Good news! The Central Geelong Spring Kids Fun Program just got even better.
With COVID-19 restrictions continuing to ease in regional Victoria, Central Geelong Marketing is excited to offer two new self-guided treasure hunt activities for families to enjoy during the school holidays.
The Central Geelong Treasure Hunt and Central Geelong Street Art Challenge are fun adventures for the whole family that meet COVID-19 physical distancing and gathering directions. Plus, you can WIN great prizes!
For more information on all the activities on offer in Central Geelong these school holidays, download the free Kids Fun Guide at www.centralgeelong.com.au/school-holiday
Please adhere to ‘Third Step’ restrictions and wear a face covering when you leave home (face coverings not required for children under 12 years of age).
Central Geelong Treasure Hunt
Put on your walking shoes and find the word clues featured in posters on the windows of participating Central Geelong businesses. Find all the clues for your chance to WIN vouchers valued at $300.
At each stop there will also be a free treasure to redeem, including a bag of popcorn from Organic Larder, a lolly bag from LIC – Lollies Ice Cream & Coffee, a Paw Patrol figurine from Westfield Geelong, 2x Sri Lankan fish cutlets from Rook Sri Lankan Fusion, a cupcake from Baking Bliss and a pencil and sharpener pack from Geelong Art Supplies.
www.centralgeelong.com.au/events/treasure/
Central Geelong Street Art Challenge
Discover the amazing street art scene in Central Geelong with a mobile phone-based scavenger hunt. During this 90-minute activity, teams will explore and discover Central Geelong’s fun and unique street art, answer street art-themed questions, take photos and shoot videos. Although designed for the kids, this activity will also delight parents. All players can enter the draw for their chance to win $200 in vouchers from Central Geelong businesses including a $50 voucher from Geelong Art Suppliers, a $50 voucher from Artworx, a $50 voucher from Cavalier Art and a $50 voucher from Riot Art & Craft.
www.centralgeelong.com.au/events/street-art-challenge/
Horrible Harriet – Geelong Arts Centre
The Geelong Arts Centre continues to entertain us with its ‘Where Creativity Meets at Home’ program.
Recently added to the wonderful collection of performances, behind the scenes moments and creative activities to enjoy anytime and anywhere is the wicked, wild and wonderful Horrible Harriet.
In this tale of identity, friendship and Mr Chicken, Horrible Harriet lives in the roof of her school and keeps teachers chained in the cellar to do her homework. Harriet and the other children don’t see eye to eye – but all Harriet really wants is a friend.
When Athol Egghead lands in his hot air balloon, Harriet finally meets someone who understands her. Then Mr Chicken arrives to disrupt the whole show. Fortunately, Horrible Harriet knows how to handle him … or does she?
Watch this hilarious stage show on demand on the Geelong Arts Centre Website geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/horrible-harriet/
Brought to you by Geelong Arts Centre and CDP Kids.
Colour to Win with Kaisercraft
This fun colouring competition is back for the school holidays until October 12. Colour to WIN a large Beanie Boo valued at $69.99. There are 10 free posters to collect from Kaisercraft in Market Square or online and three lucky daily winners.
www.centralgeelong.com.au/events/116111
Make and Create activities
Platform Arts and Central Geelong Marketing will present two, one-hour art and craft workshops via Zoom, designed for kids 12 years plus. Held on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, these workshops are hosted by experienced artists and creators and will cover two topics ‘Collecting and Collage’ and ‘Weaving’.
And let’s not forget the mini makers in your family. School-aged kids from prep to grade 6 can enjoy being creative with textiles and yarn with the National Wool Museum’s online activities, and Geelong Arts Centre is offering six new craft-based ‘how to’ video resources and worksheets by local teacher and artist Liz.
Riot Arts and Craft and Lincraft have a range of ‘how to’ activity sheets and tips and tricks videos on their websites. They can also supply you with project materials and equipment at their online stores at www.riotstores.com.au and www.lincraft.com.au
Baking Bliss in Ryrie Street has created a super fun activity for your budding young bakers to complete at home. Choose from the ‘Cupcake Decorating Pack’, complete with cupcakes, buttercream and decorations, or a ‘Paint Your Own Cookie Kit’ including cookies, paint strip and paint brush to decorate.
The Geelong Gallery is offering two virtual experiences for kids to enjoy. Join in ‘Eye Spy Art Adventures’ and learn how to create a Jacky Redgate – HOLD ON inspired photograph using teddy bears, dolls and objects from around your home. Or create your very own personalised avatar inspired by Geelong Gallery’s digital guide ‘Orby’. Learn basic 3D plasticine modelling and stop motion animation to bring your avatar to life.
If you’re looking for more, check out the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre’s website www.grlc.vic.gov.au for a range of fun and engaging activities and digital content.
Bebop Circus, Hire Wire Show and Krazy Koala Puppet Show
Nicholas Dacomb (aka Nicholas Ridiculous) is a talented performer with more than
10 years in the industry, specialising in
puppetry and circus. His Bebop Circus is designed to introduce kids to the magic of circus including juggling, balance, stability
and clowning.
Don’t miss his mesmerising high wire show where we get a glimpse of what it’s like to walk a high wire three metres above the ground.
Plus, there’s a very special Krazy Koala puppet show where kids can meet a bunch of charismatic puppets as they perform their favourite songs.
Dancing & Magic
Our friends at Ballroom Baby Geelong in Ryrie Street are offering dance tutorials for the whole family. Learn to cha cha, jive and samba for free in the comfort of your own home.
And in case you missed Dazzling Dan the Magic Man’s show last school holidays live-streamed from The Piano Bar Geelong, you can watch the show with the family on demand. See Dan work his magic to dazzle and amaze you.
To find out more about the Spring Kids Fun Program activities including dates, times and how to book and to see special offers from Central Geelong businesses visit www.centralgeelong.com.au/school-holiday or download the Love Central Geelong App.
