School Holiday Program

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!

Use the search or browse the events below to find out what's on.

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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 carerTogether 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