Festival of Summer

Festival of Summer - a summer to remember!

An exciting calendar of events for young people of all ages right across our region.

Combining activities from Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Gladstone Regional Libraries, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, there is something for all interests and ages.

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Library Hunt – Australian Megafauna

16 Apr 2026 They were massive and mighty, they roamed long ago- but can you track them down?

All ages | Free | No bookings required.

7-18 April 2026

Agnes Water Library, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water 4680

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Festival of Summer, School Holiday Program

Botani-Cols

16 Apr 2026 Explore the gardens to find the hidden Botani-Cols cards.

4-16 yrs | Free | Bookings not required.

Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Road, Glen Eden 4680

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Festival of Summer, School Holiday Program

Nature Collage

17 Apr 2026 Create a collage from seeds, leaves and pods.

4-16 yrs | Free | FULLY BOOKED.

9am-10am Friday, 17 April 2026.

Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Road, Glen Eden 4680

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Festival of Summer, School Holiday Program

School Holiday Games Morning

17 Apr 2026 Spend the morning challenging your friends to a game of UNO or maybe a board game like Monopoly.

All ages | Free | Bookings Required.

10am-11.30am Friday, 17 April 2026

Miriam Vale Library, 41 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale 

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Festival of Summer, School Holiday Program

Connected Youth Café Seventeen Seventy

17 Apr 2026 The Connected Youth Café provides a welcoming, energising spot just for youth where they can engage in real conversations with local service providers and wellbeing experts, participate in fun, engaging activities, and enjoy chill cafe vibes with a FREE lunch!

Join us for festival vibes, acrobatics, fun activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free lunch!

10am-1pm Friday 17 April 2026.

Endeavour Park, 632 Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy 4677

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Teens and Young Adults

Melt & Pour Soap Making For Teens

17 Apr 2026 Join us at the library for a fun, hands-on introduction to soap making using a melt-and-pour base.

Ages 12-18 yrs | Free | Bookings Required.

10.30am-11.30am Friday, 17 April 2026.

Agnes Water Library, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water 4677

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Festival of Summer, School Holiday Program, Teens and Young Adults

Saturday Movies - Trolls Band Together (PG)

18 Apr 2026 Join us for a movie and a relaxing Saturday session and chill in the library.

All ages | Free | Bookings not required.

1pm-3pm Saturday, 18 April 2026

Boyne Island Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island 4680

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Festival of Summer, School Holiday Program

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