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Activity guide to entertain kids over holidays April 2026

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Hop into a school holiday adventure on the Sunshine Coast. Explore a vibrant line-up of activities designed to spark curiosity and bring the whole family together. Choose from outdoor adventures, creative workshops and wildlife experiences – there’s plenty for kids and grown-ups to enjoy. Easter Egg Hunt Join a late Easter Bunny egg hunt at Bankfoot House. Search the gardens for […]

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Sunshine Coast Community to Dive in for Cancer Care at Inaugural Bloomin’ Good Swim

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On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Sunshine Coast community will come together at Kawana Aquatic Centre for the inaugural Bloomin’ Good Swim, a full-day swimming festival raising funds for Bloomhill Cancer Care. From 7:30am to 4:30pm, swimmers of all ages and abilities will take part in Aqua Aerobics, relay laps, fun races, challenges, entertainment, raffles,

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Experience nature through the eyes of young artists

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This summer, the Wild HeART Student Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition Trail will see Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden come alive with vibrant artworks created by local children and young people. The free exhibition trail invites you to wander among 22 incredible art pieces by talented nature-lovers, aged 5 to 18 years. As you explore the larger-than-life

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Fans invited as AFL clubs train on Sunshine Coast

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The Sunshine Coast will once again welcome some of the AFL’s biggest names as four clubs hit the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex for their pre-season summer camps, bringing elite training and community engagement to local fans. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said having elite sports teams choose the Sunshine Coast as a training location demonstrated

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Sunshine Coast summer holiday fun guide

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School’s out and summer’s in. Looking for ways to keep the kids active, curious and smiling these holidays?Our Sunshine Coast Summer School Holiday Guide is bursting with sunny adventures, creative workshops and family friendly events to suit every budget.Whether it’s nature play or hands-on activities, there’s something for every age and interest. Make this summer

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Special return to make NYE double the fun

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Locals and visitors can celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang at three locations across the Sunshine Coast, with family friendly timings and the return of the midnight fireworks display. Sunshine Coast Council is re-introducing its midnight fireworks display in Mooloolaba, alongside other traditional events. Council is supporting four fireworks displays at three locations –

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Award-winning show becomes Sunshine Coast Christmas tradition

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An award-winning adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Suncoast Church this December after fans demanded its return for a third time. The production, which reimagines Ebenezer Scrooge as Elosie Scrooge, won the Theatre Haus People’s Choice Award last year following a run of sold-out shows in 2023 and 2024. Tickets are free

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Festive grants: lighting up our community spirit

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This festive season, the Sunshine Coast is bursting with opportunities to connect, celebrate and make memories. Whether it’s chasing Santa’s surf boat, hunting for handmade treasures at a market or belting out your favourite holiday tunes under the stars, there’s a festive community event waiting for you. Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Taylor Bunnag said across

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Families invited to Picnic on Kings with Bluey

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International superstars Bluey and Bingo will headline a family-friendly picnic event as part of The Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival this year. Picnic on Kings will transform the lawn at Kings Beach Amphitheatre into a giant picnic featuring fresh local food, kids’ activities and appearances from Queensland’s favourite animated characters. Taking place on Saturday,

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