A range of Council facilities are ensuring there is no lack of activities across the Bundaberg Region to keep the kids occupied these school holidays.
From arts to nature walks at Baldwin Swamp, there is something for everyone.
Find a full list of activities here:
TUESDAY, 29 JUNE
Brass Monkeys
Time: 10 am and 2 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Brass Monkeys celebrates kids who march to the beat of their own drum.
Bursting with high calibre acrobatics, a ton of comedy, live music and high flying tricks, this show is perfect for little kids and grownups who like a big brass belly laugh.
Performed by powerhouse trio of artists famous for combining circus skills of epic proportion and comedy for all ages.
Tickets: Adult: $35.00; Pensioner: $28.00; Student: $28.00; 20yrs & under: $20.00; Group 6+: $26.00; Group 10+: $24.00; Family of 4: $60.00
Purchase tickets here.
Rising Hero – Kids Workshop
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm or 2 pm – 3 pm
Where: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park
Rising Heroes invites children to recognise the heroic qualities we all possess and the positive change we can create in our community.
Local Superheroes projects the logos of our local heroes across the Bundaberg skyline – you can add your own logo to the artwork!
Explore Secret Hideout, a place where superheroes don’t need a mask and can be themselves.
Bookings essential.
WEDNESDAY, 30 JUNE
Winter Snowflakes
Time: 10 am
Where: Gin Gin Library
Glittery snowflake craft for age six years and over. Children are invited to the Gin Gin Library to weave some glittering snowflakes using string.
Bookings essential.
Among Us
Time: 10 am
Where: Childers Library
Join the team at the Childers Library for free among us game session.
Complete tasks and work out who the impostors are! iPads are supplied and no previous gaming experience required.
Bookings essential.
Guided Nature Walk
Time: 9 am – 10 am
Where: Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park
The guided nature walk tour will be led by Natural Areas Ranger Sally with children to take part in a scavenger hunt and learn about the different types of leaves in the Park.
Children will be able to look at a range of natural items such as seed pods.
Each child needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For ages 5 to 10 years.
Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book phone Council on 1300 883 699.
Snakes Alive
Time: 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Where: Figtree Chapel, Botanic Gardens, opposite Cafe 1928
Children are invited to learn about snakes with a zookeeper from Alexandra Park Zoo and a live coastal carpet python.
They will find out why snakes are important, what snakes live in the Botanic Gardens and how to be safe around snakes.
There will be an opportunity to get up close and personal after the talk, use of hand sanitiser will be required before and after touching.
Children will then take home a colouring sheet and a packet of pencils.
This is a free activity. Bookings are not required.
Please wear sun smart clothing as this is an outdoor activity.
For enquiries, please contact Bundaberg Regional Council Parks Administration team on 1300 883 699.
THURSDAY, 1 JULY
Flourish Family Fun Day
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Boreham Park, Avenell Street Bundaberg
The 2021 Flourish Family Fun Day provides an opportunity to connect with a wide range of community organisations, government and business stall holders, who are ready to share their information, handouts and activities for your and the children.
Boreham Park will be filled with a wide range of stalls and activities for the whole family.
• Camel rides
• Climbing wall
• Jumping castle
• No depth water play
• Information stalls (groups, community organisations and businesses)
Dress up as your favourite ocean themed creature or character or simply enjoy the welcome baby celebration.
No bookings required.
Childers Outdoor Art Room
Time:10 am – 1 pm
where: Childers Art Space – ChArts
Messy Myrtle has planned a stack of fun-filled activities for the whole family with this year's theme, ‘Heal Country' at the Childers Art Space.
No bookings required
FRIDAY, 2 JULY
Snow Globes
Time: 10 am
Where: Gin Gin Library
Children are invited to create a snowy wonderland using CleverClay in a jar at the Gin Gin Library.
All materials supplied.
Bookings essential.
MONDAY, 5 JULY
Milk Bottle Elmer
Time: 10 am
Where: Gin Gin Library
Children can enjoy Elmer stories and decorate a recycled milk bottle with colourful patchwork at the Gin Gin Library.
All materials supplied.
Bookings essential.
Mosaic Doves
Time: 10 am
Where: Gin Gin Library
Children are invited to decorate a small terracotta dove with an eggshell mosaic at the Gin Gin Library.
Bookings essential.
Outdoor Art Room
Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park
The activities at the outdoor art room at Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park include:
- Making reed necklaces, traditionally these are shared between groups for friendship Designing and casting your own symbol in honour of the Burnett River Rocks
- Collaborating on our ‘Heal Country’ painting
No bookings required.
TUESDAY, 6 JULY
Snakes Alive
Time: 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Where: Figtree Chapel, Botanic Gardens, opposite Cafe 1928
Learn about snakes with a zookeeper from Alexandra Park Zoo and a live coastal carpet python.
Find out why snakes are important, what snakes live in the Botanic Gardens and how to be safe around snakes.
There will be an opportunity to get up close and personal after the talk, use of hand sanitiser will be required before and after touching.
Then take home a colouring sheet and a packet of pencils.
Please wear sun smart clothing as this is an outdoor activity.
This is a free activity. Bookings are not required.
For enquiries, please contact Bundaberg Regional Council Parks Administration team on 1300 883 699.
WEDNESDAY, 7 JULY
Make your own Wooden Peg Biplane
Time: 9:30 am
Where: Hinkler Hall of Aviation
Kids can create their very own Biplane just like Bert Hinkler's Avro Baby!
They will make their own wooden peg biplane with two wings, a rudder and propeller with added flair through personalised colours.
This activity which requires minimal adult assistance.
Board Games and Lego fun
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Bundaberg Library
Drop into Bundaberg library and join a game or create something with Lego.
There will be board games for a variety of ages and preferences.
No bookings required.
Outdoor Art Room
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park
The activities at the outdoor art room at Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park include:
- Making reed necklaces, traditionally these are shared between groups for friendship
- Designing and casting your own symbol in honour of the Burnett River Rocks
- Collaborating on our ‘Heal Country’ painting
No bookings required.
THURSDAY, 8 JULY
Water Bugs
Time: 9 am – 10 am
Where: Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park
Join Sally, Natural Areas Ranger at Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park to learn about what water bugs are living under the lakes.
Children will be invited to dip in their nets to see what they can find.
All participants need to wear closed in shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring a water bottle and insect repellent.
Each child needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 5 – 10 years.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
To book, phone Council on 1300 883 699.
FRIDAY, 9 JULY
Splash Test Dummies
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are back with some splish splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter.
From the makers of the hit show, Trash Test Dummies comes a new production of oceanic proportions!
Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into a brand new hour of circus filled hilarity for the whole family.
See a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and the side-splitting, slapstick comedy for which the dummies are famous.
Tickets: Adult: $35.00; Pensioner: $28.00; Student: $28.00; 20yrs and under: $20.00; Group 6+: $26.00; Group 10+: $24.00; Family of 4: $60.00
Purchase tickets here.
Outdoor Art Room
Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park
The activities at the outdoor art room at Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Park include:
- Making reed necklaces, traditionally these are shared between groups for friendship
- Designing and casting your own symbol in honour of the Burnett River Rocks
- Collaborating on our ‘Heal Country’ painting
No bookings required.
ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Creative Corner – All School Holidays
Time: Monday to Friday 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.
Where: Childers Library
Children aged 5 years and above are invited to come and create their own designs at the Childers Library walk-in craft table.
This is a wonderful chance for them to unleash their imagination and get crafty at their own pace.
No bookings required.
Free Botanic Gardens Kids Activities – All School Holidays
Time: 9am – 3pm
Where: Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
Have you completed the two kids’ activity trails at the Botanic Gardens?
Pick up the free activity booklets from the brochure stand at the Botanic Gardens Café 1928 and head off on a garden adventure!
Activities are suitable for 3 – 7 year olds and 8 – 13 year olds.
Take your pick of four free activity sheets: learn how to make magical blooming flowers with paper, pens and water, play Garden Bingo, discover how to make a plant press and do an I Spy activity in the gardens or at home.
For enquiries, please contact Bundaberg Regional Council Parks Administration team on 1300 883 699.
Celebrate The Star Festival – All School Holidays
Time: 9am – 3pm
Where: Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
Tanabata or The Star Festival is celebrated every year in Japan by making wishes.
Pick up your free wish paper or ‘tanzaku’ and string at Café 1928 in the Botanic Gardens, write a wish and hang it on the bamboo in the Japanese Gardens, or leave in the box and we will hang it up for you.
Read about the Festival on the Gardens whiteboard outside the café.
For enquiries, please contact Bundaberg Regional Council Parks Administration team on 1300 883 699.
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