Carols On Kings
Night of Christmas cheer and carols including Grace Knight and fireworks. Kings Beach Park, Caloundra, December 21, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: free. Details: 5441 8165.
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EVENTS
Songwriting Workshop // Coolum, December 20, 10am-12.30pm. Cost: $35. Join a songwriting workshop with Canadian songstress Anne Vriend. Bookings are a must. Details: 5473 9498.
Christmas Carols // Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore, December 20, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: free. Family night out where you can sing along to your favourite Christmas carols. Details: 5441 8165.
Tiramisu live // Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, December 20-21,
11am-1pm, December 22, 1-3pm, December 23, 7-9pm, December 24, 1-3pm. Cost: free. Three sopranos from Tiramisu perform songs including O Holy Night and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Details: 5443 4133.
Luke Moller // Peregian Originals, December 21, from 1pm. Cost: free. Aussie virtuoso violinist Luke Moller performs with The Saruzu Quartet. Details: 5473 9498.
Carols On Kings // Kings Beach Park, Caloundra, December 21, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: free. Night of Christmas cheer and carols including Grace Knight and fireworks. Details: 5441 8165.
Christmas Cheer Concerts // Bicentennial Hall, Sunshine Beach, December 20-21, 7.30pm. Cost: $28, includes food and drink. Noosa Chorale presents a night of Christmas carols and fare. Details: 5474 0334.
Hogmanay Party // Cooroy Memorial Hall, December 31, 8pm-midnight. Cost: from $5. Celebrate the end of 2008 with Scottish dancing, pipes, drums and musicians. Bring your own picnic and drinks. Visitors are welcome to sing or play an instrument. Details: Ian, 5455 5633.
The Great Noosa Camp Out // The House With No Steps, Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Doonan, January 3, gates open noon. Cost: from $44. Watch more than 30 artists, including Dallas Frasca, Marshall and the Fro and Mason Rack live in concert. Details: www.thegreatnoosacampout.com
Soname Yangchen // Buderim War Memorial Hall, January 3, 7pm. Cost: from $25. Tibetan singer Soname Yangchen performs live. Details: www.stickytickets.com.au/1373
Summer Down Under — Guy Sebastian // Australia Zoo Crocoseum, Beerwah, January 3, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day zoo access. Guest appearance by Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. Details: www.australiazoo.com
Woodford Folk Festival // Beerwah-Kilcoy Rd, December 27-January 1, various times. Watch more than 2000 performers over six days. Details: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
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ARTS AND LITERATURE
Hip-Hop Workshops // The J, Noosa Junction, December 16 and 23, January 5, 13 and 20, 4-5.30pm. Cost: free. Make your own hip-hop music with Kleenbeats and Evenbreak. Details: 5455 4455.
Letter To Santa Workshop // Written Dimension Bookshop, Noosa, December 17, 10am. Cost: free. Interactive workshop with illustrator Michelle Pike where children can write letters to Santa. Bookings are essential. Details: 5447 4433.
Ian Jermyne // Art Solace, Noosaville, December 19, 6-9pm.
Exhibition featuring Ian Jermyne’s latest surf art work. Details: www.findsolace.com.au
Christmas Story Time // Maroochydore Library, December 23, 9.30-10am. Cost: free. Festive tales for ages zero to five. Details: 5475 8900.
Child // Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery, Hyatt Coolum, December 19-January 19, daily except Tuesday, 11am-5pm. Childhood-focused works by a painter, dollmaker, leather artist, sculptor and photographer. See page 43. Details: www.ardleighdesign.com
The Night Before Christmas // The Events Centre, Caloundra, December 21, 2pm. Cost: from $12. Traditional Christmas tales such as The Nutcracker and The Little Match Girl. Details: www.theeventscentre.com.au
Artspace // Maroochydore Library, until January 8. Exhibition by first-year diploma of fine arts students from Noosa TAFE. Details: 5475 8900.
Cinderella Goes Disco // The J, Noosa Junction, January 6-7, 11am. Cost: $12. Interactive children’s play based on the classic fairytale. Details: 5455 4455.
Art Classes // Noosa Complete Framing, January 6-8, 10am-noon. Cost: from $25. For ages eight to 12 with artist Kristine Cameron. Details: Kristine, 5448 1718.
The Tale Of Despereaux // Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas, Maroochydore, December 20, 9.30am. Cost: $10. Lifeline premiere of the animated tale of brave mouse Despereaux Tilling, who embarks on a quest to teach a kingdom that appearances are not all they seem. Details: www.despereaux.com.au
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SPORTS AND WELLBEING
Billabong Surf Camp // Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club, December 18-19. Cost: from $95. Swimmers aged six to 16 can learn new skills from professional surfers. Details: www.billabong.com/surfcamps
Night Walk // Kondalilla National Park, January 6. Cost: from $8.20. Guided spotlight walk along the tracks of Kondalilla. Children must be at least eight and be accompanied by a paying adult. Details: 1300 130 372.
Noosa Night Discovery Walk // Noosa National Park, January 7, 7.15-9.15pm. Cost: from $8.20. Explore the world of night creatures before a hot cuppa and a chat. The minimum age is eight and children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Details: 1300 130 372.
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SAVE THE DATE
Summer Down Under — John Edward // Australia Zoo Crocoseum, Beerwah, January 10, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day access to the zoo. Audience with international psychic medium John Edward. Details: www.australiazoo.com
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HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE
DECEMBER 23
Christmas Down Under // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Participate in craft and outdoor activities. There will also be an excursion to Aussie World at Palmview.Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
DECEMBER 24
Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club Carols Evening // Peregian Beach Park, from 5pm. Cost: free. A variety of events, including fireworks and Santa’s arrival by helicopter. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Details: 5448 1728.
PCYC Christmas Party // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Celebrate Christmas Eve by making gifts for Mum and Dad. Swimming activities are also allowed. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
DECEMBER 25
Enjoy a day of rest, spend time with the family and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
DECEMBER 26
Brekkie With The Characters // Australia Zoo, Beerwah, until January 25, 8.30am. Cost: Children, $46, adults, $73, includes zoo entry. Join Australia Zoo characters including Ploy the elephant and Squirt the whale for breakfast. Also receive a free photo and a
zoo gift bag. Details: 5436 2025.
DECEMBER 27
Summer Down Under — Brian McFadden // Australia Zoo Crocoseum, Beerwah, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all-day access. See pop sensation Brian McFadden, whose songs include Like A Woman Can and Twisted. Details: www.australiazoo.com
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles // UnderWater World, Mooloolaba, daily until January 16 at 11am and 2pm. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles perform live shows to help raise awareness of the turtle rehabilitation hospital. Details: www.underwaterworld.com.au
DECEMBER 28
Sun Sail // Sunshine Coast Yacht Club, Mooloolaba, 11am. Cost: free. Enjoy a relaxing sail along the waterways of Mooloolaba.
Details: 0424 629 238.
DECEMBER 29
Henna Tattooing // Maleny Library, 1.30-2.30pm, also at Noosa, January 8, 10-11am. Cost: free, for ages 12-15. Create fun, decorative body art designs. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
DECEMBER 30
Take the whole family to cool down at Mooloolaba Beach. There’s great views from the Loo With A View and patrolled areas.
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Celebrations // Mooloolaba Esplanade, from 5pm. Enjoy live entertainment and fireworks. Details: 5441 8165.
JANUARY 1
Twilight Markets // Memorial Drive, Eumundi, 5-9pm. Browse stalls and enjoy live entertainment. Details: 5442 7106
JANUARY 2
Take the children out for a day at the movies. You can catch the latest films, such as Madagascar 2 and Bolt at the Noosa 5 Cinemas and Birch Carroll and Coyle at Maroochydore.
Woodford WiNDOWN @ Noosa // Fri Jan 2. Over 12 music, art and craft interactive workshops, Open and Junior Music Comp from 10am, in Noosa Junction. 7pm 18+ Taste of Woodford Concert at The J (Bar/café) featuring Jeff Lang, Mamadou Diabate, Bobby Singh, Alan Glover + 10pm Dance Party PQM with local impro musos… Cost: Daytime activities mostly free,Evening 18+ Concert/Dance ticket $45, Dance $20. Details www.noosajunction.org
JANUARY 3
Summer Down Under — Guy Sebastian // Australia Zoo, Beerwah, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day access to the zoo. Live performance by the Idol winner. Details: www.australiazoo.com
Jack And The Beanstalk // Noosa Arts Theatre, January 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2pm and 5pm. Cost: $10. Feel-good pantomime where the audience can cheer for the hero and boo for the villain. Details: 5449 9343.
JANUARY 4
Go for a walk up to Point Cartwright and take in the spectacular views of the ocean. There’s also La Balsa Park nearby, which boasts great picnic areas and fitness equipment.
JANUARY 5
Kids Expo Day // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-3pm. Cost: free, prices for some activities. Workshops include face painting, pavement art and canvas painting. Details: 5444 0311.
Circus Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 12, 9-10.30am. Cost: $15, for primary school children.
Learn the basics of hoola-hooping, plate balancing and juggling in a supervised environment. Details: 5471 6513.
Visual Arts Mentoring Program // Cooroy Butter Factory, January 5-11, 9.30am-4pm. Cost: $60, plus workshop materials. Week-long program designed to develop the skills of emerging artists. For ages 12-25. Details: 5472 0116.
Aerial Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 6, 12-13, 3-4.30pm. Cost: $15, for primary school children.
Take part in trapeze, silk and ring workshops. Details: 5471 6513.
Kite Making // Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza, January 5-9, 10am and 1pm. Cost: free. Children will receive a kite to decorate.
Details: 5443 4133.
Multicultural Madness // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make African tribal masks and Chinese origami and play with Aboriginal clap sticks. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 6
Tiny Tots Circus Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 13, 9-9.45am. Cost: $10. Children aged three to five can run away to the circus and learn a variety of talents,
including juggling and aerial silk. Details: 5471 6513.
PlayStation Playoff // Caloundra Library, 2-4pm, also Beerwah, January 16, 2-3.30pm and January 22, 1.30-3pm, Maleny, January 21, 2-4pm. Cost: free. Children aged over seven can challenge each other with PlayStation games. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Bollywood And Belly Dancing // Noosa Library, 10-11.30am. Cost: free. Make twirling sticks and learn dance steps with Achara. Details: 5442 4411.
Little Chefs Day // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Spend a day in the kitchen and make fun food such as cupcakes, chocolate bear cookies, and chocolate and cheese fondue. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Cinderella Goes Disco // The J, Noosa Junction, January 6-7, 11am-1pm. Cost: $12. Participation play that combines three traditional fairytales in a most unusual way. Details: 5455 4455.
JANUARY 7
Paper Mache Fun // Kawana Library, 10.30-11.30am. Cost: free. Children over seven can learn how to make their own paper creations. Details: 5444 8022.
Creative Beading // Maleny Library, 2-3pm, also at Kawana, January 20, 11.30am-12.30pm. Cost: free. Create and design your own jewellery. For over sevens. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Writing Workshop // Noosa Library, 10-11am. Cost: free. Put pen to paper and create your own intriguing mystery. For ages 10-15. Details: 5442 4411.
Rainbow Chaos // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make masquerade masks, paper mache and more. There will also be supervised swimming. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Kids Manga // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon, also January 16, 10am-noon. Cost: $20, includes materials. Ages nine to 15 can learn to draw manga characters, such as in Japanese cartoons. Details: 5444 0311.
Art Workshop // Noosa Regional Gallery, ages five to eight, 10.30am-noon, ages 9-12, 1.30-3pm. Cost: $11, includes materials.
Use your imagination and create artwork using paper and building methods. Details: 5449 5340.
JANUARY 8
Acrobatic Balancing And Acro Yoga Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 15, 3-4.30pm. Primary school children can learn the art of acrobatics. Details: 5471 6513.
Goo-Mess Tacular // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Have fun with play dough, slime, body painting and much more. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Drawing Workshop // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon. Cost: $20, includes materials. Learn the basics of drawing using materials such as graphite, charcoal and coloured pencils. For ages seven to 15. Details: 5444 0311.
Wet Tropic Wonderland // Noosa Art Gallery, ages five to eight, 10.30am-noon, ages nine to 12, 1.30-3pm. Cost: $11, with materials. Explore Queensland’s wet tropics through a variety of 3D construction techniques. Details: 5449 5340.
JANUARY 9
Arts Cool Program // Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, 10.30am-noon, also at Beerwah Library, January 14, 10.30am-noon, Maleny, January 15, 2-3.30pm, Kawana, January 22, 10.30am-noon. Cost: $15, includes materials. Create an art masterpiece. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Fantasy Friday // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Participate in fun activities including making treasure boxes and bookmarks. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 10
Summer Down Under – John Edward // Australia Zoo, Beerwah, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day access to the zoo. See psychic medium John Edward live. Details: www.australiazoo.com
JANUARY 11
Hire a kayak at Landsborough Pde, Golden Beach, and travel on Pumicestone Passage.
JANUARY 12
Caramello Koala Stage Show // Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, January 12-16, 11am and 1pm. Cost: free. Watch Caramello Koala live on stage. There will also be Cadbury chocolate giveaways limit of one per child). Details: 5443 4133.
The Silly Billies // The J, Noosa Junction, January 12, 17, 19, 21 and 24, 10.30am, January 19 and 21, 2.30pm. Cost: from $5. Movie starring Red Symons and Wilbur Wilde where they try to save their circus friends who are in financial trouble. Details: 5455 4455.
Cartoon Catastrophe // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Children can design their own cartoon comic and play the Nintendo Wii. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 13
DIY Decor Art On Canvas // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon. Cost: $30, includes materials. Ages nine to 15 can create an art work using textures and colours of their choice. Details: 5444 0311.
Sport Spectacular // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Mix of sport activities, including ping pong, straw javelin and tunnel tag. There will also be an excursion to the Rollerdrome. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 14
Scrapbooking On Canvas // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon. Cost: $40, including materials. Ages seven to 15 can make paintings using photos. Details: 5444 0311.
Bindi & The Crocmen // Australia Zoo, January 14-18, 11am. Cost: from $31, with zoo entry. The wildlife princess performs live. Details: www.australiazoo.com.au
JANUARY 15
Monster Masks // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10-11am. Cost: $20, includes materials. Ages five to eight can make funny and scary monster faces using paint, craft and glitter. Details: 5444 0311.
Fun With Fimo // Eckersley’s Minyama, 11.30am-1pm. Cost: $20, includes materials. Ages seven to 12 can make jewellery, candle holders and frames from soft polymer clay. Details: 5444 0311.
Science Expo Day // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make your own solar system diorama and Styrofoam Earth balls. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 16
Fun-Shine Friday // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make paper plate lady bugs and decorative mats.
Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Golf Clinics // Club Pelican, December 16-19, also January 5-9, 12-16 and 19-23, 11am-noon for ages five to eight ($55 a clinic) and 2-4pm for ages nine to 16 ($110 a clinic). Supervised lessons from a PGA professional. Includes a certificate of competency. Details: 5437 5002.
Hello Africa // Majestic Theatre, Pomona, 10.30am. Cost: $8.
Interactive performance with percussion and instruments. Details: www.themajestictheatre.com.au
JANUARY 17
Enjoy one of the Coast’s most beautiful spots and visit Noosa National Park. Allow at least an hour and take water and sunscreen.
JANUARY 18
Hop on your bike and travel along the paths around Caloundra’s beaches.
JANUARY 19
Animal Crackers // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. A variety of art and craft, inside and outdoor activities in a supervised environment. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 20
Summer Safari // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make pipe cleaner bugs, paper weaving and much more. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 21
Sea-Station // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Join in a variety of seaside activities such as making mosaic pictures and ocean murals. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 22
Ocean Overload // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make animal mobiles and play beach volleyball. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 23
For a hinterland view of the Coast drive up to Maleny. There are lots of picnic spots along the way that boast superb views.
JANUARY 24
Treat the children to a cool change and take them to the community pool at Kings Beach.
JANUARY 25
Grab a bucket and spade and show your design skills with sand sculptures at any one of the Coast’s beaches.
JANUARY 26
Australia Day // Aussie World, Palmview, from 9am, rides start at 10am. Cost: $25 for a fast and fun pass including unlimited rides all day. Celebrate Australia Day including the annual dunny races, a tug of war and live music. Details: 5494 5444.
Summer Down Under — John Williamson // Australia Zoo, 10.30am. Cost: from $31, includes all-day access to the zoo. Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a performance by singer-songwriter John Williamson. Details: www.australiazoo.com
FUN FOR EVERY DAY
Top Shots at Maroochydore boasts a range of family and fun friendly activities including mini golf, a waterslide, extreme trampoline, an indoor climbing wall and a video arcade. Details: www.topshotsmaroochydore.com
The Wharf Mooloolaba offers live entertainment for the whole
family, including roving street performers. While you are there check out UnderWater World and discover creatures such as stingrays, sea urchins and sharks. There’s also the seal show. Details: www.underwaterworld.com.au
Go Arty Maroochydore offers a variety of workshops to suit any aspiring artist. Details: www.goarty.com.au
Night of Christmas cheer and carols including Grace Knight and fireworks. Kings Beach Park, Caloundra, December 21, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: free. Details: 5441 8165.
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EVENTS
Songwriting Workshop // Coolum, December 20, 10am-12.30pm. Cost: $35. Join a songwriting workshop with Canadian songstress Anne Vriend. Bookings are a must. Details: 5473 9498.
Christmas Carols // Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore, December 20, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: free. Family night out where you can sing along to your favourite Christmas carols. Details: 5441 8165.
Tiramisu live // Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, December 20-21,
11am-1pm, December 22, 1-3pm, December 23, 7-9pm, December 24, 1-3pm. Cost: free. Three sopranos from Tiramisu perform songs including O Holy Night and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Details: 5443 4133.
Luke Moller // Peregian Originals, December 21, from 1pm. Cost: free. Aussie virtuoso violinist Luke Moller performs with The Saruzu Quartet. Details: 5473 9498.
Carols On Kings // Kings Beach Park, Caloundra, December 21, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: free. Night of Christmas cheer and carols including Grace Knight and fireworks. Details: 5441 8165.
Christmas Cheer Concerts // Bicentennial Hall, Sunshine Beach, December 20-21, 7.30pm. Cost: $28, includes food and drink. Noosa Chorale presents a night of Christmas carols and fare. Details: 5474 0334.
Hogmanay Party // Cooroy Memorial Hall, December 31, 8pm-midnight. Cost: from $5. Celebrate the end of 2008 with Scottish dancing, pipes, drums and musicians. Bring your own picnic and drinks. Visitors are welcome to sing or play an instrument. Details: Ian, 5455 5633.
The Great Noosa Camp Out // The House With No Steps, Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Doonan, January 3, gates open noon. Cost: from $44. Watch more than 30 artists, including Dallas Frasca, Marshall and the Fro and Mason Rack live in concert. Details: www.thegreatnoosacampout.com
Soname Yangchen // Buderim War Memorial Hall, January 3, 7pm. Cost: from $25. Tibetan singer Soname Yangchen performs live. Details: www.stickytickets.com.au/1373
Summer Down Under — Guy Sebastian // Australia Zoo Crocoseum, Beerwah, January 3, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day zoo access. Guest appearance by Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. Details: www.australiazoo.com
Woodford Folk Festival // Beerwah-Kilcoy Rd, December 27-January 1, various times. Watch more than 2000 performers over six days. Details: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
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ARTS AND LITERATURE
Hip-Hop Workshops // The J, Noosa Junction, December 16 and 23, January 5, 13 and 20, 4-5.30pm. Cost: free. Make your own hip-hop music with Kleenbeats and Evenbreak. Details: 5455 4455.
Letter To Santa Workshop // Written Dimension Bookshop, Noosa, December 17, 10am. Cost: free. Interactive workshop with illustrator Michelle Pike where children can write letters to Santa. Bookings are essential. Details: 5447 4433.
Ian Jermyne // Art Solace, Noosaville, December 19, 6-9pm.
Exhibition featuring Ian Jermyne’s latest surf art work. Details: www.findsolace.com.au
Christmas Story Time // Maroochydore Library, December 23, 9.30-10am. Cost: free. Festive tales for ages zero to five. Details: 5475 8900.
Child // Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery, Hyatt Coolum, December 19-January 19, daily except Tuesday, 11am-5pm. Childhood-focused works by a painter, dollmaker, leather artist, sculptor and photographer. See page 43. Details: www.ardleighdesign.com
The Night Before Christmas // The Events Centre, Caloundra, December 21, 2pm. Cost: from $12. Traditional Christmas tales such as The Nutcracker and The Little Match Girl. Details: www.theeventscentre.com.au
Artspace // Maroochydore Library, until January 8. Exhibition by first-year diploma of fine arts students from Noosa TAFE. Details: 5475 8900.
Cinderella Goes Disco // The J, Noosa Junction, January 6-7, 11am. Cost: $12. Interactive children’s play based on the classic fairytale. Details: 5455 4455.
Art Classes // Noosa Complete Framing, January 6-8, 10am-noon. Cost: from $25. For ages eight to 12 with artist Kristine Cameron. Details: Kristine, 5448 1718.
The Tale Of Despereaux // Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas, Maroochydore, December 20, 9.30am. Cost: $10. Lifeline premiere of the animated tale of brave mouse Despereaux Tilling, who embarks on a quest to teach a kingdom that appearances are not all they seem. Details: www.despereaux.com.au
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SPORTS AND WELLBEING
Billabong Surf Camp // Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club, December 18-19. Cost: from $95. Swimmers aged six to 16 can learn new skills from professional surfers. Details: www.billabong.com/surfcamps
Night Walk // Kondalilla National Park, January 6. Cost: from $8.20. Guided spotlight walk along the tracks of Kondalilla. Children must be at least eight and be accompanied by a paying adult. Details: 1300 130 372.
Noosa Night Discovery Walk // Noosa National Park, January 7, 7.15-9.15pm. Cost: from $8.20. Explore the world of night creatures before a hot cuppa and a chat. The minimum age is eight and children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Details: 1300 130 372.
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SAVE THE DATE
Summer Down Under — John Edward // Australia Zoo Crocoseum, Beerwah, January 10, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day access to the zoo. Audience with international psychic medium John Edward. Details: www.australiazoo.com
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DECEMBER 23
Christmas Down Under // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Participate in craft and outdoor activities. There will also be an excursion to Aussie World at Palmview.Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
DECEMBER 24
Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club Carols Evening // Peregian Beach Park, from 5pm. Cost: free. A variety of events, including fireworks and Santa’s arrival by helicopter. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Details: 5448 1728.
PCYC Christmas Party // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Celebrate Christmas Eve by making gifts for Mum and Dad. Swimming activities are also allowed. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
DECEMBER 25
Enjoy a day of rest, spend time with the family and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
DECEMBER 26
Brekkie With The Characters // Australia Zoo, Beerwah, until January 25, 8.30am. Cost: Children, $46, adults, $73, includes zoo entry. Join Australia Zoo characters including Ploy the elephant and Squirt the whale for breakfast. Also receive a free photo and a
zoo gift bag. Details: 5436 2025.
DECEMBER 27
Summer Down Under — Brian McFadden // Australia Zoo Crocoseum, Beerwah, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all-day access. See pop sensation Brian McFadden, whose songs include Like A Woman Can and Twisted. Details: www.australiazoo.com
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles // UnderWater World, Mooloolaba, daily until January 16 at 11am and 2pm. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles perform live shows to help raise awareness of the turtle rehabilitation hospital. Details: www.underwaterworld.com.au
DECEMBER 28
Sun Sail // Sunshine Coast Yacht Club, Mooloolaba, 11am. Cost: free. Enjoy a relaxing sail along the waterways of Mooloolaba.
Details: 0424 629 238.
DECEMBER 29
Henna Tattooing // Maleny Library, 1.30-2.30pm, also at Noosa, January 8, 10-11am. Cost: free, for ages 12-15. Create fun, decorative body art designs. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
DECEMBER 30
Take the whole family to cool down at Mooloolaba Beach. There’s great views from the Loo With A View and patrolled areas.
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Celebrations // Mooloolaba Esplanade, from 5pm. Enjoy live entertainment and fireworks. Details: 5441 8165.
JANUARY 1
Twilight Markets // Memorial Drive, Eumundi, 5-9pm. Browse stalls and enjoy live entertainment. Details: 5442 7106
JANUARY 2
Take the children out for a day at the movies. You can catch the latest films, such as Madagascar 2 and Bolt at the Noosa 5 Cinemas and Birch Carroll and Coyle at Maroochydore.
Woodford WiNDOWN @ Noosa // Fri Jan 2. Over 12 music, art and craft interactive workshops, Open and Junior Music Comp from 10am, in Noosa Junction. 7pm 18+ Taste of Woodford Concert at The J (Bar/café) featuring Jeff Lang, Mamadou Diabate, Bobby Singh, Alan Glover + 10pm Dance Party PQM with local impro musos… Cost: Daytime activities mostly free,Evening 18+ Concert/Dance ticket $45, Dance $20. Details www.noosajunction.org
JANUARY 3
Summer Down Under — Guy Sebastian // Australia Zoo, Beerwah, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day access to the zoo. Live performance by the Idol winner. Details: www.australiazoo.com
Jack And The Beanstalk // Noosa Arts Theatre, January 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2pm and 5pm. Cost: $10. Feel-good pantomime where the audience can cheer for the hero and boo for the villain. Details: 5449 9343.
JANUARY 4
Go for a walk up to Point Cartwright and take in the spectacular views of the ocean. There’s also La Balsa Park nearby, which boasts great picnic areas and fitness equipment.
JANUARY 5
Kids Expo Day // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-3pm. Cost: free, prices for some activities. Workshops include face painting, pavement art and canvas painting. Details: 5444 0311.
Circus Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 12, 9-10.30am. Cost: $15, for primary school children.
Learn the basics of hoola-hooping, plate balancing and juggling in a supervised environment. Details: 5471 6513.
Visual Arts Mentoring Program // Cooroy Butter Factory, January 5-11, 9.30am-4pm. Cost: $60, plus workshop materials. Week-long program designed to develop the skills of emerging artists. For ages 12-25. Details: 5472 0116.
Aerial Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 6, 12-13, 3-4.30pm. Cost: $15, for primary school children.
Take part in trapeze, silk and ring workshops. Details: 5471 6513.
Kite Making // Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza, January 5-9, 10am and 1pm. Cost: free. Children will receive a kite to decorate.
Details: 5443 4133.
Multicultural Madness // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make African tribal masks and Chinese origami and play with Aboriginal clap sticks. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 6
Tiny Tots Circus Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 13, 9-9.45am. Cost: $10. Children aged three to five can run away to the circus and learn a variety of talents,
including juggling and aerial silk. Details: 5471 6513.
PlayStation Playoff // Caloundra Library, 2-4pm, also Beerwah, January 16, 2-3.30pm and January 22, 1.30-3pm, Maleny, January 21, 2-4pm. Cost: free. Children aged over seven can challenge each other with PlayStation games. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Bollywood And Belly Dancing // Noosa Library, 10-11.30am. Cost: free. Make twirling sticks and learn dance steps with Achara. Details: 5442 4411.
Little Chefs Day // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Spend a day in the kitchen and make fun food such as cupcakes, chocolate bear cookies, and chocolate and cheese fondue. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Cinderella Goes Disco // The J, Noosa Junction, January 6-7, 11am-1pm. Cost: $12. Participation play that combines three traditional fairytales in a most unusual way. Details: 5455 4455.
JANUARY 7
Paper Mache Fun // Kawana Library, 10.30-11.30am. Cost: free. Children over seven can learn how to make their own paper creations. Details: 5444 8022.
Creative Beading // Maleny Library, 2-3pm, also at Kawana, January 20, 11.30am-12.30pm. Cost: free. Create and design your own jewellery. For over sevens. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Writing Workshop // Noosa Library, 10-11am. Cost: free. Put pen to paper and create your own intriguing mystery. For ages 10-15. Details: 5442 4411.
Rainbow Chaos // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make masquerade masks, paper mache and more. There will also be supervised swimming. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Kids Manga // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon, also January 16, 10am-noon. Cost: $20, includes materials. Ages nine to 15 can learn to draw manga characters, such as in Japanese cartoons. Details: 5444 0311.
Art Workshop // Noosa Regional Gallery, ages five to eight, 10.30am-noon, ages 9-12, 1.30-3pm. Cost: $11, includes materials.
Use your imagination and create artwork using paper and building methods. Details: 5449 5340.
JANUARY 8
Acrobatic Balancing And Acro Yoga Workshops // Sensory Circus Tribe, Coolum Beach, also January 15, 3-4.30pm. Primary school children can learn the art of acrobatics. Details: 5471 6513.
Goo-Mess Tacular // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Have fun with play dough, slime, body painting and much more. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Drawing Workshop // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon. Cost: $20, includes materials. Learn the basics of drawing using materials such as graphite, charcoal and coloured pencils. For ages seven to 15. Details: 5444 0311.
Wet Tropic Wonderland // Noosa Art Gallery, ages five to eight, 10.30am-noon, ages nine to 12, 1.30-3pm. Cost: $11, with materials. Explore Queensland’s wet tropics through a variety of 3D construction techniques. Details: 5449 5340.
JANUARY 9
Arts Cool Program // Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, 10.30am-noon, also at Beerwah Library, January 14, 10.30am-noon, Maleny, January 15, 2-3.30pm, Kawana, January 22, 10.30am-noon. Cost: $15, includes materials. Create an art masterpiece. Details: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Fantasy Friday // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Participate in fun activities including making treasure boxes and bookmarks. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 10
Summer Down Under – John Edward // Australia Zoo, Beerwah, 4pm. Cost: from $31, includes all day access to the zoo. See psychic medium John Edward live. Details: www.australiazoo.com
JANUARY 11
Hire a kayak at Landsborough Pde, Golden Beach, and travel on Pumicestone Passage.
JANUARY 12
Caramello Koala Stage Show // Riverwalk Stage, Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, January 12-16, 11am and 1pm. Cost: free. Watch Caramello Koala live on stage. There will also be Cadbury chocolate giveaways limit of one per child). Details: 5443 4133.
The Silly Billies // The J, Noosa Junction, January 12, 17, 19, 21 and 24, 10.30am, January 19 and 21, 2.30pm. Cost: from $5. Movie starring Red Symons and Wilbur Wilde where they try to save their circus friends who are in financial trouble. Details: 5455 4455.
Cartoon Catastrophe // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Children can design their own cartoon comic and play the Nintendo Wii. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 13
DIY Decor Art On Canvas // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon. Cost: $30, includes materials. Ages nine to 15 can create an art work using textures and colours of their choice. Details: 5444 0311.
Sport Spectacular // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Mix of sport activities, including ping pong, straw javelin and tunnel tag. There will also be an excursion to the Rollerdrome. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 14
Scrapbooking On Canvas // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10am-noon. Cost: $40, including materials. Ages seven to 15 can make paintings using photos. Details: 5444 0311.
Bindi & The Crocmen // Australia Zoo, January 14-18, 11am. Cost: from $31, with zoo entry. The wildlife princess performs live. Details: www.australiazoo.com.au
JANUARY 15
Monster Masks // Eckersley’s Minyama, 10-11am. Cost: $20, includes materials. Ages five to eight can make funny and scary monster faces using paint, craft and glitter. Details: 5444 0311.
Fun With Fimo // Eckersley’s Minyama, 11.30am-1pm. Cost: $20, includes materials. Ages seven to 12 can make jewellery, candle holders and frames from soft polymer clay. Details: 5444 0311.
Science Expo Day // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make your own solar system diorama and Styrofoam Earth balls. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 16
Fun-Shine Friday // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make paper plate lady bugs and decorative mats.
Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
Golf Clinics // Club Pelican, December 16-19, also January 5-9, 12-16 and 19-23, 11am-noon for ages five to eight ($55 a clinic) and 2-4pm for ages nine to 16 ($110 a clinic). Supervised lessons from a PGA professional. Includes a certificate of competency. Details: 5437 5002.
Hello Africa // Majestic Theatre, Pomona, 10.30am. Cost: $8.
Interactive performance with percussion and instruments. Details: www.themajestictheatre.com.au
JANUARY 17
Enjoy one of the Coast’s most beautiful spots and visit Noosa National Park. Allow at least an hour and take water and sunscreen.
JANUARY 18
Hop on your bike and travel along the paths around Caloundra’s beaches.
JANUARY 19
Animal Crackers // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. A variety of art and craft, inside and outdoor activities in a supervised environment. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 20
Summer Safari // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make pipe cleaner bugs, paper weaving and much more. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 21
Sea-Station // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Join in a variety of seaside activities such as making mosaic pictures and ocean murals. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 22
Ocean Overload // Sunshine Coast PCYC, Nambour, 7am-6pm. Cost: from $36. Make animal mobiles and play beach volleyball. Details: www.suncoastpcyc.org
JANUARY 23
For a hinterland view of the Coast drive up to Maleny. There are lots of picnic spots along the way that boast superb views.
JANUARY 24
Treat the children to a cool change and take them to the community pool at Kings Beach.
JANUARY 25
Grab a bucket and spade and show your design skills with sand sculptures at any one of the Coast’s beaches.
JANUARY 26
Australia Day // Aussie World, Palmview, from 9am, rides start at 10am. Cost: $25 for a fast and fun pass including unlimited rides all day. Celebrate Australia Day including the annual dunny races, a tug of war and live music. Details: 5494 5444.
Summer Down Under — John Williamson // Australia Zoo, 10.30am. Cost: from $31, includes all-day access to the zoo. Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a performance by singer-songwriter John Williamson. Details: www.australiazoo.com
FUN FOR EVERY DAY
Top Shots at Maroochydore boasts a range of family and fun friendly activities including mini golf, a waterslide, extreme trampoline, an indoor climbing wall and a video arcade. Details: www.topshotsmaroochydore.com
The Wharf Mooloolaba offers live entertainment for the whole
family, including roving street performers. While you are there check out UnderWater World and discover creatures such as stingrays, sea urchins and sharks. There’s also the seal show. Details: www.underwaterworld.com.au
Go Arty Maroochydore offers a variety of workshops to suit any aspiring artist. Details: www.goarty.com.au
