Get ready to make the most of the summer school holidays with a huge range of activities across the Bundaberg Region.
From guided adventures and creative crafts to free movies and games, Bundaberg Regional Councilās school holiday guide has something for everyone.
The Crackle Creature Trail
Embark on The Crackle Creature Trail, a self guided journey from Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery to Alexandra Park Zoo where youāll explore Karen Gardamās The Crackle, meet iconic Aussie animals and enjoy creative activities along the way.
When: Tuesday 2 December to Saturday 24 January 2026, 9.30 am to 5 pm
Where: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
Cost: Free
Lots on at libraries
The Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin and Woodgate libraries have a range of activities to keep kids busy over the holidays including reading clubs, crafts, games and movies.
For a full list of free activities and bookings, visit the school holiday guide.
Zoo keeper talks
Get up close with the experts who care for our animals every day and learn about the creatures that call our zoo home.
When: Saturday 6 December to Saturday 17 January 2026, 10.30 am ā 3.30 pm
Where: Alexandra Park Zoo
Cost: Free
The Grinch movie screening
Put on your best Christmas shirt and accessories and join the team at the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre for a special screening of The Grinch.
When: Saturday 13 December, 6 ā 7.30 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Cost: All tickets $10
Make a festive bi-plane decoration
Let your creativity take flight these school holidays at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and create a peg bi-plane ornament to hang proudly on the Christmas tree.
When: Wednesday 17 December, 9.30 ā 11.30 am
Where: Hinkler Hall of Aviation
Cost: Free
Kung Fu Panda 4
Bring the family to Moncrieff Entertainment Centre for a free school holiday screening of Kung Fu Panda 4.
Thereās also a Kung Fu Panda 4 colouring-in competition which will be drawn on the day.
When: Wednesday 17 December, 10.30 am ā 12.05 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free ā bookings required
Build your own frog hotel
Build a frog hotel to take home, learn the difference between frogs and toads and discover simple ways to support amphibians in your backyard.
When: Wednesday 7 January 2026, 11 ā 11.45 am
Where: Alexandra Park Zoo
Cost: $15 per person
After Dark: Frogging and Wildlife Spotting
Join Council’s Natural Areas team and special guest David Flack from the Queensland Frog Society for an easy night-time spotlighting walk.
See how our parks come alive after dark, learn about our nocturnal friends and what you can do to help them.
When: Wednesday 14 January and Wednesday 21 January 2026, 6.45 ā 8 pm
Where: Meet at South Head Parklands, Burnett Heads
Cost: Free
For the full list of school holiday activities, check out the school holiday guide.
