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School holiday program

Our school holiday program features events and activities across Gladstone Regional Libraries, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, and the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum.

For a list of what is on offer for the school holidays at each of our venues, check out our Facilities event pages:

Libraries | GECC | GRAGM | Tondoon Botanic Gardens


What's on in the Gladstone Region these school holidays?

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04
Jul

Botani-Cols
Location: Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Road, Gladstone Q 4680
Discover Tondoon in a new way by playing Botani-Cols, a card-based game with a Pokémon Go feel but with plants!

Free event, bookings not required.

10.30am-2.15pm, Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July
 
04
Jul

Nature Bookmarks (FULLY BOOKED)
Location: Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Road, Gladstone Q 4680
Create a nature inspired bookmark from pressed flowers and leaves from the Gardens.

(FULLY BOOKED)

9am-10am, Friday, 4 July 2025
 
04
Jul

Regional Libraries: School Holiday Program
Location: Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Libraries.

Free events - Bookings required.
 
04
Jul

Tondoon Botanic Gardens: School Holiday Program
Location: Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Road, Gladstone Q 4680
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
 
05
Jul

Baffle Creek Emergency Services Expo
Location: Baffle Creek Community Centre
You're invited to a free, family-friendly community day designed to connect the community with local emergency and health services and raise awareness about disaster preparedness.

11am-2pm Sat 5 July
 
05
Jul

Gladstone Show (Sat 5 July 2025)
Location: Gladstone Showground, Gladstone Central QLD
The biggest day of the year is almost here! Gates open at 10 AM for a full day of family fun at the Gladstone Annual Show!

From 10am Saturday 5 July 2025
 
05
Jul

Run in the Sun - Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
Location: Calliope River Historical Village
Annual Car Show featuring Hot Rods, Customs, American Muscle and Classic Cars. Vintage and special interest vehicles as well.

1pm-5pm Sat 5 Jul 2025.
 
05
Jul

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
Location: 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Can I get an amen?

Oh happy day! From the creators of smash-hit soundtrack songbooks Christmas Actually and There’s Something About Music comes a glorious new sequel.

7.30pm Saturday, 5 July 2025
 
06
Jul

Curtis Markets (Sun 6 Jul)
Location: 75 Dawson Highway, Gladstone Central Qld 4680
Local Farmers/Flea market in the Gladstone Central Plaza - Kmart Carpark (undercover parking)

7am-12pm First Sunday of every month
 
06
Jul

Discovery Coast Rotary Markets (Sun Jul 6, 13 and 27)
Location: Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and every public and school holiday Sunday at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.

8am-12pm
 
06
Jul

NAIDOC Week (6-13 Jul)
Location: Gladstone Region
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
 
09
Jul

Cirque Nouvelle
Location: 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Prepare to be amazed as our quirky ringmaster takes you on a journey to see riveting acts from around Australia come together to present 'Cirque Nouvelle’

6pm, Wed 9 July 2025
 
09
Jul

Disaster Resilience Community Lunch
Location: Roseberry Qld, 21 Dawson Road West Gladstone 4680
You're invited to a free, family-friendly lunch for everyone! Meet and chat with local emergency service representatives and learn how to best prepare for natural disasters.

10am-12pm Wed 9 Jul 2025
 
09
Jul

NAIDOC Expo
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
The whole community is invited to join us as we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC.

9am-1 pm Wed 9 Jul 2025
 
12
Jul

Handmade Twilight Market Agnes Water
Location: Tom Jeffery Park, Agnes Water
Colourful handmade market, next to the main beach in Agnes Water.

There is something there for the whole family.

Free entry, Sat 12 July 2025 from 1.30pm
 
12
Jul

SOLD OUT: Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Spectacular Show!
Location: 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Spectacular Show is making its way across Australia for an extravaganza of show stopping songs, including all The Wiggles greatest hits!

10am, Saturday 12 July 2025

SOLD OUT!
 
12
Jul

Thrifted Threads Market
Location: Benaraby Progress Association Inc - Hall
Come and find yourself a new wardrobe without the new tag cost.

Gold Coin Entry | Lucky Door Prize.

10am-1pm, Sat 12 July 2025
 
13
Jul

Calliope River Historical Village Markets (13 Jul)
Location: Calliope River Historical Village
Come along to our Country Markets and discover the wonders of the Village while you browse the stalls and enjoy the food/drinks on offer.

Children Free, Adults $2 admission

7.30am-12.30pm Sun 13 Jul

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(07) 4970 0700

Opening Hours

8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Postal Address

PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680

Council Offices

101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680
41 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677
Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenues, Boyne Island Qld 4680

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71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Qld 4677
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

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