School holiday activities in the Macedon Ranges (Spring 2023)

Gisborne

Craft DIY Science – Lava Lamp: Make a mini lava lamp. For ages 8+. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 10am-12pm. Free. September 16.

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (5 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. For ages 3+. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St. 9am-12pm. $90 September 18-22.

Craft Spring Flowers: Make a colourful flower from bottle tops and buttons for the library’s spring window garden. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. Drop in 10am-12pm. Free. September 18, 21, 25, 28.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St. 1pm-3pm. September 18, 20, 22, 26, 28.

Film Spider-Man – Across the Spider-Verse: Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. For ages 5-12. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 10am-12.20pm. September 20.

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (4 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Four-day program. For ages 3+. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St. 9am-12pm. $72. September 25-28.

Film The Super Mario Bros Movie: Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom to find Luigi and save the world from Bowser. For ages 5-12. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 11am-12.30pm. Free. September 27.

Craft 3D Pens: Have fun creating something individual. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 10am-12pm. Free. September 30.

Kyneton

Craft Paper Dolls: Make paper dolls and choose outfits for them from the 1905 journal Woman’s Life. Inspired by the Stitch in Time exhibition. Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper St. 11am-4pm. Free upon entry to the museum. September 16-17, 22-24, 29-October 1.

Hunt Creature Quest: Find and identify the animals that are hidden throughout the museum. Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper St. 11am-4pm. Free upon entry to the museum. September 16-17, 22-24, 29-October 1.

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (5 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 9am-12pm. September 18-22.

Makeup Makeup for Beginners: Learn the basics of how to apply makeup in a fun and supportive group. For ages 10+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10.30am-1.30pm. $65. September 18.

Makeup Makeup for Beginners: Learn the basics of how to apply makeup in a fun and supportive group. For ages 10+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10.30am-1.30pm. $65. September 19.

Craft Pottery Workshop: With Ian McColl, from Oxart Pottery. For ages 12-25. Kyneton Youth Portable (behind Kyneton Town Hall), enter via Hutton St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm. Free. September 19.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm. Included in the cost of casual entry to the pool. September 19, 21, 25, 27.

Performance. Bush Theatre Workshop: Drama and movement, storytelling and games. For ages 9-12. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10am-5pm. $250 (3 sessions). September 20-22.

Entertainment Pete the Plumber: Join Pete and his pet water drop, Droppo, for music, songs and silly jokes. Have a go at playing instruments made from plastic pipes, hoses and gloves. Kyneton Library, Baynton St. 11am-12pm. Free. September 20.

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (4 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 9am-12pm. September 25-28.

Art Multimedia Springtime: Choose from paint, collage, pencils, textas, pastels to create a dynamic and joyful piece of art. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10am. $35. September 25.

Art Cool Cats: Guided painting with artist Jackie Smith. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 1pm. $40. September 25.

Art Endangered Animal Posters: Learn about endangered animals and make a poster about your favourite. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10am. $35. September 26.

Music Music Industry Workshop: Learn about live sound. Help construct a PA system. Lunch included. For ages 12-18. Kyneton Youth Portable (behind Kyneton Town Hall), enter via Hutton St, Kyneton. 10am-3.30pm. $5. September 26.

Art Rebel Robots: Design your own robot. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 1pm. $35. September 26.

Art Crystal Mania: Draw crystal shapes and paint them with watercolours and masking fluid. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10am. $35. September 27.

Art Magical Moths and Butterflies: Create a watercolour painting or collage of your favourite moth or butterfly. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 1pm. $35. September 27.

Science Curious Kids – Wet and Wild: Experiments with water. For ages 4-8. Kyneton Library, Baynton St. 2pm-3pm. Free. September 27.

Art In the Wild Collage: Create your own landscape with collage materials and design a picture frame. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10am. $35. September 28.

Art Native Birds: Learn how to compose the bird on the page, study its proportions and observe the details. For ages 7+. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 1pm. $35. September 28.

Stories Water Heroes: Watery stories. Presented by Coliban Water. For ages 4-8. Kyneton Library, Baynton St. 2pm-2.45pm. Free. September 28.

Music Youth Fest Open Mic and Exhibition Night: Share your musical talents. For ages 12-25. Kyneton Youth Portable (behind Kyneton Town Hall), enter via Hutton St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm. Free. September 28.

Lancefield

Sport Try Cricket: Fun games and drills for ages 5-15. All abilities welcome. Lancefield Park Oval, Chauncey St. 4pm-6pm. Free. September 20 & 27.

Macedon

Craft 3D Pens: Have fun creating something individual. Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria St, Macedon. 10.30am-11.30am. Free. September 20.

Making Design Pirates Holiday Camp: A three-day design and creativity camp. For ages 7-12. Morning and afternoon tea included. Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria St, Macedon. 9.30am-3.30pm. $360 (email anna@protoproto.studio to book). September 25-27.

Riddells Creek

Craft Basic Crochet for Children: Learn how to crochet. Choose your own wool and make a scarf. Materials and afternoon tea included. For ages 10+. Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Rd, Riddells Creek. 2pm-3.30pm. $40. September 16.

Art Draw Sports Characters: Cartooning with Cardytoons. Dromkeen, 1012 Gisborne-Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 9.30am-10.30am. $15. September 25.

Art Cartoon Action and Mascots: Cartooning with Cardytoons. Dromkeen, 1012 Gisborne-Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 10.45am-11.45am. $15. September 25.

Romsey

Craft Spring Flowers: Make a colourful flower from bottle tops and buttons for the library’s spring window garden. Romsey Library, Main St. Drop in 10.30am-3.30pm. September 18-22, 25-28.

Craft Marble Run: Create a path for a marble to travel through, experimenting with friction, gravity, angles and momentum along the way. Romsey Library, Main St. 2pm-4pm. September 18-22.

Game Corn Toss: Test your aim in this simple but fun game. Romsey Library, Main St. Drop in 10am-3pm. Free. September 25-28.

Trentham

Music Jam Session: Bring your own musical instrument or try ukulele, piano, or percussion if you don’t have one. Singers welcome. For musicians of all abilities. With music teacher Cat Moser. Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, 56 High St, Trentham. 11am-12.30pm. $10. September 19.

Game Great Space Escape: Work as a team to solve the mystery and escape. For ages 8+. Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, 56 High St, Trentham. 1.30pm-3pm. $12. September 26.

Craft Crochet: Learn how to hold the yarn and how to make a chain stitch and other simple stitches. Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, 56 High St, Trentham. 1pm-3pm. $15. September 28.

Tylden

Horses Equine Assisted Learning and Fun: A fun, learning-based workshop with horses. Activities include grooming, learning about hoof care, learning to catch and lead, making fun obstacle courses. Helpful for children who struggle with finding calm and regulation, negative thinking or anxiety. Applewood Equine, Tylden. 10am-2.30pm. $250. September 27.

Woodend

Dancing Dance Holiday Program: Hip hop, acrobatics and acting. For ages 6-12. Buffalo Sports Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 9am-12pm. Sept 18-20. September 18.

Games Lovaball Workshop: Games and activities. For ages 4-6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9.30am-10.30am. $20. September 19.

Craft DIY Science – Lava Lamp: Make a mini lava lamp. For ages 8+. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 10am-11.30am. Free. September 19.

Games Lovaball Workshop: Games and activities. For ages 6-8. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10.45am-11.45am. $20. September 19.

Gaming Level Up Gaming: Player single-player or multiplayer games on a variety of consoles. Plus VR headsets, giant screens and retro games. For ages 12-25. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-5pm. Free. September 20.

Nature National Insect Expo: Take a look into the fascinating world of insects. Featuring insect breeders, spider and scorpion hobbyists and specialist insect equipment retailers. More than 60 exhibitors. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-5pm. Adult $20, Concession $15, Child $5, Family $45. September 22-24.

Craft Message Bead Keyrings: Make a keyring with a message or bright colours. For ages 5-12. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 10am-10.30am, 11am-11.30am. Free. September 22.

Craft Spring Flowers: Make a colourful flower from bottle tops and buttons for the library’s spring window garden. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. Drop in 10am-2pm. Free. September 25 & 28.

Drama Drama Workshop: A fun and energetic performance workshop with Storyboard Drama. For ages 5-12. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9.30am-12.30pm. $35. September 27.

Drama Drama Workshop: A fun and energetic performance workshop with Storyboard Drama. For ages 5-12. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 1pm-4pm. $35. September 27.