Looking for more ways to keep the kids busy for the school holidays? You should check out these free school holiday activities for kids in Carindale.
Brisbane City Council offers several events for children at the Carindale Library and the Carindale Recreation Reserve. From writing workshops to bike riding lessons and getting technical with robots, kids will surely enjoy this great line-up of fun activities in Carindale.
Maker Space
Monday, 21 January 2019 (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
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Carindale Library invites young crafters for free school holiday craft activities from Monday to Friday.
This holiday activity is ideal for children aged 4-8 years and bookings are not required.
Venue: Carindale Library
Workshop: Writing Crime
Monday, 21 January 2019 (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
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Tristan Bancks, author of the award-winning book ‘Two Wolves’ and ‘The Fall’ will be sharing some of his tips and tricks in writing a crime story.
This writing workshop is ideal for children who are 10 years old and above.
Although the workshop is free, booking is essential for this event. You may call the Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place.
Venue: Carindale Library
Become a Wheel World Wizard
Tuesday, 22 January 2019 (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
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This event is great for young riders who want to improve their biking skills. The activity will include riding-based games and fun activities to help them learn the skills they need to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.
Ideal for kids from 7 to 10 years old, this is part of Council’s Active & Healthy and Cycling Brisbane programs.
Take note that bookings are essential. You may book online or call Roadie Rob’s Bicycle School on 0416 247 883 for more information.
Don’t forget to bring your own bike and helmet. Meeting point is by the shelter sheds near the playground, off Bedivere Street.
Venue: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27 Cadogan Street, Carindale
Sphero and the Enchanted Forest
Tuesday, 22 January 2019 (2:00 p.m. – 30:30 p.m.)
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This workshop will teach young tech-lovers simple coding skills to help Sphero find his way through the enchanted forest.
This BNEtechkids workshop is ideal for 5-8-year-old kids with no prior programming experience.
Bookings are necessary so call the Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place.
Venue: Carindale Library
Survivor Challenge
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 (9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
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Who’s up for a great challenge? In the Survivor Challenge, teams will be competing in fun but challenging activities for clues or rewards to the next challenge. This game involves teamwork, strategy, and a little luck for teams to survive the challenge.
This activity is open for challengers up to 17 years old.
Bookings are essential. To book call 0403 221 676 or email info@lifebeinitfunworks.com.au.
Participants must bring exercise clothes and shoes, sun protection, and water bottle. Meeting point is near the BBQ.
Venue: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27 Cadogan Street, Carindale
Family Code Club with Dash robot
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
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This workshop is great for those who want to learn about basic robotics and coding as a family using Dash robots.
This fun and interactive session from BNEtechkids will show you how to program robots to navigate an obstacle course. The workshop is ideal for 5-12 year-olds and their carers.
Bookings are necessary so call the Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place.
Venue: Carindale Library
Zumba® Kids
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
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Stay active and healthy whilst dancing your heart out. In this session, participants will learn different types of dance to modern music.
This fun ‘party workout’ is open for children 10-17 years old.
Bookings are not necessary, just don’t forget to wear comfortable exercise clothes and shoes. Also, remember to bring sun protection, drinking water, and a sweat towel. Meeting point is at the playground.
Venue: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27 Cadogan Street, Carindale
The Great Paper Plane Race
Thursday, 24 January 2019 (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
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This fun learning activity will teach kids about the history of avionics and the factors that affect plane flight. They will also design and build their own winning plane and participate in a competitive plane race.
This activity is open for children 6-12 years old.
Bookings are essential. Call the Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place.
Venue: Carindale Library
