School holiday fun across the Scenic Rim

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Published
8 September 2025
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Council's school holiday program includes plenty of hands-on activities including clay workshops

The Scenic Rim is the place to be these school holidays, with Council delivering a jam-packed program of workshops, movies and library activities guaranteed to keep kids entertained.

Community, Arts and Culture portfolio Councillor Kerri Cryer said the program was designed to give young people the chance to try something new while parents enjoy affordable local options.

“We know school holidays can be a juggle, and we’re happy to provide activities that are creative, constructive and fun,” Cr Cryer said.

“From clay and weaving to LEGO builds, felting and puppetry, there’s something to spark every child’s curiosity and our family movie sessions are always a hit.”

The Centre Beaudesert

  • Clay Adventure! Create pinch pots and mini sculptures with Tamborine Mountain clay slips. $15. Age 7+. Wed 24 Sept, 9.30–11.30am. Bookings essential.
  • Weaving in Circles Learn simple traditional weaving and take home a handmade piece. $15. Age 10+. Fri 26 Sept, 9.30–11.30am. Bookings essential.

Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Tamborine Mountain

  • Felt Pouch Bag Workshop Make a colourful felt pouch bag – no sewing required! $15. Age 7+. Wed 24 Sept, 9.00–11.00am. Bookings essential.
  • Shadow Puppetry Workshop Learn to design and perform shadow puppets with Dead Puppet Society. $15. Age 8+. Wed 1 Oct, 1.30–3.00pm. Bookings essential.

Boonah Cultural Centre

  • Be a LEGO Artist Build LEGO® sculptures and add them to a collaborative landscape. $15. Age 6+. Wed 24 Sept & Fri 26 Sept, two sessions daily: 10.30am–12.30pm & 12.30–2.30pm. Bookings essential.
  • Shadow Puppetry Workshop Explore theatre magic through shadow puppetry. $15. Age 8+. Thur 2 Oct, 10.30am–12.00pm. Bookings essential.

KIDS’ FLICKS

Movies will be screened across Council's three cultural venues.  $5 at the door. Movies include

The Lost Tiger (G): Teo, raised by kangaroo wrestlers, embarks on a quest to save his homeland.

  • Beaudesert & Boonah: Tues 23 Sept 10.00am, Thur 25 Sept 1.00pm, Wed 1 Oct 10.00am
  • Tamborine Mountain: Tues 23 Sept 11.00am, Tues 30 Sept 11.00am

The Day The Earth Blew Up (PG): Porky and Daffy stumble on an alien mind-control plot at a bubble gum factory and hilariously fight to save Earth.

  • Beaudesert & Boonah: Tues 23 Sept 1.00pm, Fri 26 Sept 10.00am, Wed 1 Oct 1.00pm
  • Tamborine Mountain: Fri 26 Sept 11.00am

The Canterville Ghost (PG): An American family moves in to the Canterville Chase, a London mansion that has been haunted by a ghost for 300 years.

  • Beaudesert & Boonah: Wed 24 Sept 10.00am, Fri 26 Sept 1.00pm, Thur 2 Oct 1.00pm, Fri 3 Oct 10.00am
  • Tamborine Mountain: Wed 24 Sept 11.00am, Fri 3 Oct 11.00am​​​​​

Argonuts (G): An adventurous mouse sets off to battle dangerous creatures in Ancient Greece, including Poseidon.

  • Beaudesert & Boonah: Wed 24 Sept 1.00pm, Tues 30 Sept 10.00am, Fri 3 Oct 1.00pm
  • Tamborine Mountain: Thur 25 Sept 11.00am, Thur 2 Oct 11.00am

Dog Man (G): After a freak surgery fuses cop and canine, Dog Man is born—protecting, fetching, and battling feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

  • Beaudesert & Boonah: Thur 25 Sept 10.00am, Tues 30 Sept 1.00pm, Thur 2 Oct 10.00am
  • Tamborine Mountain: Wed 1 Oct 11.00am

Family Friendly Friday Flicks at Boonah Cultural Centre

Freakier Friday (PG): Years after their identity crisis, Anna and Tess face blended-family challenges, discovering lightning might strike twice with new daughters. Fri 26 Sept & 3 Oct - 3pm & 7pm. Tickets $5.

Scenic Rim libraries are also hosting the Jurassic Jamboree dino-themed shows, games and workshops for kids up to 12. Highlights include Dino Encounters, Dino Explorers puppet shows and Dino Toons cartoon drawing. Once again, bookings are essential.