Egg-stra fun Sunshine Coast school holidays guide
Hop into a school holiday adventure on the Sunshine Coast.
Explore a vibrant line-up of activities designed to spark curiosity and bring the whole family together.
Choose from outdoor adventures, creative workshops and wildlife experiences – there’s plenty for kids and grown-ups to enjoy.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join a late Easter Bunny egg hunt at Bankfoot House. Search the gardens for hidden eggs while learning a bit of local history. Stick around to check out the museum or enjoy a picnic.
When: Wednesday 8 April, 1.30–2.30pm
Where: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, Glass House Mountains
Tickets: Free. Registration essential.
Bungee Run Inflatable Challenge
Test your speed and strength on our giant inflatable bungee run, as you race against friends and family. But there's a twist, watch out for the cords pulling you back! It’s free, fun and open to all ages.
When: Friday 10 April, 10.00am–2.00pm
Where: Landsborough Museum
Tickets: Free. Registration preferred.
New Butterfly Garden holiday sessions
Celebrate the opening of the new Butterfly Garden with hands-on sessions for kids. Learn about local species, life cycles, host plants and pollinators through nature play, creative activities and “little scientist” adventures. Sessions are $10 per participant and suited to a range of ages (from 3+).
When: sessions run from Saturday 4 to 15 April
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Tanawha
Colour Frenzy
Join the non-competitive colourful fun run that allows participants of all ages to walk, skip, hop, or jump their way through the course. It’s a fantastic way to stay active while immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere with foam/bubble machine, obstacles, and colour stations. Tickets start from $22.50.
When: Sunday 12 April, 8.30am
Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium
Gemboree
Gemboree 2026 will bring gem enthusiasts, traders, silversmiths, fossickers and collectors to the Sunshine Coast. Watch lapidary demonstrations, join workshops and enjoy interactive, family-friendly activities. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
When: 3 April, 12–5pm; 4–5 April, 9am–5pm; 6 April, 9am–2pm
Where: Nambour Showgrounds
Common People Dance Workshop
Ever wanted to learn a big, fun, group dance routine and perform it on stage in costume? Join the Common People Dance Workshop to learn an energetic routine and take to the stage as part of Horizon Festival’s Dance Hall event. This activity is free and open to all ages and abilities.
When: Saturday 18 April, 10.00am-1.00pm
Where: Palmwoods Memorial Hall, 1 Main St, Palmwoods
TurtleCare Hatchling Club
A hands-on holiday experience designed for curious young nature lovers. Children will explore how turtles live, nest and survive on our coastline through fun STEM challenges, teamwork activities and creative learning. Guided by TurtleCare volunteers, this session helps kids understand the threats turtles face and how we can all help protect them (no live turtles).
When: Tuesday 14 April 2026 (8:30–10:30am and 11am–1pm)
Where: TurtleCare program locations
Bookings essential: Tickets $10 per child. Parent/guardian must stay. Ages 5–10 only. 8.30am Eventbrite booking or 11am Eventbrite booking
Secret Garden: live music picnic
Pack a picnic and unwind with live music among the gumtrees at Secret Garden. This relaxed, family-friendly afternoon features Jack Raymond (folk and roots) and Ryan Tracey.
When: Sunday 19 April, 2–5pm
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Tanawha
Bookings essential: online only and limited due to carpark capacity: $15 adults, $5 kids and teens, free under 5 years.
First Nations Family Fun Day
A free community day at Bankfoot House with hands-on cultural activities, bush foods, storytelling, markets and guided tours. Plus, a Corroboree featuring a smoking ceremony, dance and didgeridoo.
When: Saturday 18 April, 10.00am–2.00pm
Where: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, Glass House Mountains
Details: Free event
Floral Wristband or Pin Workshop
Join Nadine McDonald Dowd (Yuwi) from Blak Botanics for a hands-on, nature-filled creative workshop. Design and make your own floral wristband or pin using native flowers and plant fibres and learn about the plants that grow on Country. All materials and equipment are provided.
When: Saturday 18 April, 1.00pm–2.00pm
Where: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, Glass House Mountains
Details: Tickets $10. Registration essential.
Around the Track exhibition launch
Celebrate local athletics and community spirit at the new exhibition (open 10 April to 30 August). Enjoy morning tea at the launch event.
When: Friday 10 April, 10.00–11.00am
Where: Landsborough Museum
Recycling pop-up stalls
Learn how to recycle-right these school holidays with our fun and interactive pop-up stalls. take part in recycling games, collect free resources and chat with waste-education experts who can answer all your tricky recycling questions. Perfect for families wanting to reduce landfill and recycle smarter. Free activity. No bookings required.
When: 6-10 and 13-17 April, 9am–3pm
Where: Caloundra Shopping Centre and Nambour Plaza
Sunshine Coast Libraries
Turn your school holidays into a library adventure with hands-on making, coding and crafty fun popping up at library locations across the region. From the Future Engineers Club and Cool Coding Kits to Storytime and Rhymetime for little bookworms, there’s something to spark every imagination. Best of all, most sessions are free! Register or drop in to join the fun.
Free workshops
Registrations essential via Libraries website:
Junk jewellery and upcycling
Upcycle old jewellery into new pieces using colour, texture and design.
Locations: Beerwah, Caloundra, Maroochydore (ages 12+)
50 ways to die in space
Join astrophysicist Dr Eileen O’Hely to explore the dangers of space, then build and launch an air rocket.
Locations: Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nambour (ages 5–12)
Free drop-in creative activities
Make, build and create with a range of space-themed crafts:
- Rocket building, astronaut puppets and space egg design (ages 5–6+)
- Intergalactic paper engineering (ages 7+)
Locations: Beerwah, Caloundra, Coolum, Kawana, Maleny, Maroochydore, Nambour
Free self-guided activity (all ages)
- Countdown Scavenger Hunt
Find the pictures, solve the scramble and beat the clock.
Locations: All libraries
Free nature-based activity
- Cloud viewers (ages 5+)
Create a cloud viewer and learn to identify what’s in the sky.
Locations: Coolum, Kenilworth, Maleny
Adventure Sunshine Coast
Use Council’s interactive map to quickly find free walking, riding and paddling adventures by filtering for location, distance and difficulty – perfect for an easy day out.
Whipbird Playscape – Swap Screen Time for Green Time
Encourage imaginative, nature-based play with this outdoor playscape designed for curious children. From living shrub cubbies to rope bridges and stump jumps, the Whipbird Playscape offers endless opportunities for creative exploration and active outdoor fun.
When: Open daily, 7am–5pm
Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden
Notice Nature
Free explorer kits at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Slow the pace and immerse the family in the sounds, textures and colours of the subtropical rainforest. Kids can borrow free explorer kits, follow clues, notice seasonal changes and uncover hidden wildlife behaviours while discovering the peaceful magic of Mary Cairncross.
When: Discovery Centre open daily 9.30–3.30pm (closed public holidays)
Where: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Reconnect with Nature – walking trails
Whether you prefer a gentle paved stroll or a more adventurous hike, the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden offers a peaceful escape into nature. Wander through eucalypt forests, cross tiny creeks, relax on the lawns, or simply listen to birdsong as you unwind.
When: Open daily, 7am–5pm
Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden
Escape the Holiday Crowds – Fern Glade
Step into the cool, shaded Fern Glade – a tranquil hideaway perfect for families wanting quiet time in nature. With giant ferns, seasonal creeks and lush undergrowth, it’s an ideal spot for a peaceful walk, a picnic or an escape from the holiday rush.
When: Anytime
Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden
Free Art Activities in the Gallery
Caloundra Regional Gallery is currently exhibiting the Local Contemporary Art Prize 2026 and Local Student Art Prize 2026, featuring a diverse range of artworks from local artists of all ages. Relax in the cool of the Gallery and enjoy our free art activities for young ones. The Art Trail is a challenging hunt for clues within the exhibitions. In the Art Room, families can draw and design their own holiday postcards and learn origami craft.
When: Tuesday to Friday, 10.00am–4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10.00am–2.00pm. Closed over Easter weekend.
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Details: Free entry.
Even more Council offerings
Why not pack a picnic and visit one (or many) of Council’s marvellous parks and gardens, make a splash at a Council aquatic centre, hone your skills at a Council skate and BMX park, or snap a selfie along Council’s scenic Coastal Pathway.
