Spring School Holidays at Bankfoot House - FREE Activities for Children

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Fri 26 Sep 2025 - Sat 04 Oct 2025

Fun heritage adventures for kids



Bankfoot House was established in 1868 by William and Mary Grigor. Cobb & Co coaches, travelling between Brisbane and the Gympie goldfields, used the property as a lunch stop and staging post. The house was named after Mary’s village in Scotland. Today, Bankfoot House is a State-heritage listed property that welcomes all visitors to visit and experience tours of the heritage listed house, view seasonal exhibitions in the Mary Grigor interpretive centre and/or enjoy a picnic in the scenic grounds.

During the spring school holidays, children will be excited to know that a variety of fun adventure experiences have been organised at Bankfoot House, with everything from a Flower Wristband Workshop to Gold Panning and even Butter Churning, taking children back to days of old.

So, what’s happening and when?



KIDS’ NATIVE FLOWER WRISTBAND WORKSHOP WITH BLAK BOTANICS
FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER, 10.30am to 12.00noon
FREE WORKSHOP RECOMMENDED FOR AGED 8 AND OLDER OR A PARENT WILL NEED TO ASSIST
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL - PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD’S FREE ATTENDANCE ONLINE HERE

Get ready for a fun and flowery adventure with Nadine McDonald-Dowd (Yuwi) from Blak Botanics. In this hands-on workshop, children will create their very own wristbands, using beautiful native flowers and plant fibres, all while learning about the special plants that grow on Country. Guided by First Nations knowledge and gentle storytelling, little hands will explore nature, creativity and culture in a safe and joyful space. All materials will be provided.



PIONEER PLAY - GOLD PANNING
SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, 10.30am to 11.30am
FREE WORKSHOP RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 AND OLDER
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL - PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD’S FREE ATTENDANCE ONLINE HERE

Children will be able to try their hand at panning for gold and then exchange their finds with the banker for chocolate coins at the only remaining coach stop on Cobb and Co, run between Brisbane and the Gympie gold fields.



PIONEER PLAY - BUTTER CHURNING
SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER, 10.30am to 11.30am
FREE WORKSHOP RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 AND OLDER
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL - PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD’S FREE ATTENDANCE ONLINE HERE

Experience the satisfaction of churning and tasting your own creamy, delicious butter! Children will get their hands dirty (the fun kind), using an old fashioned butter churn.

Spring into the past with these fun heritage adventures for kids during the Spring school holidays.

Location : Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Please see article for individual dates and times

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