Winter school holidays
Saturday 27 June to Saturday 11 July
Pony Rides and Pioneer Play
Bring the farmyard to life these school holidays at Bankfoot House! Enjoy gentle pony rides, a hands-on petting zoo, and interactive farmyard fun for all ages. Kids can meet and care for friendly animals, make their own butter through Pioneer Play, and discover what life was like on an early farm. Explore wooden games and open spaces while caregivers relax with free tea and coffee and scenic mountain views.
A fun, free day of animals, history, and hands-on play!
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Friday 3 July 10am-1pm | Register |
Free event. Registration essential.
Free parking available opposite Bankfoot House at Cobb&Co Teamsters Hall of Fame.
Puppet Story Time: Track & Field Fun
Enjoy stories brought to life with delightful hand puppets in this engaging and interactive storytime session. Children will be captivated as stories about track and field and sporting adventures come to life, encouraging imagination, movement, and a love of reading. The session will also include the opportunity to see museum objects up close, allowing for deeper engagement with the stories told.
Perfect for young audiences, this fun-filled experience combines storytelling, puppetry, and participation to inspire little learners through sport-themed stories.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Landsborough Museum | Thursday 9 July 10am-11am | Register |
Free event. Registration essential. Suitable for children aged 3-8 years old.
Giant Castle Fun Day: Jump, Play, Explore
Bounce into a fun-filled school holiday adventure with our giant jumping castle experience! Kids can enjoy hours of active play on a large banner castle, packed with colour, energy and plenty of space to jump, climb and laugh with friends.
Make a day of it by visiting the Around the Track: A Grassroots to Glory exhibition at Landsborough Museum. Discover inspiring stories of local athletes and the spirit of track and field across the Sunshine Coast. This exciting combination of hands-on play and heritage exploration offers something for the whole family—active fun for the kids and engaging stories for all to enjoy.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Landsborough Museum | Friday 10 July 10am-2pm | Register |
Free event. Registration essential. Suitable for children aged 5-10 years old.
Landsborough Museum Activity Book
This all-ages activity book is an all-ages resource and the perfect companion to the Around the Track: A Grassroots to Glory exhibition. Packed with engaging activities to enjoy both inside and outside the museum, it celebrates the Sunshine Coast's rich sporting heritage. Visitors can discover and learn about local sporting stars across a range of athletics through fun, interactive challenges.
Free activity during opening hours. No bookings required.
Bankfoot House Crafts
Step back in time these school holidays at Bankfoot House and discover how pioneer children made their own fun. With few store-bought toys, they used creativity and everyday materials to invent games and activities.
Join us to create your own dolly pegs and whirly gigs—the original pioneer “fidget toys”! This hands-on activity is perfect for all ages, inviting everyone to get creative and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Tea and coffee provided.
Free activity during opening hours. No bookings required.
Museum open hours and contact details:
Free entry and tours
1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Free entry
4 Maleny Street, Landsborough
Arts and Heritage Levy Funded