SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS........
Double Helix holiday science - South Queensland: Join these fun holiday programs run by CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club in South Queensland.Children aged 7 - 12 years old. http://www.csiro.au/events/SQLD-HolidaysCreative kids will love these free, art workshops at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. Join Tricia Smout, artist in residence, on September 25 for Fascinating Fibonacci Fun. Based on the Fibonacci number sequence, kids can create their own book then write and draw on the pages. Spring Celebration, on September 28, will see children make a light-catcher or bookmark using flowers and leaves. Both of these workshops, suitable for eight-year-olds and over, will take place in the Japanese Garden from 11am to 2pm. For more information, phone Tricia on (07) 3379 1406.
Young Indiana Joneses will dig Raiders of the Lost Fort at Fort Lytton. These one-day workshops will see children, from six to twelve years-old, assist an archaeologist to unearth the secret of the fort before time runs out. Raiders of the Lost Fort will run on September 25, 26, and 27 from 10am to 12:30pm. Cost is $8 per child. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/fort-lytton/pdf/fort-lytton-raiders-of-the-lost-fort-flyer.pdf
BRISBANE RIVERFIRE
RiverFire is on the 29th, which is within the school holiday period. A fantastic holiday idea.
http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/view/sunsuper-riverfire
http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/view/sunsuper-riverfire
8 - 28 September:
Santos GLNG City of Lights is back to illuminate Brisbane in a new light, laser and special effects show presented nightly over the three weeks of the Festival. See it at Southbank.
The School Holiday Directory has some great ideas for various activities. http://www.schoolholidaydirectory.com.au/
During the September/October school holidays, the Parkland Explorer will be operating every day (subject to weather) and children will be able to collect FREE activity sheets from the Parkland’s Visitor Information Booth in the Spectacle Garden, close to the children’s playground. Families can bring a picnic, use the Parkland’s many barbecue facilities or visit the Melange café on site.The Parkland has large lawn areas, interesting gardens and artworks which families are encouraged to explore and experience.
FREE activity sheets, FREE use of BBQs, Gold coin train rides, Train runs between 10am & 3pm.
Time:Please see details
Location:Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Blvd,
Ages:All Ages / Family
Cost:FREE activites & BBQs
Gold coin train rides. http://www.romastreetparkland.com/familyfun/Pages/holidayfun.aspx
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GOLF PROGRAMS:
Various locations and age groups.
http://www.mygolf.org.au/
RECOMMENDED SWIMMING CENTRES.
ALBANY CREEK LESIURE CENTRE: Albany Creek Leisure Centre Website
NEWMARKET POOL: Newmarket Pool Website
SOUTHBANK PARKLANDS: South Bank Activity Details on their website
SPLASH CHERMSIDE: Brisbane City Council Pools Website
SETTLEMENT COVE LAGOON: REDCLIFFE Moreton Bay Regional Council Pools Information
