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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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Loose Parts - Art Day
A special visit from the Green Hat art truck. Take part in a recycled materials workshop plus make a paper robot and create a collage using stamps and exploring patterns in plant life.
For: 6 – 12 years
When: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 9.30am – 3.15pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: $89
Bookings required
Green Hat workshop Loose Parts for Families
Use recycled objects to build & explore, self-directed fun for all ages. Pack a picnic and spend the day. Supported by Whitehorse City Council’s Waste Reduction and Recycling team.
For: Families
When: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: $10 for an adult and child. Extra participant $5. Under 5yrs no charge.
Bookings required
Wearable Art Design
Decorate your own shoes! Bring your white shoes and unleash your creativity to make unique footwear masterpieces.
For: 6 – 12 years
When: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 11.30am – 2pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $55
Bookings required
Frogs and Mini Creatures Garden Adventure
Young explorers dive into the wonders of the garden! Discover soil secrets, identify friendly and not-so-friendly insects, and recognize local frogs by the unique calls.
For: 6 – 11 years
When: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 10am – 11.30am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: $21
Bookings required
Explore Habitat Hollows for World Habitat Day!
Join us for an adventure to find the wildlife that call our tree hollows home. See inside some of our habitat hollows using a special pole camera!
For: All Ages
When: 4 October 2024
Time: 10am – 11.30am
Where: Abbey Walk (end of the road), Vermont
Cost: Free
Bookings required
S.T.E.A.M Workshop: To Planet Earth and Beyond!
Explore Earth and astronomy! Hands-on activities reveal Earth's wonders, challenges, and the universe, sparking curiosity and a passion for science.
For: 6 – 12 years
When: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $75
Bookings required
Mini Cooks – Berry Shortcakes
Kids will make their own shortcake dough and choose which fruit to use before baking. Served with whipped cream.
For: 6 – 8 years
When: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: $48
Bookings required
Mini Cooks – Tacos
Kids will make their own tortillas and prep a range of fillings, including guacamole, frijoles and salsa.
For: 9 – 12 years
When: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 12.45pm – 2.15pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: $48
Bookings required
