Easter school holiday guide
Published 6:00am 25 March 2024
Looking for low-cost or free activities to entertain the kids during the Easter school holidays on the Peninsula? Here’s a list to get you started.
Playful poetry wall
What: Express yourself with the Redcliffe Art Gallery’s playful poetry wall. Participants can use the words provided to turn their thoughts into poetic verses.
When: April 1-20, from 10am-4pm
Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery | 1 Irene St, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
Bookings not required.
Nature by night trail
What: Solve the mystery of Redcliffe Museum’s missing possum by following the trail of clues and letters to win a prize.
When: April 1-30, from 10am-4pm on weekdays and 10am-3pm on weekends
Where: Redcliffe Museum | 75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
Bookings not required.
Messy play
What: Drop into the Redcliffe Library to play with kinetic sand, playdough, painting and craft. This activity is for children under five years old.
When: Wednesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 10, from 9-10am
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
Bookings not required.
Meet a knight
What: Try on a knight’s armour and find out about jousting with some of The Abbey Museum team. Only children require tickets to this event.
When: Thursday, April 4, from 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website
Suitcase still life drawing
What: Find out what’s inside the Redcliffe Art Gallery’s vintage suitcase and participate in a still life drawing workshop. This workshop is suitable for beginners, with all materials provided.
When: Friday, April 5 and Thursday, April 11, from 2-3.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery | 1 Irene St, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
Bookings not required.
Historical Exploratorium
What: Take a trip through history and explore what technological advances looked like through history with science experiments.
When: Friday, April 5, from 9-10am or 11am-noon
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Clay pottery
What: In this workshop, use air-dry clay and learn how to make a pinch pot. This workshop is suitable for ages 6-10 years.
When: Saturday, April 6, from 11-11.30am
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Playful abstractions painting workshop
What: This experimental art workshop teaches participants painting techniques using pastels, watercolours and salt on paper. They can draw inspiration from the art gallery’s current exhibition, Intimate Immensity.
When: Saturday, April 6 and Friday, April 12, from 2-3.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery | 1 Irene St, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
PS5 Rocket League tournament
What: Redcliffe Library staff are facilitating a Rocket League tournament for children aged 12-17 years. Participants can play against each other to find the race car champion.
When: Sunday, April 7, from 12.30-2.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Wildlife Unleashed
What: Meet snakes, lizards and birds with the Wildlife Unleashed team. Learn about the creatures and get a chance to hold them.
When: Monday, April 8, from 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Blue-Bots silk road adventure
What: This event is suitable for children aged 6-8 years. Participants will decorate a Blue-Bot like a cart and take their wares to sell along ‘Silk Road.’ Watch out for sneaky bandits trying to take loot.
When: Monday, April 8, from 2-3pm
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Minecraft museum
What: Load into a Minecraft world and build a replica of some of the artefacts from the Redcliffe Museum. Participants can book a spot to play at home or come into the library and use one of the library accounts and devices.
When: Tuesday, April 9, from 3.30-5pm
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Leather Cuff
What: Make your own leather cuff at the Redcliffe Library with Jennis Arden. This activity is suitable for children aged 12-17 years.
When: Thursday, April 11, from 3-5pm
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
To book, visit the website.
Dinosaur roar
What: Explore the picture book I’m a Dirty Dinosaur with the friendly library staff, and have a great time digging, decorating and dancing to the dinosaur beat. This event is suitable for ages 2-5 years.
When: Thursday, April 11, from 10-10.30am
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
Bookings are not required.
Brown Bear, what do you see?
What: Join the Redcliffe Library’s staff in a morning of singing and playing games celebrating Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle’s timeless classic, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
When: Friday, April 12, from 10-10.30am
Where: Redcliffe Library | 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Cost: Free
Bookings are not required.
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