Sunshine Coast summer holiday fun guide

School’s out and summer’s in. Looking for ways to keep the kids active, curious and smiling these holidays?

Our Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Guide is bursting with sunny adventures, creative workshops and family friendly events to suit every budget.

Whether it’s nature play or hands-on activities, there’s something for every age and interest. Make this summer one to remember.

• School holiday hack: big adventures, tiny price
Rethink how you travel these school holidays and make getting around part of the fun. Try riding your bike for short distances to the beach, shops or park. Heading further afield, jump on the bus to explore a hinterland tourism haven, like Yandina or Eumundi, or even travel across the Sunshine Coast and down to Brisbane for just 50 cents.
Visit: Translink website to plan your route.

• Elf scavenger hunt
The elves are back and hiding in the library. Grab a scavenger hunt clue sheet and see if you can find them all before they get up to any mischief.
When: 13–31 December.
Where: All Sunshine Coast Library locations during open hours.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: All ages.

• Festive hats
Are you feeling elf-y? Or maybe a party hat is more your style. Join the celebrations and decorate your own festive headwear.
When and where:
Caloundra – Tuesday 16 December, 10–11am.
Kawana – Tuesday 16 December, 10–11am.
Maroochydore – Thursday 18 December, 10–11am.
Nambour – Tuesday 16 December, 10–11am.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 4 and up.

• Festive ornaments
Use craft materials to create your own festive decorations and spread the magic.
When and where:
Kenilworth – Wednesday 17 December, 10–11am.
Maleny – Tuesday 16 December, 10–11am.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 4 and up.

• Marauder’s map quest
Grab a Marauder’s Map and start your quest. Follow the clues, uncover hidden magical skills, test your herbology knowledge or brew up a brand-new potion. Adventure awaits.
When: 13 December to 25 January.
Where: All Sunshine Coast Library locations during open hours (excluding mobile libraries).
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 6 and up.

• Wand wizardry and dragon foil art
Turn paper into an instrument of magic. A spot of decorating and Abracadabra your own wand!
Discover the fun of foil art and watch your colourful dragons come to life and breathe fire.
When and where:
Beerwah – Tuesday 16 December, 10am–12pm.
Caloundra – Thursday 22 January, 10am–12pm.
Kawana – Tuesday 13 January, 10am–12pm.
Kenilworth – Friday 23 January, 10.30am–12.30pm.
Maleny – Wednesday 14 January, 9.30–11.30am.
Nambour – Thursday 18 December, 9.30–11.30am.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

• Spellbinding scavenger hunt
A little magic has been sprinkled around the library. Can you find all the enchanted objects before they vanish?
When: 2–25 January.
Where: All Sunshine Coast Library locations during open hours.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: All ages.

• Magician’s craft
Can you pull a rabbit out of a hat? Have you played a fortune telling game with hidden messages for your friends? Drop in to find out how you can do both with crafty tricks.
When and where:
Beerwah – Thursday 22 January, 10am–12pm.
Coolum – Thursday 15 January, 9.30–11.30am.
Maroochydore – Tuesday 13 January, 10am–12pm.
Nambour – Thursday 22 January, 9.30–11.30am.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

• Dragon gliders and craft
Decorate and assemble a dragon glider ready for take-off. Create an articulated dragon using craft items supplied.
When and where:
Maleny – Wednesday 21 January, 10–11.30am.
Nambour – Tuesday 13 January, 10–11.30am.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

• Dragon eggs
Chip away at an egg and discover your own magical dragon.
When: Thursday 15 January, 10–11am.
Where: Kenilworth Library.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Details: Resources available until supply exhausted.

• Enchanted activity station
Get lost in a maze, start sleuthing to find hidden words, join the dots to reveal a picture, colour, create and much more! We have activities for all those looking for a little something magical.
When and where:
All Sunshine Coast Library locations (excluding mobile libraries).
Monday 12 January, 9.30–11.30am.
All Sunshine Coast Library locations (excluding mobile libraries).
Monday 19 January, 9.30–11.30am.
Cost: Free, registration not required. Drop-in.
Age: Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Visit Sunshine Coast Libraries for all details.