The perfect gift for your teen to ‘sleigh’ these school holidays

Ready to give your kids an unforgettable school holiday experience? Tickets to Festival of Summer are now on sale!

It’s a week jam-packed with action from epic day trips to Agnes Water, thrilling 1770 LARC tours and adrenaline pumping fast karts, plus a variety of engaging workshops suitable for all interests.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said Festival of Summer is designed for 11-to-17-year-olds and will run from Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January 2025.

“Festival of Summer is the hottest ticket in town for young people during the school holidays,” Councillor Burnett said.

“The event aims to entertain and provide activities and workshops for all interests at low-cost prices.

“And with Christmas fast approaching, a ticket to one of the many Festival of Summer events would be a fantastic addition underneath the tree.”

Festival of Summer 2025 events include:

Lady Musgrave Island Day Tour and Lunch
Fast Karts
The Ultimate Circus Experience
Aerial Silks and Trapeze
The Art of Being a ‘Lady’
Clay and Paint Workshop (spread across two sessions)
Learn to Surf and LARC! plus lunch
Hair, Makeup and Photoshoot Workshop
1770 Yoga, Art Session
Basic Makeup Workshop
Learn to Skate (multiple sessions)
Video and Content Creation Workshop (13-17 years only)
PilaTEENS.

All Festival of Summer activities are delivered in secure, supervised spaces by experienced facilitators, ensuring a fun and safe environment for everyone.

Visit gladstoneentertainment.com/fos to purchase tickets to Festival of Summer 2025.

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