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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.
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Create A Persian Tree of Life
Let the art of Niloufar Lovegrove inspire your own Persian Tree of Life. Use stencils and colour tiles to bring the tree to life.
When: 5-19 April 2025
Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 12pm - 4pm
Where: Whitehorse Artspace
Age: 4 to 12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Easter at Schwerkolt Cottage
Make bunny inspired paper crafts and join us for one of two Easter Egg Hunts in the Cottage garden on Easter Saturday. Book in early!
When: Papercraft on weekends:
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 April, 1pm - 4pm
Egg hunts Saturday 19 April, 1.30pm & 2.30pm (Registrations full for egg hunts)
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 4 to 12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required
Whitehorse Wildlife Explorers
Are you a Whitehorse Wildlife Explorer?
Join us at Blacks Walk these schools holidays to find out if you can pass the Whitehorse Wildlife Explorer mission!
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
Retro Nostalgia Games
Step back in time and rediscover the joy of classic games like hula hooping, jianzi, skipping ropes, hopscotch, marbles & more!
When: Tuesday 8 & 15 April
10am - 12pm
Where: Mont Albert Village Heritage Plaza
Age: All ages, adult supervision required
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Make bird feeders with recycled materials
Make your own eco-friendly bird feeders using recycled materials! This interactive session encourages sustainability while helping local birds thrive.
When: Thursday 10 & Friday 11 April, 10am - 12pm
Where: Blackburn Community Lane
Age: 8+ years
Cost: $10
Bookings: Required
Youth - Oil Portrait Painting
Join our 3-day youth workshop to learn oil portrait painting! Explore colour mixing, brushwork, and techniques while creating your own masterpiece.
When: Wednesday 9 April - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 10 April - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 11 April - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 13 to 18 years
Cost: $90
Bookings: Required
Mini Cooks - Hot Cross Buns
Hands-on baking adventure where kids will learn to make Hot Cross Buns from scratch! Mix, knead, and fill with fruit, spices, chocolate, or caramel.
When: Thursday 10 April - 10.30am - 12.00pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $48
Bookings: Required
Easter Egg Dyeing and Decorating
Join our fun Egg Dyeing Workshop! Use natural dyes and crayons to decorate eggs to eat or hang as ornaments. Creative, colourful Easter fun
When: Thursday 10 April - 12.45pm - 2.15pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $48
Bookings: Required
