Stay entertained these school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities! From sports to arts, environment, history, and family fun, there's something for all ages.
Use the search or browse the events below to find out what is on.
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Tees-ReMade - Bags - Celebrating Plastic Free July
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to transform worn-out tees into a simple yet stylish bag—no sewing machine or hand sewing required!
When: Friday 11 July 2025, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 8+ years
Cost: $5
Bookings: Required
Kids Winter Garden Workshop: Edible Fun in the Soil
Dig, plant & explore! Make seed pots, meet bugs & discover soil secrets in this fun winter gardening workshop for curious little green thumbs!.
When: Wednesday 16 July, 10.30am to 12pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-9 years
Cost: $25
Bookings: Required
Indoor and Outdoor Court Hire - Sportlink
Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Badminton or Soccer? You pick. Hire the whole court these school holidays.
For: All Ages
When: Everyday, subject to court availability
Where: Sportlink, Vermont South
Cost: See website for details
Bookings required
Textile Bugs and Butterflies using up-cycled fabrics
Snip, stitch, and stick as we turn old fabrics & yarn into colourful caterpillars and beautiful butterflies! Inspired by the amazing Annemieke Mein.
When: Thursday 17 July, 10am to 11am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 9+ years
Cost: $21
Bookings: Required
Whitehorse Wildlife Explorers
Are you a Whitehorse Wildlife Explorer? Join us at Blacks Walk to find out!
How to play: Download the Agents of Discovery App from the App Store or Google Play and head out to Blacks Walk in Blackburn with your smartphone. Follow the map and complete the challenges to become a Whitehorse Wildlife Explorer!
When: Anytime!
Where: Blacks Walk, Pakenham Street, Blackburn
Cost: Free
Winter Hot Chocolate Scavenger Hunt
A delightful event where kids explore, follow clues, collect craft materials, and create their very own hot chocolate masterpiece.
When: Saturday 5 and 12 July, 9am to 12pm
Where: Mont Albert Village Heritage Plaza
Age: All ages, adult supervision required
Cost: $5
Bookings: Required
Make a fairy house inspired by Schwerkolt Cottage
Visit the enchanting Schwerkolt Cottage, then make your own fairy house! Kids can forage the extensive grounds for items to add to their fairy house.
When: Saturdays & Sundays during the school holidays, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Age: 5-12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Chill Zone - Aqualink Box Hill
Are you brave enough to jump off the 3m diving board? Or maybe the 1m diving board is more your style? The tarzan rope is another popular school holiday activity.
For: All Ages
When: Everyday in school holidays
Time: Monday - Friday, 12pm to 4pm, Saturday - Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Aqualink, Box Hill
Cost: Casual Cost Entry
No Bookings required