Keep the kids busy, curious and smiling these winter school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities to enjoy together. From sport and arts to outdoor adventures, history and family-friendly experiences, there’s something for everyone to discover. Fight the frost this winter, view the full program and book online today.
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Soil Safari
Explore the soil food web and why our society and ecosystems depend on it with 'Life Rocks'. More than just worms this International Mud Day!
When: Monday 29 June
Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Age: 6 - 12 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
Art Day Science & Space Creators
Kids enjoy hands on science activity, sculpt clay spaceships, and create chromatography butterflies in a fun holiday art and science adventure.
When: Tuesday 30 June
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 6 - 12 years
Cost: $93
Bookings: Required
Kindy Clay - 3 Eye Aliens
Child and carer clay workshop where kindy kids sculpt a fun 3‑eyed Toy Story alien together, building creativity, skills and shared memories.
When: Thursday 2 July
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 3 - 5 years
Cost: $39
Bookings: Required
3D Printing for Kids – Creative Design Workshop
Design cool shapes in TinkerCAD & watch them turn into real 3D creations! A playful beginner workshop where kids explore the fun world of 3D printing.
When: Thursday 2 July
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 9 - 13 years
Cost: $75
Bookings: Required
Family Mosaics - Paver for the Garden
Families create a vibrant, one‑of‑a‑kind mosaic garden paver together while learning mosaic techniques across two fun, creative workshop sessions.
When: Thursday 2 July & Friday 3 July
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: Families with children 6+ years
Cost: $86
Bookings: Required
Mini Master Cooks - Pretzel Art
Kids shape pretzel dough into letters, animals and silly faces, bake them golden, and make tasty dipping sauces. Bring apron & containers!
When: Thursday 2 July
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6 - 8 years
Cost: $49
Bookings: Required
Mini Master Cooks - Kyaraben Bento
Kids shape pretzel dough into letters, animals and silly faces, bake them golden, and make tasty dipping sauces. Bring apron & containers!
When: Thursday 2 July
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6 - 12 years
Cost: $49
Bookings: Required
'Level UP' 3D Printing Workshop
Intermediate TinkerCAD workshop where kids design moving fidget toys, learn how parts fit together, and explore real‑world 3D printing concepts.
When: Friday 3 July
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 9 - 13 years
Cost: $75
Bookings: Required