School holidays, that glorious time when you get to spend a week or two with the kids, but what to do?

Here's a few ideas from around the region that will interest and entertain.

1. Meet some new mates at the Zoo

The Darling Downs zoo are only a short 30 minute drive from Warwick and are a wonderland of fun, fur and feathers.

The kids will be so excited to see the lion cubs, snakes, huge array of birds, crocodiles, baboons, llamas, monkeys, antelopes and so much more.

WHERE: Corner of Gatton-Clifton Road and Baines Road, Pilton, QLD 4361

WHEN: Open 7 days during school holidays 9am -4pm

COST: Adult $32/Child (3 to 15 years) $18/Concession (Pensioner or Student) $25/Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children) $85/Each extra child added to Family Pass $14

2. Head down to see some snow!

Sadly, we didn't even get enough for a snowball on the Southern Downs, but it's not that far away. Pile the kids in the car and drive only three hours south on the New England Highway. It's gorgeous countryside as a bonus. There's been snow at Ben Lomond too, which is a little bit closer.

What a thrill for the kids!

WHERE: New England Highway

WHEN: NOW

COST: Free (apart from petrol money and warm sausage rolls)

3. Giant Games at Rose City

Get your game on at Rose City Shoppingworld where you can play giant jenga, giant connect four, giant dominos, giant noughts and crosses and giant chess. Plus join in the free board game area with other popular games!

You could even win a $50 food court voucher

WHERE: Rose City Shoppingworld

WHEN: All school holidays

COST: Free

4. Take the kids to the Stanthorpe Snowflakes Winter Festival

Stanthorpe is in the grips of winter fever and it's only 45 mins down the road. This festival is a great opportunity to have a three days of winter fun; listen to music, play in the snow, eat some lovely food or get your face-painted. A lot of fun for the whole family, there is so much on.

WHERE: Stanthorpe

WHEN: Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 3

COST: Free but don't forget your spending money

5. Rock climb and swim at WIRAC

WIRAC's Holiday Rock climb and Swim is back and ready for the June/July School Holidays!

Rock climbing is with our belayers from 10.30am to 12pm then enjoy your complimentary swim after you conquer the climbs. What a great way to entertain the children these holidays.

WHERE: Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30pm to 12pm

COST: $5 per child

6. Go see a movie

Warwick Twin Cinemas are easy on the wallet and you'll always get a seat. Today is cheap Tuesday as well so it's even cheaper! Couple of great kids selections at the moment too - Ice Age: Collision Course, Finding Dory and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows.

With an added bonus of the wonderful food at Char-Belas right there as well. Make sure you have a look at their awesome new menu.

WHERE: Warwick Twin Cinemas, Grafton St, Warwick

WHEN: Every day

COST: Children $8 ($6.50 today), concession $9 ($7.50 today) and adult $11 ($7.50 today)