Best winter school holiday activities in Logan
Looking for things to do with the kids in the City of Logan during these school holidays? Pick from adventure parks, giant slides, heated swimming pools, indoor playgrounds, Logan City Council events and much more – there’s something for the entire family to enjoy. Also check out our pick of the best local events being held around Logan.
KRANK school holiday program
Keep your kids happy and active during the school holidays with these free and low-cost activities for children and teens in Logan aged 5 to 17 years. You will love the huge variety of outdoor sports and creative activities to choose from,, with everything from kayaking, laser tag and go karting to butter making, glass fusing and exploring forests … just to name a few! Explore the KRANK digital booklet here KRANK School Holiday program | Logan City Council.
Logan Libraries
More than 50 free events will run at Logan Libraries during the school break until 11 July. Activities include craft sessions, playing board games and story time with shadow puppets. More information is available at loglib.org/schoolhols. Libraries are located at: Beenleigh, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Logan Central, Logan Hyperdome, Logan North, Logan Village, Logan West, Marsden. View location details here: Hours & Locations – Logan City Council Libraries.
Heated pools and free waterplay parks in Logan
You can still splash around with the kids while you wait for the weather to warm up, with heated pools at Logan’s aquatic centres. Go the distance at the newly re-opened Beenleigh Aquatic Centre with an all-year-round heated 50 metre, 8-lane pool, or in the olympic-sized heated pool at Logan North Aquatic Centre, or opt for a 25-metre heated pool at Logan West Aquatic Centre. Plus if the sun is still out, check out all the free waterplay parks in Logan.
Culture and heritage locations to visit
From historic homesteads to living museums and ornate temples, the City of Logan is home to world-class cultural and heritage attractions that little kids (and big kids) will love. Stroll through tranquil gardens and marvel at contemporary art from around the globe, nibble on scones or cupcakes and learn about the city’s social history, or spend an afternoon immersed in Logan’s pioneering past, or learning Indigenous history.
Daisy Hill Koala Centre
A haven amongst eucalyptus trees with interactive displays and an outdoor koala enclosure, learn about koalas and their conservation.
Parks and playgrounds in Logan
Your kids won’t want to leave these playgrounds, from swings and slides to massive dinosaur play structures (pictured in Riverdale Park), so pack a picnic or set up a barbecue at one of these lush parks.
Berrinba Wetlands
A stunning and educational experience, explore the great outdoors right in your own backyard and learn more through interactive displays. With 8.5 kilometres of walkways and bike tracks, pack a picnic, prep a barbecue or go on a hike.
Daisy Hill Conservation Park
Explore eucalypt forests and stunning wetlands by foot on the designated walking trails or bring along your leashed pup on the shared trails. There are also mountain biking trails and horseriding trails.
Roller skate in Logan
Bring your roller skates or hire some at the on-site shop and enjoy skating your worries away to fun music.
Bayside Wake Park
If your kids are chasing thrills, little water enthusiasts can wakeboard, kneeboard, or tube at this park.
Epic Sports and Recreation
Located in Underwood, Epic offers the fun of Inflatable World (giant slide pictured), Nerf Land, a dedicated School Holidays Kids Club, and indoor sports including beach volleyball, cricket, netball and indoor soccer.
Devon Pixies High Tea
Book in for a relaxing afternoon at Devon Pixies’ new spot at the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct. With delectable offerings your littles ones will enjoy, pick from homemade cakes, scones, slices and savouries. Don’t forget to try their signature Devon Pixies tea.
Kingston Park Raceway
If you’re looking for go karts in Logan, you’ll have the ultimate experience in Kingston. A popular choice for birthday parties or just a thrilling day out with family and friends.
Chipmunks Playland
Little ones will be entertained all day by this Loganholme institution’s multi-level structures and mega slide.
Area 51
The former Bunnings Warehouse on Kingston Road has transformed into Australia’s largest indoor entertainment centre, with rock climbing, ninja course and more. There’s even a flying fox ‘aircoaster’ that traverses around the entire precinct
EVENTS:
Alice in Wonderland – Yarrabilba
3 – 11 July: Down the rabbit hole we go … Village Green Theatre Group presents Alice in Wonderland, a musical based on the classic story by Lewis Carroll, with an energetic local cast, for 6 shows only at Yarrabilba State Secondary College.
Nature Journalling – Kingston
4 July: KRANK presents this great artistic activity for teens aged 12 to 17 at Mayes Cottage, where they can slow down and connect with nature as they sketch, draw and create using leaves, seed pods and other natural treasures.
NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2026 – Kingston
7 July: Gather the family together at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 (5-12 July) with a vibrant lineup of activities and entertainment for all ages. This year is ’50 Years of Deadly’ — marking 5 decades of strength, culture, resistance and pride of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Whistle & Trick (ABC Kids) – Kingston
9 July: Aria-nominated musical duo, Whistle & Trick, are always ready to sing, dance, and cause a bit of mischief. This show is bound to get the whole family up and moving, and is great entertainment for children aged 2 to 8, at Kingston Butter Factory.
Lasso Country Music Festival 2026 – Eagleby
11 July: This festival is a great chance to get the kids up and dancing, with this year’s event boasting a major milestone – US country star Drake Milligan will perform on stage as the first-ever international headliner. Held at Distillery Road Market, kids aged under 5 are free, and tickets are $49 for children aged 5 to 17.
Bird-inspired peace pebbles – Logan Central
11 July: Join us at Logan Art Gallery for a relaxing, hands‑on workshop where you’ll be guided to craft your very own pocket‑sized, bird-inspired Peace Pebble that’s made entirely by you. This family day is one of many events as part of Where do I belong? – Our birds through art. Find out more about Where do I belong?
Agents of Discovery – Browns Plains and Meadowbrook
Every day until 12 July: Join the challenge and head outdoors with the family these school holidays to Berrinba Wetlands in Browns Plains and Riverdale Park in Meadowbrook. Download the free educational mobile gaming app Agents of Discovery and play. Use smartphone technology to join Agent Buneen, the Echidna, as he leads you on an adventure mission to discover Logan’s natural environment and solve challenges along the way.
Check out more events being held throughout the City of Logan here: What’s On in Logan | Our Logan
PHOTO AT TOP: Epic Sports and Recreation runs a School Holidays Kids Club at Underwood.