Kids on the coast

May 4
TINY TOTS MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Where/when: The Events Centre, Caloundra, 10.30-11.30am
Music and creative movement for little ones.
Cost: $6 includes a fruit platter for morning tea.
Details: www.theeventscentre.com.au

May 7
THE GREENZONE DISCO
Where/when: The J, Noosa, 6-8pm
Come on down to The J for a night of unreal fun strictly for kids 8-12. All children need to be picked up by parents inside the venue at 8pm.
Cost: $6, tickets available at the door
Details: www.thej.com.au

May 9
MOTHER’S DAY AT AUSTRALIA ZOO
Where/when: Australia Zoo, Beerwah
Bring mum to be pampered with free massages, chocolates and morning tea, while the kids enjoy the attractions. Mum can enter the Kiss-a-Critter competition while the young ‘uns have a go at the colouring competition and have their faces painted for free.
Cost: Family 5 ticket $187, family 4 $170, adult $57, child $34
Details: www.australiazoo.com.au

May 9
MOTHER’S DAY CHOCOLAT AT FLICKS IN THE STICKS
Where/when: Eumundi Showgrounds, gates open 5pm, screening starts 6.15pm
Bring the family for a Mother’s Day treat at Eumundi’s open air cinema. BYO blanket, chair or couch or hire a bean bag and settle back under the stars to enjoy this delicious movie.
Cost: $8 per person, free for kids under three, ticket price includes a glow light and movie treat
Details: www.flicksinthesticks.org

May 14-16
AUSTRALIAN BODY ART CARNIVALE
Where/when: Eumundi
One of the most colourful events on the Sunshine Coast centred around body art in its many forms. Music, world-class street performers, astounding pavement art, children’s workshops, a Friday evening masked galleries walk, a Saturday evening sunset street party and a whole lot more.
Cost: Free with some events ticketed, see website
Details: www.australianbodyart.com.au

May 15-16
REDCLIFFE KITE FESTIVAL
Where/when: Pelican Park, Clontarf
Watch the spectacular kite flying displays and competitions while you browse the arts and crafts and food stalls.
Cost: Free
Details: 3889 3384 or visit www.redcliffekiteclub.org.au

May 16
NOOSA RIVER FESTIVAL
Where/when: Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Be entertained by roaming performers, watch the River Fest Regatta events and join in children’s activities. The community-spirited, fun and family style festival is designed for all ages.
Cost: Free
Details: www.visitnoosa.com.au

May 20-23
IMMANUEL ARTS FESTIVAL
Where/when: Immanuel Lutheran College, Wises Road, Buderim, Gala Opening 7pm Thursday, general entry opens 9am Saturday, 10am Sunday
View paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs and creative arts from across the state. The festival competition encourages entries from talented students on the Sunshine Coast.
Cost: Gala Opening $30, general entry $5
Details: www.immanuel.qld.edu.au

May 22-23
NOOSA WINTER FESTIVAL
Where/when: Various locations in Noosa – see website
A new festival bringing together eight popular sporting events during one weekend. There will be events for all ages and abilities including a 500m Nippers’ Splash and Challenge and a 5K Fun Run/Walk to support the Cindy MacKenzie Breast Cancer Foundation and the Noosa Blue Water Swim.
Cost: See website for entry details
Details: www.usmevents.com.au

May 23
NORTH ARM FUN FAIR
Where/when: North Arm School, Fairhill Road, North Arm
Join in the fun of stalls, rides, kids’ activities and bands in this popular school fair nestled among the ginger fields.
Cost: Free entry. Cost for rides
Details: 5472 9888

May 26
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORY TIME
Where/when: Libraries across the region, 11am
To promote the value of reading and literacy, a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, will be read simultaneously to children in a variety of venues around Australia.
Cost: Free
Details: At local venues or visit www.alia.org.au



May 28-29
MALENY ANNUAL SHOW
Where/when: Maleny Showgrounds
The agricultural show program will include animal classes and showjumping, food sections, art and crafts and a Saturday night rodeo. There will be clowns, puppets, an animal nursery and a sideshow alley on both days.
Cost: Adults $12, family tickets $25, high school students $5 and primary school students $3, for each entry over the two days
Details: 5494 2008 or visit www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

May 29
THE GRUFFALO
Where/when: The Events Centre, Caloundra, 12-1pm and 3-4pm
Join the adventurous Mouse on her journey through a scary forest full of predators. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but see what happens when she comes face to face with the creature she imagined. Join in songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3 and up and their adults.
Cost: $12, adults at kids’ prices
Details: www.theeventscentre.com.au

May 30 and June 27
NOOSA KIDS’ AND BABY MARKET
Where/when: Sunshine Beach Bicentennial Hall, Sunshine Beach 8-11am
Search for pre-loved and new items for kids of all ages.
Cost: Free
Details: www.noosakidsmarket.com.au

June 5-6
SUNSHINE COAST WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY FESTIVAL
Where/when: University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, opens noon June 5
Celebrating its 30th anniversary the festival will host a wide range of environmental activities. World music, youth and indigenous performances. There will be a children’s area, youth chill out zone, Transition Town display, farmers’ market and ecology workshops.
Cost: Free Details: 5441 5747

June 7-12
VOICES ON THE COAST
Where/when: Various times and locations
Now in its 15th year, this youth festival is designed to bring renowned authors, illustrators and poets from around Australia to the Coast to present workshops and events to encourage a lifelong love of literature. Guest authors will include Peter Carnavas, Gary Crew, Nick Earls, Andy Griffiths, and Ray Martin. The festival now attracts 4500 students from over 75 schools.
Cost: See website
Details: www.immanuel.qld.edu.au/voices

June 8-14
QPAC’S OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL
Where/when: Cultural Forecourt, South Bank and QPAC, Brisbane, visit website for details
A festival of creative arts and performances for those eight and under. Be entertained by pirates, learn about music with humour with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, meet a king made of dough, join a tea party at the State Library, join workshops, trails or go on lots of other exciting adventures.
Cost: Various, visit website for details
Details: www.qpac.com.au

June 11-14
THE DREAMING FESTIVAL
Where/when: Woodrow Road, Woodford
This three days, four nights festival will feature performance artists, street performers, comedy, ceremonies, visual arts, craft workshops and a youth program. The full program will be available during April on the website.
Cost: Adult day and evening at the gate $96, 13-17 years $59, 6-12 years $6. Tickets including camping are available, also season tickets, early bird and online discounts
Details: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com

June 16-20
DISNEY ON ICE DISNEYLAND ADVENTURE
Where/when: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, see website for times
Catch a ride through the park with favourite Disney friends Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. Meet up with Snow White and Cinderella and blast off to Space Mountain with Buzz Lightyear. Be thrilled as The Incredibles turn up with Mickey to save the day.
Cost: tickets $28.50-$65.50
Details: www.brisent.com.au

June 18-20
SUNSHINE COAST ANNUAL SHOW
Where/when: Nambour Showgrounds
This year’s event will include attractions such as Monster Trucks Australia, Showtime FMX and spectacular fireworks displays alongside the traditional show program.
Cost: Adult 1-day pass $15, family $40, single family $25, 12-17 years $10, 5-11 years $5; adult 3-day pass $40, family $100, single family $60, 12-17 years $25, 5-11 years $15, pre-purchase discounts
Details: www.sunshinecoastshow.asn.au

June 19-July 18
WIZARDS AND WITCHES EXPRESS
Where/when: The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich, daily, visit website for times
Join in magic and mayhem and discover secrets and science during this month long program of events. Includes a school for sorcerers, magical model railway, spooky science day and a workshop of wonders. Some events carry a charge in addition to the entry ticket.
Cost: Museum entry prices, family ticket $57, adult $19, children 3-15 years $11, children under 3 free
Details: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

June 20
MATER LITTLE MIRACLES 5KM
Where/when: Cultural Forecourt, South Bank, Brisbane
Join thousands of families in this annual walk-a-thon for a family fun day that includes live entertainment and prizes.
Cost: Visit website
Details: www.materfoundation.org.au

June 25
SIDS AND KIDS RED NOSE DAY
Where/when: local event venues and times vary
Get involved in the fun in this major fundraiser to provide vital services and programs for SIDS and Kids. For more information about local events and how you can get involved visit the website.
Cost: Varies by event
Details: www.rednoseday.com.au


June 26
WALK 4 BREAST CANCER SUNSHINE COAST
Where/when: Tickle Park, Coolum, 7.30am for 10K, Castaways Beach, 9.30am for 20K walk
This year step out in yellow and blue bras for Cancer Council Queensland. Individuals and teams can register to walk for breast cancer, finishing with a live band performance at Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club.
Cost: Team of up to 10 people $100, individual $10
Details: send an email to walk4breastcancer@hotmail.com

June 27
ENERFLEX BRISSIE TO BAY BIKE RIDE
Where/when: Enter as an individual or a family to raise money for Queenslanders with multiple sclerosis. Events include the Classic 50km, the Challenger 25km and the Cruiser 10km.
Cost: Visit website for details of entry and sponsorship
Details: www.brissietothebay.com.au

SNOW WHITE and the SEVEN COOL DUDES.

An interactive stage play for children.

Poor Snow White, she is growing more beautiful every day and the ‘wicked’ Queen has become very jealous of her.
Will the ‘wicked’ Queen send her away to live alone, forever… or will Snow White’s friends come to her rescue.
In this very “inter-active” production, children will enjoy lots of role-play as they are invited onto the stage to become a variety of characters, including THE COOL DUDES… That love to rap.
The audience will also become a part of the play as they participate in the action involving the ‘wicked’ Queen plus some popular songs
Presented by Jally Productions.
Performances on the Sunshine Coast are at
Lake Kawana Community Centre on Tuesday 6th July at 10am phone 5455 4455 or on line at www.thej.com.au<http://www.thej.com.au/>

And
The ‘J’, Noosa Heads on Friday 9th July at 11am phone 5455 4455 or on line at www.thej.com.au<http://www.thej.com.au/>
Performances also in Brisbane, Redcliffe and Gympie.