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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Youth Oils - Still Life
Explore still life in oils over 2 creative days! Learn painting fundamentals as you play with light, form & colour to create your own finished piece.
When: Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 September, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 13 - 18 years
Cost: $90
Bookings: Required
The Resilience Project - 3 Happy Tricks
With catchy tunes, hilarious storytelling & practical strategies, 3 Happy Tricks helps kids build positive wellbeing habits!
When: 1 October 2025
Wednesday 11am, doors open at 10.30am
Where: The Round
Age: All ages
Cost: Pre-purchased - $35.70
Door price - $45.90
Bookings: Required
Cut and colour vintage paper people!
Choose a paper person and style them in your favourite vintage clothes! Look at the clothes on display in Schwerkolt Museum for inspiration.
When: Saturdays and Sundays - 27, 28 September
4, 5 October, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage
Age: 5 - 10 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: No
Garden Detectives
Discover edible plants, get hands-on in the garden, and explore nature with a fun scavenger hunt through orchard rows and veggie beds this spring!
When: 23 September 2025
Tuesday 10.30am - 12pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6 - 9 years
Cost: $25
Bookings: Required
Mini Cooks 6 - 8 years
Make & decorate healthy fruit cookies, then bake and enjoy! Bring a container to take extras home and share with your family.
When: 25 September 2025
Thursday 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6 - 8 years
Cost: $49
Bookings: Required
Mini Cooks 9 - 12 years
Create your own ramen bowl with tasty toppings & sauce! BYO apron and container to take home your tasty meal.
When: 25 September 2025
Thursday 1.30pm - 3pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 9 - 12 years
Cost: $49
Bookings: Required
Kids Craft - Pop up cards
Join our fun kids' craft workshop and learn to make colourful pop-up cards! Cut, fold, and create magical surprises with every card!
When: 25 September 2025
Thursday 10am - 11am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 8 - 12 years
Cost: $21
Bookings: Required
Kids Slime Time
Get gloriously gooey with slime! Explore fun techniques and make squishy, colourful slime. Kids dive into wild, colourful fun—aprons needed!
When: 1 October 2025
Wednesday 10am - 11am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6 - 12 years
Cost: $20
Bookings: Required