Activities to bust the boredom during September school holidays

There will be no excuses for boredom during the September school holidays, with Redland City Council venues hosting a wide range of activities to suit all ages and interests.

Mayor Jos Mitchell said Council teams had organised an exciting program of events for the two-week period from 14 to 29 September 2024.

“There really is something for everyone, with concerts, clowning and art workshops through to craft, teen boardgames and gaming, circus workshops and outdoor activities,” the Mayor said.

“In great news for local families, many of the events at Council venues are free.

“However, most require bookings so it’s important to get in early to ensure you don’t miss out.

“This is also the perfect time of year to be outdoors exploring our parks and playgrounds and our fantastic conservation and foreshore areas.”

Council programs will be held at Redland Performing Arts Centre, Redland City Libraries, Redlands IndigiScapes Centre and Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland.

Redland Performing Arts Centre

Learn circus and acrobatic skills in Flipside Circus school holiday workshops on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 September. There are separate workshops catering for different age groups, from four to 16 years.

ABC Kids TV favourites, The Listies, present their new family-friendly show Make Some Noise on Friday 20 September. The show is a mix of silly songs, sketches and crazy clowning.

Young artists can build and decorate their own flowers in free Seeds and Sprouts drop-in sessions on Friday 20 and Monday 23 September.

The Beanies present their Big Beanie Boogie Show on Monday 23 September. This is an energetic, interactive concert in which The Beanies perform their best dance hits from ABC Kids TV.

Redland City Libraries

Witches, wizards and muggles alike are invited to the annual Harry Potter afternoon at Capalaba Library on Thursday 19 September for a magical journey through enchanting games, magical crafts and bewitching activities. Suitable for six years and over.

There are weekly craft craze sessions at Cleveland and Victoria Point libraries where children six years and over can delve into the craft treasure box of inspiring materials.

There are also a number of activities for teenagers, including:

Beading workshops at Cleveland Library on Tuesday 17 September and Victoria Point Library Wednesday 25 SeptemberBoardgame and gaming drop-in sessions at Cleveland Library on Wednesday 18 September and Victoria Point Library on Tuesday 24 SeptemberAnime x club at Victoria Point Library on Thursday 19 September and Cleveland Library on Thursday 26 September.

Enjoy a morning of laughter and learning at a Family Fun Day at North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum, Dunwich on Friday 27 September. Watch a Larrikin Puppets show and explore the museum’s exhibits. Suitable for children up to 12 years.

Mobile Library visits will also continue throughout the holidays, stopping at the following locations: Mount Cotton Park, Thornlands Community Park, Alexandra Hills Community Hall, WH Yeo Park in Victoria Point, Stradbroke Street in Redland Bay, Beth Boyd Park in Thorneside, and Village Green in Wellington Point.

Redlands IndigiScapes Centre

Try stilt walking and juggling under the guidance of Sparky Do Dah on Wednesday 18 September. Suitable for eight years to teenagers.

Art and science combine in a workshop exploring the hidden micro world of grass with botanist Dr Melody Fabillo to inspire the creation of a layered collage artwork guided by Carbon_Dating artist donna davis. The event on Friday 20 September is suitable for 15 years and over.

Many school holiday activities are fully subscribed, but families are encouraged to add their names to a waitlist as additional tickets may become available.

Children can also get active and reconnect with nature through a range of self-guided activities at the centre:

Play the new threatened species scavenger hunt in the rainforest gardenExplore IndigiScapes using smartphone technology and augmented reality. Download the Agents of Discovery app for the latest mission from Agent GalahTake an easy walk along three accessible nature trailsExplore the Discovery CentreBurn off energy at the adventure playground and mazePicnic in the gardensVisit the nursery and start a school holiday garden project to attract pollinators and other wildlife. Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland

Experiment with mixed media and assemblage to make striking 3D creations inspired by nature in a workshop with artist Leigh Schoenheimer on Tuesday 17 September. Suitable for 10 years and over. Leigh’s exhibition, Apprehendsion, is currently on display in the RPAC Mezzanine.

Join Carbon_Dating artist Pipier Wells at Family Sunday on 22 September for a hands-on clay pressing session, where you’ll imprint native grass patterns into clay to create unique, textured creations. Take home your standalone clay discs or transform them into a pendant for a necklace.

Information on these and other Council and community events held during the September school holidays can be found on the School Holiday Activities listing on Council’s website.