Townsville Kids Events This Weekend February 7th - February 8th 2026

COASTAL CREATURES WORKSHOP : Join this hands-on workshop where kids get to create their own marine-themed crafts inspired by local sea life. It's a super fun way to learn about the ocean right before the wet season really kicks in. Bookings are essential as spots fill fast!A rare chance to get creative with an educational twist, focusing on local North Queensland ecology.

📍Townsville City Library, Townsville City· 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM · 5-10 years · $5

SATURDAY MORNING STORY TIME AT STRANDFREE : Bring the little ones down for a relaxed, outdoor story time session near the water, perfect before hitting the splash park! It’s a lovely, low-key way to start the day with your preschoolers. Bring a picnic blanket!A genuinely free local favourite activity that is perfectly paced for the youngest attendees.

📍Outdoor Gazebo near the playground, The Strand· 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM · 3-6 years · Free

CARDBOARD KINGDOM BUILDING CHALLENGE : Kids team up to design and construct giant structures using only recycled cardboard and tape. This blends engineering skills with huge-scale art! Older kids will love the challenge of making something big.It caters well to the older age bracket (10-14) who often miss out on dedicated creative events.

📍Townsville Community Arts Centre, Jericho Creek· 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 6-14 years · $8 per child

FUTURE EXPLORERS DAYFREE : Older kids can dive into interactive science and tech displays, including simple robotics and coding challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity for tweens and teens to test out their STEM skills in a fun environment. Great for sparking future interests!One of the few free, dedicated events this weekend aimed specifically at engaging older children (tweens/teens).

📍CQUniversity Townsville Campus, Douglas· 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 8-14 years · Free

SENSORY PLAY AFTERNOON: MUD & MOVEMENT : Let the kids get gloriously messy with structured sensory stations focusing on mud textures and creative movement. Parents, this is your designated 'let them get dirty' session for the week! All cleaning supplies provided.It’s a dedicated messy play session which is often hard to find on weekends, perfect for tactile learners.

📍Riverside Community Hall, South Townsville· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · 3-8 years · $12 per child

INTRO TO ORIENTEERING SESSION : Learn basic map reading and compass skills in a fun, non-competitive introduction to orienteering near the iconic Castle Hill. It gets the kids moving and thinking critically outdoors. Suitable for beginners!A great way to use Townsville's natural landscape for a structured, skill-building outdoor activity.

📍Castle Hill Base Trailhead, Castle Hill· 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM · 7-14 years · $15 per participant