Local Families Flock to Jindalee as Hotel Transforms into a Hub for Free Kids Entertainment

The Jindalee Hotel is leading a movement across Brisbane to give families a break by offering a massive schedule of free school holiday activities that range from interactive science to close encounters with farm animals.



A New Approach to School Holidays

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With the cost of living on the rise, local parents are looking for ways to keep their children occupied without spending a fortune. The Jindalee Hotel, located at 130 Sinnamon Road, has responded by turning its traditional pub space into a dedicated zone for youth engagement. 

Instead of just being a place for a meal, the venue is focusing on providing high-energy social experiences that allow children to learn and play while adults take a moment to relax in the nearby beer gardens.

Interactive Experiences and Special Guests

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The programme is scheduled to run throughout the Easter break, with a heavy focus on the period between 8 April and 19 April. During these dates, the hotel is hosting a rotating calendar of events including face painting and balloon twisting. For those interested in more hands-on learning, there are dedicated sessions for “crazy science” experiments and dinosaur-themed activities. 

These sessions are designed to be educational but fast-paced to suit younger audiences. Additionally, the hotel has organised character meet-and-greets where children can interact with popular figures in person.



Celebrating the Festive Spirit

The holiday fun reaches a peak during the Easter weekend itself. The hotel is bringing in a portable animal farm to give suburban children a chance to interact with livestock. Organisers have also confirmed that the Easter Bunny will be making appearances to hand out treats and take photos with local families. By combining these classic holiday traditions with modern entertainment like dance parties and discos, the venue aims to be a central meeting point for the Jindalee community during the school break.

Published Date 01-April-2026

Relive the Decade When Big Hair and MTV Ruled! ‘Made in the 80’s’ Plays at Jindalee Hotel

Love the ’80s? Relive the decade that gave us some of the most iconic artists in Pop and Rock music as ‘Made in the 80’s’ performs at the Jindalee Hotel.



On 25 November 2022, it’s back to the ’80s! Step back in time through this 3-hour show by ‘Made In the 80s’, a 6-piece band featuring gun musicians and five lead vocalists, with “Chrissy B”, considered as one of Australia’s best rock Divas, on lead vocals. 

The 80’s. A decade of excesses, when big hair, Lycra, leg warmers and fluoro dominated the fashion world and big bands ruled MTV as some of the greatest and iconic music artists rocked stadiums and the airwaves.

Love the ‘80s Music? Relive the Decade When Big Hair and MTV Ruled at Jindalee Hotel
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From Rock legends Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Guns & Roses, Duran Duran, the Eurythmics, INXS, Michael Jackson & Queen to Rock & Pop Divas  Joan Jet, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner and The Bangles – the ’80s had it all! 

And for a few hours, the Jindalee Hotel will pay homage to some of the greatest rock anthems and pop classics of that decade.

Love the ‘80s Music? Relive the Decade When Big Hair and MTV Ruled at Jindalee Hotel
Photo credit: Facebook / Made in the 80’s  

Expect an epic night as the band delivers some of the hits of Prince, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Billy Idol, Belinda Carlisle, The Bangles, George Michael, Wham, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Kim Wilde, Bananarama, Lionel Ritchie, AC/DC, Katrina & The Waves, Bon Jovi, INXS, Run DMC, Def Leppard, Rick Springfields, A-Ha, Elton John, Starship and so much more! 



A tribute to the decade of decadence, ‘Made in the 80’s’ at Jindalee Hotel happens on 25th November 2022. Secure your tickets here.

The Jindalee Hotel | Sinnamon Rd, Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia