School Holiday FUN!

Tee It Up
Until 12th April
10am – 2pm
Can you ace a hole-in-one for a chance to win an awesome prize? Test your skills against friends and family on all seven holes determining who resigns supreme in the world of mini golf! No bookings required. FREE activity for kids!
Caneland Central, Centre Court (near Myer)

BLUEWATER LAGOON
Open 7 days
9am to 6pm 
Cool down and splash around with the whole family at the free, three-tiered Bluewater Lagoon. Overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of the Mackay City Centre, the facilities provide the ideal stinger-free environment for kids and adults alike. Kids will love the newly renovated and modern children’s play area!
River Street, Mackay

Prehistoric plant "I Spy"
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)
Find some of the living ancestors of plants on display in the botanic gardens. Available Monday to Friday when the Botanic Garden Visitor Information Centre is open. Suitable for kids aged four to eight years.

Tibbles Hunt
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)
Tropical Shade Garden 
Drop into the Botanic Gardens Visitor Information Centre to collect the free self-guided kids' activity sheet. Suitable for kids aged five to ten years.

Special kids tours of the Sarina Sugar Shed
10.30am every day of the school holidays
Normal tours run 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm
Cost: Adults at children’s prices $13.30 (bookings essential)
This fun, interactive session focuses on the kids, with the added bonus of adults being welcome at kids' prices! During the 45-minute tour, the kids will discover the growing and harvesting of the sugar cane and complete a hunt for the critters that live in our sugar cane patch. For more information or to book a tour online visit sarinasugarshed.com.au.

Friday 5th April

City Heart Friday – FREE Kids Activities
4.30pm to 5.30pm
Join in the FREE school holiday fun for the kids with face painting, kids’ games and live music!  Stay in the city afterwards for dinner and shout the family ice-cream.
Wood Street near Fifth Lane entrance

Movie Matinee
2pm to 4pm
Join us for an afternoon movie and popcorn. This event is for children aged five to 12 years old. Bookings Required.
Gordon White Library

DROP-IN DAYS
Every day until Friday, April 12
Imagine, construct and create. 
Children aged five to 12 years are invited to drop in during library open hours and discover the range of construction resources.
Mirani, Sarina and Walkerston libraries

Monday 8th April

Library Of Things
2pm to 3pm
A roadshow for teens aged 12 to 18 years where we'll showcase STEAM kits, ukuleles, 3D printers, Lego, boardgames and much more!
Sarina Library

Sarina Youth: Game Zone
Verse friends in PC, X-Box and board games
A variety of school holiday activities are on offer for youth aged ten to 21 years. Bookings are required with 12 spaces available per program. Contact Sarina Youth Centre on 4961 9277 or email sarinayouthcentre@mackay.qld.gov.au.  Keep up to date, follow them on Facebook.

Tuesday 9th April

Kids Neon Paint Party
10am
Easter school holidays fun, kids 6+ years and guardians create together session.
Children can attend on their own, or guardians are welcome to purchase a seat and participate. During the session I provide a live demonstration, to help participants visualise and see firsthand a number of tips and tricks. We will use acrylic paints on canvas and draw the curtains creative with glow paints. BYO water bottle and snacks, no food included Limited seats and bookings are essential. 
Shop 1, 3 Ungerer st, Mackay

LIBRARY OF THINGS
10am to 11am – Walkerston Library
2pm to 3pm – Mirani Library
A roadshow for teens aged 12 to 18 years where we'll showcase STEAM kits, ukuleles, 3D printers, Lego, boardgames and much more!

Sarina Youth Centre
A variety of school holiday activities are on offer for youth aged ten to 21 years. Bookings are required with 12 spaces available per program. Contact Sarina Youth Centre on 4961 9277 or email sarinayouthcentre@mackay.qld.gov.au.  Keep up to date, follow them on Facebook.

Wednesday 10th April

KIDS FUN AT RIVER WHARVES
9am to 11am
Join us for some school holiday fun at the River Wharves, together with our friends from Active Squirtz and Carlie’s Fascinating Faces. Learn what Libraries have to offer, engage in an interactive Story Time with songs, rhymes and dance and explore a range of resources which support children’s physical development.
River Wharves, River Street, Mackay

Kids' Mini Terrarium Workshop
10am to 11am
Cost: $5
Make a mini terrarium with the Botanic Gardens team! All materials are provided. Suitable for kids aged 10-16 years. Bookings required, phone the gardens on (07) 4952 7300. Payment is required at time of booking to confirm your spot.
Botanic Gardens Meeting Room

LIBRARY OF THINGS
2pm to 3pm
A roadshow for teens aged 12 to 18 years where we'll showcase STEAM kits, ukeleles, 3D printers, Lego, boardgames and much more!
Gordon White Library

Sarina Youth Centre - Art Workshop
Limited Spaces available - A variety of school holiday activities are on offer for youth aged ten to 21 years. Bookings are required with 12 spaces available per program. Contact Sarina Youth Centre on 4961 9277 or email sarinayouthcentre@mackay.qld.gov.au.  Keep up to date, follow them on Facebook.

Thursday 11th April

DBCT – The Beanies
Two showtimes! At 10am and 12.30pm!
Join us for this delightful picnic-style performance on comfortable pillows and mats in the North Foyer. Age Recommendation: 3 - 8 years. Show duration: 50 minutes. $18.50 Admission.
The Mecc North Foyer

LIBRARY OF THINGS
2pm to 3pm
A roadshow for teens aged 12 to 18 years where we'll showcase STEAM kits, ukeleles, 3D printers, Lego, boardgames and much more!
Dudley Denny City Library

YOGA FOR YOUTH
4.15pm to 5.15pm 
Join in FREE yoga sessions for teens aged 11 - 18 years at the new River Wharves precinct along the river. The class will be a 60-minute Vinyasa (flowing) Yoga Class exclusively for teens. This class is suitable for beginners through to advanced yoga students and is safe and supportive space for teens to explore the many benefits of yoga, to connect with other teens and more importantly themselves. Bookings are essential. Limited spaces so book today!
Rivers Wharves, River Street, Mackay

Sarina Youth Centre - Deadly Choices Community Day
Join us at the junior rugby league grounds. A variety of school holiday activities are on offer for youth aged ten to 21 years. Bookings are required with 12 spaces available per program. Contact Sarina Youth Centre on 4961 9277 or email sarinayouthcentre@mackay.qld.gov.au.  Keep up to date, follow them on Facebook.

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