Looking for fun and engaging activities these holidays? From storytelling sessions and writing like an author, to craft workshops, interactive games, and STEM activities – there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Sunshine Coast Libraries Holiday Activities

Build, explore, and survive with ‘Minecraft-inspired’ activities. Challenge yourself by completing the MineQuest or finding hidden items in the scavenger hunt. Use papercraft to make game objects and characters at the Builder’s Booth. Solve codes and create new character skins at the activity station.

Details: Go to this link for further information

First Nations Family Fun Day

Join the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations People for a fun-filled day of cultural learning with games, dancing, and craft activities for all ages. This special event, part of the lead-up to the Australian Heritage Festival, will be held in the beautiful grounds of Bankfoot House.

Details: Go to this link for further information
Venue: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, 1998 Old Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountain
Date: Saturday, 12 April
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: Free event, no registration required

Celebrate Queensland Youth Week

Pick up new skills at Techniquez, Beerwah Heart’s Queensland Youth Week event. Join hands-on workshops in anime, stencils, vinyl record painting, BBQ mastery, and more.

Workshops

• Japanese Anime
• Stencil & Spray
• BBQ Masters
• Vinyl Record Painting
• BBQ Afternoon Tea
• Ply Art
• Skateboard Art
• Baking Bites
• Ready Player One (Movie)

Details: Go to this link for further information
Venue: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Date: Saturday, 12 April
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
For ages: Ages 13-18
Cost: Free, registration required

Find a Story Seat

Visit the latest Story Seat at Power Memorial Park at Mudjimba. Featuring artwork from Mad Magpie by Gregg Dreise, this colourful seat brings the story of Guluu, a magpie learning to overcome bullying, to life.

Story Seats are part of the First 5 Forever literacy program, designed to encourage young children to enjoy books, storytelling, and play. Found in parks across the Sunshine Coast, they provide a terrific way for families to read together and nurture early literacy skills. See the Story Seat Map for details.

Story seats can be found across the Sunshine Coast in the following parks:

• Pioneer Park, Landsborough
• Nelson Park, Alexandra Headland
• Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba
• Muller Park, Bli Bli
• Russell Family Park, Montville
• Kenilworth Town Park, Kenilworth
• Maroochy Lions Park, Maroochydore
• Shelly Beach Park, Shelly Beach
• Grahame Stewart Park, Currimundi
• Brightwater Community Lake Park, Brightwater

Write Like an Author

Join award-winning author T. M. Clark for a creative writing camp at Immanuel Lutheran College on Monday, 7 April 2025. Children aged 7-10 years will have the opportunity to develop and write stories with guidance from T. M. Clark, known for her captivating literature about diverse cultures and wildlife. The 1-day camp promises a fun, supportive environment where kids can make new friends and enhance their storytelling skills.

Young writers will learn:

• How to come up with story ideas
• How to plan and outline a story
• How to come up with interesting, sympathetic characters
• The writing process, how to put it all down on paper

Details: Go to this link for details.
Venue: Immanuel Lutheran College, 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim
Date: Monday, 7 April
Times: 9 am to 3 pm
For ages: 7 – 10 years
Meals: Students to provide own meals and snacks

Discover, Create, and Experiment at SparkLab!

Spark your curiosity at SparkLab, an interactive STEM space designed for 6 to 13-year-olds at the Queensland Museum Kurilpa. With 40 hands-on exhibits across three exciting zones, you’ll explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and maths in everyday life. Watch live experiments at the Science Bar and put your creativity to the test at the Maker Space, where you can build, experiment, and solve challenges using the Design Process.

Current Maker Space Activity – Shadow Play!

Dates: 13 February 2025 – 22nd July 2025

• Play with different objects, materials, and light sources to explore how you can shape and change shadows!
• Create Shadow Makers at your workstation, play with shadows in the Exploration Zone, or set a scene in one of our Shadow Theatres!

Venue: Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Corner of Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Cost: See the SparkLab link for details

Term 2 Experiences

Free BIG day of play at the State Library of Queensland

Get ready for a BIG day of free play, as State Library transforms into a playground packed with exciting activities and performances for children aged 0-10. Join in for a day of fun, music, and movement. Sign up to the newsletter here to be the first to find out about updates to The Corner Big Day out and other upcoming programs for children and families.

Date: Saturday, 26 April
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Venue: The Corner, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Queensland
Cost: Free, drop-in

Celebrate Stories and Creativity at the Sunshine Coast Writers Festival

Set against the stunning landscapes and vibrant arts community of the Sunshine Coast, the Sunshine Coast Writers Festival is a celebration of
storytelling, literature, and creativity. This inspiring event brings together writers, readers, and thinkers from across Australia to share their love of
words and imagination.

Details: Program Link
Date: Saturday 3 May – Monday 5 May
Venues: Nambour, Maleny, Montville, Mapleton
Cost: From $10

Vanessa McKellar, Head of Library Services