Looking for local activities to keep the kids entertained over the Easter school holiday break?
Check out these events!
There are some great shows and exhibitions plus a host of free activities the kids will love.
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JURASSIC UNEARTHED BY SILVERS CIRCUS
Enjoy a world class circus show with a twist! On your way into the big top you will venture into the past and experience a Jurassic Dinosaur jungle! Get a photo with all of your favourite dinosaurs before learning all about them.
The 90 minute Circus spectacular with free dinosaur exhibition will be located on the land adjacent to the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Access is via the Centre’s roundabout at the intersection of the car park and Kmart Auto.
There are shows at various times. For more info click HERE
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 54
An exhibition showcasing the world’s best nature and wildlife photography has arrived at the National Wool Museum.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London and includes exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street Geelong.
Admission: $10 adults, $8 concession, $6 child, $30 family (includes 2 adults and up to 4 children)
6 APRIL
GRUFFALO
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia.
Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
The Playhouse, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St
Tickets $22 each or $20 when booked in groups of four or more
For bookings, visit gpac.org.au or phone 5225 1200. Hurry – tickets are selling fast!
6-18 APRIL
CENTRAL GEELONG STORYFEST
A festival celebrating storytelling in all its forms. You’ll find over 100 activities, workshops, exhibitions and competitions happening in multiple venues across Central Geelong.
For more information, visit www.centralgeelong.com.au/storyfest
8-12 APRIL
THE BIG BUILD
Little builders will love the Big Build event at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.
The Big Build Worksite – near Target
Cardboard Cubbyville (near Goldmark)
Big Build creations – near Kmart
Digger Dump Doh – near Coffee Hit
Held 10am-2pm daily centrewide
10 APRIL
THE NYLON ZOO
An interactive children’s experience featuring a magical giant inflatable turtle story-telling theatre. Enter a fantastical story Zoo-niverse … a place where theatre, costume, dance, music and play allow us to journey to enchanted realms. For ages 2-12 years.
Customs Park, Eastern Beach Road
This event is free but you must register. Info HERE
11 APRIL
ALI THE SHINY SPARKLY UNICORN – AUTHOR VISIT
Ali the Shiny Sparkly Unicorn is a beautifully illustrated children’s book with an important message for little people to ‘Be Yourself’. The story shares a powerful message of self-awareness, being your true self and the impact bullying can have on others. Dress up in your favourite unicorn or sparkly outfit just like author Ali. Books will be available to purchase on the day. This event is part of Central Geelong’s Storyfest.
10am at The Carousel, 1 Eastern Beach Rd
Free. For bookings visit www.centralgeelong.com.au/storyfest
11 APRIL
INTERACTIVE STORIES? WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP
The Green Sheep is hiding somewhere in the National Wool Museum – but where?
Join this interactive storytime as part of Storyfest 2019, with the much loved story “Where is the Green Sheep?” brought to life, with songs, games, crafts and more. This event is expected to sell out, so book now to avoid disappointment.
National Wool Museum
13, 15 & 18 APRIL
GEELONG’S BEST KID BUSKER COMPETITION
Come along and be entertained by Geelong’s KiD buskers as they showcase their talents and compete to be named Geelong’s Best KiD Busker.
Heats: Saturday 13 & Monday 15 April, 12pm-3.30pm
Final: Thursday 18 April, 12pm-2.30pm
Lt Malop St Central (outside Market Sq entrance), Geelong
Free. For enquiries visit www.facebook.com/geelongsbestkidbusker
12 APRIL
CREATE YOUR OWN TOY PAPER BUNNY WORKSHOP
With guidance from illustrator Andrew Dunn, kids will learn to create a bunny rabbit paper toy character that won’t shout or burp or shriek or fart or giggle or make too much mess. 1-3pm. Tickets $15.
Geelong Illustrators Studio Gallery, 105 Moorabool St Geelong.
15-18 & 20 APRIL
KIDS APPEAL
Don’t miss the Kids Appeal activities at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre these Easter holidays.
There will be an easter egg scramble near Goldmark, and face painting near Coffee Hit.
11am – 2pm daily
15-18 & 20 APRIL
PETER RABBIT AND EASTER CRAFT
Celebrate easter at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre with Peter Rabbit.
Peter Rabbit activity centre – near Target
Photo with Peter Rabbit – near Target
Easter Kids Craft – near Kmart
11am – 2pm daily centrewide
16-18 APRIL
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ARTY FUN
Your child will get in touch with the artist within and will have arty, crafty fun during the school holidays during art’sKool’s Kids Holiday Club: School Holiday Arty Fun.
For further information or to register your booking, please visit www.artsKool.com.au or phone Kaz on 0437 582 772.
16-18 APRIL
LITTLE WOODEN CARAVAN: SHARED TABLE STORIES
Jacque the Caravan seamlessly combines play, problem solving, object theatre and storytelling to transport participants to another world. Like a cosy dream capsule filled with poignant bedtime stories, Little Wooden Caravan kindles your imagination and lights the spark of play and childhood memories. This event is part of Central Geelong’s Storyfest.
Belchers Arcade, 171 Moorabool St, Geelong
11am-3pm
Free, bookings not required
16-18 APRIL
SONIC MONSTERS
Drop into The Indirect Object: Laboratory and create your own monster during this event, which is part of Central Geelong’s Storyfest. Choose its sound and add your monster to create a giant amplified sonic monster wall.
The Indirect Object: Laboratory, 171 Moorabool St, Geelong
11am-3pm. Free, bookings not required
20 APRIL
EASTER ANIMAL FARM
Don’t miss the animal farm at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre this Easter.
You’ll find the animal farm near Bendigo Bank on Saturday 20 April between 11am and 3pm.
