Fun for the kids this School Holidays
Stuck for school holiday ideas? Look no further! The calendar is jam-packed with a wide range of activities happening in and around Robina. Keep the kids entertained during the holidays this winter and see what’s on near you!
Lilliputt Mini Golf ‘Ice Age’ at Robina Town Centre
Daily 10am – 9pm
Enter the Ice Age with a mini-golf experience like no other, just in time for the school holidays! Lilliputt Mini Golf’s newest indoor venue is a thrilling experience where ancient creatures from the Pleistocene Period are brought to life with the latest in animatronic technology. Over the course of 18 holes, you’ll enjoy a fun and challenging game of putt-putt while encountering moving dinosaurs, a huge woolly mammoth, hungry sabre-tooth tiger and more!
Ice Age is running a school holiday special with 25% off all passes until Sunday 15th July. Book online with the code ‘sabre25’ or say it over the counter!
Location: Robina Promenade, Level Lower Ground 2. (Best parking is Red Carpark.)
Cost: Ranges from $7-12 per child, $15 for adults. Family discounts are available.
Book: http://lilliputt.com.au/ice-age/
The Greenhouse at Robina Town Centre
Saturday 30 June – Sunday 15 July
Workshops held at 11 am and 1 pm Daily
Discover a nature-filled wonderland for kids at The Greenhouse! You won’t miss the brilliant display of hanging plants and green foliage that has popped up on Ground Level at Robina Town Centre (outside Cotton On Mega), with a variety of fun and interactive workshops being held daily. Enjoy nature-themed activities such as building sprout jars, animal planters, nature weaving and much more! Bookings are essential, and ticket confirmation is required to present upon arrival. Note that children must be aged 4+ to participate due to the nature of materials used.
Location: Ground Level Robina Town Centre, outside Cotton On Mega
Cost: $5 per child, per workshop paid on entry. Cash Only.
Book: https://www.robinatowncentre.com.au/play/events/the-greenhouse
Parkrun at Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes
Every Saturday at 7 am
Held every Saturday, join in on this family-friendly 5km run or walk from any of the nine registered locations on the Gold Coast, including Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes. You can race against the clock to win, or simply participate for enjoyment! Suitable for all ages, the Parkrun event welcomes runners, walkers, prams and even your furry friends.
Locations: Meet at Darcy Doyle Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba OR at Sports House, 337 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes
Cost: Free
More info: Visit www.parkrun.com.au/mudgeeraba or www.parkrun.com.au/varsitylakes
Active & Healthy Holiday Timetable
Saturday 30 June – Sunday 15 July
Are the kids ready to burn off some energy? The Gold Coast City Council has released their Active & Healthy School Holiday Program, which includes a range of recreational activities available in and around Robina through the holiday period. Some of the local events include Oz Tag, Touch Football and Giant Soccer in Mudgeeraba, ‘mini ninja warrior’ training in Varsity Lakes, a full-day dance workshop at Robina Community Centre, and a basketball camp run by the Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association at Kings Christian College.
Download the full Active & Healthy timetable here
Kids in The Kitchens
Monday 2nd – 13th July
10am, 12pm & 2pm daily
Bring your little ones along to this fun foodie workshop running daily through the school holiday period at The Kitchens. Suitable for children ages 3+, each child will receive their own apron and enjoy decorating a delicious cookie masterpiece to take home! Bookings are essential.
Location: The Kitchens’ Lab next to Earth Markets, Ground Level Robina Town Centre.
Cost: Gold coin donation on arrival with all proceeds going to OzHarvest
Book: https://www.robinatowncentre.com.au/play/events/kids-in-the-kitchens
Robina Library Activities
Monday 9 July – Friday 13 July
Robina Library is set to host to a range of free arts and craft activities to keep your little ones occupied through the school holidays!
Some of the fun and free events coming up for ages 6-12 years of age include:
‘Talking Plants’ Craft Event: Thursday 5th July
Children’s Trivia Game: Friday 6th July
Popping Card Making Workshop: Monday 9th July
‘Mini Superhero’ Craft Event: Friday 13th July
Kids aged 12 – 17 years of age can also enter a ‘colouring bug’ on Thursday 12th July, encouraging teens to take a break from their phones and get creative for the afternoon!
All activities are held in the meeting room at Robina Library from 2 pm – 3 pm.
