Keep the kids entertained and smiling these spring school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities to enjoy together.
Book before 7 September to save 10% off from Box Hill Community Art Centre & Strathdon House activities.
Use Code: EARLYBIRD10
Use the search or browse the events below to find out what's on.
20% Off Mini Golf
Score 20% off mini golf at Morack Public Golf this spring school holidays. Book online and use code SPRINGMG26 at checkout.
When: Everyday (subject to availability)
Where: Morack Public Golf
Age: All ages
Cost: See website for details
Bookings: Required
Mont Albert Village Moon Festival Celebration
Lion dancing parades, clay mooncake making workshop, local made fresh moon cakes! Come to celebrate the Moon Festival in Mont Albert Village
When: Saturday 19 September 2026, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Where: Mont Albert Village Heritage Plaza
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Twitching challenge at Schwerkolt!
Go on a birding adventure around Schwerkolt Cottage! After spotting your birds, make a 19thcentury thaumatrope, a bird in a cage illusion toy to take home.
When: Saturday and Sundays, 19 September - 4 October 2026, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 9 - 12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not Required
Weaving Friendship Circles
Use simple basket weaving techniques to create your own friendship circle at this family friendly activity!
When: Tuesday and Thursday, 19 September - 4 October 2026, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Whitehorse Art Gallery
Age: 9 - 12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Email artgallery@whitehorse.vic.gov.au to reserve your place
Kids Arts - Creative Collage
Create unique collages using magazines, photos, text and mixed media. Explore storytelling, layering and creativity to design original artworks.
When: Monday 21 September 2026, 10am - 11:30am
Where: Box Hill Community Art Centre
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $47
Bookings: Required
Mario The Maker Magician
Mario weaves through a world of magic, science and innovation to instil a long lasting positive message in little hearts and minds.
When: Sunday 20 September 2026, 10am & 2pm
Where: The Round
Age: All ages
Cost: Tickets $18 - $22
Bookings: Not required
Spooktacular Art Day
Make a peculiar portrait, clay pumpkin and spooky characters like mummies, ghosts and vampires in this frightfully fun day of art adventure.
When: Tuesday 22 September 2026, 9.30am - 3.15pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $93
Bookings: Required
Nature Journaling - Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Look closely at plants, insects, birds, textures, colours and patterns. Record what we notice, wonder and discover.
When: Tuesday 22 September 2026, 10am – 11.30am
Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Ages: 6-12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings essential