Hop into Easter school holiday fun

Space: the final frontier workshop will be on at Noosa and Cooroy libraries. (Supplied)

Attention all adventurous kids and parents! Get ready to enjoy action-packed school holiday activities filled with excitement, creativity, and endless fun! Noosa Council has put together a fantastic line-up of activities and workshops to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged throughout the Easter school holiday break. From arts and craft workshops to intensive swim lessons, inflatable fun and basketball clinics there’s something bound to interest the kids!

Noosa Aquatic Centre:

Make a splash with intensive swim lessons at the Noosa Aquatic Centre. Led by qualified instructors, these lessons are perfect for brushing up on essential water skills and swimming abilities. The shaded pools provide a comfortable environment for learning, an on-site café/bbq facilities for a full day of excitement for the whole family. Plus, don’t forget to take advantage of lap swimming and the spacious, air-conditioned gym, wellness studio and crèche facilities.

Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries:

An exciting range of events at Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries are coming up! Enjoy captivating shows and hands-on activities with a workshop on Space: The Final Frontier and Lego build and create sessions. Get creative with fun Easter craft animal painting activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Noosa Leisure Centre:

The Kids’ Playroom is always a hit with kids under 5 years with so much fun equipment to bounce, climb and swing – café onsite too! Come and check out the new outdoor activity area including 3 basketball hoops, handball court, a pickleball hit out wall, and more! If you just want to shoot hoops with mates NLC is open for that too (please phone the Centre first to check availability).

Noosa Regional Gallery:

Unleash your child’s imagination these school holidays at Noosa Regional Gallery! Designed to spark creativity and fun for kids aged 6 to 12, our school holiday workshops are led by a talented crew of local artists. Ceramicist Tess Miller will guide children through fun, hands-on clay sessions where kids can sculpt, build pots, and craft Easter-inspired creations. For budding illustrators, Zoe Awen will share the secrets of drawing still life; bring your favourite toy along for inspiration! An exciting new addition this Easter is Puppeteer Shaun Bennett. Learn puppet-making and performance; discover the tips and tricks to make your unique puppet come to life!

Peregian Digital Hub:

Two weeks of fun workshops for kids and teens who want to learn and create with technology! Aimed at ages 7-17. A variety of workshops on offer, all taught by talented young Hub Cadets.

Topics include: LEGO robotics (coding and challenges), make electronic music (Bandlab), create 3D models for Minecraft (Blockbench), make a rocket and other cool 3D models (Tinkercad or Fusion 360 – separate courses), make retro games with AI/Python, make an iOS app with AI and Cursor, digital art for iPad (Procreate – 2 workshops for beginners and up), and mush more!

To discover the full range of activities and workshops, check out Noosa Council’s winter School Holiday activity guide, available at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/school-holiday-activities. Remember, most activities require booking in advance, so make sure to secure your spot and plan your family’s unforgettable school holiday adventure in Noosa.

On behalf of Noosa Council, we wish all residents and visitors a fabulous Easter school holiday break! We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our venues and creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.