From enchanted worlds to out-of-this-world holiday fun

Published on 10 June 2026

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From space-themed library activities to wildlife encounters and art classes, Scenic Rim Regional Council is delivering a vibrant winter school holiday program for local children and families. 

The program for the school holidays, which run from 27 June to 12 July, has been designed to provide fun, educational and inclusive opportunities for local children, teens and families. 

Scenic Rim's Community, Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Kerri Cryer said Council's cultural and library programs offer young people the opportunity explore new experiences while giving parents access to affordable local activities. 

"The school holidays can be a juggle for families, so we’re pleased to offer a program that is creative, affordable and fun," she said.

"This diverse program aims to keep young people engaged, active and connected during the break from school.

The program at Council's cultural centres focuses on an enchanted world of art while Scenic Rim libraries will be offering out-of-this-world space-themed activities.

LEGO Masters Australia star Andrew Tuppen returns to the Scenic Rim for what promises to be another highly popular series of workshops at Council's libraries.

At just $5 for all tickets, the kids' movie sessions at Boonah, Beaudesert and Tamborine Mountain offer great value for families to enjoy the school holidays together.

Full program details of the library and cultural events are available on Council’s website and social media channels. 

“While some activities don’t require bookings, some specialised clinics and workshops do, so families are encouraged to register early as places may be limited," Cr Cryer said.

For more information about the Winter School Holiday 2026 program, visit What's On Scenic Rim at whatsonscenicrim.com and creativescenicrim.com websites.

Program highlights include: 

The Centre Beaudesert 

  • Join the Circus for a Day! (For ages 7+). 7 July 10am to 3pm. Children can learn circus tricks they will never forget in this full day workshop with Flipside Circus. From juggling to mini-tramp, trapeze to tumbling, kids will try new skills on the ground and in the air. $40 per person. Bookings essential. 

Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Tamborine Mountain 

  • Once Upon an Ocean Adventure: Ages 3 - 8 years. $25 a ticket. This 90-minute event includes an interactive performance followed by a visual arts adventure workshop. Plunge beneath the waves for an enchanting story time journey with the Shake and Stir Theatre Company. This underwater adventure blends drama, music and interactive storytelling and is sure to spark imagination and inspire creativity. Two sessions available to book on Thursday 9 July at 10am and 1pm. 
  • Small Wings Big Magic Watercolour Workshop: Tuesday, 30 June 10am – 12 noon. Artist Heather Dale will be taking workshop participants on a magical watercolour journey in a secret garden filled with dragonflies and leafy wonders to create their own enchanted artworks. Perfect for beginners and all ages, the $15 per person includes all materials. Bookings are essential as places are limited.  
  • QAGOMA Express Yourself: Art Activity Pop-Up: From Tuesday 30 June and five other dates during the school holidays from 10am to 3pm. Families and children can experience a range of hands-on art making activities presented by the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Drop-in activity stations. No bookings required. Free.  

Boonah Cultural Centre 

  • Wildlife Encounters with Ranger Stacey: Wednesday 1 July from 10am. An unforgettable adventure as beloved TV wildlife presenter Ranger Stacey teams up with D'Aguilar Wildlife to bring the animal kingdom to life. See native creatures up close, learn fascinating facts and enjoy a fun, interactive show for all ages. Perfect for families, animal lovers and anyone curious about Australia's amazing wildlife. Book early to secure your spot. All tickets $15 each.  
  • Enchanted Forest Gel Printing Workshop: Wednesday 8 July, 10am. For ages 8+. Tickets $15 per person. Children will use their imagination and fun art tools to create their own magical 'enchanted' prints, guided by artist Shannon Hunter, using simple techniques such as gel printing, stamps, and drawing with special paint pens. 

Scenic Rim Libraries 

  • StarLab Cosmodome Experience at Tamborine Mountain - Explore a full dome cinematic experience inside the Cosmodome and learn about the potential of future space flight and challenges of survival on Mars. 
  • It's Rocket Science at Beaudesert - Build water-propelled bottle rockets and watch them fly.
  • Out of this World! with Clicking Bricks - Join Andrew Tuppen from Clicking Bricks, star of LEGO® MASTERS Australia Season 2 (2020) and Grand Masters Season 5 (2023) for an out-of-this-world experience.
  • Virtual Voyagers - One Strange Rock - Using VR headsets, fly side-by-side with astronauts in this the first ever 3D Virtual Reality film shot in space. 

Additional activities: 

  • Story Time Under the Stars - In this afternoon space-themed Story Time experience, participants are encouraged to dress in their best pyjamas (or space suit) and bring their teddies.
  • Rockets in Space - It's a Blast! at Harrisville Mobile Library, Canungra and Boonah - Children will build their own bottle rocket using recycled materials, craft a beautiful space-themed wind chime to hang at home and discover how small everyday choices can make a big difference for our planet. 
  • Sensory SPACE at Beaudesert - A relaxed, drop-in session for kids to explore space-themed sensory play at their own pace. 

All library school holidays events can be found here: Winter School Holidays Series | Scenic Rim Libraries 

The holiday movie program includes:  

  • Hoppers (PG) an animated adventure, science fiction, comedy and family friendly movie. Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.  
  • Goat (PG) an animated, comedy showing you're never too small to dream big. A small goat with big ambition gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. 
  • Grand Prix of Europe (G) Start your engines for this animated adventure comedy! Edda, a young mouse and the daughter of fairground operator Erwin, dreams of becoming a racing car driver.  Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the European Grand Prix, Edda gets the opportunity to meet her idol, racing star Ed, and help her father save his failing business.
  • The Sheep Detectives (PG) This mystery comedy features Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Emma Thompson. George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives to solve the crime.
  • In the Grey (MA15+). This action thriller stars Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhall and Eiza Gonzalez as a covert team of elite operatives living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back - an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.  

To find out all the times and dates for movies, see Scenic Rim Regional Council's creativescenicrim.com website.

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