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š£ Your Ultimate Easter School Holiday Itinerary in Ipswich (April 5ā21, 2025)
- Jessie Maris
- Apr 6
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 15
Ipswich is buzzing with family fun this Easter. Here's your day-by-day guide to make the most of the school break, packed with clickable links to help you book, plan and GO!
Some of these activities run on more then one day - so click on the links and plan accordingly!
š Saturday, April 5 ā Letās Go Fishing!
A fun and safe way for kids to learn basic fishing skills. Bookings essential and all equipment provided.
š« Sunday, April 6 ā Festival & Fluid Art
Sample local olives, wine, and artisan goods while kids enjoy a nature-filled day.
A creative workshop where kids use fluid painting techniques to decorate a teddy bear (many sessions to choose).
Shake it out and bust a move in Goodna. 9 - 11am
š Monday, April 7 ā Under the Sea & Shadow Play
First day of the interactive marine exhibit where kids can touch sea creatures like starfish and sea cucumbers. FREE entry. Runs until 11th April.
A mix of shadow puppets, comedy and chaos in this all-ages live performance.
š Tuesday, April 8 ā Lights, Art, and Imagination
Step into a world of light and neon colour with this stunning visual experience. There is plenty on offer so you may need to visit more then once!
Build imaginative cubbies and get hands-on with cardboard, lights and fun textures.
Grab some popcorn and kick back and enjoy the Minecraft Movie or Dogman!
š Mad Hatter Tea Party
š° Wednesday, April 9 ā Bunnyland & a Musical
Wander through glowing LED gardens and meet real live bunnies! FREE event ā check dates for specific activities on each day.
š¤ Freckleface Strawberry The Musical
A fun and heartfelt musical about self-confidence, based on the childrenās book by Julianne Moore.
š¾ Thursday, April 10 ā Wildlife & Dinosaurs
Meet wallabies, wombats and more during a walk through the Nature Centre. Pop into the Queens Park Environmental Education centre for some aircon fun afterwards.
š¦ Ewe Nique Hobby Farm+ Dino Display
Hands-on animal encounters and a dino surprise!
š Friday, April 11 ā Final Day for Sea Friends
Wrap up your week with a final visit to the sea creature pop-up before it vanishes!
Have a blast at the Rosewood Family fun morning with a fabulous variety of activities
šØFree Art & Craft session at Booval Fair 10 - 1pm
Get creative for free! No bookings needed
š§ Saturday, April 12 ā Indoor/ Outdoor Play
If you missed it last weekend, hereās your second chance to cast a line!
FREE drop-in kidsā fun between 10 AMā2 PM (check Redbank Plaza's āWhatās Onā page for details).
š§ŗRipley Valley Easter Community Picnic 9:30 - 11:30am
Enjoy some fun in the sun at White Rock Adventure Splash Pad & a sausage sizzle
š Sunday, April 13 ā Farm Fun
Check their website or socials for school holiday fun like animals, crafts and games.
Visit the animals, explore the garden, and picnic under the big sky. Open to day visitors!
š§ Monday, April 14 ā Shopping
š§ø Ipswich Op Shopping
Turn your visit into a family scavenger hunt through our variety of Op shops in Ipswich Central.
Free school Holiday fun. Make sure you checkout the activities on the other school holiday days too!
š§© Tuesday, April 15 ā On The Hunt
Grab your Easter bonnets and baskets! Itās time to find some eggs!
šæ Wednesday, April 16 ā Movies Sports & Meals
Catch new family flicks like āSnow Whiteā or āMinecraftā ā donāt forget the popcorn!
Possibly Ipswichās most delicious burgers right next to the cinemas.
Try out a range of different sports at this action packed event. Booking via active and healthy website
š Thursday, April 17 ā Birds + Grandparents
Exotic and native birds take flight up close. Bookings essential.
Board games and bonding
šØ Friday, April 18 ā Good Friday
š§¶š§µBackyard arts and crafts
Get messy with paints and slime in the backyard
š DIY Scrapbook Afternoon
Print photos, grab glue, and help the kids make a scrapbook to remember all their holiday adventures!
š§ŗ Saturday, April 19 ā Family Bonding
Get your face painted and find the Easter Bunny.
š§ŗ Faye Carr Park ā Ripley
Climb rocket ships, play a game of basketball and enjoy BBQ areas.
Hop along to Yamanto Central to see the bunny in person!
š¦ Sunday, April 20 ā Sweet Treats & Play
šØ Ungermann Brothers Ice Cream
Indulge in gourmet, wacky flavours and let the kids taste-test their way through Ipswichās most delicious scoops.
šŖ Queens Park Ipswich
Kite flying, giant trees and playgrounds.
š£ Monday, April 21 ā Race The Day Away
Enjoy this family friendly race day at the Ipswich Turf club. 12pm - 4pm, free entry!
š” Final Tips:
āļø Bring water, snacks and sun protection
āļø Book early for workshops and live shows - some run on more then one day!
āļø Make sure you take some time to rest and recover too!
šŗļø Bookmark this guide and plan your perfect Ipswich school holidays! And share with mates!
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