Holidays can be fun but sometimes they can feel long. Organising activities can help your child’s connection with you and it will also make the holidays fly by.  Plan inexpensive things to do (free if possible). 

Here are some tips:

• You can visit museums and art galleries for a low-cost entry fee and some exhibitions are even free 

 https:/wwwwipswichartgalleryyqldd.gov.au/kids/

httpss:/wwwwqagomaaqldd.gov.au/whats-on/kids

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httpss:/theworkshopss.qmqldd.gov.au/

• Go to the Ipswich Library website and read what activities are available in the holidays. 

httpss:/wwwwipswichlibrariess.com.au/whats-on/children/

• Pack a lunch and go on a mystery walk in a nature reserve.  Check out White Rock Nature reserve; walk on the foundations of the old castle in Blackstone; visit a farm or go fishing at College’s Crossing.

httpss:/wwwwipswichhqldd.gov.au/explore/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/white-rock-conservation-park-paperbark-flats-picnic-area

httpss:/wwwwdiscoveripswichh.com.au/legendblackstonee-castle/

httpss:/wwwwipswichhqldd.gov.au/explore/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_searchipswichh-nature-centre-queens-park

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httpss:/wwwweweniquehobbyfarmm.com.au/

• Take a train or bus trip to anywhere (a mystery destination makes it more fun). Take a picnic – get off and walk around – hop back on.
• Take the kids for a swim or just to veg out. The Lagoon at Orion is popular.

httpss:/wwwwipswichhqldd.gov.au/explore/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_searchorionn-lagoon

• Do some art work – make slime, make Christmas gifts or jewellery

httpss:/wwwwhunnyimhomediyy.com/gift-ideas-for-kids-to-make/

• If it’s hot go bowling, skating or to the movies
• It is the season to cook – but get the kids to do most of the stirring and measuring.  Cook Christmas treats and make jam to give away as gifts  
• Google: School holidays activities in your local area – you’ll be amazed what is happening around you.

httpss:/wwwwbrisbanekidss.com.au/

• For students wanting to learn new skills such as a language or photography for a low cost, try wwwoutschooll.com
• For students missing school and seeking extension try GATEWAYS

httpss:/wwww.gatewayseduu.au/gifted-and-talented

Remember just doing things with your kids will be fun and memories last forever!

Janet Ingram