Another term ends, another school holiday starts. Full of fun and laughter for the kids, but what about the parents? How do you keep them entertained while keeping your sanity? The answer is simple — Children’s holidays activities.

School holidays activities in Brisbane are the win-win solution that keeps the kids happy and you relaxed. To help you get to relaxation mode faster, we’ve gathered the best Brisbane school holidays activities for you below. You’re welcome. 

Brisbane in Spring

Springtime in Brisbane is one of the most magical times of the year. The sun is shining, but it’s not too hot. The flowers are blooming and laying a blanket of purple across the suburbs. The water is inviting under cloudless skies. 

From September to November, Brisbane comes into its own. So it's no wonder people flock to the capital of the Sunshine State for the September Spring school holidays. 

What’s on for Kids in Brisbane these Holidays?

Ready to book the kids into an activity so you can book into a spa? Whether you have big kids that love cinema or small kids that love climbing, Brisbane holds the key to an epic Spring School holiday. 

Riverlife Adventure Centre: Swing into School Holidays

Ready to take your September school holiday to the next level? How about a few levels up with abseiling the ancient cliffs of Kangaroo Point with Riverlife Adventure Centre

Your go-to for all things adventurous in Brisbane, Riverlife offers a range of exciting school holiday activities like kayaking the river, abseiling, rock climbing tours, plus so much more. If you’d like to take your adventure into your own hands, Riverlife Adventure also has a range of equipment to hire like rollerblades, kayaks, and road bikes. 

Queensland Museum’s SparkLab: Spark Up Your Holidays

Ready your little inner-scientist and head to Queensland Museum’s exciting SparkLab. An interactive space ideal for 6 to 13 year olds, SparkLab is designed to ignite their imagination through technology, science, maths, and engineering. 

No this isn’t more school work on the holidays. Across 40 interactive exhibits, this is a space for play and fun, letting kids follow their curiosity as they investigate their way through SparkLab using many of the same skills engineers, scientists, and mathematicians use daily. 

Space is strictly limited during timeslots to make sure everyone has the best SparkLab experience possible, so book in early and add some Spark to your Spring holidays. 

Shake & Stir’s GRIMM: Fairytales for Older Kids

A woman dressed as the evil Queen holding an apple from a Grimm fairytale
Credit:Shake and Stir

Now this is one for the big kids… in particular those over 14 years old .Shake & Stir Theatre company is proudly presenting their twist on classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales. From the shadows, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Snow White emerge to reveal that not all fairytales are as they seem. 

The darkened truth behind these stories are laid bare, warts and all, and have been known to never have a happy ending. Discover the dark side of fairytales with GRIMM these school holidays. Book your tickets now for a dark day out. 

Wicked in Brisbane: Sing Your Heart Out

Wicked the Musical is also returning to Brisbane this Spring school holidays with its jaw-dropping, show-stopping magical phenomenon.

Following the story behind the Good and Wicked Witches of Oz before Dorothy was even a dot, Wicked is setting the stage alight at Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre from September. Book quickly though, these tickets are the hottest commodity in Brisbane theatre. 

Urban Xtreme: Unleash Their Wild Side

Children climbing a tall rock wall at Urban Xtreme
Credit: Urban Xtreme

Want to see some action these holidays? Take your family holiday to the xtreme with the all ultimate Brisbane school holidays activities all under one roof at Urban Xtreme

Designed to be a one-stop-energy-releasing-shop for children of all ages, Urban Xtreme is sporting a full on Adventure Park with parkour, ninja courses, dodgeball, and laser tag, rock climbing challenges for your little monkeys, and a Play Centre for kids under 120cm tall. 

But that’s not all. While it might be warm outside, at Urban Xtreme you can ski and snowboard in Spring. Now that’s pretty Xtreme. Bookings are essential for an epic action-packed day out at Urban Xtreme. Check out all the opening times for the different obstacles and spaces now. 

Movies at Angelika Cinema: Hours of Entertainment

In the heart of Woolloongabba, Angelika Cinemas is a beacon of entertainment. These charming cinemas give you the intimacy of a movie at home, but on the big screen.

Treat yourself and the kids to a movie marathon and between screenings Angelika Cinemas is serving up loaded burgers, pizzas, tacos, (of course popcorn as well) and more. 

Give yourself and the kids the best seats in town, check out what movies are playing these Spring school holidays at Angelika Cinemas. 

Story Bridge Adventure Climb: Be on Top of Brisbane

A happy family climbing the Story Bridge at sunset 
Credit: Crystalbrook Collection

For an unforgettable school holiday activity in Brisbane, set your sights on the epic Story Bridge Climb

Adventurers big and small can scale Brisbane’s famous Story Bridge to take in the best city views plus a panoramic view of the region. To the north, the picturesque Glass House Mountains, Moreton Bay in the east, and around to the Scenic Rim Mountains in the south.

Why just explore the city, when you can see it from the sky. Be on top of the world with the whole family these holidays with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb. 

Stay and Play at Rambla in Brisbane

The kids get a holiday, why shouldn’t you? Unwind in style at a Rambla short stay in Brisbane. Across the city, Rambla’s three contemporary and cosy short stay accommodation locations offer a slice of Brisbane that can also feel like home. 

Find your perfect short stay location fit at Rambla

Further reading: Want to explore Brisbane’s best hidden beaches on your stay? Check out these top beach spots that are usually only reserved for the locals. 

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