Brisbane & Gold Coast, QLD
School holiday activities in Brisbane & Gold Coast
QLD school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Brisbane & Gold Coast that vacation care services, early learning centres and families book most. Prices and how to book come from each venue’s or provider’s own site, or an activity agency.
School holidays on now, until Mon 5 Oct
QLD school holiday dates
Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 19 September 2026 to Monday 5 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Friday 26 March 2027 to Sunday 11 April 2027
Winter holidays 2027
Saturday 26 June 2027 to Sunday 11 July 2027
Dates are for government schools. Independent and Catholic schools can differ by a day or two.
These holidays in Brisbane & Gold Coast
What families and vacation care groups book most
Holey Moley Brisbane City
Brisbane, QLD
Play & arcade
$12
Strike Bowling Brisbane City
Brisbane, QLD
Play & arcade
$32 per session
Holey Moley Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley, QLD
Play & arcade
$23
Urban Climb
Teneriffe, QLD
Active & sport
$21 per child
Urban Climb West End Ropes
West End, QLD
Active & sport
Price on request
Strike Bowling Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills, QLD
Play & arcade
$14 per child
Mt Gravatt Mini Golf
Brisbane Gpo, QLD
Play & arcade
$12 per child
Queensland Maritime Museum
South Brisbane, QLD
Museums & culture
$8 per child
Indoor and rainy day ideas
Indoor venues for when the weather turns
Timezone Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly, QLD
Play & arcade
from $10 per child
BOUNCE Hendra
Hendra, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$25 per session
Queensland Museum
South Brisbane, QLD
Museums & culture
Price on request
Holey Moley Mt Gravatt
Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD
Play & arcade
$12
Mystic Escape
South Brisbane, QLD
Play & arcade
Price on request
Urban Xtreme
Hendra, QLD
Active & sport
from $25 per child
BOUNCE Minibounce Carindale
Carindale, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$16.50 per session
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Toowong, QLD
Museums & culture
$11 per child
Good for toddlers
Places that list ages from 2 or under
BOUNCE Tingalpa
Tingalpa, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$25 per session
BOUNCE Macgregor
Macgregor, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$25 per session
BOUNCE Minibounce Ipswich
Ipswich, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$16.50 per session
BOUNCE Morayfield
Morayfield, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$22 per session
BOUNCE Gold Coast
Burleigh Waters, QLD
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$25 per session
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks
Northey Street City Farm
Windsor, QLD
Animals & nature
$18 per child
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket, QLD
Animals & nature
Price on request
Wattle Creek Equestrian Centre
The Gap, QLD
Animals & nature
Price on request
Larapinta Equestrian
Larapinta, QLD
Animals & nature
Price on request
Trevena Glen Farm
Mount Samson, QLD
Animals & nature
Price on request
Ipswich Nature Centre
Ipswich, QLD
Animals & nature
Price on request
Heritage Riding
Thornlands, QLD
Animals & nature
$65 per session
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Tugun, QLD
Animals & nature
Price on request
Free things to do with kids
Parks, playgrounds, beaches and libraries with no ticket
Adventure Avenue Reserve
Helensvale, QLD
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Albany Creek Skate Park
Albany Creek, QLD
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Albert River Park Skateboard Area
Yatala, QLD
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Aqautic Achievers
Aspley, QLD
Pools & water
Free entry
Aquativity
South Bank, QLD
Pools & water
Free entry
Barbaralla Skatepark
Chatswood Hills, QLD
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Botanical Gardens
Capalaba, QLD
Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Broadwater Parkland
Southport, QLD
Pools & water
Free entry
Incursions that come to you
Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools
Pony Rides Brisbane
Comes to services in Brisbane
Animals · Magic & comedy · Inflatables & rides
$590 per session
Colour Run - Water Guns Brisbane
Comes to services in Brisbane
Water play · Games & challenges
$550 per session
Bubble Slime Science Workshop Brisbane
Comes to services in Brisbane
Science & STEM · Magic & comedy · Shows
$430 per session
LED Hula Hoop Disco Brisbane
Comes to services in Brisbane
Music & dance
$10 per child
Gem Mining Brisbane
Comes to services in Brisbane
Science & STEM
$525 per session
Colour Run (Dry Powder) Brisbane
Comes to services in Brisbane
Games & challenges
$600 per session
Urban Xtreme
Based in Hendra
Rock climbing
from $25 per child
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Museum of Brisbane
Based in Brisbane
Museum
Price on request
School holiday questions about Brisbane & Gold Coast
When are the next school holidays in QLD?
QLD government school holidays are on now, until Monday 5 October 2026.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
Indoor venues in Brisbane & Gold Coast include Holey Moley Brisbane City, Strike Bowling Brisbane City, Strike Bowling Bowen Hills and Queensland Maritime Museum. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.
Where can kids see animals in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Brisbane & Gold Coast include Northey Street City Farm, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Wattle Creek Equestrian Centre and Larapinta Equestrian.
Are there free things to do with kids in Brisbane & Gold Coast in the school holidays?
Yes. We list 50 free places in Brisbane & Gold Coast, such as parks, playgrounds, beaches and libraries. Libraries and councils also run free holiday programs, so check their sites.
Which incursions come to vacation care services in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
186 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Brisbane & Gold Coast: animal shows, science, circus, music and more. Book early for the holidays.
How do I plan a vacation care program for the holidays?
Start with the dates, then mix excursions and incursions across the weeks. Keep an indoor option for each outdoor day, and add free days at parks or libraries to manage cost. Shortlist ideas, then book directly with each venue or provider.
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