School holidays often leave parents searching for ways to keep children entertained without spending a fortune. This winter, Westfield Chermside is giving local families another option, with a series of free Toy Story-themed activities inspired by Disney and Pixar’s latest film, Toy Story 5.
Across two weeks, children can step into the world of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends through interactive experiences, hands-on crafts and short animated films, all designed to celebrate the latest chapter in one of Pixar’s best-known movie franchises.
Toy Story adventures arrive in Chermside
The festivities begin with the Toy Story Tales Corner, an immersive space where families can watch four episodes from Disney+’s Forky Asks a Question series.
Running daily from 26 June to 9 July between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Centre Court near Telstra on Level 1, the experience gives younger visitors the chance to spend time with Forky, the curious handmade toy introduced in Toy Story 4, while enjoying a break from shopping.
The activity forms part of a Queensland-wide promotion celebrating the cinema release of Toy Story 5, which reached Australian theatres on 18 June.
Creative activities for young Toy Story fans
The Toy Story fun continues from 5 July to 9 July, when Centre Court transforms into a creative space where children can make and decorate their own themed keepsakes.
Families can take part in activities including DIY Forky creations, Slinky Dog-inspired crafts, decorated tote bags and bucket hats, each drawing inspiration from familiar characters from the Toy Story universe.
Rather than simply watching the story unfold on screen, children will have the chance to create something of their own to take home.
Part of a statewide school holiday celebration
Westfield Chermside is one of several Queensland shopping centres taking part in the Toy Story 5 promotion, alongside locations including Coomera, Helensvale, Mt Gravatt and North Lakes.
While Westfield Carindale will host exclusive Buzz Lightyear and Woody meet-and-greet sessions, the Chermside program focuses on free activities that families can enjoy throughout the school holidays.
Westfield members across Queensland can also enter a statewide competition through the Westfield app for the chance to win a family holiday to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The prize includes return flights for up to four people, accommodation at a Disney resort hotel and four-day Park Hopper theme park tickets.
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Westfield Chermside will host free Toy Story-themed activities, crafts and animated fun for families during the Queensland school holidays.
Published 25-June-2026
