This article shares some of the best school holiday activities to do in Toowoomba!
There’s so much to do in the Toowoomba region over the Easter school holidays. The Easter school holidays will run from Saturday 5 April 2025 – Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive, and we have a list of all the best school holiday activities Toowoomba has to offer.
Things to do in Toowoomba during the Easter school holidays
There’s so much to do in the Toowoomba region during the school Easter holidays! Just follow our guide to the Toowoomba Easter school holiday activities to bust that school-break boredom! Are you looking for what kids can do during the school holidays in Toowoomba? We have a huge list of ideas below!
Vapiano Grand Central Pizza Kids
Vapiano’s much-loved Pizza Kids Masterclasses are back at Grand Central these school holidays! These classes will be held on the 5, 6, 12, and 13 April. For just $20, pizza masters will teach your kids to knead dough, garnish their creations, and send the pizzas to the oven. During the class, chefs will walk the kids through the fresh vegetables and savoury herbs that go into making a delicious pizza. Plus, each little MasterChef will receive their very own Vapiano Pizza Kids apron to take home. Places are limited, so book now here to reserve your child’s spot today! Kids must be between the ages of 5 and 12.
Location: Vapiano Grand Central, Margaret Street, Toowoomba City
Cobb + Co Museum
There’s always something to keep the children entertained during school holidays at Cobb + Co Museum. All of these holiday programs include hands-on activities and learning through fun, with themed holiday programs for 3-12 year olds.
For older age groups, they are running teen workshops. These are three-hour versions of the popular hands-on workshops they run, and they’ve been designed especially for 13-17 year olds.
Prices for a three-hour workshop for teens range in price and include materials so keep an eye on their events list. Bookings are essential.
Location: 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba
Empire Theatre
Empire Youth Arts aims to enrich and empower the young people of the Toowoomba region. Providing a variety of regular drama workshops, holiday workshops, and elite performance program opportunities, Empire Youth Arts is an invaluable program to the young people of the Toowoomba community and beyond.
You can find out more here.
Also, why not go along to a show? Find out what’s on and buy tickets here.
Location: Empire Theatre, 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba
The E.P.I.K. School Holiday Program
The E.P.I.K. School Holiday Programs by Ascend Learning are designed to be inclusive, multi-disciplinary, engaging and a chance to expose participants to new interests!
The Toowoomba E.P.I.K. Holiday Program features wide range of exciting science demonstrations and hands-on experiments, coding challenges and engineering endeavours to keep your students inquisitive and engaged.
Ascend also runs other holiday workshops. Check out the details here.
City Golf
City Golf offers a range of holiday and term-time activities for kids. Find out more about Junior Golf activities and stay informed about the upcoming school holiday program here.
Location: 254 South Street, Toowoomba
Tinker Art
Go along to enjoy these immersive art workshops.
Price: Kids’ holiday classes are usually $39 per child.
Location: 8 Dexter Street, Toowoomba
Highfields Pioneer Village
There is so much for a family to see and do at Highfields Pioneer Museum, with over 60 authentic buildings and themed museums.
Myrtle May the miniature steam train and Henry the Model T Bus will be running on the last Sunday of every month, weather permitting. Additional costs apply for train and bus rides. There are normally school holiday activities as well.
Location: 73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields
Avegates school holiday program for students with a disability
The Avegates School Holiday Program offers lots of fun activities to keep children engaged and entertained during school holidays.
The success of the Avegates School Holiday Program has seen it grow, with it now operating across five locations across Queensland. The program is designed to provide fun and engaging experiences for school-aged children with disability throughout the school holidays that enable skills development, and connection through positive friendships and relationships with their peers.
Each day of the Avegates School Holiday Program offers new activities and experiences for all children attending. Activities have been developed with NDIS goals in mind and are designed to encourage all attendees to have an amazing time and make some great new friends!
Price: Costs for support provided are generally claimed through NDIS funding. In addition to the support costs, there is a small out-of-pocket fee charged for each day which depends on whether or not you would like food provided for your child on the day.
Visit their website to find out more here.
Location: The Avegates School Holiday Program is available in Toowoomba, Brisbane’s northside, Brisbane’s southside, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Logan/Redlands.
Toowoomba Region Libraries – school holiday activities
You will find heaps of fun activities at your local library. You can find out what is on here.
For online fun, check out the first 5 forever program for activities and educational play ideas for children aged 0-5 years old.
Things to do in and around Toowoomba
The Toowoomba Region has an abundance of historic venues and stunning parklands to visit. If you have a morning or afternoon to spare, consider a visit to one of these special venues.
The Chocolate Cottage
Situated on a grassy acreage overlooking unsurpassed views of the Toowoomba Range, the restored 1877 Highfields school house cafe has plenty of room for the family with shaded outdoor seating and a warm indoor dining area.
The handpainted chairs, colourful décor and quirky giftware provides a perfect environment to indulge in handmade chocolates, award-winning cuisine and Lavazza coffee.
Visit their website here.
Location: The Village Green, 10475 New England Highway, Highfields
Ju Raku En – Japanese Gardens
Located on the northern side of the University of Southern Queensland campus, the stunning Japanese garden is a joint project between the University and the local City Council. Toowoomba’s changing seasons and the clever design mean that each season offers a truly unique experience in the garden.
You can find out more here.
Laurel Bank Park
Laurel Bank Park is one of Toowoomba’s premier parks and provides a majestic oasis close to the heart of town. The park features manicured gardens, mature trees, children’s play equipment, barbecue and picnic areas and two croquet lawns and is a must-see destination during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in spring, when the gardens come alive with colour and natural splendour.
Location: Hill Street, Toowoomba
Queens Park Botanic Gardens
Set across more than 25 picturesque hectares, the parkland has several children’s play areas and barbecue picnic spaces.
Location: 43 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba
DownSteam Tourist Railway & Museum
The DownSteam Tourist Railway is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. For fans of historic steam railways, this is a great place to spend a few hours touring the restoration sheds and gift shop.
Price: $5 entry for adults
Location: 16 Cambooya Street, Drayton
Toowoomba Indoor Sports
This is the premier indoor sports venue in Toowoomba and boasts six playing courts and one practice net, set up complete with a bowling machine. The centre has a fully licensed bar and canteen, and caters for functions, birthdays and corporate groups. The Sporting Arena is sure to offer a sport that appeals to your children. Whether they’re only young or a growing teenager, with a plethora of options available there’ll be something to suit them. Why not bring the whole family in on the fun too? Find out more here in our full review!
Check out their website here.
Location: 31 Spencer Street, Harristown
Things to do in Toowoomba when you need to stay at home
If you are looking for activities to do at home these holidays, take a look at these ideas to keep your little ones entertained:
Boredom Busters for Kids – A list of over 20 things to do when there is “nothing to do”.
Cinema at Home – You can still have that home cinema experience with streaming, downloads or online DVD orders. Take a look at our suggestions!
Bear Hunt – Social Distance Style! – Explore your local neighbourhood in search of hidden bears. Tip: Create your own toilet roll tube binoculars with string and sticky tape, and decorate them for your hunt.
Take a Virtual Museum Tour – Visit 17 different museums across the world with a virtual tour!
Go to Disneyland! – You can ride all the rides without queuing! Want to know how? Click the link!
You can find lots more ideas for crafts and activities for the school holiday by clicking here.
More ideas for the Toowoomba school holidays
More things to do in and around Toowoomba
Toowoomba Japanese Gardens
Ipswich to Toowoomba with Kids: 5 Must-Do Stops for Families
Past events in the Toowoomba school holidays
Queensland Youth Week Board Games
Bring your friends for a string of card and strategy games sessions across the region to celebrate Queensland Youth Week… free activities will run at Oakey Library, Millmerran Library, Clifton Library, and Yarraman Library over various days.
Carnival of Flowers
Of course, the biggest event on every Toowoomba spring holiday calendar is the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The Carnival of Flowers is a riot of spring events, including the parade, night garden light display, sideshows, music, activities and floral displays, train journeys, crafts, tours and more. The Carnival of Flowers 2024 will be held from 13 September to 7 October.
Every weekend of the festival is blooming with Parkland Entertainment! Pack a picnic and bring the family along to musical delights and activities amongst the flower beds. Throughout September, Queens Park will come alive with music, entertainment and blooms. There will be something for everyone!
There’s too much happening to list here, so take a look at the official guide for more info.
Grand Central Floral Parade
The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade is one of Toowoomba’s favourite events of the year! Come along to watch street performers, carnival characters and roving entertainment escort the stunning floral floats on their journey through the heart of the city to Queens Park. The event takes place on Saturday 21 September from 10am to 12pm.
Find out more here.
Twilight Tours
This is your chance to see and hear from the experts about the darker side of plant life in a one-hour nocturnal tour of Laurel Bank Park. This will allow you to bring a picnic blanket and chill in the park listening to local artists as the sun goes down and the stars come out.
Find out more here.
You missed skating. $10 for 2 hours 10am-4pm. (Skatecity Toowoomba)