School Holiday Program

Stay entertained these winter 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.

Visit our website to view the full program and make a booking.

Browse the events below and make a booking (where applicable). Subscribe to our news to stay updated about school holiday activities every term break.

Inside a large wooden basketball stadium with some children running towards the camera

Indoor court hire - Nunawading Community Hub

Come down to the Hub for a game of Basketball or Badminton with your friends and family.

For: All ages
Date: Monday 1 July – Sunday 14 July
Time: Subject to court availability
Where: Nunawading Community Hub
Cost: See website for details
Bookings required

children with tennis racquets hitting tennis balls

Tennis - Aqualink Box Hill

Feel like a hit? We've got space for tennis outside Aqualink Box Hill.

For: All ages
Date: Check availability with the centre
Where: Aqualink Box Hill
Cost: See website for details
Bookings required

Man with maroon coloured hair in a mohawk, in a white lab coat looking at the camera with a big grin and magnifying glass in his hand

All Day Art Day – Mad Science Mayhem

Enjoy a full day of fun with a science show and workshop, car building, and watercolour & wax painting. Interactive activities and learning await!

For: 6 – 12 years
When: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 9.30am – 3.15pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $89
Bookings Required

Young child trying to thread red yarn into a needle

Celebrate Plastic Free July – DIY Eco Shopping Bags

Upcycle old t-shirts into stylish, sustainable tote bags. Learn how to turn your old clothes into reusable grocery bags!

For: 8 years +
Date: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $21
Bookings required

man with maroon hair in a mohawk with a pair of novelty glasses on that give him a big nose and bushy eyebrows

Family Mad Science Mayhem Show

Family Science Show! Dive into a world of interactive experiments and exciting discoveries, where learning meets fun for primary school kids.

For: Families with children 6–12 years
When: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 1.30pm – 2.15pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings Required

Person using a two pairs of metal tongs to dip a yellow piece of cotton into a tray of melted bees wax

Celebrate Plastic Free July – DIY Bees Wax Wraps

Learn how to make beeswax food wraps to keep your food fresh. They are a great alternative to plastic wraps and can be washed and reused.

For: 12 years +
Date: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $21
Bookings required

young child threading yarn through a cardboard animal

Embroidery - Introduction to Stitching

Craft a vibrant wall hanging. Children will learn weave techniques using pipe cleaners, add buttons for flair, and frame with icy pole sticks.

For: 5-7 years
Date: Thursday 4 July
Time: 9.30am – 11am
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $44
Bookings required

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Toon Time – Cardboard Camera Story

Create a DIY camera story! Craft a cardboard camera, illustrate picture scrolls, and learn cartoon drawing techniques.

For: 8 years +
When: Thursday 4 July
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $44
Bookings required

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