Summer school holiday program
Discover hands-on heritage and creative play at Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum.
Puppet storytime
Enjoy classic tales brought to life with hand puppets in an interactive storytime experience.
Free. Perfect for children aged 5 and under.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Landsborough Museum | Thursday 11 December, 10.30-11.30am Thursday 15 January, 10.30-11.30am | Register |
Free outdoor movie - How the Grinch stole Christmas
Kick off the Christmas school holidays with this classic movie starring Jim Carrey. Free popcorn.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Friday 12 December, 6.30-8.00pm | More information |
Free. Registration essential.
Build your own 3D Christmas tree ornament
Get creative this festive season! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will decorate and assemble your very own 3D Christmas tree. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination.
Finished sizes: 17.5 x 17.5 x 22.5 cm made from 3mm plywood. Celebrate the holidays with a unique craft activity and take home beautiful handmade decorations!
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Saturday 13 December, 10.30-11.30am | Register |
$2 per person. Registration essential.
Toy theatre craft
Toy theatres were a popular form of entertainment in Victorian times. Once made you could buy plays to put on - hundreds of popular West End plays were reproduced for toy theatres. Build your own Pollock’s Toy Theatre, a genuine Victorian theatre complete with stage, scenery and characters.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Saturday 17 December, 10.30-11.30am Saturday 20 December, 10.30-11.30am | Register |
Suitable for children aged 10 and up. Materials provided. $2 per person. Registration essential.
Christmas star ornament craft
Join us for a joyful crafting session where creativity meets holiday spirit! Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the season, this hands-on workshop invites you to design and decorate your own unique Christmas ornaments. Perfect for gifting, tree-trimming, or simply spreading cheer, this activity is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Materials provided. Come make memories—and a little holiday magic!
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Landsborough Museum | Thursday 18 December, 10.30-11.30am | Register |
$2 per person. Registration essential.
Create your own beeswax Christmas candle
In this festive workshop, you'll learn how to craft beautiful, handmade, rolled beeswax candles perfect for holiday décor or heartfelt gifts. Choose from a variety of colours, and embellishments to make your candle truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you're crafting solo or with friends, this hands-on activity is sure to spark joy and light up your holidays.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Landsborough Museum | Friday 19 December, 10.30-11.30am | Register |
Suitable for all ages. Materials provided. $2 per person. Registration essential.
Design your own museum explorer badge
Step into the shoes of a curious adventurer and create your very own Museum Explorer badge. This hands-on activity invites kids and families to design and decorate a personalized badge that celebrates discovery, creativity, and a love of history. Whether you're exploring ancient artifacts or uncovering local stories, your badge will mark you as an official museum explorer—ready for your next adventure.
| Location | Date and time |
| Landsborough Museum | Wednesday 7 January to Sunday 25 January During opening hours 10.00am-3.00pm |
Free. No Registration required.
Snap, click, create! Kids photography workshop
Calling all young creatives. This fun and interactive workshop introduces kids to the exciting world of photography. Through hands-on activities, they'll learn the basics of photographic composition, and discover how to tell stories through images. Whether using a smartphone or camera, kids will gain confidence behind the lens and leave with a new way to see the world—one snapshot at a time.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Wednesday 7 January, 10.30-11.30am | Register |
Suitable for children students aged 10 and up. BYO camera or phone. $2 per person. Registration essential.
Bankfoot House pioneer play
If you are looking for something fun and free to do with the kids this summer, why not take them to Bankfoot House and see what life was like for our pioneers. Learn to turn cream into butter, wash clothes with muscle power, and how to make your own fun without any screens. Workshops are hands-on and can be followed by wooden games played on the 2-acre property. Caregivers are welcome to free tea and coffee and a spectacular mountain view.
| Location | Event | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Wash day | Saturday 10 January, 10.30-11.30am Saturday 10 January, 1.30-2.30pm | Register |
| Bankfoot House | Butter churning | Wednesday 14 January, 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 14 January, 1.30-2.30pm Saturday 17 January, 10.30-11.30am Saturday 17 January, 1.30-2.30pm | Register |
Free. Registration essential.
Base Zero mobile rock climbing – Challenge accepted!
Looking for a fun, inclusive, and free activity that gets everyone moving? Base Zero’s mobile rock climbing wall brings high-energy excitement to your event, with expert climbers creating a safe and supportive space for kids, teens, and adults to test their skills—no experience needed.
With specially designed routes for all ability levels, up to 80 climbers per hour can enjoy the thrill of scaling new heights. Whether it is your first time in a harness or you are a seasoned climber, there’s a challenge waiting for you. Just turn up and climb!
After your climb, head inside the museum to explore a special exhibition on the history of rock climbing on the Sunshine Coast.
| Location | Date and time |
| Landsborough Museum | Friday 23 January, 10.30am-2.30pm |
Free. No registration required.
No refunds unless event cancelled by host. View the program and event terms and conditions.