SEA LIFE Mooloolaba – Stop the Marine Mayhem with PJ Masks
During the April school holidays, PJ Masks are diving into SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast for the first time with an Aquarium adventure. The hit animated series for pre-schoolers will be adding a new adventure for kids to help ‘Stop the Marine Mayhem’ around every corner at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. The night-time baddies have stolen the Aquarium’s animals and caused marine mayhem. Kids can join Catboy, Owlette and Gecko on the Creature Kidnap Trail to spot the missing animals and fill in the activity sheet. The interactive activity will give guests and fans alike an unforgettable experience that will deepen their connection with PJ Masks and its courageous characters.
When: April 1- April 30.
Where: SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, The Wharf Mooloolaba.
Tickets: From $35.20 online via, visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast/
Raft Building – PCYC Holiday Programs
Wildlings Forest School Holiday Programs give children the freedom to play, explore and learn in a wild, bush & beach environment. During any of their sessions you are likely to find children climbing trees, playing in the creek and using hand tools. Will you sink or will you float? This raft building challenge will have children using hand tools (fully supervised) to build a raft to float in the creek. There are no instructions, the children will need to work together to figure out how to make their raft float. A fun (and wet) workshop where half the fun is failing.
When: Tuesday April 6, 9am. Friday April 9, 9am. Tuesday April 13, 1pm.
Where: 3 Youth Avenue, Burnside.
Tickets: $45, via wildlingsforestschool.com/bookings
Hop on board with Steam Man: Valley Rattler
The Mary Valley Rattler looks forward to welcoming guests with their Hop on Board services running over the Easter weekend. Steam Man will join the kids for an Easter Egg Hunt at Amamoor where the train turns on the heritage turntable. Over the school holiday period, additional services have been added to ensure no one misses out. The kids will love the chance to spot Steam Man on their journey. Make sure you arrive early and meet the drivers before you hop aboard and make your way out to Amamoor.
When: April 2-April 5, 10am.
Where: Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street Gympie.
Tickets: From $65 via, maryvalleyrattler.com.au
Sunshine Coast Wedding Expo
The Sunshine Coast Wedding Expo is coming back and they are so excited for another magical day of wedding indulgence and inspiration. Not only will you get the chance to meet premium wedding suppliers face-to-face, get hands on with their products and see if they are the right fit for your wedding, but you’ll also have access to exclusive expo specials and go in the draw to win big.
When: Sunday April 11; Morning 10am-12:30pm. Afternoon 1pm-3:30pm.
Where: Maroochy RSL Events Centre, 105 Memorial Avenue Maroochydore.
Tickets: From $10.76 via, sunshinecoastweddingexpo.com.au/
James Reyne Boys Light Up 41st Anniversary Tour
The Boys Light Up, one of Australian Crawl’s most loved songs, will turn the big 4-1 in 2021 and to celebrate, James Reyne will tour the nation paying homage to this enduring tune. The Boys Light Up was written by James Reyne and featured on the album of the
same name, released in 1980 on EMI. It was Australian Crawl’s debut album and also
featured Indisposed, Downhearted, Beautiful People and Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci
Mama. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch this Aussie rock icon right in your backyard.
When: Saturday April 17, 5pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya.
Tickets: $65 via, tix.nightquarter.com.au/events
Youturn it up!
YOUTURN IT UP! is the brainchild of Sunshine Coast Musicians, brothers Sam and Tim Aitken – also known as Sametime. Having recently become ambassadors for Youturn Youth Support, a local charity that supports at-risk youth on the Coast, the boys put their minds to what they could do to raise awareness and money. They came up with Youturn It Up!, a mini music festival for aspiring young acts. This all-ages show will feature Tia Gostelow, Shag Rock, Sametime and Toxic Fox as well as a host of other exciting acts from around South East Queensland. Tim and Sam hope the inaugural event will become a repeat feature on the region’s live music calendar.
When: Sunday April 11, 3pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya.
Tickets: $44.40, via tix.nightquarter.com.au/events
Animals Unseen
Discover a world of unseen animals this holidays at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. These awesome workshops for kids 4 -15 years will explore the masters of hide and seek who live on the Sunshine Coast. From giant moths, frogs with tusks, wriggly worms, burrowing wombats and insects to stripy snakes who climb trees. Whether they only come out at night, live underground or have cryptic camouflage, this workshop series will amaze and delight.
When: Begins Wednesday April 7 Through to Friday April 16, varying times per session.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: $8, via sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events/Whats-On/3910.
An evening of Magic, Wizards and Quizzes
You will be transported into the World of Magic & Wizards, and why not enhance the experience by dressing the part in your best magic-themed costume. Prizes will be awarded on the night for best dressed, so get crafting! This experience promises over 3 hours of fun, the best fix for witches and wizards alike this April! Don’t miss an amazing tell-all Q and A with Potter cast members: James & Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, and Chris Rankin!
Plus, be wowed by your quiz host, Cosentino – Australia’s greatest magician!
When: Saturday April 17, 6:30pm.
Where: Caloundra Indoor Stadium, 31 North Street Golden Beach.
Tickets: From $35, via hpquizshow.com.au.
