Easter Fun for the kids, on a budget

WHAT’S ON
With tomorrow marking the start of the Easter school holiday break, parents are sure to be busily searching for ideas to keep their children amused over the next two weeks.To help you out, Noosa Today has compiled a list of some of our top picks for local school holiday activities that can be done on a budget.
GET CREATIVE
Noosa Regional Gallery/Butter Factory Arts Centre
WHAT: Pattern Bandits on Tour 2015
Explore camouflage, investigate pattern, create dazzle.
WHERE AND WHEN:
Noosa Regional Gallery- Tuesday 7 April – Sunday 12 April Butter Factory Arts Centre – Tuesday 14 April – Saturday 18 April.
COST: Free
CONTACT: (07) 5329 6145
Noosa Civic
WHAT: Mix it up with Play-Doh, Red Doh Doh and Purple Doh Doh are mixing it up at Noosa Civic Shopping this April school holidays to teach your children how to be creative with the Play-Doh Craft Village and live shows.
WHEN: The Play-Doh craft village will commence from Tuesday 7 April running through to Saturday 11 April from 11am to 2pm. The following week the centre will host play-doh live shows from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 April with shows at 11am and 1pm plus meet and greet with the characters, Red Doh Doh and Purple Doh Doh at midday each day.
WHERE: Noosa Civic, 28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville.
COST: Free
WHAT: Mad Hatter’s Tea party live show
WHEN: Easter Saturday from 11am
WHERE: Noosa Civic Food Court
Extra info: Children are encouraged to wear their most creative Easter Hat. They will also have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and Mad Hatter from 11.30am and receive their very own Easter goody bag to take home.
CONTACT: Visit www.noosacivicshopping.com.au or phone (07) 5440 7900.
Bunnings Warehouse, Noosaville
WHAT: Kids D.I.Y Workshops Workshops will provide kids with a chance to get creative, make new friends, as well as spend quality time with the family, and will include woodwork, painting and craft activities.
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday during the school holiday period
WHERE: Bunnings Warehouse Noosaville, Eumundi Noosa Road and Gateway Drive
COST: Free
CONTACT: (07) 5430 5400
Extra info: Bookings are recommended; please contact Bunnings Warehouse Noosaville for further details.
Noosaville Library
WHAT: Cartoon Dave’s Stupid Superheros – learn to draw loads of your own ridiculous superheros with completely stupid powers.
WHEN: Friday 17 April, 2pm-3pm
WHERE: Noosaville Library, Wallace park Wallace Drive, Noosaville
COST: Age 7+ FreeCONTACT: (07) 5329 6555
GET ACTIVE
Noosa Leisure Centre
WHAT: Kids Play Room- Jump on the tramp, bounce, crawl, play and climb in the air-conditioned room for children aged 1-6years.
WHEN: Our Jump Bunch Room will be open for casual play sessions on Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 and Friday 10, Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Friday 17 April.
There are three one hour sessions- 8am, 9am and 10am.
WHERE: Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville
COST: $5 per child. Bookings are essential due to space restrictions and adult supervision is required (no charge for parents/carers).
CONTACT: (07) 5329 6550.
Noosa Aquatic Centre
WHAT: Learn to Swim IntensivesWHEN: Tuesday 7 April- Friday 10 April (week one) and Monday 13 April – Friday 17 (week two)
WHERE : Noosa Aquatic Centre, 6 Girraween Ct, Sunshine BeachCONTACT: (07) 5448 0288
Extra info: All levels are catered for from infants to squad level. Pre-bookings essential.THE JWHAT: Kidszone Disco – free jumping castle
WHEN: Tuesday 14 April, 10am – 12pmWHERE: The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
COST: 6-9 years $6pp.
CONTACT: (07) 5329 6560
*Please note – these are just a handful of the many Easter school holiday activities across the shire. For more information, here are a number of websites to check out: www.noosa.qld.gov.au, libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au, noosaregionalgallery.com and visitnoosa.com.au