Stay entertained these Autumn school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities! From sports to arts and crafts, gardening, hot cross bun workshops and Easter egg hunts, there’s something for everyone!
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Stamping Fun at Artspace
Kids and parents can experiment together to create your own unique stamping and discover the joys of contemporary printmaking practice!
When: Tuesday 7 April - Saturday 18 April
Where: Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Detectives Needed at Schwerkolt Cottage!
Receive your personal time travelling passport and solve cases as a time travelling detective, on a self-guided scavenger hunt!
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11-19 April, 1pm-4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Age: Children and families
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Kids Craft - String Autumn Leave
Celebrate the magic of Autumn with this colourful, hands‑on workshop! Create your own string‑art leaf using bright threads and cardboard, exploring patterns and threading techniques to shape a beautiful autumn leaf artwork.
When: Thursday 16 April, 10am - 11:30am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 8-12 years
Cost: $21
Bookings: Required
Kindy Clay - Minions Mayhem
Adults and preschoolers work together to mould, shape and create their very own Minion in clay.
This event is perfect for kids aged 3- 5 years to attend with a carer. Together participants will discover the joy of sculpting in clay.
When: Thursday 16 April, 10am-11am
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 3-5 years to attend with an adult
Cost: $38
Bookings: Required
Mosaics Mirrors
Create a mosaic masterpiece, in this fun and creative two-session workshop. Learn mosaic techniques while crafting a beautiful artwork to take home.
When: Thursday 16 April, 11am and 2pm AND Friday 17 April, 12:30pm-2pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 8+ years
Cost: $75
Bookings: Required
Fun with Clay - Awesome Axolotls
Guided by our experienced tutors, squish, shape and sculpt your own adorable clay axolotl! Kids learn fun hand‑building techniques and create a cute critter to take home.
When: Thursday 16 April, 11:30am-1pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $46
Bookings: Required
Fun With Clay - Super Yoshi
Guided by our experienced tutors, learn the art of hand building with ceramics, from shaping clay into imaginative forms to adding personal touches that make each piece unique.
When: Thursday 16 April, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $46
Bookings: Required
The Box Show by Junkyard Beats
The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike! In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways!
When: Thursday 16 April, 10am and 1pm
Where: The Round
Age: Recommended for 4+
Cost: Full: $22, group (4 or more): $18
Bookings: Required