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Queensland’s Ultimate Winter School Holiday Guide 2026

3 min | School Holiday Kids Activities

Superheroes, slime-adjacent chaos, K-Pop disco energy, dinosaurs, Christmas in July, face painting, craft sessions and more

Looking for kids school holiday activities in Brisbane this Winter? Whether you’re trying to keep little ones entertained, plan an easy family lunch, or find a spot where the kids can have fun while you relax, The Pass has plenty of family-friendly options.

MiHi Tavern, Brassall

MiHi Tavern is coming in strong with evening sessions, which is honestly genius.

You get the kids fed, entertained and out of the house without trying to fill an entire day. Magic.

What’s on:

  • Tuesday 30 June: Superheroes, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
  • Thursday 2 July: Winter Wonderland, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
  • Tuesday 7 July: Dinosaur, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
  • Thursday 9 July: K-Pop Disco, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Parent move: book dinner, order something hearty, and let the kids burn off that end-of-day energy somewhere that is not your living room.

The best part?

You do not have to cook. That counts as self-care.

Book your spot now

Playground

Bribie Island Hotel, Bellara

Bribie families, this one is a proper school holiday lifesaver.

Bribie Island Hotel has free kids’ entertainment, coffee for parents and easy breezy island vibes.

What’s on:

  • Tuesday 30 June: K-Pop, 12pm to 2pm
  • Wednesday 1 July: Superhero, 12pm to 2pm
  • Friday 3 July: Fun Day, 12pm to 2pm
  • Tuesday 7 July: Enchanted Garden, 12pm to 2pm
  • Wednesday 8 July: Winter Wonderland, 12pm to 2pm
  • Friday 10 July: Disco Party, 12pm to 2pm

This is the sweet spot. A lunchtime booking with the kids entertained.

Grab a table, order lunch, sneak in a hot coffee, and let the holiday program do the heavy lifting.

Book your spot

Facepainting fun

Koala Tavern, Capalaba

Koala Tavern is made for families who need space, food and a solid plan.

All school holidays long, they have family-friendly activities, an epic kids’ playground and a hearty menu to keep everyone fuelled, while the Kids Club has creative activities, story time, fancy dress and Sunday kids entertainment.

What’s on:

  • Saturday 27 June: Superhero Training
  • Saturday 4 July: Science Day
  • Friday 10 July: Winter Wonderland
  • Saturday 11 July: Disco

Parents can settle into the bistro or beer garden, order a classic pub feed, and enjoy that rarest of school holiday gifts: kids being busy somewhere else within eyesight.

Tiny miracle.

Book your spot now

Newnham Hotel, Newnham

Newnham Hotel is bringing the full family day-out energy.

This Winter School Holidays, they have free themed entertainment running through the holiday period from 11:30am to 2:30pm, including Toy Story fun, superhero activities, Sunday face painting and balloon twisting, plus a Christmas in July celebration.

What’s on:

  • Wednesday 1 July: Woody and Jessie, 11:30am to 2:30pm
  • Wednesday 8 July: Superhero, 11:30am to 2:30pm
  • Sunday 12 July: Christmas in July, 11:30am to 2:30pm

Christmas in July includes:

  • Hosted by Santa’s Elves
  • Christmas ornament craft
  • Face painting
  • Roving puppet Rudolph Reindeer

Kids get characters, crafts and festive chaos.

Parents get lunch, a proper drink, and the joy of not organising a single pipe cleaner.

Book your spot

Don’t miss these ultimate school holiday adventures…

When you’re trying to fill the winter break, it helps to find places that make things easy. Family-friendly pubs offering kids school holiday activities are a simple way to keep little ones entertained while also giving parents a chance to enjoy and relaxed with a cold drink and good food just an order away.

 

 

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