Pack your kids’ school holidays full of adventure with Townsville City Council’s School Holiday Guide. The guide is filled with low- and no-cost activities to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank. Townsville Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said the guide was a fuss-free way to plan things to do for kids of all ages.
“Our School Holiday Guide really is a one-stop shop for finding the best low and no-cost activities right across Townsville these school holidays. As a mum myself, I remember the days of trying to find things to keep my boys entertained during school breaks. Downloading a free copy of the guide from Council’s website is the easiest way to find activities that suit children from small babies right through to older teenagers.” Cr Greaney said.
The quarterly guide features events from Council services like libraries and galleries, local businesses and organisations, as well as Townsville’s Queensland Museum Tropics. Queensland Museum CEO Dr Jim Thompson said families can dive into the What Can You See Under the Sea? program these spring holidays – a hands-on experience blending art, science, and ocean exploration.
“Our school holiday programs are all about offering fresh, engaging activities that inspire curiosity. This is the first time we’ve introduced 3D printing into our programs, and we can’t wait for kids to experience science in a fun and creative way.”
School Holiday Hack’s Snack Edition:
Looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy and these holidays? Try a DIY snack day! From frozen fruit kabobs to make-your-own pizza night — it’s tasty, creative, and perfect for family time.
- DIY yoghurt bark — spread yoghurt on a tray, top with fruit and freeze. Snap and snack!
- Make yourt own pizza night! All you need is some mini pizza bases — or even English muffins — and lay out a spread of toppings: sauce, cheese, veggies, ham, pineapple, you name it!
Let the kids build their own creations and bake them up in the oven. It’s dinner and an activity all in one — and way more fun than takeaway! - Need a cool treat? Freeze juice in ice cube trays with fruit bits — instant holiday fun for the kids.
- Let the kids make their own snack necklaces with cereal and dried fruit!
- Make snack time a game — blindfolded taste tests with fruit, veggies or safe pantry items and battle it out to see who scores the most amount of correct answers!
- Banana pops! Slice bananas, dip in chocolate, freeze and serve — a simple treat on a stick.
- Frozen grape “lollies” — nature’s candy! Sweet, refreshing, and no mess.
School Holiday Boredom Busters:
Minute to Win It Games:
Think: stacking cups, spoon races, or cookie-on-the-forehead challenge. Great for giggles.
Balloon Tennis:
Use paper plates taped to sticks as paddles. Keeps kids moving indoors!
Indoor Bowling:
Set up empty bottles as pins, use a soft ball. Works in the hallway, and easy to reset.
Sock Toss:
Toss rolled-up socks into laundry baskets from different distances. Easy scoring, big laughs.
Spaghetti Noodle Pick-Up:
Thread penne pasta onto an uncooked spaghetti noodle without using hands—only your mouth! Race against time or each other.
Cotton Ball Scoop Challenge:
Players are blindfolded and try to scoop as many cotton balls as possible from one bowl to another using a spoon.
Balloon Waddle:
Place a balloon between your knees and race to a finish line without dropping it—or popping it!
Book Balance Walk:
Balance a book (or multiple) on your head and walk across the room. Great for posture, harder than it looks!
Sponge Squeeze Relay:
Use a sponge to transfer water from one bowl to another across the room. First team to fill their bowl wins!