It’s the same Christmas miracle parents perform every year – how do we keep the kids entertained, keep our sanity and keep it to a budget?
Well, lucky for you, Brisbane Now has scanned what’s on with these important factors in mind and can point you in the right direction.
ESCAPE THE CROWDS
If you’re in the city these school holidays, drop into Brisbane Square Library and take part in free art and craft activities.
Ideal for children aged 4 years and older.
Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane City.
Wednesday 14 December, 2022
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Free
GREEN THUMBS AND CRAFTS
Learn how to grow plants in your gardens, and how to look after them.
Activity includes take-home projects including plants to grow in your gardens.
This is a chillout event suitable for people aged 10-17 years.
Bookings essential. To book visit Nature Freedom.
Requirements: Bring gardening gloves.
Meeting point: At the community meeting room.
Venue: Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre, 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha.
Wednesday 14 December, 2022
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost $5
FISHING FOR BEGINNERS
Getting your kids hooked on fishing is a great way to keep them entertained, it’s relatively cheap and it gets them off those computer games and out of the house.
2 Bent Rods will be holding a FREE Fishing morning at Kookaburra Park – West, 11 Nalya Crescent, Karana Downs.
Meeting point gazebo near boat ramp. Bring sunglasses.
Bookings essential. Excellent opportunity for youngsters to explore great outdoors and learn the basics of fishing from the expert team at 2 Bent Rods.
They will get to know how to tie a fishing knot, catch bait, how to cast a rod and most importantly land a fish. All equipment and bait is supplied.
This is a GOLD’n’Kids event suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over.
Bookings are essential. For more information phone 0403 713 820.
Visit 2 Bent Rods to find the right activity for you and your family and to check for other dates for events.
Saturday, 17 December, 2022
7:30am to 10:30am
Free
Brisbane City Council’s website has heaps of school holiday fun ideas.
Here are just a few to entertain kids of all ages.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-in-brisbane/school-holiday-events
CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
If you’re looking for something to do these holidays drop into the library to enjoy free DIY craft activities all day, every day of the school holidays.
Ideal for children aged 4-8 years and their carers.
Bookings required. Phone Inala Library on 07 3403 2205 to reserve your place.
Thursday 15 December 2022
9:00am to 5:00pm
Free
FREESTYLE SCOOTER COACHING
Scooter coaching – Learn new skills on your scooter and how to ride the park safely.
This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6 -17 years.
No bookings required.
For more information phone RampFest on 0421 701 448.
Requirements: Suitable freestyle scooter, helmet and any additional safety pads you like.
Meeting point: Fairfield Skate Park.
Venue: J.F O’Grady Memorial Park, 102 Victoria Street, Fairfield
Thursday 15 December, 2022 (check for extra dates and venues)
10:00am to 12:00pm
Free
FUN SOCCER
Watch the kids take part in fun soccer activities and games.
Seniors are welcome to join in the low-impact activities if they wish or cheer from the sidelines.
This is a GOLD’n’Kids event suitable for seniors and children 4-7 years old.
Bookings essential: To book visit Ginger Sports.
For more information phone 1800 446 437.
Meet on the grassed area near the playground.
Venue: Gordon Thomson Park, 90 Wharf Street, Chelmer.
Friday 16 December, 2022
9am to 10:00am
Free
HAVE A WHEELY FUN TIME
Riding’s more fun on two wheels – in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.
Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program.
Age: 5-7 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings essential: To book visit Eventbrite or for more information phone BEAKA on 0419 648 296.
Venue: Sedgley Park, 401 Enoggera Road, Alderley.
Thursday 15 December, 2022
8:00am to 9:00am
Free
Learning good bike skills is an invaluable lesson – and FUN!!!!
JUNIOR BIKE SKILLS
This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels.
Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills needed to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.
Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program.
Age: 5-10 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings essential: To book visit Eventbrite or for more information phone BEAKA on 0419 648 296.
Venue: Sedgley Park, 401 Enoggera Road, Alderley
Thursday 15 December, 2022
10:00am to 11:30am
Free
LEARN FROM BMX CHAMPION
Keen to learn BMX tricks and tips from the best? Join us for FREE BMX skills workshops, presented by Rampfest, with special guests, Australian Olympian Natalya Diehm and BMX champions.
Natalya and BMX champions will support the 60 minute skills workshops and show their talent with demonstrations in between the five workshops spread across the day.
The demonstrations will take place at 12.30pm and 3pm.
With BMX workshops for 6-17 year olds, including a ‘girls only’ session, a ninja course, food vendors, jaw-dropping BMX demos, prize giveaways and FREE bike safety checks from our partner, TRACTION, there’s something for the whole family.
The event will run from 9am – 3.30pm.
Must bring a safe and suitable BMX bike, helmet, closed in footwear, water bottle and if possible knee pads, elbow pads and gloves. Thanks to RampFest and TRACTION, a limited number of BMX bikes will be available for loan.
Sessions are suitable for ALL ability levels from beginners to experienced riders.
Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program.
Age: 6-17 years old. Children aged 6 to15 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings essential.
Saturday 17 December 2022
9:00am to 10:00am
Check out Brisbane City Council’s school holiday events below.
Many events are on more than one date so check the website for details, times and venues.
There is sure to be something of interest for all ages and interests.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-in-brisbane/school-holiday-events
