Get out to enjoy all the fun
ALREADY tearing your hair out about what to do with the kids these school holidays? Relax, we’ve got you covered. Below is the ultimate list of fun things to do to keep them entertained for the spring break.
Escape Academy Townsville
Choose from three different experiences, gather a team, enter a new world, decipher clues and escape in 60 minutes. Are you up to the challenge?
When: Tuesday to Thursdays 3-9pm, Fridays 4.30-10pm, Saturdays 1-10pm, Sundays 3-10pm
Where: Level 1/80 Denham Street, Townsville City
Cost: Depending on the number of players, between $30-$38 per person
Bookings: Required, call 0428 284 588 or visit escapeacademy.com.au/
Family Saver Movie Sessions
Event Cinemas’ special family saver pricing is available for Cinebuzz members on select family films.
Be sure to download some fun colouring-in and activity sheets from upcoming family movies including: Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite, Trolls 2 World Tour and The Secret Garden
When: Session times vary, see Townsville Central - Event Cinemas website for details.
Where: 10 Little Street, Townsville
Bookings: Not required
Learn to Skate
Fletcher
Want to become a skating star? Go along to Sk8way Townsville’s Learn 2 Skate lessons co-ordinated by the Selina Minehan.
When: Saturdays September 19, 26 and October 3 (9-10am), Tuesdays September 22 and 29 (4-5pm)
Where: Unit 3/72-88, Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings: Not required
Warrina Ice Skating Rink
Test your skating skills on the rink this school holidays.
When: Open every day during school holiday period from 9am
Where:
Currajong
Illuka
Street,
Cost: Between $10-$18 single tickets
Bookings: Not required
Luxe Holiday Pass
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Celebrate your holidays with the royal treatment at Kingpin Bowling with the Luxe Holiday Pass. Choose from two activities (bowling, laser tag, karaoke or escape rooms) and also be given a $10 food and drink voucher, $15 worth of arcade credit and 200 arcade prize tickets.
When: Saturday September 19 to Sunday October 4 all day except 6pm on Fridays and Saturday
Where: 16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central
Cost: $39
Bookings: Required, call 3050 0933 or visit the Kingpin Townsville website
Barra Fun Park
Set among 25 acres of bushland and countryside, the Barra Fun Park has a huge inflatable waterpark, slip ’n’ slide, fishing ponds for barramundi, jumping pillow, paddle boats, banana boat rides and an inline cable skis for wakeboarders.
When: Open every day during the school holidays from 10am-4pm
Where: 505 Allambie Lane, Kelso
Cost:
Passes available from
Bookings: Not required
Spring Flower Pot Planting
Presented by Fairfield Central Shopping Centre, children will be able to choose flower seedlings and plant them into their very own pot plant. Once planted, they will be able to decorate their pot in their own, , unique style.
When: Tuesday, September 22 to Friday, September 25, Tuesday September 29 to Wednesday September 30, Friday October 2 to Saturday October 3. Sessions available at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Where: Fairfield Central Shopping Centre, 2-30 Lakeside Drive, Idalia
Cost: $10 per child
Bookings: Required, please visit the Fairfield Central Shopping Centre website
Rainbow Tie Dye Workshops
Your child will learn about colours in a fun and engaging way, guiding them through the tie dying process to create their very own rainbow masterpiece.
When: Saturday September 26 and Thursday October 1. Sessions available at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Where: Fairfield Central Shopping Centre, 2-30 Lakeside Drive, Idalia
Cost: $10 per child
Bookings: Required, please visit the Fairfield Central Shopping Centre website
Animal Awareness Junior Education
Citylibraries and Townsville Animal Care and Adoption Centre is holding an interactive Junior Education Program. Learn what pets need and how to safely y interact ct with animals. Resident puppies Harmony and Sunny will be there to say hello.
When: Thursday September 24, two sessions are available at 9.30am or 11am.
Where: Townsville Stadium, Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required, call 4727 9666 or visit the ‘What’s on Townsville’ website to make a booking
Reading to Pets
Citylibraries and Townsville Animal Care and Adoption Centre are hosting a Reading to Pets session. Reading to pets can boost communication and reading skills, teach responsibility as well as reduce anxiety and stress in children and pets.
When: Thursday, October 1, 10-10.30am
Where: Animal Care and Animal Adoption Centre, 69 Tompkins Road, Shaw
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required – call 4727 9666 or visit the ‘What’s on Townsville’ website to make a booking
Free Movie Night
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will be screened as part of Wonderland Under the Stars.
When: Tuesday September 22 from 6.30-8.10pm
Where: Strand Park, North Ward
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required – patrons attending (including infants) require a ticket for entry. Call 0402 499 798 or visit the What’s on Townsville website
Strand Water Park
The beloved Strand Water Park has recently reopened in time for the school holidays.
When: Open 9am-6pm daily during the school holiday period
Where: 37-43 The Strand, North Ward
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required