Forget the dreaded cry of “I’m bored” these winter school holidays.
Redland City Council and community organisations have assembled an impressive line-up of activities designed to keep children entertained, active, creative and learning throughout the break.
This involves everything from circus spectaculars and wildlife encounters to coding workshops, art classes and music-making adventures.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a performer, artist, scientist, storyteller or wildlife expert, there is something happening across the Redlands to spark their imagination.
The school holiday program stretches from the mainland to the Bay Islands, transforming libraries, galleries, community halls and outdoor spaces into hubs of creativity and adventure.
One of the standout attractions is the return of internationally acclaimed circus production Cirque Nouvelle at the Redland Performing Arts Centre on June 28.
Following sell-out performances across Australia, the production combines acrobatics, aerial artistry, comedy and breathtaking feats while exploring how circus has evolved from traditional big-top performances into the spectacular theatre productions audiences know today.
For younger audiences, The Riddle of Washpool Gully offers a magical journey into Australian folklore. Combining traditional storytelling, contemporary puppetry and intricate miniature sets, the production invites families into a world filled with mystery and mythical Australian creatures.
Music lovers can discover their own hidden talents through the free Let’s Play! workshops hosted by Opera in the Country.
Running across Russell Island, Dunwich, Coochiemudlo Island, Macleay Island and Point Lookout, the workshops encourage children and their parents to explore rhythm, creativity and improvisation together.
The beauty of the program is its simplicity. No instruments are required. No previous musical experience is needed.
For families seeking close encounters with Australia’s incredible wildlife, Indigi-Scapes is once again proving to be one of the region’s premier holiday destinations.
The popular Geckoes Wildlife Show will bring an array of native animals face-to-face with curious youngsters, while Wildlife Unleashed offers another chance for children to get up close to reptiles, mammals and other fascinating creatures.
Children can even create their own DIY Bug Hotel, learning about pollinators and insect habitats while constructing a take-home shelter designed to attract beneficial bugs and native bees.
IndigiScapes’ Big Backyard Play sessions will also encourage children to swap screens for sunshine, with giant outdoor games, obstacle courses, balance activities, scavenger hunts and nature play spread throughout the centre’s expansive grounds.
For creative children, the school holidays offer an endless canvas of possibilities.
At libraries across Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point, youngsters can weave colourful popsicle wall hangings, create textured squeegee art, experiment with crayon transfer techniques and build miniature Australiana landscapes.
At Redland Art Gallery, families can immerse themselves in hands-on workshops inspired by native wildlife and the natural environment.
Technology-minded youngsters have not been forgotten.
SpriteBox Coding workshops at Victoria Point and Capalaba libraries transform computer programming into an interactive game, introducing children to coding concepts through puzzles and challenges that feel more like play than learning.
Redland City’s libraries will also embrace a more relaxed approach to creativity through their popular Craft Craze sessions.
Overall, the result is a school holiday program that offers much more than simply filling time.
It provides opportunities for children to discover new interests, build confidence, make friends, connect with nature and create lasting family memories.
