Kids’ activities guide: The coolest things for the youngsters to do at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe

Look no further for a weekend of winter-themed fun for kids as Stanthorpe gets ready to transform into a white wonderland. Here is all you need to know to fill your days will all the best children’s activities:

The snowfields at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. Photo: Liana Turner / NRM Staff

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe is just one sleep away and there are so many fun activities to cram in over the three-day festival, including ice skating, circus performances, a petting zoo and the magical snowfields.

Here are 13 fun family-friendly activities children can enjoy at this winter wonderland event:

1. Volcano making

For the first time this year kids can build their own snow volcanoes.

Each person gets to shape their volcano and create a science experiment with bicarb soda and vinegar to produce a lava ooze.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

2. Petting zoo

Get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals this weekend.

This is the perfect way for your child to see and cuddle the cute animals.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Kidzone at the Showgrounds

3. Tobogganing

Slide down the snow hill on your very own toboggan.

This is perfect opportunity for the kids to get a taste of flying down the snow.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

4. Snowfields

Nothing quite says Snowflakes in Stanthorpe like the snowfields.

Kids can play around in the icy magic making snowmen and throwing snowballs.

There is also an under 8s snowfield where the younger kids can enjoy some uninterrupted time playing in the snow.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

5. Craft workshops

Get artsy this weekend and make badges or bunting in some fun workshops.

Decorate your badges with wintry inspired art or make some cool festive bunting decorations to hang around the house.

WHEN: Friday, 10am until 3pm at Maryland Street Igloo 1; and Saturday and Sunday, all day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

6. Circus performing

Become a clown for a day and learn a new trick or two.

Get involved in all things circus with juggling and other cool acts to learn how to do.

WHEN: 10am until noon behind Maryland Street main stage; and Saturday and Sunday, all day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

7. Ice skating rink

Put your skates on and have a whole of lot of fun on the synthetic ice rink, which is also bigger than previous years.

Practise your skating moves while you glide on the ice, with parents able to assist the more inexperienced children.

WHEN: Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; and Sunday 9am-2pm

WHERE: Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre at the Showgrounds

COST: $15 for 25 minutes

8. Giant inflatable slide

Zoom down a giant inflatable slide, with the wind in your hair and your hands in the air.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, all day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

9. Face painting

Who doesn’t love to get their face painted?

There are many different characters, symbols or animals you can get painted on the face so don’t miss out.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

10. Climbing walls

For those willing to test their fear of heights and brave the wall this the activity to do so.

WHEN: Saturday

WHERE: Kidzone at the Showgrounds

11. Fireworks

Watch the night sky be lit up with all the colours of the rainbow.

Hear the bangs as the fireworks burst and cuddle up to mum and dad in a warm blanket as you enjoy the spectacle.

WHEN: Friday at 6pm and Saturday evening

WHERE: Friday at Quart Pot Creek and Saturday at the Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

12. Movies

To give your kids a rest after playing all day outside, head inside where they can enjoy classic winter movies like Frozen, Small Foot and Ice Age.

This is the perfect place to give them a rest where they can also enjoy some snacks like popcorn while mum and dad put their feet up.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Tea pavilion at the Showgrounds

13. Laser show

For the first time at Snowflakes, watch different coloured lasers, patterns and snowflake designs shine on the glistening water.

This family-fun event will also be an experience for the ears, with music playing during the show.

WHEN: Friday at 5.30pm

WHERE: Quart Pot Creek, Rotary Park

More exciting previews and information on Snowflakes in Stanthorpe can be found here on the Border Post page each day in the lead up to and during the festival.