Winter 2026 school holidays · Saturday 27 June – Sunday 12 July 2026
Browse activity ideas for the upcoming winter 2026 break in Brisbane, then let Hollie build a personalised plan for your family's exact dates, budget, and children.
Winter 2026 Guide – Brisbane
64 Winter 2026 School Holiday Activities in Brisbane 2026
Winter 2026 school holidays run Saturday 27 June – Sunday 12 July 2026. Browse Hollie’s shortlist of free and paid activities—parks, museums, workshops, wildlife, and rainy-day options—then build a plan tailored to your family.
Updated June 2026 · 64 activities
Planning winter 2026 school holidays in Brisbane? This shortlist covers a range of ages, budgets, and settings—from outdoor adventures and science centres to creative workshops and local parks. Use it to spark ideas, then let Hollie personalise a week-by-week plan for your family.
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens — Family Programs
Nature walks and family programs at Mt Coot-tha.
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) — Free Entry
World-class modern art, free entry for most exhibitions.
Museum of Brisbane
Free city museum in historic Brisbane City Hall, celebrating Brisbane's people and culture.
South Bank Parklands
Free inner-city beach, lagoon pool, and parklands on Brisbane's riverfront.
State Library of Queensland — Kids Programs
Free kids programs, storytelling, maker spaces, and digital workshops at South Bank.
Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge
Free rainforest walk to a glowworm cave and natural waterfall rock arch in Gold Coast hinterland.
School Holiday Program
Explore interactive science activities and exhibits at the Queensland Museum during the school holidays.
Montville Village & Art Galleries
Charming Sunshine Coast hinterland village with artisan galleries, studios, and cafes.
Dinosaur Discovery School Holiday Program
Join us for a fun-filled school holiday program all about dinosaurs! Participate in hands-on activities, explore our din
Art Starters
Available autumn & spring 2026. Tour content repeated across all dates in a season. Selected Thursdays | 10:15am & 11:30
Art Play Date
Available autumn & spring 2026. Tour content repeated across all dates in a season. Selected Thursdays | 10:15am & 11:30
2026 School Tours - Kimberley Park State School
Come along and see our school in action! A comprehensive tour of the facilities and classrooms at Kimberley Park State S
Queensland Museum School Holiday Programs
Science programs at Queensland Museum South Bank.
GOMA Kids — Queensland Art Gallery School Holidays
Creative art workshops for kids at GOMA South Bank.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary School Holidays
Cuddle koalas and feed kangaroos at Lone Pine.
Scitech Brisbane — Science Centre Programs
Hands-on science experiments and exhibits for kids.
Sea World Gold Coast — School Holiday Spectacular
Marine animals, rides and shows at Sea World Gold Coast.
Code Camp Brisbane School Holiday Camps
Coding camps for kids across Brisbane.
Brisbane Powerhouse — School Holiday Arts Programs
Arts and performance workshops at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Bounce Trampoline Parks Brisbane
High-energy trampoline sessions in Brisbane.
Cobb+Co Museum Toowoomba
Australia's largest horse-drawn vehicle collection with interactive kids programs in Toowoomba.
Mount Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Elevated canopy walk through subtropical rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Iconic Gold Coast wildlife park with koala cuddles, kangaroo feeding, and wildlife shows.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Gold Coast movie theme park with DC superheroes, thrill rides, and family shows.
WhiteWater World
Water theme park with mega slides, wave pool, and toddler splash zones on the Gold Coast.
Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park with 40+ rides, Tiger Island, and DreamWorks characters.
Australia Zoo
Steve Irwin's world-famous wildlife zoo with crocodile shows, 1,200+ animals, Sunshine Coast.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
Underwater aquarium in Mooloolaba with sharks, rays, turtle rehab, and underwater tunnel.
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Digital sky shows and interactive astronomy at Brisbane's largest planetarium, Mt Coot-tha.
QPAC School Holiday Shows
World-class theatre, circus, and performing arts for kids at Brisbane's QPAC, South Bank.
Thunderbird Park Tamborine Mountain
Flying foxes, ropes courses, and outdoor adventures in Gold Coast hinterland rainforest.
Aussie World Sunshine Coast
Classic Aussie family theme park with rides, mini golf, train, and the iconic Ettamogah Pub.
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
Magical gardens with giant crystals, peacocks, and Peace Pagodas near Byron Bay.
Hervey Bay Whale Watching
World-class humpback whale watching in the whale capital of the world, July–November.
Elanda Point Canoe Company
Kayaking and canoe tours through the Noosa Everglades and Lake Cootharaba.
Brisbane Roar Football Holiday Clinics
Professional soccer holiday clinics for kids 5–16 run by Brisbane Roar FC coaching staff.
Queensland Ballet School Holiday Workshops
Professional ballet and dance workshops for kids 4+ by Queensland Ballet at West End.
Flip Out Brisbane
Giant indoor trampoline and adventure park with foam pits, ninja courses, and toddler zones.
iFLY Brisbane Indoor Skydiving
Indoor skydiving wind tunnel experience for kids 3+ at Westfield Chermside.
Laser Force Brisbane
Multi-level indoor laser tag arena in Fortitude Valley for kids 5+ and the whole family.
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Brisbane
Retro entertainment mega-venue with bowling, arcade, laser tag, and escape rooms at Chermside.
Bambino Workshop - Easter School Holidays
Looking for Easter school holidays ideas? Bambino Workshops deliver pizza skills, Easter treats and plenty of giggles!
RSPCA Wacol School Holiday Program - April 2026
Spend the day at RSPCA Queensland helping shelter animals, get involved with hands-on activities that make an impact.
Easter Edition: School Holiday Dance & Acro Workshop at Frontier Studios
Get ready for a fun-filled Easter Edition: School Holiday Dance & Acro Workshop at Frontier Studios!
School Holidays Bully Defence Workshop
Join us for a fun, hands-on Bully Defence Workshop to boost confidence and safety! Book here: https://goo.gl/forms/O3OOf
FREE Beginners Line Dancing Class in Upper Mt Gravatt
Come join us for a fun and free beginners line dancing class at Mt Gravatt - no experience needed, just bring your danci
Beginners & Improvers Line Dancing Class every Tuesday at Sunnybank.
Beginners Line Dancing class with Linda every Tuesday1-2 pm at 19 Gager Street, Sunnybank. Followed by Improvers Class f
FREE Beginners Line Dancing Class at Moorooka
FREE Beginners Line Dancing Class at Moorooka- This activity is kindly funded by BCC as part of Active & Healthy Program
High School Musical
Genesis Christian College presents... High School Musical!
KRANK teens school holiday workshop | Decorate a t-shirt
Join artist Nancy Brown to customise a t-shirt with your very own unique design at the Living Museum of Logan.
School Holiday Autumn Butterfly Activity Hub
Get to know the butterflies that visit Brisbane and the Botanic Gardens.
Mad Hatter’s High Tea
Looking for upcoming school holiday events in Brisbane? Step into Mad Hatter’s High Tea, a playful Easter Holiday High T
Y School School and Trade Centre Open Day
Join us at Y School & Trade Centre Open Day for fun tours, cool demos, and all the insider info!
Compass Independent School P-10 School Tour
See how Compass Independent School could provide a creative, tailored and joyful school experience for your child or yo
Brisbane Independent School Open Day 2026
Come explore the future of education with us at Brisbane Independent School Open Day 2026 - it's more than just classroo
Remembrance and rosemary: school holiday craft activity
Collect and decorate your free pot of authentic Gallipoli rosemary at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries these school holid
Free Guided School Holiday Tour of Government House Queensland
Government House, also known as Fernberg, is Queensland's premier heritage home and the working residence of the Queensl
Ferny Grove State School - Experience BIG School - Play Session #1
Join us for STORYTIME - a fun and dynamic play session that starts the building of an important connection for both you
Kids Circus Show and Activities
Join us for Circus Fun these school holidays!
Ferny Grove State School - Power into Prep School Tour #2
Join us for an informative school tour at Ferny Grove State School to power your little one into Prep!
Brisbane
Get tickets on Humanitix - Brisbane hosted by Brisbane Bahá'í Community. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gl
Zoomers Adventure Park Bli Bli
Sunshine Coast family fun park with go-karts, mini golf, water slides, and bumper boats.
Cub Hub South Brisbane
Indoor soft play and café for kids up to 10, with baby zone and parent lounge in South Brisbane.
Granite Belt Apple & Wine Trail with Kids
Apple picking, berry farms, and cool-climate adventures in Queensland's Granite Belt.
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