Easter School Holiday Guide 2026: Brisbane – Sunshine Coast – Gold Coast

BRISBANE | SUNSHINE COAST | GOLD COAST

Your COMPLETE guide to the Easter school holidays in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast is right here!

Welcome to the sweetest school holidays of the year!

Yes, Easter is almost here, bringing chocolatey surprises and cooler autumn days. Whether your kids are all about egg hunts and crafts, or you’re simply hoping to keep them busy (and happy!) while you juggle work and life, this is the guide you’ll want bookmarked.

Our Easter School Holiday Guide is packed with fun things to do across southeast Queensland — Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.

From hands-on workshops, to holiday camps, shows and outdoor adventures, there are plenty of ideas to help you turn “I’m bored” into “best day ever”.

To make planning easy, we’ve split the guide into three editions: Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, so you can quickly find what’s happening near you and build a holiday plan that actually works for your family.

Simply choose your region below ⬇︎

 

2026 Easter School Holidays Brisbane

School holiday activities, shows, entertainment, camps, sports and more for kids in Brisbane. READ NOW ⬇︎

 


 

 

2026 Easter School Holidays Sunshine Coast

Shows, indoor play, school holiday activities, camps, sports and more for Sunshine Coast kids. READ NOW ⬇︎

 


 

2026 Easter School Holidays Gold Coast

Sports, camps, creative arts, shows, school holiday activities and more for Gold Coast kids. Read now! ⬇︎

 


 

If you are still stuck for things to do with the kids, here are some fabulous activities to do as a family across the region

From bushwalks and bike rides, putt-putt to playgrounds, southeast Queensland is bursting with things to do with kids. Check out these handy lists below, or jump onto our Things To Do page.
There’s one for each region: Things to Do Brisbane, Things to Do Sunshine Coast, Things to Do Gold Coast!

Things to do with kids Sunshine Coast

Great bushwalks for kids on the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast’s best bike rides for families

5 mountains to climb with kids on the Sunshine Coast

 

Things to do with kids in Brisbane

25 best things to do in Brisbane with kids

6 of the BEST toddler activities in Brisbane

7 Pirate-themed playgrounds in Brisbane

 

Things to do with kids – Gold Coast

Unique activities for kids Gold Coast and Brisbane

5 Things to do on the Gold Coast that the kids will love

11 fun playgrounds on the Gold Coast the kids will love


 

By Angela Sutherland
After spending many years hustling stories on busy editorial desks around the world, Angela is now mum of two little ones and owner/editor at Kids on the Coast / Kids in the City. She is an atrocious cook and loves cutting shapes to 90s dance music.

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