLD COAST.
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
381
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
VENUE Paradise Showroom
COST Adult/Pensioner/Senior/
Student/Children $19.50
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/youthprogram/summer-series Registrations
and bookings open now.
Dance | Music | Drama | Art | Film | Comedy | Fun
MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015
Drama – Suzuki Method
With James Anderson
Circus Acrobatics
With Ben Nicolodi
With Sound Synergy
Drumming
With Sydney Dance Company
Contemporary Dance
Summer at the Gallery
Film Production
Stand Up
and Be Counted
Contemporary Craft Workshops
With Rachel Spencer
With Bacon Factory Films
Dr. Seuss Word Play:
With Mark McConville
With NIDA
With Jonathon Albertini
FREE Art Activities
Summer at the Theatre
American Accents
Hip Hop Dance
With Ben Veitch
The Listies Make You LOL!
FREE Storytelling
in the Gallery
Comedy for kids (and their adults)
Dr. Seuss
Screen Acting
Musical Theatre &
Commercial Jazz
The Kazoos
What’s Up Croc?
FREE
Dr. Seuss Movies
Public Speaking
With Melissa Agnew
With Dennehy Productions
Pitch Perfectly
With Ministry of Dance
A Musical Adventure
To book any of our Summer Series activities,
visit us at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000
The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Part of the Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast
Young Artist Development Program
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Friday Nights in January
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BROADBEACH
CHRISTMAS
Summer ’s Grea
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SCREAMWORLD SLIDES
AND RIDES
t Fami ly Hit s
DEC 14
JAN 15
GOLD COAST ACTIVE AND
HEALTHY PROGRAM
More 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
Being 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
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DEC 14
JAN 15
- on the coast
G o ld C o a s t
Th ing s to se e a
go!
December 7, 14 & 28 /
January 4, 11, 18 & 25
KIDS DISCO
VIBE YOUTH PROGRAM
G o ld C o a s t
Where: 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
COAST CLUB
Where: 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
Where: 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
Saturdays
DRAX4KIDS THE SHOW
Where: 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 Sunday
FUNSAIL DAYS
Where: 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 DAY
Where: 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
Daily
BUILD A BEAR WORKSHOP
Where: 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
DEC 14
JAN 15
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FIRE 4 HIRE
Where: 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
Events
December 13
BROADBEACH
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Summer ’s Grea
tes t Fami ly Hit
December 13
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
s
DEC 14
JAN 15
December 13
MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS
CAROLS
Where: 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 13
CHRISTMAS AT FRASCOTT
Where: 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 24
CHRISTMAS IN SURFERS
PARADISE
Where: 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 13
Where: 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
PACIFIC PINES CHRISTMAS
IN THE PARK
Where: 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
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 24
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL –
CELEBRATING TWELVE DAYS
OF CHRISTMAS
Where: 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 14
COLGATE PALMOLIVE
CAROLS IN THE PARK
Where: 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]
December 14
December 14
COOLANGATTA
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
Where: 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 14
ORMEAU CAROLS - A LOT
LIKE CHRISTMAS
Where: 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 15
CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA
Where: 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 23
December 18
BEACH BINGO AND
TREASURE HUNT
Where: 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 20
CAROLS ON THE
BROADWATER
Where: 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
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AT
AUSTRALIA FAIR
December 20
Where: 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
Where: 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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December 21
SHARKS CHRISTMAS
FAMILY NIGHT
Where: 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
www.southportsharks.com.au
December 21
JACOBS WELL COMMUNITY
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Where: 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 21
CAROLS ON THE BEACH
Where: Surfers Paradise Beach,
Surfers Paradise
When: 6.30pm – 8pm
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
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 27
SURFING FOR PARENTS
AND KIDS
Where: 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
NEW YEAR’S EVE CARNIVAL
Where: 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
Fireworks
BROADBEACH
When: 8pm – midnight
Details: www.broadbeachgc.com
Where: Kirra/Coolangatta Beach When: 9pm – midnight
Details: Email info@
southerngcchamber.com.au
COOMERA
Where: 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
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DEC 14
JAN 15
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
CONCERT
Where: 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
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
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ORMEAU
ROBINA
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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DEC 14
JAN 15
January 7 & 12
January 12 to 16
Where: 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
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
’s
S umme r
When: 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
January
Where: 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 25
ALL BOXED UP
Where: Centre Court, Pacific Fair,
Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach
When: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Gold Coast families are invited
to participate in a one-of-akind 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 23
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
Where: 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
WILDLIFE RANGER
EXPERIENCE
January 8
CREATURE FEATURE
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 8
BODY ART WITH NATURE
Where: 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 21
WILDLIFE RANGER
EXPERIENCE
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 14
MANGROVE MANIA
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
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DEC 14
JAN 15
January 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 & 23
FREE ART ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Where: 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
& 23
DR. SEUSS STORYTELLING
When: 1pm
Free storytelling session for ages 4+
Details: Free
January 13, 15, 20
DR. SEUSS MOVIES
When: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Free Dr. Seuss movie favourites:
The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who
and The Cat in The Hat.
Details: Free
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January 15
CURTIS FALLS WALK
Where: 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 15
ROCKY SHORE EXPLORE
Where: 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 nonliving things in the rock pools.
Details: $3 per person. For ages
5 years and over. Bookings
required. Contact: 5534 8604
January 16
SPRINGBROOK SPOTLIGHT
WALK
Where: 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 22
BABY SEASIDE MUSIC, ART
AND TALES ON THE BEACH
Where: 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 DETECTIVES
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 24
be a mermaid
at Coopers
Swim School
TURN 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
• mermaid birthday parties
• holiday mermaid mornings
• all learn to swim and coaching
• mermaid merchandise (tails,fins)
coopersswimschool.com.au • 55202250
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Gorgeous UV50
swimwear for kids
ages 0 to 12
Workshops & Camps
THE SUMMER SERIES
December 15 to 19 and
January 12 to 16
Where: 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
AERIAL ANGELS CIRCUS
SUPER WORKSHOPS
Where: 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
HOLIDAY FUN WITH GOLD
COAST CIRCUS ACTS
Where: 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
Library
Events
Check 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
Movies
There 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 13
Palm Beach Parklands – Frozen
MINISANDCRABS.COM.AU
Create your own
fairy garden this
summer!
December 20
Broadwater Parklands – Rise of
the Guardians
December 27
Justins Park – Mr Peabody and
Sherman
January 3
Laguna Park – Rio 2
January 10
Broadwater Parklands – Frozen
January 17
Central Park – The Lego Movie
January 24
Ingles Park – How to Train Your
Dragon 2
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JAN 15
www.gardensparkle.com
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Markets
fashion, arts and creative stalls
as well as live local music and
delicious gourmet food.
Details: www.thevillagemarkets
gc.com.au
December 12
TWILIGHT MARKETS AND
CHRISTMAS CAROLS –
TAMBORINE VILLAGE
Friday Nights
Where: Memorial Hall, TamborineWaterford Road,
When: 5pm – 9pm
Browse the Twilight market stalls
with Santa arriving at 7pm for
the community Christmas Carols.
email tamborinevillagelions@live.
com. www.tamborinevillage.qld.
lions.org.au
Every Wednesday, Friday
and Sunday night
BEACHFRONT MARKETS
Where: 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 & 18
THE VILLAGE MARKET
Where: 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 25
Where: 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
Where: Paradise Point Parklands,
Cnr of The Esplanade and
Ephraim Island Pde, Paradise Point
When: 8am – 1pm
Market showcasing up to 100
Where: 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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September 27, 2014 to
January 25, 2015
THE LION KING
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
www4.qpac.com.au
December 12 to 23
THE NUTCRACKER
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
December 15
www.brisent.com.au
December 19 & 20
Concert Hall, QPAC
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January 3 to 11
GIGGLE AND HOOT
January 3 to 11
www.qpac.com.au
WIN!
7 nights for
8 people
at Aquila
Noosa
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Show Time!
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
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SANCTUARY MARKETS
CARRARA MARKETS
DEC 14
JAN 15
January 14 to 17
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 4 to 10
THE ILLUSIONISTS
Concert Hall, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 16 & 17
THE LISTIES MAKE YOU LOL!
The Arts Centre, Gold Coast
January 17
DISNEY LIVE
www.brisent.com.au
January 20 & 21
THE KAZOOS WHAT’S UP
CROC?
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two acres of bush sanctuary, on the outskirts of Noosa.
Located just a few minutes drive from the beach,
the Noosa River & cosmopolitan Hastings Street.
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TO ENTER VISIT
February 27 & 28
OCTONAUTS LIVE!
QUT Gardens Theatre
- in the city
- on the coast
www.facebook.com/
KidsInTheCityMagazine
Closing date: December 31
www.aquilanoosa.com.au
BAZIL GRUMBLE
November 8 to January 5
December 8 & 9
December 13
Where: 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
Where: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy
Doyle Place, Ipswich
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.
www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au
When: 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
MYER BRISBANE CITY
CHRISTMAS WINDOWS
RACING WREATHS
December 8 to 24
November 15 to March 1
(closed Dec 24 – Jan 4)
MYER SANTALAND
BUILT FOR SPEED!
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
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Where: Centre Court,
Toombul Centre
When: 10am – 4pm
Visit Santa in his award-winning
Winter Wonderland
Details: Free
www.toombulcentre.com.au
Where: 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/
lollipoplandaustralia
Where: The Myer Centre,
Brisbane
Santaland is a fun and interactive
playground that gives young children
a true Christmas experience.
com.au
December 12 to 21
MYER CHRISTMAS PARADE
AND PANTOMIME
Where: 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 24
CITY HALL LIGHT
SPECTACULAR
Where: Adelaide Street, King
George Square, Brisbane
See Brisbane’s grand dame aglow
with the colour and beauty of
Christmas.
Details: Free
SUPERHERO ESCAPADES
December 13
IGA LORD MAYOR’S
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Where: 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
December 14
CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
Details: Family $152, Child (under
15) $32.50, Adult $45. Under 3 free
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December 15
December 14
SENSORY SANTA
Where: 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
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND
GAMES
Where: 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 15
December 15
Where: 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
Where: 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.
Details: Free. For ages 2 to 5
years. Bookings required
GROUP KAYAKING
RAINBOW ADVENTURES
December 15
JURASSIC JOE AND THE
DINOSAUR CLUB
Where: Chermside Library
This interactive, educational and
accessible show will take you on a
musical ride through the amazing
world of prehistoric reptiles.
years. Bookings required.
Contact: 3403 7200
December 15 & 16
RAPT IN REPTILES
Where: 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
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CRACKING CARS
NATURE JOURNALING
December 16
December 17
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
Where: 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
Where: 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 15 to 19
December 16
December 15 & 16
FREE 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 16
SECRET OF THE DRAGON
Where: 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 16
GROUP ROCK CLIMBING
Where: 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
December 19
CREATE-A-CIRCUS
CHRISTMAS CRAFT
WORKSHOP
Where: 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 23
DAVID HAMILTON PUPPET
SHOWS
Where: Toombul Shopping Centre
When: 11am and 1pm
See this world acclaimed Christmas
cabaret puppet show at Toombul.
Details: Free
December 17, 19 & 20
CHRISTMAS FIREWORKS
SPECTACULAR
Where: 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
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GROUP STAND UP PADDLE
BOARDING
Where: 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
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December 20
SHOOT FOR THE STARS!
POTTERY AND ADVENTURE
WALK
Where: 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 20
FLYING ORIGAMI MARATHON
Where: The Courier-Mail Piazza,
Traditional Christmas Carols
guaranteed to have the whole family
singing along and tapping their feet.
Details: Free
Where: 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 19
December 21
December 19 & 20
SOUTH BANK CHRISTMAS
CAROLS
KIDS CHRISTMAS CRAFT
SESSION
Where: 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
STEAM RAILWAY SUNDAY
Where: 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
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December 21
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND
GAMES
VISION AUSTRALIA’S
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Where: 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
Where: 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 21
CHANUKAH IN THE CITY
Where: Reddacliff Place, Queen St
Mall, Brisbane
When: 4.30pm – 8pm
Chanukah in the City brings
the joyous Festival of Lights
together with food, music and
entertainment.
Details: Free
www.chanukahinthecity.com
December 22 to 24
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Where: 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
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January 6
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
Where: 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 7
SHAUN THE SHEEP MEET
AND GREET
Where: The Workshops Railway
Museum, North Ipswich
All things Thomas the Tank
Engine!
Details: Adults $20, Child $11.50
Where: Centre Court, Toombul
Shopping Centre
When: 10am and 1pm
Details: Free
December 31
CRAZY CARS
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT
SOUTH BANK
Where: 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 SLEEMAN
Where: 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 9, 11 & 13
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MAIALA RAINFOREST
SPOTLIGHT WALK
Where: 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 & 15
RAPT IN REPTILES
Where: 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
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 14, 15 & 16
January 12
January 16 & 17
Where: 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
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
JUNIOR RANGERS
MARINER DAYS
Where: 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
TREASURE HUNT!
January 19 to 23
PLAY DOH LIVE SHOWS
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January 16, 18 and 20
EDIBLE MEDALS
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 17
FAST, 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 17
FAST, 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.
Where: 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
www.mtommaneycentre.com.au
January 22
BUSH DETECTIVES
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 23
FAMILY FROG SPOTLIGHT
WALK
Where: 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
Daily
WILD ENCOUNTERS
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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HOLIDAY SCIENCE
THEATRE SHOWS
December 6 to April 19
YAYOI KUSAMA – THE
OBLITERATION ROOM
Where: 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 July
HUMANOID DISCOVERY
Where: 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
JOURNEY TO FANTASTIC LANDS
Where: 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
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 KING
Where: 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 Programs
January 12 to 23
SHAFT – MORETON BAY
REGIONAL COUNCIL SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Where: 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 24
KRANK – LOGAN’S SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Where: 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
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FRENCH COURSES FOR
KIDS AND TEENS
Where: 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 WORKSHOPS
Where: 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
Library
events
Find 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
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MOVIES IN THE VALLEY
December 13
Where: 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
BILLYCART MARKETS
Where: 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
Every Saturday
SOUTH BANK’S CHRISTMAS
MARKETS
Where: 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
Where: 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
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DEC 14
JAN 15
Outdoor
Cinemas
First Saturday of the Month
MOVIES IN THE PARK
MOONLIGHT CINEMA
Where: 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
Where: 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
Markets
CHRISTMAS CINEMA SERIES
AT STREETS BEACH
December 13
Where: 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
Where: 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
BRISSTYLE INDIE MARKET
December 12 to 23
December 20
THE HANDMADE EXPO
MARKET – IPSWICH
Where: The Ipswich Turf Club,
Brisbane Road, Bundamba
When: 8am to 2pm
Excellence in Making-BakingGrowing 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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January 25, 2015
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DEC 14
JAN 15
THE LION KING
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
www4.qpac.com.au
VALLEY MARKETS
Where: 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 weekend
THE COLLECTIVE MARKETS
SOUTH BANK
Where: 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/
December 12 to December 23
THE NUTCRACKER
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 3 to 11
GIGGLE AND HOOT
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
December 19 & 20
Concert Hall, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
January 3 to 11
www.qpac.com.au
January 14 to 17
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Playhouse, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
December 15
www.brisent.com.au
January 17
DISNEY LIVE
www.brisent.com.au
February 27 & 28
OCTONAUTS LIVE!
QUT Gardens Theatre
RAPUNZEL
Brisbane Arts Theatre
www.artstheatre.com.au
January 27 to March 28
THREE LITTLE PIGS
Brisbane Arts Theatre
www.artstheatre.com.au
December 13 to 24
SPACED OUT SANTA!
SLEEMAN
INFLATABLE
Studio Theatre and Café
www.studiotheatre.com.au
January 4 to 10
THE ILLUSIONISTS
Concert Hall, QPAC
www.qpac.com.au
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to see more events
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Q. Which letter is the coolest?
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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?
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Q. What does the sun drink out of?
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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?
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- Kids on the Coast

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