Ready to roll these school holidays?
NSP Skate Now! is bringing a pop-up skatepark to Tulmur Place, with free skateboarding workshops for beginner to intermediate riders.
Hit up Tulmur Place for a pop-up skatepark designed for beginner to intermediate riders. Learn from Queensland’s best coaches and level up your skills from your first push to your next kickflip.
When: Saturday 27 June – Friday 3 July
Sessions: Hourly sessions from 10:00am
Where: Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential and spots are limited, so book your session today
Bring the kids, grab your crew and make a day of it, skate, eat and explore Nicholas Street Precinct.
Terms & Conditions
- Parents or guardians must sign a waiver for children participating.
- Participants must arrive 15 minutes prior to their session.
- Sessions are weather dependent and may be cancelled if required.
- Late arrivals may forfeit their place.
Ready to roll these school holidays?
NSP Skate Now! is bringing a pop-up skatepark to Tulmur Place, with free skateboarding workshops for beginner to intermediate riders.
Hit up Tulmur Place for a pop-up skatepark designed for beginner to intermediate riders. Learn from Queensland’s best coaches and level up your skills from your first push to your next kickflip.
When: Saturday 27 June to Friday 3 July
Sessions: Hourly sessions from 10:00am
Where: Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential and spots are limited, so book your session today
Bring the kids, grab your crew and make a day of it, skate, eat and explore Nicholas Street Precinct.
Terms & Conditions
- Parents or guardians must sign a waiver for children participating.
- Participants must arrive 15 minutes prior to their session.
- Sessions are weather dependent and may be cancelled if required.
- Late arrivals may forfeit their place.
Get ready for a high‑flying celebration of Planes, Trains & Automobiles at Nicholas Street. Your May long weekend plans are officially cleared for take‑off with a full day of free, family‑friendly fun.
✈️ Morning to Early Afternoon | 10am – 2pm
- Mini Go‑Karts: Little drivers aged 3–12 can take the wheel and zoom around safely at speeds of 8–10 km/h.
- Solar Race Car Workshop: Get creative with this hands‑on activity build and race your very own solar‑powered car.
- Classic Car Display | 12pm – 4pm: Step back in time and admire beautifully restored HR Holdens along the main street.
- Face Painting: Bright, fun designs to delight children of all ages.
🛩️ Afternoon to Evening | 4pm – 7pm | Upper Level near HOYTS
- Build & Fly Your Own Aeroplane: Decorate, assemble and test‑fly a miniature timber aeroplane.
- Balloon Artist: Watch incredible balloon creations come to life throughout the evening.
🎭 Roving Entertainment | 12pm – 4pm and 5pm – 7pm.
Keep an eye out for our roving characters throughout the precinct.
All activities are free. No bookings required.
Unsure on how to get to the Nicholas Street Precinct? Find out helpful visitor information here.
🎒 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS MADE EASY (AND TASTY!) 🎒
Looking for stress‑free ways to keep the kids happy these holidays? We’ve got you covered with special eats & treats from 7–10 April
🍹 Cuppabara
Wear something BLUE and receive a FREE drink when you purchase another drink of the same or lesser value.
🍔 General Public – Kids Combo Deal
Chicken nuggets & chips + a Blue Haven milkshake for $15
🍽 Hotel Commonwealth – $20 Lunch Specials
✔ Butter chicken & rice + drink
✔ Beef nachos + drink
✔ Cauliflower & pumpkin risotto + drink
(soft drink, juice or coffee)
🍔 Hello Harry’s – Snack Attack
Beef or chicken slider + fries for $13
🍝 Vapiano’s – $15 Lunch Special
Spaghetti Pomodoro or Classic Margherita Pizza
🍨 Gelatissimo – Blue Candy Wonderland
4 single cups or cones for $20
🥣 Nautical Bowls – Kids Acai Bowl
Only $8
Bring the family for lunch and have a fun day at Nicholas Street!
See you soon!
Pop on your Bunny Easters and bring your family and friends for a selfie photo opportunity at our beautiful Easter photo set.
Our Selfie Photo Station will be ready for your visit from:-
Date: Saturday 28th April 2026 – Monday 6th April 2026
Time: 8am – 8pm
Location: Upper level near Hoyts
No Bookings required. Walk in, Smile & Snap your photo
This Easter school holidays, let your child’s creativity blossom at Scentorium!
A hands-on workshop series where kids get to mix, craft and take home their very own scented creations, from fruity to floral and everything in between.
When: 13 – 17 April | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Upper Level near Hoyts
Entry: No bookings required (limited to 100 kids per day)
A new creation every day:
- Body Mist Spray
- Body Lotion
- Lip Balm
- Bath Salts
- Potpourri Bags
Every session is packed with colour, scent and hands-on fun.
Perfect for curious kids who love to make and explore!
No bookings required, but limited to 100 kids per day*
Your chance to win the Ultimate School Holiday Play Pack!
This easter, we’re giving away an amazing prize bundle guaranteed to keep the kids entertained all holiday long!
Inside the Ultimate Play Pack:
🎬 4 x HOYTS Movie Tickets
🎳 $100 gift card to General Public (bowling, arcade and more fun!)
🍔 $100 Food Voucher to enjoy at our Nicholas Street food retailers
That’s your movies, activities, and lunch completely sorted!
How to enter:
- Scan the QR code
- Register your details
- And you’re in the draw!
Dates: 26 March to 6 April 2026
Limit: One entry per person
Winner drawn: Tuesday 7 April 2026
Good luck!
Easter has arrived at Nicholas Street Precinct and we are kicking it off in the sweetest way possible.
Come down and celebrate with the whole family as our Roving Easter Bunny makes his way through the Precinct, spreading Easter cheer and handing out free mini chocolate eggs to kids of all ages.
When: Saturday, 4 April | 11:00am – 2:00pm
On the day:
- Meet the Roving Easter Bunny
- Free mini chocolate eggs for the kids
No bookings, no fuss. Just good vibes, chocolate and a whole lot of Easter magic. See you there!
Join us across the long weekend as entertainment pods pop up throughout the Precinct, packed with kid-friendly activities.
When: 7 – 10 April
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Roving Entertainment Wander through the Precinct and discover something new around every corner. Kids can enjoy:
- Face Painting
- Glitter Tattoos
- Funky Hair Station
- Balloon Twisting
Free NSP Showbags* Keep an eye out for our Bluey-inspired cart near Nautical Bowls and grab a free NSP bag while stocks last. Inside you will find:
- NSP Beach Ball
- NSP Bubble Wand
- NSP Frisbee
- Special meal deals from participating retailers
*Limited numbers available. While stocks last.
Wackadoo! Bluey & Bingo are coming to Ipswich!
Catch Bluey and her little sister Bingo live at Tulmur Place these school holidays. See the duo on stage for a Live Interactive Experience featuring your favourite games like Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, and Keepy Uppy! Beyond the stage, enjoy a full day of market stalls and family games throughout the Nicholas Street Precinct.
Event Details
Dates: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily
Location: Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct
FREE entry!
Catch the live interactive experience at these times daily:
10:30 am – 10:50 am
11:30 am – 11:50 am
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm
Plan Your Visit
Parking: 3 hours of FREE parking available.
Find more information here.
