School holiday activities (Winter 2024)

July 1-12

Craft Ancient Greek Paper Mosaics: Explore the ancient art of mosaics and create your own unique paper masterpiece. For ages 6-12. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton, and Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. During opening hours. Free.

Craft Origami Olympics: Create your own origami Olympian frog and test it out in high jump and long jump events. For ages 6-10. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey, and Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. During opening hours. Free.

Science Science Lab: Drop-in science fun. For ages 5-12. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. During opening hours. Free.

Monday, July 1

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (4 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 9am-11.30am. $72.

Craft Origami Olympics: Create your own origami Olympian frog and test it out in high jump and long jump events. For ages 6-10. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.

Tuesday, July 2

Music Bucket Drumming Workshop (morning): Experience the joy of putting together simple rhythms in this fun workshop. For prep to Year 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-11.40am. $15.

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.

Music Bucket Drumming Workshop (afternoon): Experience the joy of putting together simple rhythms in this fun workshop. For prep to Year 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 1pm-2pm. $15.

Wednesday, July 3

Performing Drama Workshop (morning): Join Storyboard Drama for a fun and energetic performance workshop. For prep to Year 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9.30am-12.30pm. $35.

Craft Ancient Greek Paper Mosaics: Explore the ancient art of mosaics and create your own unique paper masterpiece. For ages 6-12. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 11am-12pm. Free.

Performing Drama Workshop (afternoon): Join Storyboard Drama for a fun and energetic performance workshop. For prep to Year 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 1pm-4pm. $35.

Film Trolls Band Together: Poppy learns that Branch and his four brothers were in her favourite boy band. When one of the brothers, Floyd, is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy set out to reunite the brothers and save Floyd. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 2pm-3.30pm. Free.

Thursday, July 4

Music West African Drum Workshop: Learn simple rhythms and collaborate to make the beautiful sounds of West African Drumming. For ages 12-17. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-11am. $15.

Film Kung Fu Panda 4: Po is chosen as a spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But he faces a threat from a powerful shape-shifting sorceress. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 10.30am-12pm. Free.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.

Craft Ancient Greek Paper Mosaics: Explore the ancient art of mosaics and create your own unique paper masterpiece. For ages 5+. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 2pm-3pm. Free.

Friday, July 5

Craft DIY Olympic Torches: Make your own Olympic torch using a battery, an LED globe and aluminium foil. For ages 8-12. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 10am-11am. Free.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.

Sunday, July 7

Music Neurokin Woodend Silent Disco: Pop on a pair of our special headphones and dance away to some of the world’s most popular neurodivergent musicians. Part of the Neurokin neurodiversity arts micro-festival. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-11am. $15.

Craft Neurokin Woodend Makers Space: An all-ages autistic-led workshop. Have fun creating badges, books, sensory designs and toys. Part of the Neurokin neurodiversity arts micro-festival. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 11.30am-1.30pm. $60.

Discussion Neurokin Woodend – The Lived Experience: Louise Cooper, founder of Neurokin, Australia’s first neurodiversity arts festival, will speak about her lived experiences of being autistic. Louise will share how she has carved an accessible, creative lifestyle and what access means to her and her family. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 2.30pm-4pm. $45.

Monday, July 8

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (5 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 9am-11.30am. $90.

Swimming Intensive Learn to Swim (5 days): Improve swimming skills and confidence. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 9am-11.30am. $90.

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.

Wellness Creative Yoga for Kids: Join Sarah from Shanti Studio for a blend of yoga, fun and relaxation. For ages 5-10. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9.30am-10.30am. $15.

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 Trolls Band Together: Poppy learns that Branch and his four brothers were in her favourite boy band. When one of the brothers, Floyd, is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy set out to reunite the brothers and save Floyd. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 10.30am-12pm. Free.

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. 11am-12pm. $15.

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, of Country Canvases. For ages 8-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-5pm. $75.

Tuesday, July 9

Animals Take a Walk on the Wild Side 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. Three 75-minute sessions. Jubilee Hall, Smith St, Macedon. 10am-11.15am, 12.30pm-1.45pm, 2.30pm-3.45pm. $30.

Art Kids’ Robin Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse, of Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50.

Stories & Music Kinja for Kids: Indigenous storytelling and music with idgeridoo artist Ron Murray and violinist Sara James. For young families. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 11am-12pm. Free.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.

Art Kids’ Goldfish Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse, of Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-4pm. $50.

Wednesday, July 10

Animals Take a Walk on the Wild Side 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. Three 75-minute sessions. Jubilee Hall, Smith St, Macedon. 10am-11.15am, 12.30pm-1.45pm, 2.30pm-3.45pm. $30.

Craft Shadowland: Design and create a shadow creature and play with it inside the different shadow worlds of 10 domed tents. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison Street, Kyneton. 10am to 11.30am $15.

Craft Air Dry Clay Workshop: Make air dry clay models to take home. For prep to Year 6. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-12pm. $10.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.

Craft Vision Boards: Art, craft and collage workshop. Focus on dreams and goals for the rest of the year. Supplies provided. For ages 12-17. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-4pm. Free.

Art Kids’ Swallow Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse, of Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-4pm. $50.

Film Kung Fu Panda 4: Po is chosen as a spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But he faces a threat from a powerful shape-shifting sorceress. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 2pm-3.30pm. Free.

Craft Monster Sock Puppets: Create a sock puppet inspired by Ancient Greek monsters and mythical creatures. For ages 5-8. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 3pm-4pm. Free.

Thursday, July 11

Animals Take a Walk on the Wild Side 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. Three 75-minute sessions. Jubilee Hall, Smith St, Macedon. 10am-11.15am, 12.30pm-1.45pm, 2.30pm-3.45pm. $30.

Art Kids’ Fox Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse, of Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50.

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Gisborne Aquatic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm.

Art Kids’ Bee Painting Class: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse, of Country Canvases. For ages 9-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-4pm. $50.

Friday, July 12

Swimming Inflatable Fun: Children can play on the pool inflatable. Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Victoria St, Kyneton. 1pm-3pm.

Saturday, July 13

Community NAIDOC Week Community and Family Day: A family-friendly day with a yarning circle and activities for all ages. Barbecue lunch and light refreshments. Riddells Creek Community Centre, 74 Main Rd, Riddells Creek. 11am-2.30pm. Free.

Sunday, July 14

Fun Family Rollerskating Session: Begins with informal skating activities and transitions into formal classes for different skill levels. For all ages and abilities. Kyneton Showgrounds, Mollison St, Kyneton. 2pm-3.45pm. Child $27.50, Adult $19.50 (prices include skate hire).