A world of winter wonder these school holidays

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Published
20 June 2025
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Step into a world of wonder during the winter school holidays

From science and art to magic and storytelling, the Scenic Rim Winter School Holiday 2025 program offers a wide range of free and low-cost activities for local families during July.

Scenic Rim Community, Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Kerri Cryer said the program caters to a range of age groups, with activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and family connection.

"I encourage parents and caregivers to check out their local library or cultural centre because we have a great variety of fun and engaging things to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays," Cr Cryer said.

"I highly recommend the Asia Pacific Triennial Kids on Tour event at The Centre Beaudesert which is delivered by the Queensland Art Gallery - Gallery of Modern Art.

"This features an array of hands-on activities and some fabulous projects by artists from around the Asia Pacific region.

"I am sure children and parents will also enjoy the Through the Looking Glass – A World of Wonder program, which celebrates the 160th anniversary of the much loved children's story, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland."

Program highlights:

Kids on Tour – Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) 
Free drop-in stations at The Centre Beaudesert.

Through the Looking Glass – Zines, Grins and Madcap Things (ages 6–16)
Creative writing and illustration workshops with author Charlie Thomson. Participants will create a Wonderland-themed zine.

  • Boonah – Monday 30 June, 10am
  • Beaudesert – Monday 30 June, 1pm
  • Canungra – Wednesday 2 July, 9am
  • Tamborine Mountain – Wednesday 2 July, 11am

Mad Hatter’s STEAM Party (ages 6–12)
Make colour-changing tea and fizzy sherbet in this hands-on science session.

  • Tamborine Mountain – Monday  30 June, 10am
  • Mobile Library at Harrisville Memorial Park –Tuesday 1 July, 10am
  • Beaudesert – Wednesday 2 July, 10am
  • Boonah – Wednesday 9 July, 10am
  • Canungra – Friday 11 July, 9am

Mr Fye the Magician – Follow the White Rabbit (ages from birth to 5 years)
A magical show..

  • Boonah – Friday 4 July, 10am
  • Canungra – Monday 7 July, 9.15am
  • Beaudesert - Tuesday 8 July, 9.30am
  • Tamborine Mountain – Friday 11 July, 9.15am

The Centre Beaudesert

Bookable workshops featuring watercolour painting, eco-dyeing, and nature printmaking.

  • Where a Seed Finds Its Home Watercolour Workshop – Wednesday 2 July, 9.30am
  • Exploring Nature Art Workshop – Thursday 3 July, 9.30am
  • Patterns in Nature Printmaking Workshop – Tuesday 8 July, 9.30am
  • Shibori Folding and Eco Dyeing Workshop – Wednesday 9 July, 9.30am

Boonah Cultural Centre

  • Puppetry Workshop with Dead Puppet Society Thursday 3 July, 9.30am
  • Clay workshops with Bazil Grumble  – Tuesday 8 July, 2pm
  • Family Friday Flicks - Lilo & Stitch, 3pm and 7pm Fridays

Vonda Youngman Centre, Tamborine Mountain

  • Botanical Gel Plate Printing with Shannon Hunter – Friday 4 July, 9.30am
  • Clay workshops with Bazil Grumble – Tuesday 8 July, 9.30am

Kids' Flicks

Family friendly movies are available at each of the Scenic Rim cultural centres. Screening times are available on the Creative Scenic Rim website. 

"Bring your babies, bring your teenagers - we'll keep them busy during the holidays with affordable, educational fun," Cr Cryer said.

For more information about the Winter School Holiday 2025 program visit What's On Scenic Rim at whatsonscenicrim.com or Creative Scenic Rim at creativescenicrim.com.