Summer school holiday activities in Redcliffe

Published 5:06am 11 December 2024

Summer school holiday activities in Redcliffe
Words by Kylie Knight

There are plenty of free and low-cost activities to entertain the kids during the summer school holidays on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Check out our list …

Holiday craft

Make gifts and cards for loved ones or create decorations to hang around your home during self-guided craft activities, from December 14-21, which are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/RAG/Holiday-Craft 

Fun factory

Join in games, craft and fun for the whole family at Redcliffe Library. This is a free activity run by library staff and suited to all ages. No bookings required.

December 14 | 2-3pm

December 17 | 2-3pm

December 19 | 2-3pm

December 21 | 2-3pm

December 24 | 2-3pm

Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Fun-Factory/Redcliffe 

LEGO and robots

Bring your LEGO builds to life with the power of Dash robots during one of these sessions at Redcliffe Library. This free activity will be run by library staff and is for children aged seven to 10 years. Bookings are required.

December 19 | 9-10am

December 19 | 11am-noon

December 22 | 11am-noon

Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/LEGO-And-Robots/Redcliffe 

Sensory fun

Through interactive games and activities, children can develop their fine motor, problem-solving and creativity skills while having fun at Redcliffe Library during free workshops for children aged five to 11 years. Bookings are not required.

December 23 | 10-11am

December 30 | 10-11am

January 13 | 10-11am

Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Magic-Tables/Sensory-Fun-RED 

Pokemon Party

Unleash your inner Pokémon master and indulge your love of all things Pikachu, Charizard, and Meowth during a Pokémon-inspired party at Redcliffe Library. Entry is free. Suitable for children aged six to 12 years.

January 2 | 9-10am

January 2 | 11am-noon

Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Pokemon-Party/Redcliffe 

Messy Play

Drop in and play with Play-Doh, paint, craft and more at Redcliffe Library. Dress for getting messy. This free activity is for children under five years of age. Bookings are not required.

January 8 | 9-10am

January 15 | 9-10am

January 22 | 9-10am

Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Messy-Play/Redcliffe 

Craft workshop

Use wax resist and watercolour to illustrate the beautiful waterways of Moreton Bay during this workshop for children aged 5-12 years at Redcliffe Art Gallery. Cost is $5. All materials are supplied.

January 9 | 10.30am-12.30pm

January 22 | 10.30am-12.30pm

To book, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/RAG/Wax-Resist-Waterways 

Sea Exploratorium

Discover sea-inspired science experiments without getting your feet wet. This free activity at Redcliffe Library is for children aged eight to 11 years. Bookings are required.

January 10 | 9-10am

January 10 | 11am-noon

To book, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Sea-Exploratorium/Redcliffe 

Make a creature

Join in fun-filled sci-fi exploration of your own imagining in this creature-making workshop inspired by the work of Patricia Piccinini at Redcliffe Art Gallery. Participants will be guided to produce a concept drawing of their creature and bring it to life in 3D form. Cost is $5. Suited to children aged five to 12 years. All materials supplied.

January 15 | 10.30am-12.30pm

January 23 | 10.30am-12.30pm

To book, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/RAG/Future-Curiosities 

Songwriting workshop

Discover the secrets of writing a great song with musician Aaron Shanahan from Imagine Music during this free workshop at Redcliffe Library. Bookings are required for this activity, which is for children aged 12-17 years.

January 15 | 2-4pm

To book, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Songwriting-For-Teens/Redcliffe 

3D printing creativity

Make a tiny fish, octopus, shark or other sea creature, and see the Flashforge 3D printer in action during this free workshop at Redcliffe Library. After the workshop, library staff will 3D print participants’ design for pick-up at a later date. Bookings are required for this activity, which is for children aged eight to 11 years.

January 16 | 10-11.30am

January 23 | 10-11.30am

To book, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/3D-Print-A-Sea-Creature/Redcliffe 

Weaving workshop

Join Kabi Kabi artist Aunty Sharyn Malone for a hands-on traditional weaving workshop at Redcliffe Art Gallery. Take your artwork home to hang somewhere special. Cost is $5. Suited to children aged six to 12 years.

January 17 | 10.30am-12.30pm

To book, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/RAG/Kids-Weaving-Workshop

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