School Holidays

School Holidays Events and Activities

School holidays are a celebration of colour with wonderful things to experience, see and enjoy!
Read on to discover more than 100 ideas for things to do across Bundaberg these school holidays.
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Bundaberg school holidayS

Each school holidays we put together a booklet detailing all the fantastic events, activities and things to do across the Bundaberg region.


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August 31, 2026

School holidays are the perfect excuse to get the kids out of the house and running around with a ball at their feet. If your child loves football, or you've been looking for a

August 28, 2026

Kids who love building, coding, robots and experimenting can get hands-on these Spring School Holidays with a series of workshops at CQUniversity Bundaberg Makerspace. Designed for young makers, the program includes coding, LEGO® robotics,

August 24, 2026

School holidays have a way of sneaking up, and by day two most parents are on the hunt for something that gets the kids outside, moving, and off their screens for a while. If

August 24, 2026

FREE Kids D.I.Y. Workshop at Bunnings Bundaberg Looking for a fun and creative activity for the kids? Head along to Bunnings Bundaberg for a FREE Kids D.I.Y. Workshop where children can get hands-on, use

August 24, 2026

Looking for a fun family day trip from Bundaberg these school holidays? Pack the swimmers, towels and sunscreen and head down to WetSide Water Park in Hervey Bay, which is reopening just in time

August 24, 2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Messy Magic Moments is giving local families another reason to embrace the mess while supporting an important cause. Throughout September, $5 from every child booked into Messy

August 24, 2026

Music lovers are in for a huge day of live entertainment when the Sounds of Rock Music Festival returns to the Fraser Coast this September. Set against the coastal backdrop of Seafront Oval, Hervey

August 24, 2026

Book lovers, bargain hunters and collectors can get ready to stock up when Lifeline Bookfest arrives in Bundaberg this September. Running over three big days from Friday, 25 September to Sunday, 27 September, Bookfest

August 24, 2026

Discover a World of Family Fun at Macadamias Australia These School Holidays Looking for somewhere the whole family can enjoy these Spring School Holidays in Bundaberg? Head out to Macadamias Australia in Alloway for

August 22, 2026

Bundaberg Library is offering a range of free activities for children and families during the September School Holidays. The program includes board games and Lego, creative craft activities, spinning tops, papercraft and a dinosaur-themed

August 19, 2026

Cars, cruising and a weekend by the coast are coming together for the Bargara Beach Campout 2026, hosted by Rum City Rods and Customs over the King’s Birthday long weekend. Running from Friday 2

August 19, 2026

Kids Lock In at The Art and Pottery Studio is giving children a chance to spend the September School Holidays creating, building and having fun with a full day of hands-on activities. Designed for

August 19, 2026

Mini-Makers: Fabric Vessels – Childers & Bundaberg Get creative these Spring School Holidays with Mini-Makers: Fabric Vessels, a free hands-on art workshop for children aged 6–12 years, with sessions being held in both Childers

August 19, 2026

Water Bugs is a hands-on school holiday activity at Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park, giving children the opportunity to get outdoors and learn more about the tiny creatures living in local waterways. Hosted by Bundaberg

August 19, 2026

Let’s Play Together is a fortnightly playgroup at the Child & Family Building in Childers, providing a relaxed and welcoming space where parents can connect with other parents while their children play. The group

August 19, 2026

Looking for a free, relaxed way to connect with your local community? The Community BBQ at Childers Neighbourhood Centre is inviting everyone to come along for a free community lunch and a chance to

August 19, 2026

A Wearable Canvas brings a selection of remarkable wearable art pieces from the Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF) to Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, giving visitors the chance to see these intricate works up close.

August 19, 2026

A Guinness World Record Challenge is comint to Bundaberg! Australia's Biggest Berry Picking Day is a special event giving families and berry lovers the chance to take part in an attempt to break two

August 19, 2026

Looking for a fun and engaging way to support your child’s development through play? Families with young children are invited to join a free occupational therapy playgroup at Boreham Park. Facilitated by CQUniversity Australia

August 14, 2026

Alexandra Park Zoo Spring Holiday Program is bringing a special program of free Keeper Talks to Bundaberg during the September school holidays. The sessions are designed for curious kids, animal lovers and anyone who

August 14, 2026

Cool Kids First Aid is a free children’s first aid workshop returning to Childers after being booked out the last time it was held. The workshop gives children an opportunity to build confidence and

August 14, 2026

Mungungo V's The World Charity Cricket Day is bringing cricket, community fundraising and family fun to Mungungo during the September school holidays. The event is a community-focused day where families, friends, workmates and sporting

August 14, 2026

All Abilities Karaoke Gin Gin is an inclusive community event inviting people of all abilities to enjoy an afternoon of music, singing, fun and connection. The event is designed to provide a welcoming and

August 14, 2026

LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health – Coral Coast Bargara 2026 is returning to Bargara for its fourth annual community walk, bringing people together to walk, talk and raise vital funds for mental

August 14, 2026

Learning In and With Nature: Bundaberg – Taribelang Bunda Country is a full-day professional development workshop for educators working with children aged 0–12 years in early childhood and outside school hours care (OOSH) settings.

August 12, 2026

Paper Craft Activity Hinkler House is a free school holiday activity at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, where children can get creative and build their own paper model of Hinkler House. The hands-on activity

August 10, 2026

Slow down and enjoy a relaxed Saturday morning at Terra Tribe Farm in Howard, with seasonal food, fresh local produce and a chance to reconnect with the rhythms of the farm. Held fortnightly, Slow

August 10, 2026

Get ready for colourful skies and family fun when Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest returns to Pelican Park this September during the Spring School Holidays. The festival is back with a fresh format focused on the

August 6, 2026

Cast a line and enjoy a fantastic week of fishing, family fun and community spirit at the Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival 2026. Held from Monday 21 September, the festival welcomes anglers of all

August 6, 2026

Young people are invited to hit the sand for a day of fun, teamwork and community at the PCYC Bundaberg Young Murri Beach Touch Football Tournament, returning for its second year this September. Held

August 4, 2026

Families are invited to enjoy a day of sport, culture and community at the Reconciliation Rugby League Community Match, a free event bringing people together through rugby league and reconciliation. Held at the Brothers

July 28, 2026

The Berry Big Day Out is part of the Mundubbera Blueberry Festival weekend, bringing families together for a full day of food, music, markets and community celebration at Bicentennial Park Mundubbera. Set on the

July 28, 2026

Phoenix House Ride 4 Kids is a community charity ride supporting children and young people impacted by sexual violence, with riders and families invited to come together at Lions Park, Bundaberg. Hosted by Wide

July 28, 2026

The Bubble Spectacular is coming to the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre these school holidays, bringing a one-hour show filled with bubbles, comedy and audience participation. Starring Dr Hubble, the show invites families into a playful

July 28, 2026

Families looking for a free school holiday movie can head to the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre for a screening of How to Train Your Dragon. This live-action reimagining follows Hiccup, the inventive son of Viking

July 28, 2026

Nightfall Wrestling: Rebuilding The Territory is heading to Bundaberg for a live professional wrestling event at the Bundaberg Civic Centre. Presented by Nightfall Wrestling Alliance, the event will feature former WWE Superstar Brian Kendrick,

July 28, 2026

Options Day Disability Expo 2026 is returning to Bundaberg, bringing together local services, support information, activities and community connection for people living with disability, their families, friends and carers. Hosted by the All Abilities

July 20, 2026

Sounds of Rock Playdate is a free family-friendly gathering happening at All Abilities Park in Hervey Bay, giving local families a chance to enjoy music, outdoor play and connection in a relaxed setting. Hosted

June 10, 2026

Welcoming a new baby is a big moment for any family, and it can feel even more special when the wider community shares in that welcome too. The Welcome Baby Celebration 2026 is a

May 27, 2026

If you’re looking for an easy Sprint School Goliday-style outing check out Sunday Funday at the Strawberry Farm. This event Is a great one to pop in the diary it is a relaxed community

May 15, 2026

If you’re looking for a relaxed, family-friendly event these school holidays, Flourish Family Fun Day is back for 2026 with a morning full of activities, entertainment and community connection. It’s one of those events

March 12, 2026

If you’ve got kids who love to move, skating can be one of those rare activities that works for lots of ages at once. Little ones can wobble their way around with encouragement, older

September 15, 2025

Cook Club for the MumsCook Club is back on Monday 28th September with another relaxed and welcoming session.  This monthly meet-up is a great way to connect with others over food. Whether you love to

September 4, 2025

School Holiday Train Rides at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens The Australian Sugar Cane Railway will continue to run train rides during the school holidays at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. The Australian Sugar Cane Railway takes

November 18, 2020

Splitters Farm! Day Tours and CampingSplitters Farm is a caravan park & farm stay, 15 minute drive from Bundaberg CBD! A working cattle farm surrounded by lush tropical bushland & over 3kms of river frontage.

November 4, 2020

Become part of the Bert Hinkler story Bundaberg's aviation pioneer Set in the beautiful Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House brings to life the adventures and achievements of Australia's famous

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