Parents don’t panic! The Independent has 8 pages of fun school holiday activities to keep kids of all ages entertained.
Geelong and the surrounding region has a full program of activities, events and exhibitions for children three to 16 years.
The school holiday program is delivered from Saturday 17 September to Sunday 2 October by Central Geelong businesses and the City of Greater Geelong.
Mayor Peter Murrihy said the program includes workshops on stilt making and walking, windchime making, recycled instruments, learning Auslan, and recording a message to your future self.
“The weather is warming up so it’s the perfect time to come into Geelong and keep the whole family entertained these school holidays,” he said.
“The most important thing is that the kids have a great time and enjoy their school holidays.”
The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will run a range of free activities including a recycled instrument jam session, futuristic designs, learn Auslan together, and a world without rubbish.
You can enjoy Love Central Geelong’s street entertainment program, featuring creative street performers, including singers, dancers, musicians, poets, circus performers, hula hoopers and more.
Events are also offered across the Geelong Gallery and Market Square Shopping Centre and other businesses and organisations in Geelong.
Economic Development Deputy Chair councillor Bruce Harwood said the school holiday program joins other initiatives on offer in central Geelong including the Music in the City program on Little Malop Street, the new outdoor street furniture on Geelong’s waterfront and the Women’s Street Art Commission.
“This is another initiative to attract people back to enjoy free entertainment and shopping, dining and culture in Central Geelong,” he said.
“Providing free entertainment and activities brings a sense of joy, connection and community for residents and visitors to Central Geelong.”
Stilt Walking Workshop with Nic Dacomb
Learn how to build and walk on your very own pair of stilts. All participants can take their stilts home afterwards. Suitable for children aged five to nine-years-old.
When: 11am-noon Wednesday 21 September and Thursday 29 September
Where: Customs Lawn 4/8 Eastern Beach Rd
Cost: Free. Bookings essential.
Lucy Riddett performances
Enjoy being serenaded by Lucy Riddett and her piano accordion while you make your pair of stilts.
When: 11am-noon Thursday 29 September
Where: Customs Lawn, 4/8 Eastern Beach Road.
Cost: Free.
Hazy Tales Clay Pinch Pot Animals
Learn how to create a pinch pot bowl or cup out of clay and turn it into an animal with Sally Hobson from Hazy Tales.
When: 11am-1pm Thursday 22 September and Friday 23 September
Where: 111–113 Little Malop Street
Cost: Free. Bookings essential.
Urban Upcycle Wind Chime/Sun Catcher
Make your own wind chime or sun catcher, perfect for the garden.
When: 10am-1pm Wednesday 21 September
Where: 111-113 Little Malop Street
Cost: Free. Bookings not required.
Take Flight–Wearable Craft
Create your own pair of fairy wings or jet packs to take flight to your favourite destination.
When: 10am – 1pm Wednesday 28 September
Where: 111 – 113 Little Malop Street
Cost: Free. Bookings not required.
