While school holidays area highlights for the kids, they can be no holiday at all for parents. It’s one of those times where finding activities to keep the young ones entertained can feel endless. This year, it’s time for you to take some time-off from planning because Brisbane City Council have done the work for you. They have suggestions for a range of budget friendly activities that will suit kids of all ages.
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a great place to start for a day out which is literally out-of-this-world! Entry to the planetarium is free which gives you access to the display room which allows you to discover more about our solar system and beyond. For a small fee, there are a number of different Cosmic Skydome shows which have been tailor-made for younger audiences during the school holidays. Most of these also feature a live presentation of the night sky over Brisbane so kids will be able to recognize and name familiar constellations!
For free fun on this planet, right next door to the planetarium is Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The gardens themselves offer many great environments to explore but the hot tip for the holidays is to pick up a Hide’n’Seek trail map. This curated path is especially designed for kids to uncover amazing facts about the natural world and the incredible creatures that inhabit it.
If it’s quiet time your little ones seek, you don’t have to skimp on the excitement with all kinds of adventures offered through Council Libraries. Shelves are lined with stories for all ages but your local library offers far more than a good book. There are plenty of free activities organized to get kids learning, reading, writing, and creating.
School holiday exploring can also extend to the many suburbs and precincts around the city. You never know what new café, restaurant or store a good walk will uncover. You may just find your new favorite family spot or uncover an amazing park you never knew existed. There are over 2000 council parks around the city with plans for more. Green spaces and winding paths can lead to all sorts of newfound fun and most are filled with playgrounds, and fitness equipment to keep the whole family occupied.
Top off you day with a relaxing cruise on a CityCat or better still, use them as a unique way of getting around to your school holiday activities. There are over 22 terminals along the Brisbane River so there are planty of options available. There’s nothing like a cruise down the river at sunset, taking in the city sights, and reminiscing about the day you’ve spent with your loved ones.
Forget about the stress of planning, and make this school holiday season Brisbetter!
