Stay entertained these 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.
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Kindy Clay - Bluey Dogs
Guided by our experienced tutors, create a Bluey or Bingo dog in clay in this family fun session.
Adults and pre-schoolers collaborate to mould, shape and create, sparking creativity and fine motor skills. Clay work will be fired and glazed.
When: Thursday 15 January, 9:30am to 10:30am
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 3 to 5 years to attend with an adult
Cost: $38
Bookings: Required
Summer Fun Day Program - Creative Kids in Action!
A full day of art, cooking, gardening and sports games! Kids get creative, active and connected with nature in our Summer Fun Day Program.
When: Thursday 15 January, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Where: Strathdon House
Age: 8 to 12 years
Cost: $91
Bookings: Required
My Masterpiece - Portraits
Create your own self-portrait and experiment with drawing techniques. Inspired by Summer-themed artworks in the Box Hill Art Gallery.
When: Thursday 15 January, 10:30am to 12pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 8 to 12 years
Cost: $46
Bookings: Required
Devonshire Tea (following Family Fun Day activities)
After a day of activities, enjoy freshly baked scones with jam and cream in the picturesque setting of Strathdon House Precinct.
When: Friday 16 January from 1pm
Where: Strathdon House
Age: All ages
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings: Required
Nature Scavenger Hunt (part of Family Fun Day)
Join the family scavenger hunt at Strathdon House! Solve clues, uncover local history and creatures. BYO picnic and rug to enjoy the beautiful grounds.
When: Friday 16 January 11:30am to 1pm
Where: Strathdon House
Age: 5 to 12 years to attend with an adult
Cost: $18 per child or $24 Fun Day ticket
Bookings: Required
Recycling Truck and Upcycled Art (part of Family Fun Day)
Explore recycling with a real truck visit, meet the driver, then get crafty making trash puppets and superhero masks from reused materials.
When: Friday 16 January 10am to 11:30am
Where: Strathdon House
Age: 5 to 12 years to attend with an adult
Cost: $10 per child or $24 Family Fun Day ticket
Bookings: Required
Fun with Clay - Echidna Pencil Holder
Shape, paint and decorate your own Echidna Pencil Holder in this fun clay workshop. Guided by our experienced tutors, learn simple sculpting skills and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.
When: Friday 16 January, 11am to 12:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 6 to 12 years
Cost: $46
Bookings: Required
Introduction to Procreate - Cosmic Cat
Create a dreamy night sky in Procreate. Learn about layers, masks and brushes while painting a curious black cat.
When: Friday 16 January, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 9 to 12 years
Cost: $50
Bookings: Required