SCHOOL’S out and the winter school holidays have arrived, bringing plenty of opportunities for kids to get creative, explore and have fun across the Sunshine Coast.
From animal-themed scavenger hunts and hands-on craft workshops to LEGO engineering challenges, board games and interactive storytimes, there are activities to spark every imagination. Libraries across the region are transforming into adventure zones where children can follow mysterious hoof prints, discover wild book characters, create colourful llama-inspired crafts and test their skills through games and challenges.
Whether your family is looking for free activities, creative experiences or simply a fun way to fill the school break, there’s no shortage of options to keep young minds engaged and entertained.
Here’s your guide to the best school holiday fun on the Sunshine Coast.
Hoof It! Scavenger Hunt
The ungulates are loose in the library! Find the hoof prints and discover the identities of the odd and even-toed animals who left them! All libraries, Drop in sessions, during opening hours.
Wild Reads Adventure Quest
Slither, gallop or fly into the Junior collection and test your knowledge of popular animal characters. There are so many new reading adventures to be discovered! 5 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session.
Animal Face
Use the craft materials supplied to make the craziest animal faces ever! 4 years +. Registration not required. Drop-in session. Maleny Library Wednesday July 8, 10am – 11am.
Board Game Hangout
Drop in and play a board game or two. Bring friends or come solo and make some new ones, join in and enjoy the fun! 12 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session.
Llama Yarn
Create your own yarn animal, but don’t get in a tangle with this fuzzy llama craft! 7 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session. Caloundra Library, Wednesday July 8, 10am – 12pm.
Llama Dreamcatchers
Weave, thread, decorate and hang it up! Build your very own llama dreamcatcher using the kit supplied. 7 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session. Maleny Library, Tuesday June 30, 9.30am – 11.30am.
Rainbow Llama Weaving
Weave yourself a colourful llama friend! 6 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session. Beerwah Library, Tuesday July 7, 10am – 11.30am.
Screaming Goat Magnets
This is one activity to get vocal about, so tell all your friends! Come along and make your own weird and wild animal magnet. 6 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session. Beerwah Library, Thursday July 2, 10am – 12pm.
Hee Haw Activity Station
Mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots, colouring and many more activity sheets to complete. Join the animals for these mind-bending challenges! 3 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session.
Future Engineers Club
Get ready to design, build and unleash your creativity with LEGO, magnetic tiles, geometric shapes and much more. 6 years+. Registration not required. Drop-in session.
Puppet Story Time: Track and Field Fun
Enjoy stories brought to life with delightful hand puppets in this engaging and interactive storytime session. Children will be captivated as stories about track and field and sporting adventures come to life, encouraging imagination, movement, and a love of reading. The session will also include the opportunity to see museum objects up close, allowing for deeper engagement with the stories told. Perfect for young audiences, this fun-filled experience combines storytelling, puppetry, and participation to inspire little learners through sport-themed stories. Free event. Registration essential. At Landsborough Museum. Perfect for children aged 5 and under.
Pony Rides and Pioneer Play
Bring the farmyard to life these school holidays at Bankfoot House! Enjoy gentle pony rides, a hands-on petting zoo, and interactive farmyard fun for all ages. Kids can meet and care for friendly animals, make their own butter through Pioneer Play, and discover what life was like on an early farm. Explore wooden games and open spaces while caregivers relax with free tea and coffee and scenic mountain views. A fun, free day of animals, history, and hands-on play!