The Education Fair offers families heaps of free kids’ activities, workshops, and educational fun! Here is the program for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Education Fair.
Demo Area
| Time | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | Wander with the Wildlings | Little wildlife lovers of all ages can get close to some of Australia’s most amazing native animals. |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Tessa Inc | The team will be demonstrating some of their tips and tricks, as well as examples of approach and response to various situations. They will also be doing some lifeskills games with volunteers. Interactive, fun and something to remember – all this and some Q&A for the curious, too! |
| 11:00 – 11:30 am | Funky Books | Chris will be performing a mini-show on the main stage live narration to the audio-visual book. The audience will meet his puppet friends and sing and dance to one of the book’s songs! |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Rise & Shine | Experience the Rise & Shine Kindergarten and Orbit Centre of Imagination STEM program, where we proudly showcase our innovative resources. Enjoy an exciting science show that sparks curiosity and creativity, giving children a hands-on glimpse into our engaging STEM approach designed to inspire exploration, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning. |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Wander with the Wildlings | Little wildlife lovers of all ages can get close to some of Australia’s most amazing native animals. |
| 1:15 – 1:45 pm | Ausfunk Cheer & Dance | Ausfunk will display different styles of dance and cheerleading! Ages 5 years through to teens. |
All-day activities
| Where | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Zone 1 | Rise & Shine Kindergarten | Discover the wonder of life cycles through this immersive butterfly experience. Children explore how butterflies grow and transform, observing each stage up close within the butterfly enclosure. This interactive opportunity brings learning to life, sparking curiosity, nurturing respect for nature, and deepening understanding through real, first-hand discovery. |
| Discovery Zone 2 | Art Me Sessions // Phonics & Number Fun | Children can create their own soft-clay masterpiece. Alongside sensory crafting, parents and little ones can enjoy colourful counting, letter-matching, and motor-skill activities. Every hands-on resource perfectly matches the lively music and songs featured throughout these interactive sessions. |
| Discovery Zone 3 | EditGo2 EDU | Meet Edit, the friendly AI robot dog, in a hands-on robotics experience for children aged 4–12 and their families. Through movement, music, play and guided discovery, children will explore the similarities and differences between robots and humans, discover that people lead technology through choices and values, and learn how robots and humans can work together in a smart society. |
| Activity Zone 4 | Bricks 4 Kidz | Bricks 4 Kidz will be running a hands-on LEGO activity space at the Education Fair, where children can drop in and build freely at their own pace. With a range of creative stations set up, kids can explore, design, and construct using a variety of LEGO pieces and themed activities. It’s all about imagination, creativity, and having fun while learning through play. |
| Zone 5 | Suncoast Spinners | Throughout the day, Suncoast Spinners will offer wheelchair activities, including Wheelchair Dance, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby. |
| Activity Zone 6 | Maroochydore Football Club | Come and try soccer with Maroochydore Football Club! There will be small-sided games run throughout the day by coaches/players to give kids a go at kicking a ball and trying some skills. |
| Activity Zone 7 | Scouts QLD | Scouts will be running several hands-on activities for kids to enjoy, including building a catapult from pop sticks and beaded keychains. Whilst the kids are busy, parents can chat to leaders and get an understanding of what Scouts is all about. The children can take home their creations! |
| Activity Zone 8 | Showtime Stars | 9:30 – 11:00 am: 90-minute Bees Show and Workshop 12:00 – 1:30 pm: 90-minute Multi-Cultural Show and Workshop |
| Activity Zone 9 | Students Save Lives (Mr Paramedic) | Kids can have fun on the inflatable ambulance with slide! |
| Activity Zone 10 | Juiced up Groms | Juiced Up Groms will be bringing high-energy movement games and interactive activities designed to get kids active, connected, and having fun. Participants will have the opportunity to join in games such as dodgeball, team challenges, movement circuits, and other engaging activities focused on building confidence, teamwork, communication, and resilience. |
| Activity Zone 11 | Sissy Community | Join Jess, the founder of Sissy and an educator with over 20 years’ experience at the Sissy activity stall. Give your child a moment of calm creativity… drop in and use art materials to make a personalised affirmation card that celebrates who they are and empowers them to step into who they’re becoming. |
| Activity Zone 12 | IFYS / Project Paradigm | Project Paradigm will present a specialised suite of educational resources focused on the prevention of child sexual exploitation and the protection of young people. |
| Activity Zone 13 | Funlab (Strike Bowling, Holey Moley Golf Club, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Hijinx Hotel) | Bucket-loads of arcade fun, including Mini Skittle Bowling, Mini Golf Putt Putt, Slippers in a Suitcase guessing game, and more. |
| Activity Zone 14 | Groves Christian College | Join Groves Distance Education to experience the hands-on side of their program. Get up close with life-cycle models, human anatomy displays, and investigative science tools.Whilst creative students can build, craft and innovate in the Makerspace. |
| Activity Zone 15 | Smart Move Chess in Schools | Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this drop-in space lets you learn the basics of chess, enjoy a casual game, or test your skills. |
| Activity Zone 16 | Toddler Play Area | |
| Activity Zone 19 | HYPT | Join HYPT for some seriously creative fun! Kids can try out a range of crafty activities from their extensive school holiday program. They will have a free braiding bar too! |
| Activity Zone 20 | Ausfunk Cheer & Dance | Providing dance routines for ages 5-14 years old in Hip Hop, Pom & Lyrical Styles, plus an all-ability interactive session. |
| Activity Zone 21 | Hannah’s Face Painting | Free face painting from 9.30 am – 1.30 pm |
| Activity Zone 22 | Little Seed Theatre Co | Little Seed Theatre Company is excited to facilitate an introduction to Acting and Musical Theatre with improvisation, costuming and an explanation as to how Little Seed brings theatrical life to the Sunshine Coast! |
| Sensory Room | Your Capability Store | The sensory room offers a safe, calming space designed to support relaxation, emotional regulation and sensory exploration for all ages. The room encourages self-paced discovery, helping to reduce stress, improve focus and enhance overall well-being. The sensory space provides a welcoming, inclusive space where visitors can relax, recharge and experience moments of peace and comfort. |
| Forecourt | Rise & Shine Orbit Shuttle | All aboard the Orbit Shuttle, where curiosity meets creativity and innovation fuels every corner of the play based learning at Rise & Shine. The Orbit Shuttle is bursting with hands-on experiences inspired by the exclusive Orbit STEM program, an industry-first in early childhood education. |
Reading Corner
| Time | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Bianca Edgar – Author | Author Bianca Edgar shares her picture book Bob the Blob, a fun and accessible introduction to online safety for young learners, followed by an interactive online safety quiz and colouring-in activities. |
| 10.30 – 11:00 am | My Gut Friends | Explore the magical universe of My Gut Friends, where trillions of microbes live in ‘Gutville’ (your child’s tummy), each with unique powers! In this interactive reading of ‘The Friends You Don’t Know You Have’, kids meet characters like Lacey, Biffy, Streppy, and Sia, learning how food keeps these friends happy, healthy, and energized. It’s more than storytime—it’s the start of your child becoming a “Gut Hero”. Expect giggles, “aha!” moments, and a new perspective on food. |
| 11.30 am – 12.00 pm | Stephen Baines Author | Enjoy a book reading from Stephen Baines’ series of Rodney Rainbowfish books, followed by a hands-on activity around the importance of protecting our planet’s freshwater. The session wraps up with a fun and playful round of ‘fish yoga’. |
| 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | My Gut Friends | Explore the magical universe of My Gut Friends, where trillions of microbes live in ‘Gutville’ (your child’s tummy), each with unique powers! In this interactive reading of ‘The Friends You Don’t Know You Have’, kids meet characters like Lacey, Biffy, Streppy, and Sia, learning how food keeps these friends happy, healthy, and energized. It’s more than storytime—it’s the start of your child becoming a “Gut Hero”. Expect giggles, “aha!” moments, and a new perspective on food. |
Entry to the Education Fair is free, but a ticket is required. Get tickets below!