Spring school holiday activities Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay City Council’s Active Holidays program offers activities for children aged three to 17 years, which enable them to play, develop skills and make new friends. All activities are either free, or $5, and are provided by qualified and experienced instructors in a safe and inclusive environment.

Bookings will open online at 11am on September 11. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Healthy-And-Active-Lifestyles/Active-Holidays for the full list of activities and to book.

Fishing fun

Learn the basics of safe and responsible shore-based fishing practices with the team from 2 Bent Rods. Tie knots, bait hooks, cast a rod and gain tips and knowledge. All equipment is provided. The activity is suitable for ages 5-17 years. Cost is $5.

September 21 | noon-3pm | Woody Point Jetty

October 4 | 7-10am | Deception Bay Dog Beach, 49 Captain Cook Pde

Survivor challenge

Teams go head-to-head to outsmart, outplay and outdo their opponents in a team challenge that will encourage strategising, group decisions and problem solving in a fun physical and mental challenge. Each round comes with a reward or clue that could potentially help with the next challenge. This free activity is suitable for ages 8-17 years.

September 23 | 10am-noon | Clontarf’s Pelican Park

September 23 | 1-3pm | Newport Park, Spinnaker Blvd

Dodgeball games

Dodgeball is a fun sport that requires you to outsmart your opposition by throwing soft, non-sting balls when they least expect it. This free fun activity is suitable for 6-12 years and promotes teamwork and builds confidence.

September 25 | 9-10am | Apex Park, 49 Captain Cook Pde, Deception Bay

September 23 | 9-10am | Danzy Buchanan Park, 2 Kinsellas Road West, Mango Hill

Weaving workshop

Learn traditional weaving skills and connect to Torres Strait Islander culture during this free workshop for children presented by Joshia Fauid. The free activity is suitable for ages 3-17 years.

September 25 | 10-11am | Rothwell Community Hall,176 Morris Rd.

Cultural dancing

Learn traditional dancing skills and connect to Torres Strait Islander culture with this free workshop for children presented by Joshia Fauid. This free activity is suitable for ages 3-17 years.

September 25 | 11am-noon | Rothwell Community Hall, 176 Morris Rd.

Learn to skateboard

Gain confidence, get comfortable with your balance and learn a whole new set of skateboarding skills with excellent coaching. You'll need to bring your own helmet, and a skateboard can be provided if you don't have one. This free activity is suitable for ages 5-17 years.

September 23 | 3-5pm | Redcliffe Skate Park, corner Oxley and Anzac avenues.

Drum beats

Be taken on a journey in this interactive, multicultural drumming experience. Each participant will be given a drum to play for the duration of the workshop and will explore rhythms from around the world using language, food and animals and nursery rhymes as inspiration. This free activity is suitable for ages 3-12 years.

October 2 | 10-11am | Apex Park, 49 Captain Cook Pde, Deception Bay

Freestyle BMX

Ride BMX in your local skate park with experienced coaches. Learn to drop in, fly out, or master that trick you’ve been trying for ages. All lessons include skate park safety and etiquette also. Bring your BMX bike and helmet. This activity is suitable for ages 7-15 years. Cost is $5.

September 22 | 9.30-10.30am OR 10.30-11.30am| Deception Bay Skate Park (pump track), 100 Maine Tce, Deception Bay

Learn to skateboard

Gain confidence, get comfortable with your balance and learn a whole new set of skateboarding skills with excellent coaching. You'll need to bring your own helmet, and a skateboard can be provided if you don't have one. This free activity is suitable for ages 5-17 years.

September 23 | 9-11am | Aurora Boulevard Park skate park, North Lakes

September 23 | noon-2pm | Deception Bay Skate Park, 100 Maine Tce, Deception Bay

Tennis Hot Shots: Blue stage

This activity is for children 3-5 years. Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children to play and learn tennis with Tennis Australia qualified coaches. Each stage provides the right equipment and court size to play tennis at their ability and interest. Cost is $5.

September 27 | 8-8.30am | North Lakes State College tennis courts, Joyner Circuit

September 27 | 8-8.30am | North Lakes State College tennis courts, Joyner Circuit

Tennis Hot Shots: Red stage

This activity is for children 5-8 years. Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children to play and learn tennis with Tennis Australia qualified coaches. Each stage provides the right equipment and court size to play tennis at their ability and interest. Cost is $5.

September 27 | 8.30-9am | North Lakes State College tennis courts, Joyner Circuit

Tennis Hot Shots: Orange stage

This activity is for children 8-10 years. Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children to play and learn tennis with Tennis Australia qualified coaches. Each stage provides the right equipment and court size to play tennis at their ability and interest. Cost is $5.

September 27 | 9-10am | North Lakes State College tennis courts, Joyner Circuit

Tennis Hot Shots: Green stage

This activity is for children 10-12 years. Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children to play and learn tennis with Tennis Australia qualified coaches. Each stage provides the right equipment and court size to play tennis at their ability and interest. Cost is $5.

September 27 | 10-11am | North Lakes State College tennis courts

Learn to ride a bicycle

If you are struggling with training wheels or nervous to make that jump to pedal bikes, come on down and see our expert instructors. Most children will ride within an hour with this simple proven method. Bring your own bike and helmet. This free activity is suitable for ages 3-12 years.

September 23 | 9-10am | Aurora Boulevard Park skate park, North Lakes

Bike skills and safety

Improve your confidence on the road, trail or footpath with our fun bike skills session. It is suitable for any type of bike rider and will improve balance, road sense, signalling and overall bike control. Bring your own bike and helmet. This activity is suitable for ages 5-14 years. Cost is $5.

September 23 | 10-11am | Aurora Boulevard Park skate park, North Lakes