Things to do these school holidays
1. Little Critters mobile animal farm
Where: Eumundi Markets
When: Today and Saturday
Cost: $5 per child
Get up close to furry and feathered friends when Little Critters mobile animal farm and petting zoo visits Eumundi Markets. The team brings a menagerie of piglets, calves, lambs, goats and hens.
2. Self defence workshops for kids
Where: Riverwalk Stage area, Sunshine Plaza
When: Friday 9.30am-2.30pm
Cost: Free 15-minute workshops
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate is a traditional Japanese style of karate and is taught in a non-contact environment. It promotes character and physical development. GKR is for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, co-ordination, discipline, confidence and stress relief.
3. Crackers for maracas
Where: Kawana Shoppingworld, Centre Court (Opposite The Coffee Club)
When: 11am-2pm, Friday
Decorate your own set of maracas at the free craft activity.
4. Ice Age at Australia Zoo
Where: Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
When: Until Sunday
Cost: Adult $59, conc $47, child $35, family of 4 $172
The zoo is going through its own ice age with real snow and toboggan rides daily. Plenty of Australia Zoo's animals will also join the snowy fun.
5. Finding Dory
Where: SEALIFE Mooloolaba
When: Until Sunday, 9am-5pm
Cost: From $39 adult, children (3-14) from $26, concession from $30 and family (two adults, two children) from $110. Book tickets online and save up to 20%.
Info: www.sealifemooloolaba.com.au.
Visitors to SEALIFE are encouraged to become ocean explorers and find the famous forgetful fish Dory in an underwater adventure these school holidays.
6. Balloon twisting
Where: Bunnings Warehouse Noosaville
When: Tomorrow
A free balloon twisting workshop with Miss Donna will help keep the kids entertained these school holidays.
Where: North Shore Community Centre, David Low Way, Mudjimba
When: Today, 10.30am-11.15am
Cost: $5 each.
Info/bookings: Phone 54509700
Fun easy energetic Zumba class designed just for kids with experienced Zumba instructor Amy. Suits 5-12 years.
8. Dance class
Where: North Shore Community Centre, David Low Way, Mudjimba
When: Thursday, 11.15am-12.15pm.
Cost: $5 each.
Info/bookings: 54509700
Fun dance class including ballet, jazz, hip hop and even some acrobatics with Laura from First Pointe Dance. Suits 5-12 years.
9. Red Rocket 3
Where: Maroochy Library
When: Friday, noon-1pm
Cost: Free. Bookings essential
Red Rocket 3 is a crazy, high-energy live band for kids.
Sing, dance, laugh and have heaps of fun grooving to Red Rocket 3 songs. Activity suitable for all ages.
Where: Aussie World, 73 Frizzo Rd, Palmview QLD 4553, Australia
When: Friday, concert 4pm-10pm
Cost: Tickets from $28 (or $46 Aussie World and concert).
Two of Australia's most popular and exciting live acts, Karise Eden and Dean Ray, will perform a selection of their own material along with some special "duo" performances. Doors for concert open 4pm. Support acts start at 4.30pm. Doors close at 10pm.
