School Holiday Program

Stay entertained these spring 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.   

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Chill Zone - Nunawading

Splash into fun at Aqualink Nunawading! Bounce on small & large inflatables, swing on our Tarzan rope, and enjoy cool pool adventures these school holidays.

For: All Ages
When: Weekdays during the school holidays
Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Where: Aqualink Nunawading
Cost: Casual Cost Entry 
No Bookings required

Casual Shooting - Sportlink

Drop in for casual shooting sessions. Just $6.20 gets you access to available basketball or netball courts. Perfect for practice or fun with friends.

For: All Ages 
When: Everyday during the school holidays (subject to availability) 
Where: Sportlink, Vermont South
Cost: See website for details 
No Bookings required (subject to availability) 

Night time Wonders - Whitehorse's Nocturnal Neighbours

Join us in this after-dark adventure to observe some nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat and contribute to scientific data collection for the Great Southern Bioblitz!

For: All Ages
When: Friday 20 September 2024
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Where: Campbells Croft/Abbey Walk, Vermont South
Cost: Free
Bookings essential as places are limited

Spring Breeze Kite Festival

Welcome to the Spring Breeze Kite Festival! Join us for a day of community and creativity, featuring uplifting choir performances, a hands-on kite flying workshop, and a spring-themed tote bag making session. Celebrate the season with us as we enjoy the beauty of spring through music, crafts, and the joy of kite flying!

For: 3+ years
When: Saturday 21 September 2024 
Time: 11am – 2pm
Where: Britannia Mall
Cost: Free
Bookings are encouraged

Washing day at the Museum!

See the washing artefacts inside Schwerkolt Museum. Complete the activity sheet, decorate your wooden clothes peg, hang it up in the Museum or take it home!

For: 4 – 11 years
When: 21 September 2024 – 6 October 2024
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Cost: Free
No Bookings required

Waterbug Discovery in the Mullum Mullum Creek!

Join Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee's Gay Gallagher and John Helstroom for an exciting exploration of the unique creepy crawlies that live in the Mullum Mullum Creek at Yarran Dheran Reserve.

When: Saturday 21 September
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Where: Yarran Dheran 
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Biodiversity Blitz @ Bellbird Dell

This is your chance to learn about all the fascinating hidden plants and animals in our Whitehorse parks and reserves, and participate in the Great Southern BioBlitz. You can contribute to conservation efforts made by Whitehorse City Council!

When: Sunday 22 September
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: Bellbird Dell
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Fun with Clay

Learn hand-building with ceramics! Shape clay, add personal touches, and create unique pieces guided by experienced tutors. Various sessions available.


For: 6 – 12 years
When: 23 September 2024 – 4 October 2024
Time: Various times
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $44
Bookings required