Sunshine Coast Youth Week 2025: Skate, Create, Celebrate!
If you’re keen to learn new skills, head to an outdoor cinema, experience Battle of the Bands or join a skate comp, it’s all happening this April!
Youth Week kicks off on April 6 and runs to April 12 and is a celebration that shines a spotlight on the talents, achievements and contribution our young people make to our community.
Youth Week Events
Beerwah Heart Cinema | Free Movie Screenings
Grab your friends, your favourite comfy camp chair, bean bag or blanket and head over to Beerwah Community Hall for some epic movie nights! Don’t worry if you don’t have your own seating – we’ve got plenty of chairs for everyone. Plus, you can grab some tasty snacks from the Hall kitchen.
Movies include:
- Ready Player One on Thursday, 10 April, 6–8.30pm
- Pride and Prejudice on Friday, 16 May, 6–8.30pm
- Nim’s Island on Saturday, 7 June, 6–8.30pm.
Visit the Sunshine Coast Libraries website to register for free.
Techniquez
Celebrate Youth Week with ‘Techniquez’ at Beerwah Heart! Dive into hands-on workshops led by super talented local artists. Whether you’re into anime, stencils, spray painting or BBQ mastery, there’s something for everyone. And yes, there will be free food!
Come and check it out on Thursday, April 10 from 1-9pm. Register now on Sunshine Coast Libraries website.
Workshops are for people aged 13 – 18 years.
Youth Day
Come along and enjoy the music, art, workshops and food in Coolum. Suitable for ages 12 – 25 years.
When: Saturday, April 5, noon – 4pm
Where: Jack Morgan Park, Perry St, Coolum Beach
Youth Fest
Don’t miss the skate comps, battle of the bands and food trucks. Suitable for ages 12 – 25 years.
When: Friday, April 11, 2 – 10pm
Where: Baringa Town Centre, 20 Edwards Tce, Baringa
Artists in the rainforest
A local group of artists will be taking over the Rainforest Discovery Centre theatrette at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, sharing their creative practice and observations of fauna, flora and fungi. Come and see their work in progress or participate in a weekend ‘Come and Try’ session.
When: Saturday, April 5 and Sunday April 6 and Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13, from 10am – 12.30pm.
Where: Rainforest Discovery Centre at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny.
Details: Mary Caincross Scenic Reserve website.
Sunshine Coast Youth Week 2025: Skate, Create, Celebrate!
When: Sunday 6th April to Saturday 12th, various times
Where: Various locations across the Sunshine Coast
Cost: Free – Registration required. Ages 13-18. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the movie, but those 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
More information: Sunshine Coast Youth Week 2025: Skate, Create, Celebrate!
