If you thought carnivals and circuses were relics of the past, think again. Yo-Chi has spent these school holidays turning their stores into a whirlwind of colour, play, and downright silliness—and the best part? You’ve still got time to join the fun. The Yo-Chi Fun House is running until October 12, so consider this your official invitation to grab your bestie, your sweet tooth, and maybe even your hula hoop skills, because this is no ordinary fro-yo run.
Since September, Yo-Chi has been sprinkling magic over every one of its venues nationwide, with surprise games, quirky activities, and free frozen yogurt popping up when you least expect it. The magic begins with the Fun House Chi-E-O—yes, a bow-tied, top-hatted character dedicated solely to making sure everyone is having the time of their lives. Think Willy Wonka energy, minus the Oompa-Loompas, plus a whole lot of strawberry & mango swirl.
So what exactly is going down in these last weeks? A lot. Between 6–9 pm every day, Chi-E-Os are leading spontaneous rounds of Chi Pong, handing out talking polaroids (the ultimate keepsake for you and your fro-yo), and daring guests to everything from hula hoop contests to dance battles. There are cup stacking showdowns, bubble-blowing challenges, even intense staring contests—all of which come with the possibility of scoring free vouchers (translation: free Yo-Chi fuel).
And let’s not forget the “Bestie Testie” card game—a pack of cheeky, thoughtful questions designed to get you and your mates laughing and bonding between bites of frozen yogurt. Play in-store or grab a deck for home ($12), and you might discover things about your best friend you never knew. Pair it with the limited-edition strawberry & mango swirl and toppings like rainbow mochi, rainbow sour clouds, custom wafer discs, and choc cone bits (a first-time topping making its Fun House debut), and you’ve got yourself a recipe for memory-making.
Oh, and here’s the kicker: at random times across every Yo-Chi store, a secret song will suddenly play. When it does, everyone in the venue at that exact moment gets their Yo-Chi on the house. Yes, really.
So whether you’re chasing free fro-yo, ready to hula hoop your way to glory, or simply keen to liven up your snack run, Yo-Chi’s Fun House is where you want to be before October 12.
Because let’s be honest: life’s too short not to play with your food.
In her spare time, she likes long walks down the makeup aisle and performing in Brisbane theatre. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and TikTok @thebeautypalate.
