Spending time with family is especially important -try starting on Saturday 18 September, the first day of the Spring School Holidays.
Here are some upcoming events you could do as a family, it’s never too late to start spending time with your family.
1. Wondai Spring Garden Expo 25-26 September
Held at Wondai Sportsgrounds from 8am to 4.30pm Saturday, and 8am to 1pm Sunday. Browse through numerous stalls ranging from plants to ornaments, a perfect outing for the gardening family.
2. Kingaroy Cinema
There are plenty of movies for everybody in the family. School holiday showings include Paw Patrol, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, Respect, Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon and Space Jam. For the older audiences The Cave and Candyman are also showing. For session times head to: kingaroycinema.com
3. Bunya Mountains
This outing is perfect for the family that loves getting outdoors and experiencing nature. A 50-minute drive from Kingaroy via the Bunya Mountains Rd and Bunya Hwy/State Route 49 makes it an easy day trip.
4. Rail Trails
Grab the bicycles out and head along the Kingaroy to Kilkivan rail trail to see some of the South Burnett’s countryside. Walk or run along the track at any of the trail entrances near the various towns. Why not explore the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail starting at Yarraman or Blackbutt too?
5. Wondai Country Markets Saturday 25 September
Anyone looking for a bargain on produce and bric-a-brac? Markets operate in Coronation Park, MacKenzie Street, in the Wondai Central Business District every fourth Saturday of the month, 7am to 12pm.
6. Op Shopping – try and keep it local
Need to stock up clothing or books, try your local op shops, they don’t disappoint. Opening timed vary depending on the store.
7. Dairy Museum
Step back in time and explore the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum at Murgon. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am-12.30pm.
8. Free school holiday fun
Have fun for free at your nearest South Burnett library. To help keep boredom at bay during the upcoming school holidays, library staff have been busy preparing bright and colourful take-home craft packs that are sure to keep young community members entertained. These packs contain assorted craft items and an instruction sheet that explains how each craft can be created. The packs will be available for collection from the Blackbutt, Kingaroy, Murgon, Nanango, Proston and Wondai Libraries from 20 September – 1 October 2021.
9. South Burnett Kart Hire – Nanango
Perfect for the family looking for something more adventurous to do together. South Burnett Kart Hire can be found at the following address, 13838 D’Aguilar Hwy, Nanango, QLD, 4615. More information at their Facebook page.
10. Kingaroy Observatory – Stars and Planets – 25 September – 7pm – 9pm
For the star-obsessed families, Kingaroy Observatory is holding nightly shows for those who wish to brave the night. Bookings are essential for this one. 45 Geoff Raph Dr, Taabinga QLD 4610, Phone: 07 4164 6194
