Redcliffe Peninsula summer school holiday guide

Moreton Bay City Council’s school holiday program offers a range of school holiday activities and events across its libraries, galleries and museums, environmental centres and at other locations. Activities are free or low-cost, and available for children and young people.

Visit the website for more information and to book.

LEGO and robots

Learn how to drive a Dash robot, then build an extension using LEGO to help you complete a challenge. This free activity at Redcliffe Library is suitable for children aged 7-11 years. No bookings required.

December 14 | 11-11.45am | 12.30-1.15pm

December 18 | 11-11.45am | 12.30-1.15pm

Discover local history

Wear (and keep) white gloves to get up close and personal with historic items at Redcliffe Library. Children can reminisce with parents or grandparents as they explore memory box treasures. This free activity is suitable for children aged 6 years +. Bookings are required for adults and children.

December 17 | 1-2pm

Christmas baking

Work together to mix a batch of cookie dough to be baked in an air fryer at Redcliffe Library. While the biscuits are cooking, children can enjoy another Christmas-themed activity before decorating the tasty treats and taking them home. This free activity is suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Bookings are required. Not suitable for anyone with allergies to gluten, eggs and dairy.

December 18 | 10-10.45am | 11.30am-12.15pm

Family Friday film

Visit Redcliffe Library every Friday (except public holidays) during the school holidays for Family Friday Film Afternoons at 2pm. All movies will be either G or PG-rated. Entry is free. No bookings required.

December 19 | 2-4pm

January 9, 2026 | 2-4pm

January 16, 2026 | 2-4pm

January 23, 2026 | 2-4pm

Christmas Eve storytime

Gather the family for a storytime session filled with classic Christmas tales and festive songs at Redcliffe Library. This free activity is suitable for children aged 2-5 years. No bookings required.

December 23 | 10.30-11am

December 24 | 10.30-11am

Digital minefield

Try tech you've never seen before - have a go at a virtual reality headset game plus two different types of robots. This free activity at Redcliffe Library is suitable for children aged 12-17 years. Bookings are required.

January 4, 2026 | 11am-noon

Soft sculpture

Participants will use felt, yarn and raffia to create a small soft sculpture in this workshop at Redcliffe Art Gallery, inspired by the work in the Two Girls from Amoonguna exhibition. They will be taught simple hand-sewing and construction techniques. Cost is $5. This activity is suitable for children aged 8-14 years. All materials provided. Bookings are required.

January 9, 2026 | 1.30pm-3.30pm

January 20, 2026 | 1.30-3.30pm

Weaving workshop

Children can create a landscape artwork using fabric in this workshop hosted by Fresh Eyes artist, Emily McGuire. They will learn the basics of weaving as they respond to images of local landscapes, using second-hand clothing off-cuts. This activity is suitable for the whole family, and all abilities. Cost is $5. All materials are provided. Bookings for all adults and children are required.

January 10, 2026 | 10.30am-12.30pm

January 16, 2026 | 10.30am-12.30pm

Family magic show

There's something for everyone in Super Steph's magic show, with fairy and pirate-themed magic at Redcliffe Library. Step into a world of wonder and laughs, perfect for inspiring imagination in young minds. This free show is suitable for families with children aged 8 years and under. Bookings are required for adults and children.

January 11, 2026 | 11-11.45am

3D printing

Young people can learn to use Tinkercad to design an object in three dimensions during this free workshop at Redcliffe Library. Designs will be printed afterwards. This activity is suitable for children aged 12-17 years. Bookings are required.

January 12, 2026 | 2-3.30pm

January 23, 2026 | 11am-12.30pm

Terrarium fun

Teens can discover how easy it is to make and maintain a miniature garden in a recycled jar during this free workshop at Redcliffe Library. Participants will also use air-dry clay to make a person or animal to go in their terrarium. This activity is suitable for young people aged 12-17 years. Bookings are required.

January 15, 2026 | 11am-noon