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Here’s a round-up of the spring school holiday activities in the Macedon Ranges:
Saturday, September 21
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. $25.
Arts Youth Fest 2024: A celebration of local arts and artists. Art competition, makers’ market, and live performances. Plus food trucks. Woodend Community Centre, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 12pm-3pm. Free.
Monday, September 23
Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (4 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 9am-12pm. $77.
Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (4 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 9am-12pm. $77.
Dancing Dance Holiday Program (3 days): Hip hop, acrobatics and acting. For ages 6-12. Buffalo Sports Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 9am-12pm. $124.95.
School Terrarium Workshop: Create a jar terrarium in this fun workshop delivered by Creative Me. For children in Prep to Grade 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-11.30am. $35.
Sport Kids’ Croquet: Learn the basics of croquet at the oldest croquet club in Victoria. Equipment provided. Must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 6+. Kyneton Croquet Club, Cnr Ebden St & Donnithorne St, Kyneton. 10am-12pm. Child $5.
Art Animals in My Garden: Create an animal inspired by Bronwyn Houston’s book Animals in My Garden. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
Film If: After a difficult experience, a young girl begins to see everyone’s long-forgotten imaginary friends. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 11am-12.45pm. Free.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.
Tuesday, September 24
Music Music Industry Workshop: Learn about live sound. Help to 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. Free.
Animals Junior Zookeeper Workshop with Chris Humfrey: Spend a day at TV zoologist Chris Humfrey’s private zoo. Learn from Chris and get up close with more than 2,000 animals. For ages 5-17. Wild Action Zoo, 48 Middle Gully Rd, Macedon. 10am-4pm. $360.
Poetry Make a Poetry Zine: Poets and zine-sharers Dave Munro and Amanda Collins will guide you through the creation of a poetry zine Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 10.30am-12pm. Free.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.
Poetry Make a Poetry Zine: Poets and zine-sharers Dave Munro and Amanda Collins will guide you through the creation of a poetry zine Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-3.30pm. Free.
Wednesday, September 25
Wellness Creative Yoga for Kids: Join Sarah from Shanti Studio for this blend of yoga, fun and relaxation. For ages 5-10. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9.30am-10.30am. $15.
Sport Kids’ Croquet: Learn the basics of croquet at the oldest croquet club in Victoria. Equipment provided. Must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 6+. Kyneton Croquet Club, Cnr Ebden St & Donnithorne St, Kyneton. 10am-12pm. Child $5.
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm. $25.
Books Great Book Swap: Help the Indigenous Literacy Foundation by swapping one book for another in exchange for a gold coin donation. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 10.30am-11.30am.
Art Animals in My Garden: Create an animal inspired by Bronwyn Houston’s book Animals in My Garden. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
Science Dinosaur Discovery: Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs with fossils, replicas and stories from Museums Victoria. For ages 4-12. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 11am-12pm. Free.
Craft Banner Workshop: Make a colourful and tactile felt banner. For children in Prep to Grade 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 12pm-1.30pm. $35.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.
Thursday, September 26
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. $25.
Sport Shoot Hoops at Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct: Casual basketball session. No booking required. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult. Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, Cnr Hamilton Rd & Baringo Rd, New Gisborne. 10am-3pm. Adult $8, Child $6.30.
Animals Junior Zookeeper Workshop with Chris Humfrey: Spend a day at TV zoologist Chris Humfrey’s private zoo. Learn from Chris and get up close with more than 2,000 animals. For ages 5-17. Wild Action Zoo, 48 Middle Gully Rd, Macedon. 10am-4pm. $360.
Film Inside Out 2: Riley is growing up and discovering new, tricky feelings. As she adjusts to her teenage life, her old emotions are trying hard to keep up and not be left behind. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 10.30am-12.15pm. Free.
Craft DIY Dino Fossils: Explore real fossils and then create your own using air-drying clay. For ages 8-12. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 11am-12pm. Free.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.
Friday, September 27
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm. $25.
Never miss a thing in the Macedon Ranges
Your Macedon Ranges is a free weekly email newsletter that keeps you informed about activities and events in the Macedon Ranges. Published every Sunday.
Saturday, September 28
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. $25.
Computing Minecraft Lab: Take part in Minecraft challenges. For ages 8-12. Laptops supplied. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 9.45am-10.45am and 11am-12pm. Free.
Monday, September 30
Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (5 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 9am-12pm. $96.25.
Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (5 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 9am-12pm. $96.25.
Sport Kids’ Croquet: Learn the basics of croquet at the oldest croquet club in Victoria. Equipment provided. Must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 6+. Kyneton Croquet Club, Cnr Ebden St & Donnithorne St, Kyneton. 10am-12pm. Child $5.
Animals Junior Zookeeper Workshop with Chris Humfrey: Spend a day at TV zoologist Chris Humfrey’s private zoo. Learn from Chris and get up close with more than 2,000 animals. For ages 5-17. Wild Action Zoo, 48 Middle Gully Rd, Macedon. 10am-4pm. $360.
Stories After the Drain Storytime: Join Coliban Water to find out what happens to the things we send down our toilets and drains. Includes stories, funny songs, and rhymes. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 10.30am-11am. Free.
Craft Decorate a Horse Shoe: Drop-in to decorate a horse shoe. For all ages. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 10.30am-3.30pm. Free.
Film Inside Out 2: Riley is growing up and discovering new, tricky feelings. As she adjusts to her teenage life, her old emotions are trying hard to keep up and not be left behind. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 11am-12.45pm. Free.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.
Tuesday, October 1
Animals Wildlife Show at Hanging Rock with Chris Humfrey: Australian wildlife workshop with TV zoologist Chris Humfrey. Get to see koalas, echidnas, reptiles, owls, critically endangered mountain pygmy possums, and more. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Newham. 10am-11.15am and 12.30pm-1.45pm. $25.
Art Kids’ Fox Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse from Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50.
Craft Decorate a Horse Shoe: Drop-in to decorate a horse shoe. For all ages. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 10.30am-3.30pm. Free.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.
Art Paint Your Pet Class: Three-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse from Country Canvases. For ages 8-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-5pm. $75.
Wednesday, October 2
Animals Wildlife Show at Hanging Rock with Chris Humfrey: Australian wildlife workshop with TV zoologist Chris Humfrey. Get to see koalas, echidnas, reptiles, owls, critically endangered mountain pygmy possums, and more. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Newham. 10am-11.15am and 12.30pm-1.45pm. $25.
Sport Kids’ Croquet: Learn the basics of croquet at the oldest croquet club in Victoria. Equipment provided. Must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 6+. Kyneton Croquet Club, Cnr Ebden St & Donnithorne St, Kyneton. 10am-12pm. Child $5.
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm. $25.
Craft Calico Bag Decorating: Using fabric paints, stencils and paint brushes, participants will create a personalised bag to carry library books or toys. For children in Prep to Grade 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-12pm. $10.
Art Kids’ Kookaburra Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse from Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50.
Craft Dino Snow Globes: Decorate a snow globe and dive into some dino-themed fun. For ages 5-8. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 11am-12pm. Free.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.
Wellness Yoga for Teens and Tweens: Join Sarah from Shanti Studio and explore balance, strength, flexibility and breathwork. For ages 10+. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-3pm. $15.
Art Kids’ Kingfisher Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse from Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-4pm. $50.
Craft Dino Snow Globes: Decorate a snow globe and dive into some dino-themed fun. For ages 5-8. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 3pm-4pm. Free.
Thursday, October 3
Art Kids’ Hare Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse from Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50.
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. $25.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.
Film Spirit Untamed: A girl named Lucky befriends a wild horse named Spirit. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 1.30pm-3pm. Free.
Friday, October 4
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. Adults $25, Concession $20, Child $10, Family $60, VIP three-day pass $110.
Craft Bloom and Buzz: Create vibrant felt flowers and playful yarn bugs. For ages 8-12. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 10.30am-11.30am.
Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.
Saturday, October 5
Animals Kindness Club: Engage with the animals and philosophy of Edgar’s Mission. For ages 6-12. Edgar’s Mission, 81 Bridies Ln, Lancefield. 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. $25.
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. Adults $25, Concession $20, Child $10, Family $60, VIP three-day pass $110.
Sunday, October 6
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. Adults $25, Concession $20, Child $10, Family $60, VIP three-day pass $110.
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Enjoy the holidays!
Richard
P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.
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