Kids on the coast

March 4

GREENZONE DISCO

Where: The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction

When: 6pm-8pm

The ever popular Green Zone Disco is held on the first Friday of every month. The same great DJ and awesome prizes and giveaways mean the Green Zone Disco is always welcomed with enthusiastic cheers! Strictly 8-12yr olds. For full instructions visit the website.

Cost: $6 per child

Details: www.thej.com.au

March 3-6

TOP GEAR LIVE – THE PROTOTYPE TOUR

Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall

Experience the thrills, spills, speed and mania of precision stunt driving during the all new PROTOTYPE Top Gear Live world tour – the most exciting, ambitious, and complex automotive stage show ever. Featuring some of the world’s most expensive, powerful and absurdly modified cars.

Cost: Ticket prices vary, dependant on package

Details: www.topgearlive.com.au

March 6

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

Where: Anywhere in Australia

Register your school, or your business, or just family and friends, and get stuck into cleaning our environment. Pick up rubbish at the kids’ school, the beach, bushlands or your street. Register online and show the kids how important it is to keep our community clean.

Cost: Free

Details: www.cleanup.org.au, 1800 282 329

March 5 and April 2

KIDS CLUB ART ZONE

Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra

When: 10am-12 noon

On the first Saturday of each month, kids of all ages can come along and have fun with an alternating free art-making activity at the Caloundra Regional Gallery. Come along for five minutes or stay for the whole session.

Cost: Free

Details: www.caloundraregionalgallery.org.au

March 10-12

LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATIONS WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE

Where: Various locations around the country

Be brave and shave. Whether you’ll be at school, work or home, shave or colour your hair to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Sign up, join a team or register your school for Crazy Hair day.

Crazy Hair day is happening March 11.

Cost: Costs apply

Details: www.worldsgreatestshave.com

www.worldsgreatestshave.com/schools

March 10

KALEIDOSCOPE MARKETS

Where: Lake Kawana Community Centre, Bokarina

When: 8.30am-1pm

Packed full of unique stalls, spacious marketplace, Kaleido-kid playroom, crafts, songs and yummy food and coffee. It’s a place that both parents and children can enjoy.

Cost: Adults: $3. Children free

Details: www.kaleidoscopeevents.com.au

March 11

DIVE IN MOVIE

Where: Nambour Aquatic Centre, Petrie Park Rd, Nambour

When: From 6pm.

Bring your togs, pool noodles and floaties along to the pool for a great evening of entertainment with Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 3”. Food, drink and sausage sizzle available for purchase.

Cost: $8 pp children under 3 FREE

Details: www.swimfit.com.au

March 12

COME SEE AUSTRALIA’S NAUGHTIEST HYPNOTIST!

Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre,
19 West Terrace, Caloundra

When: 7.30pm

Don’t miss your chance to see ‘Real Volunteers...REALLY Hypnotised!’ Although the show is 18+, there is no stripping and no filth in any of the shows. Watch as hypnotised volunteers are transformed into ‘great pianists’, ‘rally car drivers’, or ‘amazing dancers’!

Cost: From $28

Details: www.sunshinecoastfunctioncentre.com.au

March 17

ST PATRICK’S DAY

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: 6-9pm. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Mystery Island. Wear all the green you can and create Irish arts and crafts!

Cost: Membership fees may apply

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

March 17

GO GREEN AT AUSTRALIA ZOO

Where: Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah

When: All day.

Leaping leprechauns! Australia Zoo is going green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. There will be heaps of cool activities and games. Find a hidden lucky coin to win a yummy ice-cream, and see if you can spot a lucky leprechaun roving around the zoo.

Cost: Admission costs apply

Details: www.australiazoo.com.au

March 18-23

GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP AND EASTER BUNNY VISIT

Where: Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza, Horton Parade, Maroochydore

When: 11am-2pm

Come along and join in the fun at the gingerbread decorating workshop. See the Easter Bunny and receive a special treat! Date excludes 22 March as the centre is closed for Good Friday.

Cost: Free

Details: www.sunshineplaza.com

March 19 and April 2

MAMMA’S MARKET

Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall, Cnr Gloucester Rd and Main Street, Buderim

When: 9am-1pm

Mamma’s Market showcases beautiful handmade clothing, accessories, toys, homewares and food. There will be gourmet food to enjoy, activities for the children and live entertainment which will complement the unique wares for sale, and it’s indoors, out of the sun.

Cost: Free Entry

Details: www.mammasmarket.com.au

March 20

MASQUERADE PARTY

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: 6-9pm.

Make a mask at home to wear, or design one in Mystery Island and join us for a mask relay and celebrity games. Each child who wears or makes a mask will receive a Mystery Island party bag and a prize for the best boys and girls mask.

Cost: Membership fees may apply

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

March 24-27

CRAFT EXPO

Where: Brisbane Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Sts, Southbank

When: 10am-4.30pm.

Craft enthusiasts of all ages (even the youngest ones) will find plenty to keep themselves entertained. There’s a host of interactive features, classes and displays, designed to encourage kids to get in touch with their inner artist. Sign up to be a Craft Club member, book tickets online by 5pm March 11, and pay only $10!

Cost: Admission costs apply

Details: www.craftexpo.net.au

March 25 and 26

THE GRUFFALO

Where: Nambour Civic Centre, Currie Street Nambour

When: 10am and 12 noon

“A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood….” Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this big scary monster of a show. This imaginative show is pitched at just the right level for three to seven-year-olds, as well as the big ones they have brought along with them.

Cost: $22 per ticket

Details: www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

March 25-27 and April 23-26

KIAH PARK WEEKEND HORSE RIDING CAMPS

Where: Kiah Park, 20km East of Gympie

When: Check website for drop off and pick up times.

Kiah Park Holiday Camp offers a wide range of horse riding camps, catering for all riding abilities and absolute beginner riders are welcome. From 7-day camps to shorter trail rides, Kiah Park is sure to have something to suit all families and budgets.

Cost: Costs will apply

Details: www.kiahpark.com.au or ph; 5486 6166

April 1-3

SUNSHINE COAST HOME SHOW, CARAVAN AND CAMPING EXPO

Where: Nambour Showgrounds,
Coronation Ave, Nambour

When: 9am-5pm

Showcasing the latest in camper trailers, caravans, motor homes, camping gear plus home and lifestyle products. Food court, coffee shops, free entertainment, rides for kids, it will be an excellent day out for the whole family.

Cost: Costs may apply

Details: 07 5476 2948

April 5 and April 7

DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR’S TRAVELLING SHOW!

Where: Caboolture RSL Club (5th) and Tewantin Noosa RSL (7th)

When: 10am

You won’t believe your eyes! For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her own plane to travel around the world in search of the perfect rose! Dorothy wants to find the perfect rose to make the best ever rosy-posy pie. You’ll see the fairies’ castle live on stage and of course, you’ll sing and dance along with Dorothy and all her friends! Let’s go up, up and away with Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show!

Cost: From $18. Kids under 12mths free

Details: www.caboolturersl.com.au or www.dorothythedinosaur.com.au

April 6

BABES IN ARMS

Where: Birch Carroll and Coyle Maroochydore

When: Check website for session times

Bring bub and come see ‘Just Go With it’. On a weekend trip to Hawaii, a plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife in order to cover a careless lie he told to his much-younger girlfriend.

Cost: Admission costs apply

Details: www.birch.com.au

April 9-10

BUNNY EGGVENTURES

Where: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich

When: From 10am.

Hop to it and bring the family along for a day of Bunny fun! With appearances by The Workshops’ Bunny every hour, free Easter treat, face painting and many other activities, it’s guaranteed to be a day of fun for the whole family.

Cost: General Admission, adult-$19 child-$11 under 3-free

Details: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

April 8-10

BRISBANE TINNIE AND TACKLE AND NATIONAL 4X4 AND OUTDOOR EXPO

Where: RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane

When: 9am-6pm

Fishing, four wheel drives, campervans, trailers, big and small boats, bait, tents and sleeping bags…..what more could a family want?

Cost: Adults $12 Kids under 15 FREE

Details: www.rnashowgounds.com.au

April 15-24

ALL ABOARD THE GINGER FACTORY EXPRESS THESE HOLIDAYS

Where: Buderim Ginger Factory,
50 Pioneer Road, Yandina

When: Check website or phone for times

It’s that time of the year again when parents start thinking about how to keep their ‘little treasures’ entertained over the holidays, without spending a fortune. Kids can hone their cooking skills with a diverse range of healthy cooking classes, come see the Superbee Live Bee Show, where you will see honeybees close up in their beehives and taste different honey flavours. And don’t forget the Overboard, Adventures of a Stowaway boat ride, plus so much more!

Cost: Admission costs may apply

Details: www.gingerfactory.com.au

April 16

NOOSA CIVIC’S EASTER SHOW

Where: Noosa civic Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville

When: 11am

Come and be dazzled by acrobatic and comedy displays by Hans and Eva, see the Easter bunny, and get a free goodie bag at Noosa Civic’s Easter Show!

Cost: Free

Details: www.noosacivic.com.au

April 17-21

COSMODOME IS
BACK AT NOOSA CIVIC

Where: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville

When: 10am, 11am, midday and 1pm daily

CosmoDome expands the concept of the portable planetarium into a travelling cinema, where the film totally surrounds the audience, watching in the comfort of a ventilated, inflatable dome. It combines learning and entertainment which captivates and excites audiences.

Cost: Free

Details: www.noosacivic.com.au

April 18-26

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT MAROOCHY RSL

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: 10am-2pm.

Come and visit Mystery Island during the school holidays, with something different happening every day! For full details of the school holiday activities download the Mystery Island Calendar.

Cost: Membership fees may apply

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

April 23

EASTER AT KAWANA SHOPPINGWORLD

Where: Kawana Shoppingworld,
119 Pt Cartwright Drive, Buddina

When: 10am-2pm

Come and see the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland as they hand out Easter eggs and spread the Easter Cheer!

Cost: Free

Details: www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au

April 23

KENILWORTH CHEESE, WINE AND FOOD FEST

Where: Town Park, Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth

When: All day event

A day for the whole family to indulge in all the best bounty of the renowned Mary Valley, for a memorable farm-to-fork feast. The day also includes a ‘Cheeseter’ Egg Hunt and Cheese rolling contest.

Cost: Free

Details: www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

April 23-24

EASTER CRAFT WEEKEND

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: 10am-3pm.

Celebrate Easter in Mystery Island with our Easter Craft weekend. Make your very own Easter cards, bunny ears and Easter baskets – which will come in handy for the Easter egg hunts on Sunday! Special appearances by the Easter Bunny on Sunday as well.

Cost: Membership fees may apply

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

April 25

CALOUNDRA ANZAC DAY SERVICE

Where: Kings Beach, Caloundra

When: From 5.28am.

Come down to Kings Beach to take part in Caloundra’s Anzac Day Service. Times are suggested, but get in early to secure your spot. The day will start with the 5.28am Dawn service, 9.30am march from Burgess St to Kings Beach Park and 10am service.

Cost: Free

Details: www.caloundratourism.com.au

During Easter School Holidays

CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOPS

Where: Nutworks and the Chocolate Factory, 37 Pioneer Rd, Yandina

When: Call Nutworks for more information.

Nutworks and the Chocolate Factory hold Chocolate Making Workshops during school holidays, subject to demand. At these workshops you can learn the art of making your own hand-made chocolates. Register online to find out what workshops are being held in the holidays.

Cost: $19.95

Details: www.nutworks.com.au