There's no need for Brisbane children to be bored in the lead-up to Christmas with so many exciting shows, creative activities,Christmas mas outings, sports, games, exhibitions and workshops for all ages. Here's a guide to some of the best school holiday fun to be throughout December in and around Brisbane.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
A Christmas-worthy treat that is a must see for young ones, the iconic childhood storybook by Eric Carle is brought to enchanted life as a giant colourful pop-up book on the QPAC stage...more
Construction Site. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
The popular interactive exhibition for two-to-12-year-olds is back for the fourth year running, this time in conjunction with an Australia first - Tapeworld - made by an American artist with 56000 square metres of tape...more
Kooza. Photo: Matt Beard
Cirque du Soleil shows are always an amazing feat of acrobatic stunts, clowning, costume and set design and music, and Kooza promises to be one of their best yet - see it under the Big Top...more
Christmas Craft Workshops. Photo: viki2win
Children can unleash their creativity and join in these free 'We Wish You a Creative Christmas' craft workshops, with all materials provided, over three weekends, with a visit by Rudolph on Christmas Eve...more
The Art of Dr Seuss Photo: Must Do Brisbane
If you loved the books, now go and see the art of the author/illustrator beloved by generations in this special showcase of Dr Seuss's 'secret art' including sculptures and lithographs for sale...more
Riverlife Adventure. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
One of the best summer passes for adventurous kids aged 12-plus, with Segway rides, abseiling, kayaking, laser tag, biking, scooter & rollerblading available by the half day, full day or week...more
UQ Sport. Photo: ivinizi
Keep the kids off the couch this December with this excellent UQ vacation care program for active children, featuring swimming, athletics and tennis along with multi-activity vacation care...more
Code Camp. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Your child has the opportunity to see if they can be the next Mark Zuckerberg, with Code Camp - three coding programs for different ages (from five-plus) - to be held at various schools...more
Sugar Spin for Kids. Photo: Natasha Harth
There's a world of free creative fun for children to be had at the bumper summer exhibition to celebrate GOMA's 10th birthday with Mirror, Mirror, Enchanted Spaces, giant slide and Lego...more
Brickman - Wonders of the World
Brickman - Wonders of the World. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Experience some of the famous Wonders of the World in Lego, including the Arc de Triomphe and Empire State Building in this stunning interactive exhibition...more
Crank Indoor Climbing. Photo: Andrew Kwintowski
Kids of all ages (and adults) can have endless hours of holiday fun climbing, bouldering, parkour, slacklining and more at Crank Indoor Climbing in Macgregor, suitable for all fitness levels...more
Christmas Express. Photo: Elleni Toumpas
All aboard the Christmas Express vintage steam train for a jolly good festive (2.5 hour return) ride from the Workshops Rail Museum to historic Grandchester Station then combine it with a workshops visit...more
Lollipop Land. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
A magical world of Christmas enchantment unlike any other awaits the young (and young at heart) who believe in magic in this extraordinary festive walk-though display at Old Petrie Town...more
Building Block Studio. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Students can learn coding, robotics and how to make their own computer game as well as 3D Design, Arduino, LittleBits/Makey Makey, Mobile Apps Coding, Minecraft and Lego Build at holiday sessions...more
Plaster Fun House. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Children aged three-plus can create their own plaster masterpieces from just $5 at this indoor airconditioned creative centre and take them home on the same day - a great way to make their own Xmas gifts...more
Fame Theatre Holiday Workshops
Fame Theatre Holiday Workshops. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Take advantage of the early bird special by December 16 and book now for these great theatrical school holiday workshops for kids aged eight-to-14 years, held at various locations around Brisbane...more
The Gabori Sisters: Gathering by the Sea
The Gabori Sisters Photo: Must Do Brisbane
This large scale free interactive project at GOMA's Children's Art Centre is the place for kids to discover indigenous Kaidilt culture & have a lot of fun, inspired by the artist Sally Gabori...more
Laserzone. Photo: Doc Baldwin
Brisbane's biggest indoor entertainment centre is always a great place to while away some hours during the holidays, with world class laser tag, arcade and video games, bumper cars and more
A Sanctuary Cove Christmas. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Get into the festive spirit with four days and nights of fabulous Christmas festivities at beautiful Sanctuary Cove including carols, pony rides, jumping castle, Santa's Grotto & Christmas shows...more
Here Comes Santa at DFO. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Take the family along to do Christmas shopping and see Santa Claus at Jindalee DFO and take a selfie with Santa to go into the draw to win one of five great prizes to spend gift shopping at the centre...more
House of Mirrors. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
A mega walk-through installation that is not for the faint-hearted, featuring a bewitching labyrinth maze of seemingly endless mirrors outdoors set up alongside the Brisbane Powerhouse...more
Bricks4Kidz. Photo: Must Do Brisbane
Young Lego fans aged four-plus can have school holiday fun and creative adventure at full or half day workshops themed Despicable Christmas, Superheroes Save Christmas, Bat League or Preppies Build for Tomorrow...more