The summer school holidays are packed with family-friendly activities across the Redlands, offering everything from circus skills and musical theatre to creative workshops, storytimes and hands-on fun for kids of all ages. Whether you’re planning a special holiday outing or looking for something easy and local, these events highlight the best ways to keep young minds active and entertained this January.
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Venue: Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC), Cleveland — Date: 15 – 17 January 2026
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This high-energy urban circus spectacular combines breakdancing, BMX, basketball and live music into an action-packed show the whole family can enjoy. A major holiday highlight at RPAC.
Flipside Circus – School Holiday Workshops
Venue: Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC), Cleveland — Date: 14 – 17 January 2026
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Kids can learn circus tricks, acrobatics and creative movement in these popular school holiday workshops led by professional circus trainers.
High School Musical JR
Venue: Launchpad Theatre, ROCKIT Productions, Capalaba — Date: 17 January 2026
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A fun-filled junior production of the much-loved Disney musical, featuring young performers bringing Troy, Gabriella and the Wildcats to life on stage.
Arthur Mobsby Seafood Spectacular 2026 + Live Music
Venue: Little Ship Club, Dunwich — Date: 17 January 2026
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A popular Stradbroke Island event combining fresh seafood, live music and a relaxed island atmosphere, making it a memorable family day out.
Family Picture Hunt – Summer Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Venue: Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland — Date: 5 January – 28 February 2026
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Explore the museum while completing a fun picture-based scavenger hunt designed to engage kids and families during the school holidays.
Puppy Cuddles
Venue: Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club, Victoria Point — Date: 18 January 2026
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A heart-melting experience for animal lovers, giving kids the chance to meet and cuddle adorable puppies in a safe, supervised setting.
School Holiday Program: Craft Craze
Venue: Cleveland Library, Capalaba Library, Barcella Café (Victoria Point), Victoria Point Library — Date: 16 January 2026
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A hands-on craft program hosted across multiple locations, offering creative activities designed to keep kids busy and inspired.
Back-to-School Lunchbox Filler Cooking Class
Venue: Redlands College, Wellington Point — Date: 16 January 2026
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A practical and fun cooking class teaching kids and families how to prepare healthy, school-friendly lunchbox snacks.
Direct Chemist Outlet Little Pharmacist – Paradise Gardens
Venue: Direct Chemist Outlet Albany Forest, Thornlands — Date: 17 January 2026
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Kids step into the role of a pharmacist, learning about health and medicine through fun, interactive activities.
Saturday Story Time
Venue: Cleveland Library, Cleveland — Date: 17 January 2026
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A relaxed library story session perfect for younger children, featuring stories, songs and early literacy fun.
Wellington Point Bowls Club – Junior Wello Wildcats Squad
Venue: Wellington Point Bowls Club, Wellington Point — Date: 16 January 2026
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A junior sports session designed to introduce kids to bowls in a friendly and supportive environment.
Bring a Friend Day
Venue: Wellington Point Bowls Club, Wellington Point — Date: 18 January 2026
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Kids are invited to bring a friend along for a fun, social introduction to lawn bowls and club activities.
With circus workshops, theatre productions, creative programs and plenty of hands-on fun, the Redlands offers families an exciting mix of school holiday activities this January. Whether you’re planning a big day out or something close to home, these events make it easy to enjoy quality family time throughout the summer break.
