Wondering how you are going to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays?
It can be difficult to keep your children from uttering “I’m bored”, but our event guide should help!
From dinosaurs to cooking to concerts, there is sure to be something fun for your little one.
22 September – 7 October
School Holiday Fun in Central Geelong
More than 90 exciting activities including come and try parkour, drumming, juggling and hooping sessions, mummy and me fitness sessions, recycled and sustainable crafts, ride on dinosaurs, storytelling, exhibitions, special offers, competitions and much more. Download your copy of the Fun Guide HERE
22 September – 2 October
Royal Melbourne Show
The country comes to the city! Get up close to an array of animals and enjoy the show food and world-class entertainment.
Online tickets start at $18. For tickets times, click HERE
Melbourne Showgrounds
22 September
Health education event
NOMAD Teddy Bear Hospital is holding a fun health education event for kids.
Gold cold donation, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Ward at Geelong Hospital.
Deakin Waterfront
24 September – 28 September
Dinosaur Plaster Painting
11am until 2pm daily, near Target
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
More details HERE
24 September – 5 October
Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom
A free thrilling and interactive experience! Collect a dinosaur hunt sheet and answer questions from the dinosaur displays around the shopping centre.
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre – outside Target
More details HERE
24 September – 5 October
Cooking workshops for kids
The Kidz Kitchen is holding a series of cooking workshops sure to excite budding chefs. The delicious recipes will encourage creativity and confidence in the kitchen. All ingredients supplied.
Two sessions daily. Cost all day $85.
Geelong Football Umpires League, Kardinia Park, Geelong
For more information, click HERE
25 September
Footy Fun & Giant Games
Steampacket Gardens
11am – 2pm
Eastern Beach Rd, Waterfront Geelong
For more details, click HERE
27 September
Boat Making and Sailing
11am – 1pm
Customs Park Lawn, Eastern Beach Rd (next to Sailors Rest)
Waterfront Geelong
For more details, click HERE
1 – 5 October
3D Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzle
11am until 2pm daily, near Target
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
For more details, visit HERE
2-6 October
Play-Doh interactive Children’s Workshop
Head into Westfield Geelong these school holiday and immerse yourself in the Interaction Play-Doh Tub and Slide. Kids can use Play-Doh to create anything in their imagination, then have it featured on the display. Older children can step into the challenge arena where participants play against each other to create a specified object and beat the clock.
Daily from 10am-3pm
Westfield Geelong
More details here
3 October
Aladdin Story Time and Activities
10am & 11am
GPAC Foyer
50 Lt Malop St, Geelong
For more details, click HERE
5 October
Giggle & Hoot
See Jimmy Giggle, Hootabelle and their friends on stage. There are two sessions – one at 10am, the other at 12pm.
GPAC Playhouse
For tickets, click HERE
7 October
Piccadilly Market
Artisans Market
Mt Duneed Estate
11am – 4pm
For more details, click HERE
