Western Downs massive list of events and activities for school holidays
Residents can expect the remainder of school holidays to heat up with El Nino on our doorstep, and the Western Downs region has opened its doors to many events that will help families cool down for the rest of the holidays. Check out our comprehensive guide to all things fun for the family.
Dalby
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Families have hit the halfway mark on school holidays and there’s still plenty to do in the Western Downs to keep everyone occupied.
On Thursday residents will feel the heat with temperatures in some parts of Queensland expected to hit up to 40C and people can take advantage of Tara’s revitalised swimming pool which officially opened this week.
Check out all the events that are on for the rest of the school holidays as well as the public pool school holiday opening hours across the region.
Dalby
Paper mache creator, Dalby library
Kids and parents are invited to come along and participate in paper mache activities on September 25 from 9.30am to 10.30am.
The activity is free however registration is required.
Located at 1/69 Drayton St, Dalby
Storytime, Dalby library
On September 26, children’s author Rory Mathers is joining kids at the Dalby library for story time over the school holidays.
Mr Mathers is responsible for writing books such as ‘Get back to your books!’, ‘Sebastian stands out’ and ‘Monster school rules’.
Located at 1/69 Drayton St, Dalby
Sea glass wind chime, Dalby library
On September 27 from 10am to 12pm, residents will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop to create sea glass wind chimes they can take home to hang up.
The event is free and registration is required.
Located at 1/69 Drayton St, Dalby
Dalby pool opening hours
Monday - Thursday, 5.30am to 7pm
Friday, 5.30am to 6pm
Saturday, 7am to 6pm
Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Located at 58 Patrick St, Dalby
Big Skies, Jimbour House
The annual Big Skies Music Festival will round out the school holidays starting on September 28 and finishing October 2.
The massive event will feature a huge rock and roll line up of nationally recognised artists and will be sure to entertain every member of the family.
Chinchilla
Storytime, Chinchilla library
On September 27, children’s author Rory Mathers is joining kids at the Dalby library for story time over the school holidays.
Mr Mathers is responsible for writing books such as ‘Get back to your books!’, ‘Sebastian stands out’ and ‘Monster school rules’.
Located at 27 Bell St, Chinchilla
Chinchilla pool opening hours
Monday - Thursday, 5.30am to 7pm
Friday, 5.30am to 6pm
Saturday, 7am to 6pm
Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Located at 97 Middle St, Chinchilla
Tara
3D print custom lamp, Tara library
The event is a 3D workshop for teens to participate in while on the school holidays.
On September 26 from 2pm to 4pm residents can participate in the session where people will design 3D models to fit an LED lamp base before sending it to printing.
The event is free and residents can register while at the venue.
Located at 31 Day St, Tara
Rugged robots, Tara library
On September 27 the library is hosting a program that will allows residents to use robots to go over ‘different terrains and pathways’.
The event is free and registration is required.
Located at 31 Day St, Tara
Tara pool opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Located at 42-46 Smallcombe St, Tara
Miles
Tech day. Miles library
On September 28 from 10am to 12pm, residents will get the opportunity to experience virtual reality in a tech program at the library.
Families should reserve their spot before the free session.
Located on the corner of Dawson and Murilla St, Miles
Miles pool opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Located at 127 Marian St, Miles
Jandowae
Mini drones for teens, Jandowae library
Teens are invited to come along to the Jandowae library to participate in a special drones activity.
The action-packed session will be held September 25 from 2pm to 5pm and is said to be perfect for young kids who will learn everything there is to drones.
Registration is required but the event is free.
Located at 22 George St, Jandowae
Sea glass wind chime, Jandowae library
On September 26 from 10am to 12pm, residents will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop to create sea glass wind chimes they can take home to hang up.
The event is free and registration is required.
Located at 22 George St, Jandowae
Jandowae pool opening hours
Monday, 6am to 9am and 2pm to 5pm
Tuesday - Friday, 6am to 9am and 2pm to 6pm
Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Located at 110 High St, Jandowae
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