With school holidays just around the corner, Bundaberg Regional Council has a range of free and fun events to keep everyone entertained with the school holiday guide.
Bundy Youth Festival
Don’t miss Bundy Youth Festival taking place at Riverfeast on Saturday 18 April, featuring live music, DJs, food trucks, yard games and even an art project room.
Delivered through the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) ABC Heywire Youth Grant, the youth-designed festival was created from the ideas of more than 200 young people in the Bundaberg Region and offers a safe and inclusive space for under-25s.
When: Saturday 18 April, 4 – 8 pm
Where: Riverfeast
Cost: Free, no bookings required
The Great Botanic Gardens Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Botanic Gardens and have some fun finding clues and uncovering answers.
Collect a scavenger hunt question sheet from Hinkler Hall of Aviation between 9:30 and 10:30 am – the first 200 participants to return answer sheet correctly will win a prize!
When: Wednesday 15 April, 9.30 am – 12 pm
Where: Botanic Gardens and Hinkler Hall of Aviation
Cost: Free, bring your own pencil
The Bad Guys 2
Find out who’s badder than The Bad Guys with this free school holiday film at the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre.
Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys 2 reunites the film’s all-star cast and filmmakers.
When: Wednesday 8 April, 10.30 am
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free, bookings required here.
Zoo keeper talks
Alexandra Park Zoo’s popular zoo keeper talks are back, giving visitors the chance to learn from the people who care for our animals every day.
These free talks run throughout the school holidays with each session focusing on a different species including fun facts, behind-the-scenes information and the chance to watch feedings up close.
Find the full timetable here.
Art and craft activities
There are plenty of opportunities to get creative these holidays with art and craft sessions taking place at local libraries, galleries and neighbourhood centres.
From dinosaur designs to mini makers and UFOs (UnFinished Objects), make sure to look through the listings on Council’s school holiday guide and book your spot!
