With Christmas safely out of the way, there are still weeks of school holidays ahead in which to keep children busy and entertained. And with no shortage of things to do in Brisbane and beyond, here are 25 of the best shows, games, arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor activities for all ages:
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Erth's Dinosaur Zoo
Children aged 5+ can come eye to eye with life-size dinosaurs, pet them and even feed them in this extraordinary and intimate show featuring an array of lifelike large-scale puppets...more
Yayoi Kusama: The Obliteration Room
A fantastic free hands-on installation by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama at GOMA in which a large white room with furniture is the blank canvas for kids to go crazy with coloured dot stickers...more
Built for Speed
For a small fee children get to build dragsters, cars and speedsters out of LEGO and then race them through a series of hair-raising tracks with the chance to learn and have fun at the same time...more
Cubby Land
QPAC's Cascade Court transforms into a free creative Cubby Land where children aged 4-10 can build their own cubbies and decorate them using natural materials and their imaginations...more
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium Kids Programs
Take the kids on a journey to outer space this school holidays, with the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium screening some fantastic space adventure movies under the sky dome...more
Voice in the Walls
Old Government House sets the background scene for this interactive performance installation in which 9-12 year olds get to make their way around listening for clues and solving the mystery...more
XTreme Trampoline
A mega new trampoline centre for Brisbane's southside where kids can shoot hoops, play dodge ball and try bouncing while inside a hamster ball...more
Kookaburra River Queens Brisbane
Cruise the Brisbane river on one of the city's iconic paddle steamers during the month of January, when kids aged 5-12 eat for free - a perfect mid-week outing for family get togethers and grandparents minding kids...more
Journey to Fantastic Lands
GOMA's Children's Art Centre is turned into a fantasy land to journey through, with Pip and Pop's We Miss You Magic Land, Korean kids stories, zany glass features and a mystery realm of dreams...more
Myths and Legends
Lovers of myths and legends will love these all time classic films showing at GOMA, including a special session showing for those aged 13-18 years...more
Cool Ryda
Discover the unique thrill of 4 wheel travel throughout the summer holidays with these innovative all ages karts for hire in Redlands parks, parties and functions...more
Wild Things Play
The State Library is set to be where the wild things are this January, with a whole barrel of monster-themed fun, activities, movies and workshops for children...more
Laserzone
The very best indoor entertainment to be had for all ages in Brisbane, Laserzone features multi-storey Laser tag, dodgem cars, video and arcade games and a whole world of fun...more
Lollipop Land
Christmas may be over but the magic continues in this enchanted fantasy suburb of the North Pole that has been created by two artists within the Old Petrie Town rum distillery...more
Story Lab Workshops
The State Library's popular workshops for tweens and teens is back, including Minecraft game development, writing, storyboarding and filming and digital writing at iAuthor...more
The Golf Spot
Kids can try their hand at golf in air-conditioned comfort, on famous courses throughout the world or enjoy some free putting at Brisbane's very first indoor golf centre...more
Bigger than Ben Hur
Children can get to design and make their very own movie set for free at the Museum of Brisbane in this one day workshop in conjunction with Costumes of the Golden Age of Hollywood...more
B-Boys World Championship Tour
This inaugural Australian event sees the very best talents from the beat-boxing, break dance and hip hop world come together on stage for one night only at the Logan Entertainment Centre...more
Giggle and Hoot and Friends
Giggle and Hoot return to the QPAC stage with friends Bananas in Pyjamas, Hoopla Doopla's Zap and Mimi and Jango in this giggle-icious live stage spectacular full of featuring dance, music and laughter...more
Woodford Fold Festival's Children's Festival Zone
The Woodford Folk Festival has this mini festival zone within designed especially for kids, with non-stop creative activities, live performances and entertainment for ages 3-12....more
Day Out With Thomas
It's the time of the year again at the Workshops Rail Museum when Thomas, his engine friends and the Fat Controller bring a host of fun activities like digging up dino bones, stories and entertainment to town...more
Movies in the Valley
The valley's Chinatown Mall is the setting for these classic family favourite open air festive season movies on Wednesday nights – a free event for all ages...more
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairytales
Three classic fairy tales – Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast - come to life for one day on stage at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre...more
Best Kids Pools
Stay cool these summer holidays with our guide to some of the best pools for kids in Brisbane and beyond, with slides, water features, aquativity centres and toddler pools...more
Best Kids Bike Rides
Gather the family and take a bike ride during the holidays, with a whole list of bayside, green belt, island and city rides to keep everyone active and fit while having fun...more
Best Ipswich Kids Parks
Family friendly Ipswich is home to some of South East Queensland's best parks, with state of the art water and sand play, adventure forests, themed playgrounds, a free wildlife zoo and more
Best Kids Parks
There's no need to be bored these holidays with a myriad of fantastic parks and playgrounds suited for children of all ages scattered throughout Brisbane and beyond...more
The article was originally posted on Must Do Brisbane.
