Activate the kids this Easter!
- Ronalyn
- Apr 8
- 4 min read
Easter fun abounds with these free or low-cost Sunshine Coast Council events. Ditch the devices and hop outside for adventures and memories that will last a lifetime.
Places are limited for some events, so book early to avoid disappointment. For all the details, visit Council’s website, sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Youth Day - Come along and enjoy the music, art, workshops and food in Coolum. Suitable for ages 12 - 25 years, Saturday, April 5, noon - 4pm, Jack Morgan Park, Perry St, Coolum Beach.
Youth Fest - Don’t miss the skate comps, battle of the bands and food trucks. Suitable for ages 12 - 25 years, Friday, April 11, 2 - 10pm, Baringa Town Centre, 20 Edwards Tce, Baringa.
Beerwah Heart Cinema - Free movie screenings! Grab your friends, your favourite comfy camp chair, bean bag or blanket and head over to Beerwah Community Hall, 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah, for some epic movie nights. Registration essential, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. April 10, 6-8.30pm Ready Player One, May 16, 6-8.30pm, Pride and Prejudice. Details online at library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, what’s on section.
Techniquez - Dive into hands-on workshops led by super talented local artists at Beerwah Heart. Whether you're into anime, stencils, spray painting or barbecue mastery, there's something for everyone. Registration essential, workshops are for people aged 13-18. Thursday, April 10 from 1 - 9pm, Beerwah Community Hall, 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah. Details online at library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, what’s on section.
Artists in the rainforest - A local group of artists will be taking over the Rainforest Discovery Centre theatrette at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Maleny, sharing their creative practice and observations of fauna, flora and fungi. Come and see their work in progress or participate in a weekend 'Come and Try' session. April 5 and 6, 12 and 13 from 10am - 12.30pm. Details at mary-cairncross.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Celebrate science, creativity and conservation - This exhibit shares the 'wow' moments and data from the Marine BioBlitz event that took place on the Sunshine Coast in 2024. Come and see the coastline and underwater habitats through photography, painting, audio, sculpture, and multimedia.
There will even be a model of Mudjimba Island for children to explore with projections and sounds that take them under the sea. April 5 – 19, Arts and Ecology Centre at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha, details on Council’s website.
Nest box monitoring - Who is living in there? Join a small group of passionate volunteers to discover Council reserves and help find out who is using nest boxes.
Family-friendly activity in nature where you become a citizen scientist and assist us better understand the use of nest boxes by local wildlife. At Yinneburra Environment Reserve, Yaroomba, April 10, 10am - 12pm, and Gum Tree Dr Bushland Conservation Area, April 19, 9 - 11am. Register at bttr.im/si2up or email naturewatch@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for details.
TurtleCare hatchling club - Fun, parent-supervised school holiday activity for primary school aged children who want to learn more about turtles, run by the TurtleCare Sunshine Coast volunteer team. For just $10 per ticket, learn about the turtles who nest here on the coast - lifecycle, biology and fun facts! Help us save the turtles. Let’s find a solution to pollution. Bring your curiosity and creativity.
This event will include both indoor and on beach activities with some teamwork required. There will be no live turtles at this event. All participants will require a caregiver who is required to stay but does not need a ticket.
Other children may attend but will not be able to participate in age specific activities. Please do not register children outside the specified age range, as their bookings will be cancelled and refunded. April 15, 8.30 - 10.30am (ages 5-9) and 11am - 1pm (ages 10-12), Windansea Community Clubhouse - Ballinger Beach Park, Currimundi, details at Eventbrite.com.au
Bushland botanic garden wonders - Discover a world of fun these school holidays at Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. Be sure to register, places are limited.
‘Under the Sea’ at the Arts and Ecology Centre, workshop ‘Connecting with the Ocean’, April 12, 10am - 12pm, suitable for ages 7 - 14. Participants will experience a guided tour of the exhibition, then reflect on their oceanic inspiration through illustration and writing.
Workshop ‘Marine Explorers’, April 17, 10am - 12pm, suitable for ages 7-14. Young ocean enthusiasts will 'dive' into the wonders of marine biodiversity through sound, imagery and new creative technology.
Nature craft activities in the Kurrajong Shelter, workshop ‘Earth Arts’ April 8, 10am - 12pm. Suitable for ages 7 - 12. Create colour using seeds, berries, rocks and minerals for natural art-making.
Workshop ‘Nature Dress Ups’ April 9, 10am-12pm, suitable for ages 5 and above. Create an all-natural costume from natural treasures. Workshop ‘Botany Scavenger Hunt’, April 10, 10am – 12pm, suitable for ages 3 and above. Explore the wonders of the plant kingdom on this bushland adventure.
Plus ‘Gems of the Earth’ and ‘Easter Clay Play’ on April 15 and 16, all Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha. All details on Council’s website.
Museum must-do - Bankfoot House is a Council-run museum, free to enter and open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-3pm. Sunshine Coast Museums are great to visit at any time of the year. Find walks and heritage places in the Discovery Guide, your comprehensive heritage guide to the Sunshine Coast region, heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Bankfoot House Easter egg hunt - Make an Easter basket and search for gold nuggets (aka Easter eggs!) at the only surviving coach station on the famous Cobb & Co. run between Brisbane and Gympie. Bring your own basket and fossick the two-acre property for shiny wrappers in the hopes of sweet gold.
Free First Nations family fun day - Experience a unique day of cultural learning with Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations peoples at Bankfoot House.
Enjoy games, dancing, markets, food and craft activities for all ages. Explore the stunning grounds, tour the historic house or visit the Mary Grigor Centre. April 12, 10am - 2pm, Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains, details on Council’s website.
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